An 0-3 start usually isn’t the right time to address one’s haters, but Le’Veon Bell is taking a non-traditional approach.
Bell’s New York Jets lost 30-14 to the New England Patriots on Sunday, and they weren’t particularly competitive doing it. The Jets are playing with third-string quarterback Luke Falk — starter Sam Darnold is out with mononucleosis — and due to injuries and roster construction, there isn’t a ton of talent on the field right now.
Bell, however, says he and his teammates are paying attention to the critics — and suggesting that when things turn around, they’ll have to own up to it.
This is definitely a rebuilding year for the Jets. They’re not going to win many games and they’re still trying to get the pieces in place for long-term success. Bell probably knows that. He should just make sure none of his teammates count among the Jet haters.
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