- Randall Cobb was fined for a hit on Bobby McCain, causing a concussion.
- Jihad Ward and Aaron Rodgers had a verbal exchange during the game, featured on “Hard Knocks.”
- The Jets and Giants will play against each other in the regular season.
Randall Cobb, a New York Jets wide receiver, has been fined $13,889 by the NFL for a blindsiding hit on New York Giants safety Bobby McCain during their final preseason game. This hit led to McCain suffering a concussion, and it was flagged for unnecessary roughness.
Jihad Ward’s Reaction
Giants linebacker Jihad Ward was visibly upset by the hit and held a grudge against the Jets for the remainder of the game. He attempted to provoke Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which resulted in a war of words between the two players, caught on camera during the show “Hard Knocks.”
Disagreements and Portrayals
Ward expressed his displeasure with how he was portrayed on “Hard Knocks,” feeling that the show focused too much on Rodgers. He believed the Jets players laughed about the hit and felt misrepresented.
They sign him, it is what it is. They’re going to show his part and make me look like a sucker. But I ain’t going for that.
WardÂ
The Upcoming Matchup
Despite the verbal exchange, the Jets and Giants are scheduled to face each other in the regular season on October 29.