A New York Post reporter has criticized Seattle Seahawks safety Jamal Adams for a controversial social media move.
Adams faced backlash for targeting the wife of New York Jets insider Connor Hughes, who had commented with a simple “Yikes” on a video showing Adams being outplayed by Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson in a touchdown play on Thursday Night Football.
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In response, Adams posted a photo of Hughes and his wife on social media, accompanied by the caption “Yikes” and an emoji seemingly mocking her appearance. The post has since been deleted.
New York Post reporter Brian Costello voiced his disapproval of Adams’ actions after the post gained viral attention.
Adams, however, didn’t shy away from responding to Costello, referring to him as “Mr. Potato Head.”
“Ahhh and here comes Mr. Potato head. Mr. Hughes right hand man. Truth be told, I do not care. I do not like you. Never liked you,” Adams wrote. “You’re terrible at your job. You do not know me outside the game of football. So keep that shxt pushing. #Prez”
Adams’ willingness to engage with reporters in such a manner suggests a confrontational attitude. When reporters become the focus of the news, it often raises concerns about the overall situation.
