Quinnen Williams, the defensive lineman for the New York Jets, took issue with ESPN commentator Troy Aikman’s remarks during Monday’s broadcast. Aikman suggested in the third quarter that Williams referred to himself as “the highest-paid decoy in football,” implying criticism of Williams’ role with the Jets.
However, Williams countered the quote on Wednesday, stating that he had never spoken to Aikman and found it “upsetting” and “weird” that the commentator attributed the quote to him. Aikman, on the other hand, presented it as a title Williams had given himself, not expressing his own opinion
It’s possible that Aikman heard the alleged comment from someone else, and Williams may not want the public to hear it, especially if it could be construed as criticism of the Jets.
Aikman’s dissatisfaction with the Jets’ performance in Monday’s blowout loss might have contributed to the situation, potentially causing future tension between the team and the commentator. It’s not an ideal situation for the Jets when discussions revolve around a commentator’s remarks.
