ESPN’s Booger McFarland and Steve Young did not agree on an opinion about Zach Wilson and it led to Robert Griffin III being in the middle of an awkward interaction.
New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson has been a trending topic not just because of his poor performance, but also because of him not accepting accountability when asked about letting the Jets’ defense down.
A report claimed that Wilson angered several teammates because he acted “like he isn’t the problem” after the game.
McFarland explained his theory but he upset Young when he brought up his background of growing up with money.
“Let’s understand who this young man is before we ask him to accept accountability,” McFarland said. “He’s a young man who grew up with a lot of money. I don’t think he’s ever had to accept accountability. So now on the biggest stage we want this quarterback to accept accountability.”
Young interjected:
“That doesn’t … that doesn’t resonate at all,” Young said. “He’s a tough-minded kid, he’s comfortable — ”
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“Steve!” McFarland said, cutting off Young. “He hasn’t had to accept accountability, so now on the biggest stage we want this kid to be an adult in front of grown men and accept accountability.”
Analyst Robert Griffin III stayed out of it as he looked uneasy to respond to the situation.
“In the end, it’s a quarterback’s fundamental job, to bring the team forward,” Young said.
Despite things getting heated, both would eventually agree on the final point.
“[Wilson] let ’em down yesterday that’s for sure,” Young said, to which McFarland responded, “He let them down yesterday.”
