Cleveland Browns News: Myles Garrett fighting off new reputation
By Dan Justik
The Daily Dawg Tags brings you all the Cleveland Browns news you need to know, including Myles Garrett trying to fight off his new reputation.
Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett had quite a game against the New York Jets, racking up three sacks, which helped him take over the lead league in sacks.
But on his way to doing so, he also compiled two roughing the passer penalties against the Jets, which also included injuring Jets quarterback Trevor Siemian, who is now out for the rest of the 2019 season.
Despite proving to be one of the most ferocious pass rushers in the NFL, Garrett is now viewed as a dirty player. Because his performance against the Jets was seen on a primetime slot, many people saw his two roughing the passer penalties, which changed the perception around Garrett.
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In today’s featured article, Garrett is attempting to shed his new reputation as a dirty player as quickly as he sheds offensive linemen attempting to block him.
Cleveland Browns News
Myles Garrett says he’s not a dirty player: ‘That’s not me’ – Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland.com
"“I know who I am and the guys within these walls know who I am and that’s not me,’’ he said Wednesday. “I’m not going to do anything to try and hurt this team or take out any player outside the rule book. I’m just going to keep playing this game the way it’s supposed to be played and that’s violently but passionately.”"
Garrett has proven he is a relentless pass rusher, but has struggled to adjust to the new rules protecting quarterbacks. Although he is prone to committing penalties, including roughing the passer penalties, he should not have a reputation as a dirty player. Especially considering Siemian’s injury happened in a fluke manner.
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