Postgame Quotes: Jets vs. Browns, September 19th
The New York Jets opened their season with a thrilling 31-30 victory over the Cleveland Browns in a game that went down to the wire. The Jets' defense held strong in the final minutes, allowing them to secure the win despite a late Browns comeback.
Here are some of the key quotes from the postgame press conferences:
Robert Saleh (Jets Head Coach):
- On the game-winning defensive stand: "I thought our guys just showed great resilience. We kept fighting. We didn't always play perfect, but we kept fighting. They made some great plays in the fourth quarter, and our guys responded."
- On the team's performance: "This was a great team win. Everybody contributed. We made some mistakes, but we also made some big plays. This is a good start for us, but we know we have a lot to work on."
Zach Wilson (Jets Quarterback):
- On the team's offensive performance: "We were able to make some big plays today. I think we showed a lot of explosiveness on offense. We still have a lot of room to grow, but I'm happy with the way we fought."
- On the team's chemistry: "This team is special. We have a lot of talent, but more importantly, we have a lot of guys who are willing to fight for each other."
Joe Flacco (Browns Quarterback):
- On the team's performance: "We played hard. We had a chance to win at the end, but we just didn't make enough plays."
- On the team's need to improve: "We have to be better. We can't turn the ball over like we did today. We also have to find a way to finish drives in the red zone."
Kevin Stefanski (Browns Head Coach):
- On the game's final play: "It's a tough loss. We had a chance to win at the end. We just didn't execute the play."
- On the team's overall performance: "We have to be better on both sides of the ball. We have to find a way to get off to a faster start."
This was an exciting and hard-fought game between two teams looking to make a statement. The Jets showed their resilience and ability to overcome adversity, while the Browns will need to make adjustments to improve their performance moving forward.
