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Shaq Barrett: Garrett's Sack Record Deserves No Asterisk
3 Jan
Summary
- Shaquil Barrett supports Myles Garrett's potential sack record.
- Barrett dismisses concerns about the extended NFL season.
- He is also commenting on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' coaching.
Shaquil Barrett, a former standout player known for his 19.5 sack season, has voiced his strong support for Myles Garrett's potential NFL single-season sack record. Barrett argues that even with the current 17-game season, Garrett's achievement would be fully legitimate and deserves no asterisk. He emphasized that the schedule's length is not within Garrett's control and that modern football is inherently more difficult.
Barrett is publicly rooting for Garrett to break the record, expressing admiration for the player's perseverance throughout his career with the Cleveland Browns. This endorsement comes as Garrett is on the cusp of surpassing the current record of 22.5 sacks, held jointly by Michael Strahan and T.J. Watt, who achieved theirs in fewer games.
Beyond the sack record discussion, Barrett also shared his insights on his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He weighed in on the team's performance and whether it might be time for a change in leadership, specifically mentioning coach Todd Bowles.
