Jalen Ramsey sparks Twitter discussion with Richard Sherman and Aqib Talib

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'Who else did that?': Jalen Ramsey's bold claim stirs up NFL Twitter

Jalen Ramsey is turning to the history books to verify his spot among the NFL's greatest cornerbacks.

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Jalen Ramsey sparks Twitter discussion with Richard Sherman and Aqib Talib​

Los Angeles Rams cornerback Jalen Ramsey is known to be outspoken when it comes to his place among the NFL's elite. Coming off his first Super Bowl, the corner's latest claim to greatness takes a look at his accolades six years into his career.

On Friday, Ramsey took to Twitter to question if any other corner in league history achieved three first-team and five Pro Bowl selections at the position in his first six seasons. He believed that only two other players in league history have met that mark, but only one has. Former Buffalo Bills corner Butch Byrd is the only other corner with such a résumé, according to Elias Sports Bureau. Byrd played seven seasons for Buffalo, where he was a three-time first-team All-AFL selection and five-time AFL All-Star.


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Cornerback Richard Sherman, who was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks and suited up for short stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, joined the Twitter dialogue with his résumé for his first six seasons compared to Ramsey's. He also suggested Minnesota Vikings defensive back Patrick Peterson be considered for this discussion. Later in the conversation, Sherman praised Ramsey, calling him "the standard" for secondary players.


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Ramsey's former teammate Aqib Talib wanted to compare stats as well. Although he had more interceptions and touchdowns in his first six years, he didn't eclipse Ramsey in Pro Bowl honors, All-Pro nods and Super Bowls.

All Ramsey wants is for people to respect greatness when they see it.


View: https://twitter.com/aqibtalib21/status/1545436737513684993?s=21&t=JiMqywOUDj1NuHhv2sWKXA


Ramsey and the Rams' quest to defend their Super Bowl title begins on July 23 when training camp starts.

 

[So Ram]

That’s cool. I like the support & the talk.Talib was(is) right on.


Talib never got his respects early.He was known as a punk in a way? Just that off field stuff was bad & his crew he hung with.

Mcvay loves the DIVAS & r.e.s.p.e.c.t. Players for that.Mentorship means a lot. I’m sure Bobby Wagner has a little say in that. I remember the Racens LBer. Knowledge is key.

Marcus Peters & Aubrey we’re cool with Talib. Troy Hill coming back is nice.His 3 TD’s 2 years ago were real good.I’m excited that Shula gets to coach the DB’s.Thomas Brown as TE coach. Cooley gets to imposs more will.

 

[TheBunk]

Aqib is going to be one of those guys on TV that occasionally drops huge inside information because of his relationships with players in the league. Sherman has been pretty good about that as well, I must admit.

 

[blackbart]

I don’t give as much credit for all-star honors, it can be a popularity contest.

I do think Ramsey is a great talent but, tooting your own horn is lame.

 

[Merlin]

Sherm tried that shit a while back, but got called out and rightly so due to the fact he was never a guy who was on an island snap to snap.

I don't like the brag about yourself shit, and never have. Ramsey has drawn plenty of top wideouts by himself and shut them down, so there is no need to act insecure about it like Sherm did. Just relax and let the film speak. His only weakness is ball skills, but he is an eraser who adds plus run defense. Pretty rare talent.

 

[RamsOfCastamere]

I like Ali types

 

[snackdaddy]

Sherman did have the advantage of a guy like Earl Thomas roaming sideline to sideline. That allowed Sherman to take chances. Ramsey is a shut down corner when they make it their game plan. He can blanket their best receiver and give the guy fits. But sometimes the defensive plan doesn't call for that. There aren't many corners who can play as physical as he can in the run and pass game.

 

[RamDino]

I agree with all you guys. Ramsey got burned a couple of times in the playoffs but hes been all world since he got here. He should just be quiet and let his play do the talking. But you all saw how surprised he was at the receivers getting paid. Another great year by him and he might want to get paid ala Donald and Kupp. I guess 120 million ain't what it used to be.

 

[tempests]

Ramsey was responding to that ESPN blurb where unnamed execs said he was overrated and starting to decline.

 

[Memento]

Holy fate, do I love Jalen Ramsey. He's definitely tied with AD for my favorite Ram since S-Jax. And the thing about him now is that his trash talking is clean because of his girls. So he's, like, PG, and still kicks ass.

 

[Loyal]

Holy fate, do I love Jalen Ramsey. He's definitely tied with AD for my favorite Ram since S-Jax. And the thing about him now is that his trash talking is clean because of his girls. So he's, like, PG, and still kicks ass.

TIED?

 

[Memento]

TIED?

Yes, tied. I wanted us to somehow trade up and draft Ramsey in 2017. I was stoked on actually getting him, and even more excited now.

 

[Loyal]

Yes, tied. I wanted us to somehow trade up and draft Ramsey in 2017. I was stoked on actually getting him, and even more excited now.

That's Ok. A shot of penicillin will cure that right up!

 

[wolfdogg]

I don’t give as much credit for all-star honors, it can be a popularity contest.

I do think Ramsey is a great talent but, tooting your own horn is lame.

Yeah, I'm more of a let my play on the field speak for me.

 

[wolfdogg]

Ramsey was responding to that ESPN blurb where unnamed execs said he was overrated and starting to decline.

In that case I may have said something along the lines that these unnamed execs either didn't play against me or were trying to trade for me