Maxx Crosby had a classy message for Matthew Stafford after the Las Vegas Raiders lost to the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday.
Crosby sacked Stafford once during the Raiders’ 20-15 loss to the Rams and hit the veteran quarterback a few other times, one of which drew a roughing the passer penalty. At one point, it looked like Crosby was taunting Stafford and talking trash to him.
Crosby’s attitude changed drastically once the final whistle blew. The three-time Pro Bowl defensive end went out of his way to praise Stafford when the two met on the field after the game.
“Hey, I grew up literally your biggest fan, bro. No, I’m serious. You’re one of the f–ing best to ever do it, brother,” Crosby said.
Stafford responded by telling Crosby he is proud of him and to “keep doing your thing.”
"You're one of the best to ever do it." pic.twitter.com/dX6uF984zO
— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) October 22, 2024
That is what genuine respect sounds like.
Stafford is 36 and nine years older than Crosby. The quarterback has gotten to that age where many of the players he plays with and against grew up watching him in his prime with the Detroit Lions. Stafford is also known for playing through injuries and being one of the toughest players in the NFL, so it is no surprise an elite defender like Crosby thinks so highly of him.
