‘Clowns’- Las Vegas teardown reports get brutal response but imminent looking exit may have unexpected ending
Maxx Crosby has only missed one game in his NFL career - a record he is extremely proud of.
The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end even took on the Kansas City Chiefs last Thanksgiving despite being hospitalized with a near-death experience days before.
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Crosby missed the Week 4 clash with the Cleveland Browns with a high ankle sprain.
Pat McAfee Show contributor Michael Lombardi hinted that the 27-year-old was feigning injury as Davante Adams seeks an exit from Sin City.
Crosby recorded two sacks in a 34-18 defeat to the Denver Broncos on Sunday and went off on Lombardi, who was Browns GM for one season in 2013.
"I got to hear these clowns that are talking online and talking on the Pat McAfee show saying, 'Something's going on' and they're speaking for me saying I should be on the sideline when I got a high-ankle sprain," he said after the loss.
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"These clowns are sitting on the couch talking about what I should be doing.
"But the reality is, I'm gaining yardage and trying to get right, and so I get back on the field.
"Everybody knows my intentions, and they try to speak for me when, if you speak to me and you know what's going on, then we could have a conversation.
"But don't speak on my name when you don't know what the hell's going on.
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"So you got clowns that are online and talking. They got their one day of the week, or they get to go on the Pat McAfee Show and talk about what we should do.
"You were a (general manager) for one year. So it's embarrassing.
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"Don't speak for me. I'm gonna speak for my guys and that's all I care about."
Crosby has only represented the Raiders since being drafted in 2019.
He had the team's logo tattooed on his right arm before he played a down and pointed to it while speaking to the media.
"Come on bro, you know where I want to be. You think I want to be anywhere else?" Crosby added.
"No. I got this s*** tatted on my body. I don't want to go anywhere.
"It is just funny. You've got a lot of people that have a lot to say when they really don't know what's going on."
Throwback to Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams shoving a cameraman after loss to Kansas City Chiefs
It is believed the 2-3 Raiders are open to trading Adams for a second-round pick and additional compensation, with the Buffalo Bills emerging as a shock destination.
After watching former receiver Steffon Diggs inspire the Houston Texans to a victory over them, adding a new weapon for Josh Allen is a priority.
But it appears a full rebuild is not on the cards in Vegas.
“Davante is my boy,” Crosby said.
"I love Davante, and he’s going to do what he’s going to do. I’m praying for him, wish him the best.
"But we’re focused on the Raiders. We’re focused on who is here now, and we’re focused on winning. We need to find ways to do that.”
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Crosby's personality was on full display against the Broncos as he played mind games with Denver quarterback Bo Nix.
The rookie was struggling to get a message across to his offensive line.
Crosby was picked up by a microphone offering some advice.
"Bo, speak up. They don't f****** know," he bellowed out.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are up next for the Raiders.
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They are another potential trade destination for Adams, who could end up lining up against his old friend on Sunday.
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