There’s no quarterback Cameron Jordan has sacked more than former Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan. Actually no quarterback in NFL history has been sacked by a single player more than Ryan has been sacked by Jordan.
So, it may surprise you to know Ryan isn’t Jordan’s favorite quarterback to sack. That honor, instead, goes to former Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.
To complete the divisional rotation, Jordan also described how Tom Brady, former Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback, reacts when he’s sacked. Though Ryan has been his most frequent victim. Jordan sees the aftermath as boring.
“Matt is a consummate pro, he doesn’t show you emotion.” Jordan said, detailing Ryan as being “frustrated then he goes about his business.”
Newton is the complete opposite. Jordan said, “He’s complaining, he’s doing the most. Once he puts the little Gatorade towel on his head, stick a fork in him. He’s done.”
The instant gratification of Newton complaining was one thing, but seeing the lingering effect told Jordan everything he needed to know.
Jordan didn’t spend as much time in the division with Brady as the other two, but Jordan noticed a similar tell with Brady: “Tom will get frustrated and start talking a little bit. That’s how you know you won.”
It wasn’t a defeated demeanor, but Jordan knew he got the upper hand. Three different quarterbacks with three different reactions and Jordan peeled back the curtains.
