Overview
- On The Arena podcast, Aqib Talib dismissed Maxx Crosby’s value by asserting he cannot stop the run despite his statistics.
- Crosby responded on The Rush by calling Talib “uneducated in the situation” and urging critics to review the numbers and game film.
- Through this season, Crosby has 37 tackles and five sacks, and he ranks near the top of the league with 13 tackles for loss.
- Coverage characterizes Crosby as a rare defensive bright spot for a 2-7 Raiders team with inconsistent overall play.
- Crosby noted a prior connection to Talib from workouts at Talib’s Texas gym and said he was disappointed by the public critique.