Jalen Ramsay developed into one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL this year, using his long frame to intercept four passes, but his prediction earlier this week has caused quite the stir.
Ramsay has stated that the Jaguars, already winners of two playoffs games this year, will go on to win the Super Bowl. The defending champion Patriots aren't ready to concede just yet.
"If you're going to make a statement like that, you better be able to back it up," Patriots defensive tackle Adam Butler said Wednesday, via ESPN.com. "It's a bold statement to make. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure that out. But like I said, be humble or be humbled. That's all I can really say about that."
The Jaguars are set to play in their first AFC Championship Game since 1999 Sunday at New England, where the Patriots will be playing in their seventh straight AFC Championship Game.
"The Super Bowl stuff? I mean, obviously, that's his game," Patriots cornerback Eric Rowe said of Ramsey. "He's a confident dude. ... Obviously, they're happy to go to the championship game, but, you know, that mindset of thinking ahead of yourself, I don't think it's a good idea."
The Patriots enter the game with a possible injury scare, as Tom Brady is reportedly dealing with a hand injury. He is expected to play Sunday.
Ramsay and the Jaguars did enough to upset the Steelers, but beating the Patriots in the playoffs is a whole other animal.