Ryan Fitzpatrick confronted Ndamukong Suh on Sky Sports (Image: Sky Sports)
Ryan Fitzpatrick told fellow Sky Sports pundit Ndamukong Suh ”I’ve got a bone to pick with you” as they clashed ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
Former quarterback Fitzpatrick spent 17 seasons in the NFL and represented nine different teams before retiring in 2021.
It gave him plenty of opportunities to clash with defensive tackler Suh, who won Super Bowl LV with Tampa Bay Buccaneers. And when they did, it was often fireworks.
“I’ve got a bone to pick with Suh because you seem so nice and presentable but you were so mean on the field,” Fitzpatrick said.
“You hit so hard, you would step on me and growl at me. And then you’re afraid of the baby alligator.”
Suh responded: “I’m definitely not afraid of the baby alligator, I just let them own their territory.
“But my territory is in them white lines so when we’re in those white lines it’s mine.
Eagles vs Chiefs (Image: Getty)
“I’ve got to give you kudos, you are one hell of guy who is tough as nails so I’ve always had a tonne of respect for you, how you took those hits and then got back up and ready to go.”
The pair were part of Sky Sports’ coverage of the Kansas City Chiefs against the Philadelphia Eagles.
And Fitzpatrick has tipped Patrick Mahomes to lead Kansas City to a third consecutive Super Bowl victory.
“They’re such a great combination to play against [Mahomes and Chiefs head coach Andy Reid],” he said.
“Andy Reid understands this game, he understands how to get his playmakers in the best situation possible.
“In the ‘got to have it’ situations, somehow and some way Travis Kelce is always open – and Mahomes finds him.
“There’s also Mahomes ability as a runner, especially in the playoffs. He know when it is time and when they need his legs.
“The Chiefs were 12-0 in one-score games this year – that’s unheard of – and they’re 17-0 in their last 17 one-score games, an NFL record.”