Why Sauce Gardner’s New Jets Coordinator Is Pushing Him Harder Than Ever—And What It Means for the Season
Gardner’s trajectory took an unexpected turn in 2024.
After being named a first-team All-Pro in his first two seasons, he slipped to 47th in EPA per target among 52 qualifying corners last year.
That marked a dramatic fall from his top-two rookie ranking. Penalties became more frequent as well, with nine accepted flags last season compared to just seven combined in his first two campaigns.
The numbers tell one story, but Gardner refuses to accept any narrative about his decline.
Contract extension talks continue, positioning him to potentially become the highest-paid cornerback in the league.
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