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Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl tackle Dion Dawkins has more to say about the ‘fake’ Jets

Buffalo Bills Pro Bowl tackle Dion Dawkins has more to say about the ‘fake’ Jets

When it comes to the New York Jets, it’s getting personal for Dion Dawkins.

The Buffalo Bills’ starting left tackle has had issues with the AFC East rivals the past two seasons, and the dislike reached an all-time high last season when Jets defensive lineman Micheal Clemons , attempted to pick a post-match fight during an incident. captured by reporters’ video in the Highmark Stadium tunnel.

Making an appearance on Good Morning Football on NFL Network on Wednesday, Dawkins, 30, added some spice to the ongoing rivalry between the Bills and Gang Green.

“There’s a few guys that are just cool, but hey man, we’re not friends, man,” Dawkins said. “These are bills against the world.

Dawkins, a New Jersey native who attended Rahway High School (about 25 miles from MetLife Stadium), was still visibly annoyed by Clemons’ antics during Buffalo’s 32-6 home win over the Jets in the 11th week last year.

“Why are you talking to us?” said Dawkins, who has played 112 games with Buffalo since being drafted 63rd overall in 2017. “You’re chasing guys down the tunnel. That’s fake, he’s a fake brother. We don’t We’re not gangsters. We’re football players, bro. Let’s stop with all the shenanigans. If you want to be a football player, be a football player. ), put your jersey, your helmet, your shoulder pads back on, and it’s that simple.

When it comes to protecting franchise quarterback Josh Allen, Dawkins doesn’t seem willing to back down.

“I love to chat, to talk. It’s part of the game, but when you say things that are too disrespectful and you talk to players like 17, he’s probably the best quarterback in the NFL,” Dawkins said .