Former Jets coach Rex Ryan blasts Raiders star Asthon Jeanty as the ‘worst draft pick of the last 20 years’

Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan strongly criticized Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty on ESPN's Sunday NFL Countdown, calling him 'soft as Charmin' and labeling him the worst draft pick at running back in the last 20 years. Ryan's outburst came after Jeanty took aim at the Jets' defense ahead of their matchup, claiming that several opposing players did not want to tackle.

Jeanty has struggled during his second NFL season, entering Sunday's game averaging just 3.1 yards per carry and scoring one touchdown under Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak. Meanwhile, Ryan's staunch defense of New York comes amid growing scrutiny for 2-5 Jets head coach Aaron Glenn following a 28-25 loss to Miami, and with Ryan's son Seth currently serving as the Jets' passing game coordinator.