Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake recently issued a text message apology to Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert after making critical remarks about his passing on a podcast appearance. The controversial comment occurred while Lake was discussing an interception he made during a game against the Chargers, leading to widespread discussion across the NFL.
Podcast Appearance and the Deli Meat Comment
During a recent episode of the St. Brown Podcast, hosted by Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and his brother Equanimeous St. Brown, Quentin Lake opened up about his team's matchup against their cross-town rivals. While breaking down a pivotal interception, the Rams defensive back did not hold back his critique of the opposing signal-caller's performance.
"He was throwing deli meat out there," Lake stated during the program. He further added that the quarterback was "seeing ghosts," while noting that his defense anticipated securing at least one turnover during the contest.
The Apology and Text Message
Despite the casual nature of modern athlete-hosted media appearances, Lake later felt compelled to clear the air. According to The Los Angeles Times, the Rams safety reached out directly to Justin Herbert via text message to express remorse, though he has not yet received a response.
"I don’t know if he read it," Lake explained regarding the unreturned message. "He probably says, 'I don’t care about it anymore. I’m not trying to see this. It doesn’t matter. You said what you said.' But at the same time I … felt like it was right for me to at least say, 'Hey, man, I didn’t mean it in any disrespectful way.'"
Key Facts of the Incident
- Quentin Lake appeared on the St. Brown Podcast, hosted by NFL brothers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Equanimeous St. Brown.
- The Rams safety referred to an interception made against the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday.
- Lake described the passes as "deli meat" and stated the quarterback was "seeing ghosts."
- Justin Herbert currently leads the league with 10 interceptions thrown.
- Lake sent an apology text to Herbert through The Los Angeles Times reporting, which went unacknowledged.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who made the deli meat comment about Justin Herbert?
Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake made the comment while appearing as a guest on a sports podcast.
Where did Quentin Lake make the controversial statement?
He made the remarks on the St. Brown Podcast, hosted by wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown and his brother Equanimeous St. Brown.
How many interceptions has Justin Herbert thrown?
Justin Herbert leads the league with a total of 10 interceptions.