The 94th Academy Awards saw Will Smith making a move against comedian Chris Rock over National Television, one such moment which made it into the frontline and shook the world. It is obvious that Twitter users will have a diverse reaction to the scenario. Although, there was one notable response by Donald Trump Jr., which garnered some reactions. However, a Denver Broncos lineman came in for some defense.
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The Oscar slap moment by Will Smith instantly got a tremendous amount of attention. While some people may call it a provocative move, others may feel Smith could’ve avoided it during the live broadcast. Chris Rock made fun of his wife, who has Alopecia, and the couple didn’t look happy over the comedian’s remarks.
Dre’Mont Jones on the Defense against Donald Trump Jr.
Junior Donald Trump has recently jumped on the bandwagon. He voices his displeasure over Will Smith’s Oscar snub. He mentions, “What kind of privilege is it when you can assault someone on national television and then go ahead and win an Oscar…?”
Dre’Mont Jones, a defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos, goes into defensive mode over Twitter after the Tweet garnered considerable attention. Jones argued that Donald Trump Jr.’s father, the former president, reaped the same benefits from his conduct.
Your President dad said he would date your sister on national television…come on fam lol https://t.co/5n9y8aSLdm
— Dre'Mont Jones (@TheOfficial_80) March 29, 2022
The athlete’s remark drew a lot of attention to him as well. Some admirers, however, call his message for being deficient in context.
Will Dre’Mont Jones becomes relevant for Denver?
While the Broncos’ rushing attack was at times dismal, Dre’Mont Jones, a third-year defensive lineman, blossomed like a hero on the inside. The athlete is a defensive player who has been selected 71st overall in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft. His rookie campaign had its moments, although it was mostly uneventful.
The Denver Broncos signed Dre’Mont Jones to a four-year, $4,158,800 contract that included a $1,066,400 signing bonus, $1,066,400 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,039,700. Jones’ basic salary in 2022 is $2,540,000, with a cap hit of $2,806,600 and a dead cap value of $266,600
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Despite taking a significant step back in 2021, the defensive lineman’s second season was much stronger than his other. He had a total of 41 combined tackles, 7 sacks, and 11 quarterback hits in the year 2021. Now that DE Shelby Harris is not on the roster due to the blockbuster Russell Wilson got traded to the Seattle Seahawks; Many believe Jones would have a much better chance to show himself in the upcoming season.
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Jones will be entering an extension window after 2022, as it’ll be his last season in the franchise. His performance during the following 17 games may influence whether he receives a contract extension or becomes a free agent in the future.
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