Arizona Cardinals, Demercado and Jonathan Gannon
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Arizona led 21-6 entering the final quarter, and it appeared that lead was about to become 28-6 when running back Emari Demercado burst through the Titans defense for a 72-yard touchdown. However, Demercado dropped the ball before he crossed the goal line.
TEMPE, Ariz. – Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon on Monday said he apologized to the team for a sideline confrontation with Emari Demercado during which Gannon appeared to strike the third-year running back.
Emotional moment for Cardinals' Emari Demercado as he accepts responsibility for game-changing error
Cardinals running back Emari Demercado has acknowledged his costly mistake against the Titans. He has accepted responsibility and is determined not to dwell on the error as he focuses on moving forward.
Running back Emari Demercado made a huge blunder that may have cost the Arizona Cardinals yesterday’s game. But his coach’s reaction could cost the team more.
Gannon furiously confronted running back Emari Demercado after the player fumbled the ball out of the end zone before what would have been a 72-yard touchdown.