National Football League

Brady responds to Cromartie's barbs

Published Jan. 12, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

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Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie has been given the Terrell Suggs treatment.

Cromartie, who had some expletive-laced comments about Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, didn't incite much of a response from the New England camp. In fact, Brady responded to the comments with a compliment, similar to the way he continuously shrugs off Suggs, a Ravens linebacker who can't keep Brady's name out of his mouth.

"I've been called worse," Brady said of Cromartie. "I bet there's a long list of people that feel that way. He's a good player. (Cornerback Darrelle) Revis is a great player. They've got a great secondary. They're one of the best defenses we've faced."