Jabrill Peppers had the game of his career this past weekend. He had the game-clinching sack, an interception in the end zone and another tackle for a loss in Saturday’s 17-16 close win over the Denver Broncos.

When asked about next week’s matchup versus the Bengals, Peppers had nothing but tough love for his former head coach, per Mary Kay Cabot of Cleveland.com.

“You know, I love coach Hue. He’s one of the reasons I’m here. But the one thing about coach is, he’s the ultimate competitor. It’s a business league and as a rookie when you come from a good school that has a good foundation of brotherhood, things like that, and you kind of want to bleed it over into the NFL, which sometimes you can, but at the end of the day, it’s a business.” “You can’t really get your feelings too involved or too hurt or feel any way about anything. But he’s the ultimate competitor. I knew he wasn’t going to stay away from the game long. I know how it looks, but he’s the ultimate competitor. He just wanted to be a part of the game and when the opportunity arises, he couldn’t turn it down. So I have no ill-will towards him. I’m thankful for everything he taught me. Thankful that he brought me here – but still looking forward to kicking his ass again.”

Peppers is a second year strong-side saftey who was drafted in the first round by the Cleveland Browns in 2017. This season he’s had one interception. two forced fumbles, and 68 total tackles.

The Cleveland Browns are 6-7-1 on the season ranking third in the AFC South Division under head coaches Hue Jackson and then interim Gregg Willaims. Jackson has fired eight games into the season. The Browns score 22.1 points per game, which ranks 19h in the entire NFL. However, they give up 24.9 points per game, which ranks 21st in the NFL.

The Browns will play the Cincinnati Bengals at home this upcoming Sunday. The Bengals are 6-8, last in the AFC South Division. Neither team will likely be fighting for a playoff spot.