Category: Opinion
Know Your Enemy: The Dolphins are the NFL’s Annoying Little Brother

The Miami Dolphins have become the little brother you hate playing games against. It’s not because you hate him, or because you don’t want to be bothered with his presence. It’s because, somehow, he manages to beat you by not playing the game properly. It doesn’t matter how skilled you are, how well you grasp the concept of the game,

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Where’s the Intensity?

I’m developing an unfortunate sense of resentment for my fellow Jets’ fans. It’s definitely not for all fans, but it is a consistent issue that’s plagued this organization for years. Somehow, Jets’ fans have been acknowledged as some of the most passionate the NFL has to offer. I do believe that. We’ve endured a lot of heartbreak together, and have

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Do We Treat the Players Like Products?

There are 22 men on the field, all in the best shape of their lives, using all of their strength in an effort to level the men across from them. The one thing that separates them is an invisible line called “scrimmage.” It sounds like the preface for an anti-war demonstration. Instead, it’s the most broad description of a sport

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Kris Jenkins: An Early Favorite for Comeback Player of the Year?

I know—it’s still early. It’s very early, in fact. The NFL season is only two weeks old, but it’s been full of surprises to this point. A lot of players across the league have stepped up, and have helped their team do things no one would’ve imagined. But not many have done as much as Kris Jenkins has for this

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Brett Favre and the Golden Shoulder Pads

I have tried to ignore it. It’s literally been a very conscious effort on my behalf. I even pretended it wasn’t there—on that very first time I saw the Packers’ gold contrasting against the irregular Jets’ green. It looks normal on Brett Favre, but remains grossly out of place with the New York Jets. Someone close to Mr. Favre needs

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Do the New Faces Respect the Rivalry?

Rivalries are a driving force in the NFL. The league, as we all know it, revolves around the intense hatred and disdain between rival fan bases. The players on the field feed off of that energy. The drama, the emotion, and the passion that surrounds one game is unparalleled. Facing the same players and coaches twice a year drives the

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