Just the other day, I was thinking to myself thusly: “Jesse (this is me talking to myself, but silently), why the fuck do John and Mike still give you a platform to write these dumb and often pointless things?”To deflect from this painful question -- one that, if we’re being honest, I can’t answer, at … Continue reading War and Peace (and Football): Part I
If fortitude is a virtue, Michael Robinson must be a saint. Logic suggests that the veteran fullback wasn’t supposed to be there, in that Jersey City hotel, preparing to play in Super Bowl XLVIII. He had come to terms with the end of his playing career just three months prior, all but precluding any final … Continue reading Michael Robinson Has Always Kept It Real
Some people might not understand why others look at the NFL through a statistical perspective. It’s not because it makes them feel smarter than the general public, or NFL coaches, or general managers. (I mean, I can’t speak for everyone, that might be the case for a few). It’s because it’s actually fun to watch … Continue reading Marshawn Lynch is more important than football
Ol' Pete sat in his office, outlining a defensive game plan for Sunday night. His defensive coaches would fill in the details throughout the week. The offensive game plan, he felt, could wait. There are only so many running plays in this world to choose from, anyway. The Seahawk was fretting, per usual. The Niners. … Continue reading Seattle Noir: The Mole and the Golden Calculator
On this beakiest of weeks, we examine whether birds are, in fact, real. There is some compelling evidence that they exist, such as hearing them, the prevalence of bird-related idioms in language, and the fact that one just ran into my window. But in the spirit of fairness, I will examine the common anti-bird-existence arguments: … Continue reading BE4K WEEK: An investigation into the existence of birds
Rasheem Green continues to grow into his NFL body in his second year as a pro. A productive rookie preseason signaled promise, but an ensuant ankle sprain was in part responsible for a faltering rookie campaign. But the flash of proficient hand use and the power demonstrated in college are starting to reveal themselves again. … Continue reading On Pass Rush: Rasheem Green is a different player
Saturday, December 7th, 2019 -- the day before the Rams game The board on the table in the middle of the room resembled a chess set. 32 figures sat atop it, arranged in a complicated pattern. The board itself was covered in inscrutable markings; there was no way for anyone to know what any of … Continue reading Deus Ex Ramchina
