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The Evidence Of An Avid Fan
There is no better way to show support for your favorite team or player than with authentic NFL jerseys. And while these pieces of memorabilia are mandatory for the avid fan, they most likely will carry a hefty price tag. If you are looking for an embroidered jersey, you will likely have to shell out at least $150, and if you go for a replica, chances are that you will probably end up with a fancy t-shirt.
Thankfully, several websites sell cheap NFL jerseys that are the real deal. They feature embroidered logos, number and names, just like the ones the pros wear on Sundays. It used to be that you could only get well known players, but now the selection consists of just about any player that you can think of.
Pioneer Of The Passing Game
Because of this reason the game’s first true media superstar and the first quarterback to throw for 4000 yards in a 14 game season in 1967 that Joe Namath was inducted in the Professional Football Hall of Fame. His 4000 yard record held up until Dan Fouts defeated the record in a 16 game season in 1979. Joe Namath’s unlimited mobility helped evolve the quarterback position from the standard run style of play in the NFL to today’s open passing style of football. Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh said it best when stating that Joe Namath was “the most beautiful, accurate, and stylish passer with the quickest release.
Despite suffering a serious knee injury in college, Namath was drafted by both the National Football League’s St. Louis Cardinals in a 12th round pick, and the upstart American Football League’s New York Jets in their first round overall pick. He signed with the Jets for a salary of $427,000 which was a pro football record at that time. It is for these reasons I wear my authentic throwback New York Jets jerseys in remembering one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
The Sweetness Of Football
He was one of the greatest running backs to ever play the game. Walter Payton was well known simply by all his fans as “Sweetness”. His entire professional career was played for the NFL’s Chicago Bears. He is known as the most creative running back in the history of American Football having broken many records of the time including most career rushing yards, touchdowns, carries, and many other categories. A nine-time Pro Bowl selection Walter Payton was described by Coach Mike Ditka as the greatest player he had ever seen.
On November 1, 1999, Payton died of complications from a rare autoimmune liver disease known as “primary sclerosing cholangitis”. In memory of who I believe is the best versatile running back that ever played in the National Football League I will be wearing my Walter Payton throwback Chicago Bears jerseys as much as possible.
Aikman’s Rookie Year Woes
In the 1989 draft Troy Aikman was the number 1 pick by the Dallas Cowboys. Aikman’s NFL career started with a 29-0 loss to the New Orleans Saints, and then the following week, Aikman threw his first touchdown pass, a 65 yard completion to Michael Irvin. In a game against the Phoenix Cardinals he threw for 379 yards to set an NFL rookie record. He finished 1989 with a 0-11 record as a starter. Following his rookie season, Dallas selected Florida Gators running back Emmitt Smith in the first round of the 1990 NFL draft. With Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Michael Irvin, Aikman nearly led the Cowboys to the playoffs in the 1990 season.
In Super Bowl XXVII against the Buffalo Bills, Aikman got his first test of the NFL’s most watched game and I think he passed with flying colors winning in a blowout victory of 52-17. This is why throwback Dallas Cowboys jerseys of Troy Aikman are very popular and still one of the best ways we all can show our support for one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL.
Saints Finally Make the Big Stage
After years of wallowing in NFL mediocrity, the New Orleans Saints have finally made it to the game’s biggest stage. Although football is just a game, the story of how the city of New Orleans has coalesced behind the organization is undoubtedly one of the league’s biggest “feel good” stories in recent memory. Despite their historic run to South Florida, this season will be considered a failure if the Saints fall to the Colts.
The Colts are prohibitive favorites in Sunday’s matchup, but there are glimmers of hope for those donning New Orleans Saints jerseys. First and foremost, defensive end Dwight Freeney is battling a severe ankle injury and, even if he can play, his impact should be minimal. If the game turns into a shootout, the Saints have the firepower on offense to keep up with the Colts. And despite stellar performances in the AFC Championship game, the Colts young secondary receivers lack valuable experience.
So Much For Being Rusty!
The New Orleans Saints are one win from their first Super Bowl. The Saints will play against the winner of the Cowboys vs. Vikings game on Sunday for the NFC title for the first time in franchise history. A little rest was all the Saints needed to shift their league-leading offense back into overdrive to defeat the Cardinals 45-14.
Drew Brees and Regie Bush both had exceptional games, Brees threw for three touchdowns, while Bush scored on a 83 yard punt return and a spectacular 46-yard touchdown run. Jeremy Shockey returned after a three-game absence and also caught a thochdown pass as did Devery Handerson and Marques Colston.
The New Orleans Saints looked tough in my eyes but do they have what it takes to make it to the Super Bowl and win? I think they do! So I will be donning one of my New Orleans Saints jerseys to show my support for for them all the way to the Super Bowl.
Jets Poised to Make Post Season Statement
With a rookie quarterback and a first year head coach, no one would have been surprised if the New York Jets tanked this season and a number one draft pick was donning New York Jets jerseys on draft day. Instead, the Jets have turned into a dark horse in the playoffs, knocking off the high-octane Cincinnati Bengals in the first round. Now many people are predicting the Jets to give the undefeated Indianapolis Colts a run for their money.
While many people have been baffled as to how the Jets have achieved success this season, the recipe is fairly simple: old-style, smash mouth football. The Jets had the number one defense in both yards per game and total points, as well as boasting the league’s best rushing attack. As they say, defense wins championships, and if that proves to be the case this season, the Jets could be a force to be reckoned with.
SAN DIEGO SECURES BYE
Philip Rivers is still perfect in December and the San Diego Chargers have their first-round bye for the playoffs. Rivers threw two touchdown passes, and the Chargers beat the Titans 42-17 on Friday night to grab the AFC’s No. 2 seed and that first-round bye in the playoffs. The AFC West champs streaked to their 10th straight win and tied the 1970-74 Miami Dolphins for most consecutive wins in a month with their 18th in December dating to 2006. The Dolphins won 18 in a row in the month of November.
Darren Sproles caught a TD pass and ran for two more scores to help San Diego squash the Titans. San Diego rolled, outgaining Tennessee 425-270 in total offense while holding the ball for 39 minutes. Obviously, the guys are playing with great confidence right now. I think they have been concentrating on winning 10 games, one at a time. Instead of worrying about winning 10 games in a row. So to support the San Diego Chargers in the playoffs is to slip on one of my San Diego Chargers jerseys.
How the Mighty Have Fallen
It seems like just a few years ago the St. Louis Rams were touted as “The Greatest Show on Turf.” In recent seasons instead of competing for Super Bowl titles, the Rams have had the dubious honor of competing for the number one draft pick. St. Louis has just one win this year and, in my opinion, is lucky to have that.
Unfortunately for him, Steven Jackson has been stuck in St. Louis despite being one of the toughest runners in the league. We can only hope that his entire career isn’t plagued by his inferior teammates, much like Barry Sanders. The Rams will undoubtedly have a chance to begin rebuilding with a top pick this season, and fans will have a new name to put on their St. Louis Rams jerseys
HOW NOT TO IMPRESS
The Washington Redskins (4-10) missed an opportunity to impress their new GM, Bruce Allen on Monday night. They should have had a desire to put on a good show. Instead, they did a good job of showing Allen that maybe everyone ought to be fired.
I don’t really think this team is that bad. I don’t think the players are that bad. I think they are all just going in different directions, and are in need of someone to lead them in the right direction. The score and the record both say they’re horrible, that they don’t know how to play football. But I think that they do know how to play football.
So for Jason Campbell and the rest of the team I will be showing my support by wearing one of my Washington Redskins jerseys on Sunday night against the Cowboys.
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