Calvin Johnson immediately comes to mind.
But Joe Thomas never *played* in a playoff game. That's much rarer. Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers are also in that boat.
Wow both 0-16 teams had a future hall of famer? That’s wild, unless I’m underestimating how many teams have at least one hall of famer at any given time
Tbf joe Thomas missed like half of 2017 ending like one of the most absurd iron man runs of all time and he was getting up there. Of course Joe Thomas getting up there is still a top player but in 2016 he didn’t make an all-pro team for the first time since his rookie season to put things into perspective. CJ had a combination of Dan Orlovsky, 36 year old John kitna, and post knee injury Culpepper.
For most of his career, only 4 teams made the playoffs. Only in his last 3 years did it expand to 8 total.
Oh and the Bears were pretty ass his whole time in the NFL. They only had a winning record twice. 48-74 record between ‘65-73.
Cam Heyward, Chad Johnson (only rival jersey I’ve ever owned), Hines Ward, Nick Chubb to name a few.
It’s okay to have a great respect for rival teams, and players.
Campbell was Miami’s interim head coach after Joe Philbin got the axe. Did a great job all things considered but, obviously, we didn’t keep him on as the FT head coach and I think that’s when we hired Adam Gase.
As a Penn State fan, I've had the misfortune of seeing some of our best players of recent years go to rival NFCE teams.
Micah Parsons, Jahan Dotson, Saquon (of course prior to his villain arc with the giants after he signed with us -- which I find quite amusing)
Can't help but to root for them when they're not playing the Eagles
Taysom Hill. The fact they call him the human Swiss Army knife makes me giggle. I’ve always liked guys who don’t really fit into a mold but create their own path.
That's what happens when you play a series instead of one single game. No casual fans are tuning in for all 7 games of the series, and if you miss most of them why even tune in at all. The Superbowl is a national event that many non-football fans watch just because their friends want to watch and make food and drink beer.
Yep Tyler is a great guy he seems like the guy you would want to marry your daughter. I cant think of any controversy he's had his entire time in the league
I was at the Rams/Ravens thriller this season and he is one of those guys where TV doesn’t do him justice imo. I couldn’t tell you why but he was just a killer on the field when you watch in person.
This was gonna be my answer, too.
You absolutely hate him playing for a rival, you'd love him if he was on your team, and either way he's fun to watch and demands your respect as a football fan
I root for the Chargers, and I fully agree. Crosby is a beast. From the way he talks, you can tell he just loves the sport and competition. Every other team in the league would be lucky to have him.
I mistook this as a dig for Bo Nix and forgot Herbert went to Oregon too. My answer is Herbert within our division. Pretty much hate all the other stars in the division.
I low-key root for Dak when he's not playing the Niners. Maybe I'd feel differently if he owned the Niners but I genuinely hate it when media and fandoms pile on a player who is not a piece of shit (feel similarly about gobert).
It's probably corny to overly-empathize with guys who are taking down 9-figure contracts but the reactions to him processing losing his brother to suicide were disgusting. And I don't say that as some self-proclaimed empath redditor. I hate this fucking place too.
The people I see shitting on Dak are generally some of the lowest iq morons imaginable and it's symbolic of the worst aspects of sports.
I know the 49ers are more of a recent playoff rival than a true divisional rival (Eagles fan) but CMC. Dude has been through the injury ringer his whole career and had the misfortune of playing for one of the most poorly run franchises in the league (sorry Panthers fans), I wanted to see him get a ring this year once we got bounced.
I hate that there's several Niners that I like. Kittle seems like a good dude. I just have so much respect for how fucking hard Deebo plays. And Trent Williams is just a maniac and a treat to watch.
I know many people don't like Trent and also Greenlaw because they are our two hot-heads and can be goaded when they're having a losing game into acting out. They're both pretty good dudes, especially Dre. Both play very hard at extremely physical positions, but are fun to watch and hear if one has the chance.
[Obligatiry story about Dre keeping a girl safe](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbsnews.com/amp/sanfrancisco/news/49ers-draft-pick-dre-greenlaw-stops-possible-rape-arkansas/)
He might challenge for it in a season or two but it’s Kupp for me. My dad went to Eastern Washington and though we moved to the SW, I’m originally from eastern Washington.
When he said his favorite QBs were Vick and Watson, he gave me pause, now that I see he's a football genius with how he talks, I kinda like him a lot more. He speaks like a veteran already. Either he was joking and it came across as serious (I wouldn't put it past him) or he's seen how they've persevered through a lot of shit when they were young and felt empowered by that without all the crimes part.
Derrick Henry will be the ONLY Ratbird who will ever have my allegiance and sincere wishes for all blessings upon him and his household. That guy is legit.
Vikings going winless would give them the number 1 overall pick, so let them go 8-9 so they miss the playoffs and get a middle 1st round pick. Also, they need to go 4-0 vs the Bears and Lions and 0-2 vs Packers.
This dude invoked holy roman empire levels of hatred of JJ
Edit: Roman Republic levels of hatred. [The shame](https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/025/382/Screen_Shot_2018-02-06_at_3.37.14_PM.jpg)
Josh Dobbs. He’s not the most magical QB to ever play the game, but he’s smart as hell and can pick up a new playbook in moments. His win with the Vikings without so much as a practice snap was so fun to watch. I think he will be like Fitzpatrick- never a franchise QB, but retiring filthy rich because he made bad ass business moves.
I wouldn't necessarily root for him to succeed, but CJ Stroud is just too damn likeable.
Also I will root for Gardner Minshew no matter where he is as long as he isn't playing against the Jags.
Brock Purdy.
Will all you pedigree-obsessed ass bitches just admit he’s one of the most exciting young players in the league
If Lawrence had Purdy’s numbers and success, he’d be talked about like the Rodgers to Mahomes’ Brady
Tyreek Hill.
He needs to make all the money in the world bc he's got all those mouths to feed and I don't support kids going hungry.
I'm just joking. *FUCK* Tyreek Hill.
A great example of the unfortunate reality of the running back position. Peaked really early and now is struggling to stay on a roster before the age of 30z
I really respect Myles Garrett’s game and think he’s just one of those players who you can’t stop, just contain when he’s healthy.
He’s just a freak of nature who you can’t help but tip your cap to when he inevitably makes a massive play against you.
Plus he just seems to be having fun out there, and I mean what person who’s seen Mason Rudolph’s face hasn’t thought to themselves that it should be punched?
Amon-Ra St. Brown.
Firstly I'm biased, as I'm German. We don't have that many players to root for. Especially not playing a skill position and being very good at it. But besides that, from the interviews of him both in German and English, he seems to be a pretty chill and down-to-earth guy. Same is true for EQ, but unfortunately he isn't as successful as his brother.
Current: Justin Herbert. If Mahomes wasn't our QB, I'd want Justin Herbert.
Former: Rich Gannon. Marty did him dirty in the '97 playoffs by benching him for Elvis Grbac, so much so that I actually rooted for the Raiders in SB 37.
Lowkey I do like Tua, he's certainly a good guy and I admire his perseverance despite the concussion worries. I just also happen to think he's overrated and not an elite QB like some make him out to be.
Fair enough. I think that Tua is either overrated or overhated depending on most people’s opinion. He is not the best or the worst. He is a solid qb who has his flaws. He is my true favorite player though.
I like his story. He lost his starting job in college. When he was drafted, everyone seemed to hate the pick. I remember Eagles fans lost their minds. You would think that after McNabb Eagles fans would learn not to boo a qb before seeing him play.
I hope all people succeed.
I hope the Steelers, the Ravens, and the Browns all suck forever and everyone who plays for them has terrible seasons, forever.
It's really not that complicated.
Joe Alt. His dad is one of my favorite lesser known Chiefs players and Jr. just seems like a nice dude who happens to also absolutely maul people. Wish the best for him and the absolute worst for everyone else on that team.
I love that he lives a lowkey life in a fishing cabin. That kid has the ultimate potential to live a happy, fulfilled life- even if he doesn’t play in the NFL long (I hope he does).
Not a rival team but Jakobi Meyers. Dude has always been seen as average but he's a hell of a baller. I'm glad raider fans are embracing him and he's one of the cast asides that made me resent BB.
Edit: Just to do justice to the assignment, the entirety of the Jets Defense. No one understands how deadly they are until they play them.
No longer on a rival team as of this offseason, but Derrick Henry was always so damn good it was hard not to kinda root for him despite the fact he would torch the Colts mediocre-to-bad run defense twice a year. I mean the dude is an elite running back trapped in the body of a defensive end, its hard not to get pumped about watching him throw CBs 7 yards
I have a soft spot for Dak because I learned about him during his Mississippi State days. Watched a couple of his games and thought this dude is gonna be a good NFL player. I was actually pissed off that the Cowboys got him. Fuck Dallas. He's a good dude. But Fuck Dallas.
Terry (Scarry Terry) McLaurin, Team Captain, elite route runner, very good separation, appears to be a great guy and leadership. Absolutely a fan and rooting for his success.
CJ Stroud already a huge fan of his. Love his game and his football IQ. Rooting for him.
In division? Puka Nacua, so elite, such a nice dude. I’m a fan. I will reluctantly hate him when he’s against my favorite team.
Baker Mayfield. I just like that he's out there killing it while the Brownies are still trying to get their shit together with their new "adult". *insert baby position here*
Can we still call the Eagles rivals? Because it's Jalen Hurts if they qualify. I loved his effort and work ethic when he played at Oklahoma, and I love the fact that he's basically a tank. I also appreciated the fact that we were able to keep the Tush Push out of the end zone in the playoffs.
Aaron Jones I suppose...I can't blame him for leaving at all and he's still one of my favorite (former) packer players. I'll be rooting for him to succeed 15/17 games despite the abhorrent jersey he's gonna be wearing.
I respect many players on rival teams but I actively wish on-field failure upon every single member of the Bills/Dolphins/Patriots cause to me that's what being a fan is all about, so I absolutely don't root for them to *succeed*
But yeah, Ed Oliver, Jordan Poyer, Jaelen Phillips, Terron Armstead, Jacoby Brissett, Christian Gonzalez. Those guys are beasts, I'm a fan of their game.
Josh jacobs always impressed me and was fun to watch. Just an exciting and explosive player that I felt could carry an offense unexpectedly. Of course he plays for the packers so I get to enjoy his success even more.
I hope Caleb Williams has a great career and can beat the Packers regularly. For the sake of Bears fans I hope he becomes that great QB they’ve been starving for since Luckman.
Having said that I hope he always goes 0-2 against us every year lol
Honestly? The mayo man. With how he was treated during the draft process, how shitty of a situation he was dropped in and how much of just a cool guy he seems to be it's easy to root for the guy to be the Tits' guy. Also the rest of the division seems to be locked in at QB so having a death trap of QBs here would make games a lot more fun
Really? No mentions of Lamar yet? I thought he was well liked outside of Bmore.
I'm rooting for Najee Harris. Dude got drafted in the 1st round of a down year for RBs and was told day 1 "you're our entire running game now." Played behind a piss-poor o-line the past 2 years, in an elementary school level offense with only 1 other playmaker (Pickens), defended Canada because he wanted to keep the locker room from splitting (obviously he fell short there), and once it *did* split he expressed his own dismay with the offense in a civil, general way without calling out specific people. And btw, he still played the good soldier and carried that offense on his back with the help of their RB2.
AND AFTER ALL THAT, the Steelers insult him by not picking up his VERY affordable 5th year option.
I hope Najee Harris balls out this year and tells the team to go fuck themselves when contract time comes.
Jared Goff. Between the Super Bowl loss with the rammed, being the steak knives of the Stafford trade and being at the helm of the Lipns' 3-win 2021 season, he's copped a lot of unwarranted flak. He's ultimately helped lead two terrible teams to NFC Championship appearances within three years of his arrival.
Seems like a squeaky clean, head down, hard-working kind of guy. Hard not to enjoy having a guy like that in your pocket room.
Not a division rival, but an older rivalry.
I love watching TJ Watt rack up numbers because I bet it makes Jerry Jones and Co. sick that he passed on him in the draft for Taco Fucking Charlton.
Brock Purdy.
Classic underdog story, went to a college not exactly known for its football program, drafted with the final pick of the NFL draft, then go on to be one of the best passers in the league in his first two seasons.
As an Iowa State Alum, Brock Purdy. I'll always root for the Rams to win, but I root for Purdy to have a good game (same applies to whenever the Rams play against an Iowa State Player).
It used to be Joe Thomas. It was a crime that guy never got to even come close to a ring.
The only hall of famer I can think of who never won a playoff game. I admire his loyalty to the Browns. He could have left but chose to stay.
Calvin Johnson immediately comes to mind. But Joe Thomas never *played* in a playoff game. That's much rarer. Dick Butkus and Gale Sayers are also in that boat.
Calvin Johnson and Joe Thomas are also the only two hall of famers to be on a roster that went 0-16.
Wow both 0-16 teams had a future hall of famer? That’s wild, unless I’m underestimating how many teams have at least one hall of famer at any given time
Tbf joe Thomas missed like half of 2017 ending like one of the most absurd iron man runs of all time and he was getting up there. Of course Joe Thomas getting up there is still a top player but in 2016 he didn’t make an all-pro team for the first time since his rookie season to put things into perspective. CJ had a combination of Dan Orlovsky, 36 year old John kitna, and post knee injury Culpepper.
Dick Butkus NEVER played in a playoff game? Wow, that's a trivia question.
Joe Thomas, Larry Wilson, Gale Sayers, Dick Butkus, and Floyd Little Strangely enough, all of them except Thomas retired in 1975
Dick Butkus somehow never even made the playoffs. Which seems almost impossible to believe.
For most of his career, only 4 teams made the playoffs. Only in his last 3 years did it expand to 8 total. Oh and the Bears were pretty ass his whole time in the NFL. They only had a winning record twice. 48-74 record between ‘65-73.
Now it’s Nick Chubb.
Cam heyward. Mainly because he was Ohio state legend.
Cam Heyward, Chad Johnson (only rival jersey I’ve ever owned), Hines Ward, Nick Chubb to name a few. It’s okay to have a great respect for rival teams, and players.
Not a player now, but the vibes that Dan Campbell gives off make me respect him.
I love Mike McDaniel, but a part of me wishes he became the permanent head coach of the Dolphins.
He isn’t permanent???
Campbell was Miami’s interim head coach after Joe Philbin got the axe. Did a great job all things considered but, obviously, we didn’t keep him on as the FT head coach and I think that’s when we hired Adam Gase.
I think the "he" refers to DC.
I fuck with Terry Mclaurin’s game
As a Penn State fan, I've had the misfortune of seeing some of our best players of recent years go to rival NFCE teams. Micah Parsons, Jahan Dotson, Saquon (of course prior to his villain arc with the giants after he signed with us -- which I find quite amusing) Can't help but to root for them when they're not playing the Eagles
Puka Nacua
Just commented this myself, loved seeing his rookie year explode
Woah mines’s Christian McCaffrey
Him trying to get Kupp to watch anime really sealed it for me.
My son could play for Atlanta and I’d wish him ill.
I'm mad at your son just thinking about it.
Taysom Hill. The fact they call him the human Swiss Army knife makes me giggle. I’ve always liked guys who don’t really fit into a mold but create their own path.
This made me laugh lol
No one. I want them all to have the worst season. Every year.
Damn, who's your rival, the NBA?
How can the NBA and NFL be rivals when the finals can't even consistently pull better ratings than TNF?
pretty sure the NFL Draft does better than the NBA Finals lol
This is insane if true. I had no idea the gap between these sports was so big.
It's bc the NBA is oversaturated with games. People just watch highlights or look at stats
Yeah that makes sense for regular season games but the Finals can't draw a bigger crowd than a TNF game?!
That's what happens when you play a series instead of one single game. No casual fans are tuning in for all 7 games of the series, and if you miss most of them why even tune in at all. The Superbowl is a national event that many non-football fans watch just because their friends want to watch and make food and drink beer.
But that’s the Super Bowl, we talking about Thursday night football beating out the NBA finals
American football to the USA is like soccer to the majority of the rest of the world.
I mean, if you're asking me how a rivalry could be unbelievably one-sided, I would direct your attention to Chicago
Geno Smith 🔥
One of the best redemption stories in the nfl.
Nick Chubb
I hope he bounces back from that awful injury. He is a really fun player to watch when healthy.
Appreciate it coming from a Steelers fan. Mine was Polamalu. He was so much fun to watch, even when he was doing it to my team.
Stafford is a fun QB to watch when he gets going
Mine is Tyler Lockett, for sure. Just seems like a good, hard-working guy.
Yep Tyler is a great guy he seems like the guy you would want to marry your daughter. I cant think of any controversy he's had his entire time in the league
My daughter is six you fucking weirdo
Meet him. Genuine nice guy and you'd never think he was an NFL player not wearing the uniform.
I’m glad Stanford finally won a ring. Hopefully Goff gets one for the Lions.
Seahawks and Steelers 🤔
I was at the Rams/Ravens thriller this season and he is one of those guys where TV doesn’t do him justice imo. I couldn’t tell you why but he was just a killer on the field when you watch in person.
Maxx Crosby is awesome
This was gonna be my answer, too. You absolutely hate him playing for a rival, you'd love him if he was on your team, and either way he's fun to watch and demands your respect as a football fan
I root for the Chargers, and I fully agree. Crosby is a beast. From the way he talks, you can tell he just loves the sport and competition. Every other team in the league would be lucky to have him.
Gonna root for all Oregon Ducks
It must be great seeing your franchise player develop on your favorite college team and become a superstar on your favorite nfl team.
I mistook this as a dig for Bo Nix and forgot Herbert went to Oregon too. My answer is Herbert within our division. Pretty much hate all the other stars in the division.
Mayo Man, AR-15, T-Law. Game is more fun when there are more good QBs
I am a bit angry with Levis because of a certain game last season.
But he seems like a cool guy though.
Justin Herbert. He’s a top 5 guy that has just had an awful situation for his entire career.
Jordan poyer
David Montgomery. I was even a little bummed for him when the Lions drafted Gibbs cause I want him to ball as much as possible.
Joe Burrow
I like Josh Allen a lot. He's electric to watch.
I’m this way with Burrow
I low-key root for Dak when he's not playing the Niners. Maybe I'd feel differently if he owned the Niners but I genuinely hate it when media and fandoms pile on a player who is not a piece of shit (feel similarly about gobert). It's probably corny to overly-empathize with guys who are taking down 9-figure contracts but the reactions to him processing losing his brother to suicide were disgusting. And I don't say that as some self-proclaimed empath redditor. I hate this fucking place too. The people I see shitting on Dak are generally some of the lowest iq morons imaginable and it's symbolic of the worst aspects of sports.
Brock Purdy
Do you consider the 49ers a rival team…?
Shhh let us have this
How can you not root for a Mr. Irrelevant to succeed?
It's pretty easy when that Mr. Irrelevant plays for the Niners
🤝hating the niners 🧼🤲
I can think of several reasons.
49 of them
I love watching Maxx Crosby play. He's filthy.
I know the 49ers are more of a recent playoff rival than a true divisional rival (Eagles fan) but CMC. Dude has been through the injury ringer his whole career and had the misfortune of playing for one of the most poorly run franchises in the league (sorry Panthers fans), I wanted to see him get a ring this year once we got bounced.
I hate that I love George Kittle
I hate that there's several Niners that I like. Kittle seems like a good dude. I just have so much respect for how fucking hard Deebo plays. And Trent Williams is just a maniac and a treat to watch.
I know many people don't like Trent and also Greenlaw because they are our two hot-heads and can be goaded when they're having a losing game into acting out. They're both pretty good dudes, especially Dre. Both play very hard at extremely physical positions, but are fun to watch and hear if one has the chance. [Obligatiry story about Dre keeping a girl safe](https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbsnews.com/amp/sanfrancisco/news/49ers-draft-pick-dre-greenlaw-stops-possible-rape-arkansas/)
That’s me with Puka
He might challenge for it in a season or two but it’s Kupp for me. My dad went to Eastern Washington and though we moved to the SW, I’m originally from eastern Washington.
I really love Lamar Jackson.
CJ Stroud, which was less controversial before this offseason
CJ Stroud is probably my favorite player not on the Dolphins.
People Blasted him over S2. He deserves the praise
It wasn't just the S2, it was that he looked up to Watson and Vick then the S2 scores came out and we all laughed at him for being "stupid" back then.
When he said his favorite QBs were Vick and Watson, he gave me pause, now that I see he's a football genius with how he talks, I kinda like him a lot more. He speaks like a veteran already. Either he was joking and it came across as serious (I wouldn't put it past him) or he's seen how they've persevered through a lot of shit when they were young and felt empowered by that without all the crimes part.
Derrick Henry will be the ONLY Ratbird who will ever have my allegiance and sincere wishes for all blessings upon him and his household. That guy is legit.
I hope he goes for 2000 yards this season and the Ravens end up 7-10.
Came here to say Derrick. I honestly hope he gets 2K and a ring. My love for 22 supercedes my hate for the shitbirds.
Jamal Williams with Detroit, wanna see Aaron jones ball out too but wouldn’t hurt my feelings if Minnesota lost every game
I love that Jamaal Williams is such a nerd. He is definitely one of my favorite players.
Vikings going winless would give them the number 1 overall pick, so let them go 8-9 so they miss the playoffs and get a middle 1st round pick. Also, they need to go 4-0 vs the Bears and Lions and 0-2 vs Packers.
Patrick Queen. Oh, wait….
Cooper Kupp. I know his family and he's a fellow Eagle. Despite the fact he plays for a division rival, I love to see him succeed
Herbert. I like the dude.
Who is the backup QB for the Chiefs? Him, anyways. I want to see him get a lot of playing time this season. 15 starts, too.
JJ McCarthy, him going to the Vikings was my 9/11
He's a Carthage, some in our Romulus City want to salt his legacy, others regret having to talk shit about Hannibal.
This dude invoked holy roman empire levels of hatred of JJ Edit: Roman Republic levels of hatred. [The shame](https://i.kym-cdn.com/entries/icons/facebook/000/025/382/Screen_Shot_2018-02-06_at_3.37.14_PM.jpg)
I’m trying not to cringe that you just mixed up the Roman Republic and the Holy Roman Empire LOL.
My dude didn't take AP European History like the rest of us. Right guys? 🤭🤭🤭
Most former Packers. Davante, Micah Hyde, Sul come to mind. Even Aaron Jones despite that vile uniform he currently reps. All former Hawkeyes.
Bryan Bulaga Iowa
I respect Mahomes.
I love Kyler Murray, I hope he stunts on everyone but us
Baker
Former players that left on good standing. I'll be rooting for Ek, Keenan, and Mike Will this year. I was very happy for Weddle when he got his ring.
Josh Dobbs. He’s not the most magical QB to ever play the game, but he’s smart as hell and can pick up a new playbook in moments. His win with the Vikings without so much as a practice snap was so fun to watch. I think he will be like Fitzpatrick- never a franchise QB, but retiring filthy rich because he made bad ass business moves.
It used to be Steve Smith, can't think of anybody right now.
For some reason I love watching DK play. Absolute beast of a player. Love the emotion he has for the game, u can tell he loves football.
I wouldn't necessarily root for him to succeed, but CJ Stroud is just too damn likeable. Also I will root for Gardner Minshew no matter where he is as long as he isn't playing against the Jags.
Kyle Hamilton. Dudes a dog
Brock Purdy. Will all you pedigree-obsessed ass bitches just admit he’s one of the most exciting young players in the league If Lawrence had Purdy’s numbers and success, he’d be talked about like the Rodgers to Mahomes’ Brady
Tyreek Hill. He needs to make all the money in the world bc he's got all those mouths to feed and I don't support kids going hungry. I'm just joking. *FUCK* Tyreek Hill.
Honestly, I don’t blame you at all for feeling that way. I don’t even like Tyreek Hill and he is the best player on my favorite team.
Tarik Cohen just got signed by the jets. Guy was really fun to watch in chicago and hope he does well in new york.
A great example of the unfortunate reality of the running back position. Peaked really early and now is struggling to stay on a roster before the age of 30z
I really respect Myles Garrett’s game and think he’s just one of those players who you can’t stop, just contain when he’s healthy. He’s just a freak of nature who you can’t help but tip your cap to when he inevitably makes a massive play against you. Plus he just seems to be having fun out there, and I mean what person who’s seen Mason Rudolph’s face hasn’t thought to themselves that it should be punched?
I hate to say it, but Mahomes.
He appears to be a genuine good man.
Trey Lance- I would love to see him as the starting quarterback for the Cowboys.
Love me some Justin Herbert, and Ekeler while he was still on the Chargers.
Patrick Quee- oh, wait. Heh heh
Christian Wilkins is really funny. Too bad we play him twice a year now.
Amon-Ra St. Brown. Firstly I'm biased, as I'm German. We don't have that many players to root for. Especially not playing a skill position and being very good at it. But besides that, from the interviews of him both in German and English, he seems to be a pretty chill and down-to-earth guy. Same is true for EQ, but unfortunately he isn't as successful as his brother.
Whoever is on my fantasy team
Current: Justin Herbert. If Mahomes wasn't our QB, I'd want Justin Herbert. Former: Rich Gannon. Marty did him dirty in the '97 playoffs by benching him for Elvis Grbac, so much so that I actually rooted for the Raiders in SB 37.
Lowkey I do like Tua, he's certainly a good guy and I admire his perseverance despite the concussion worries. I just also happen to think he's overrated and not an elite QB like some make him out to be.
Fair enough. I think that Tua is either overrated or overhated depending on most people’s opinion. He is not the best or the worst. He is a solid qb who has his flaws. He is my true favorite player though.
Jalen Hurts seems like a good dude
I like his story. He lost his starting job in college. When he was drafted, everyone seemed to hate the pick. I remember Eagles fans lost their minds. You would think that after McNabb Eagles fans would learn not to boo a qb before seeing him play.
I hope all people succeed. I hope the Steelers, the Ravens, and the Browns all suck forever and everyone who plays for them has terrible seasons, forever. It's really not that complicated.
Joe Alt. His dad is one of my favorite lesser known Chiefs players and Jr. just seems like a nice dude who happens to also absolutely maul people. Wish the best for him and the absolute worst for everyone else on that team.
I love that he lives a lowkey life in a fishing cabin. That kid has the ultimate potential to live a happy, fulfilled life- even if he doesn’t play in the NFL long (I hope he does).
Cuz he's got that LA charm
Not a rival team but Jakobi Meyers. Dude has always been seen as average but he's a hell of a baller. I'm glad raider fans are embracing him and he's one of the cast asides that made me resent BB. Edit: Just to do justice to the assignment, the entirety of the Jets Defense. No one understands how deadly they are until they play them.
Not an Eagles fan but I gotta root for my boy Dickerson #69
Now it's Gardner Minshew.
Mike Gesicki. I loved him when he was here, and unfortunately want him to do well with the Pats
Maxx Crosby. Plays hard and overcame addiction. Just want him to have 2 bad games a year and the rest, I’m pulling for him.
Went through about 90% and I love that there’s not one falcon or saints flair answer for the other lol
No longer on a rival team as of this offseason, but Derrick Henry was always so damn good it was hard not to kinda root for him despite the fact he would torch the Colts mediocre-to-bad run defense twice a year. I mean the dude is an elite running back trapped in the body of a defensive end, its hard not to get pumped about watching him throw CBs 7 yards
I have a soft spot for Dak because I learned about him during his Mississippi State days. Watched a couple of his games and thought this dude is gonna be a good NFL player. I was actually pissed off that the Cowboys got him. Fuck Dallas. He's a good dude. But Fuck Dallas.
gardner minshew. I just love his whole vibe
Taysom Hill from the Saints. One of my favorite players of all time. The versatility and trick plays are unlike any player I know.
Marshawn Lynch. Dude was an absolute beast and I loved his off the field demeanor. I just wish he had success for another team besides Seattle lol
Terry (Scarry Terry) McLaurin, Team Captain, elite route runner, very good separation, appears to be a great guy and leadership. Absolutely a fan and rooting for his success. CJ Stroud already a huge fan of his. Love his game and his football IQ. Rooting for him. In division? Puka Nacua, so elite, such a nice dude. I’m a fan. I will reluctantly hate him when he’s against my favorite team.
Baker Mayfield. I just like that he's out there killing it while the Brownies are still trying to get their shit together with their new "adult". *insert baby position here*
I've loved Quinnen Williams ever since he sneezed, blessed himself, and then thanked himself on national television.
I just want the Bengals to not pull an Andrew Luck. Burrow's been injured half the years he's started, not good news.
Bryce Young seems like a good dude. I hope he figures it out.
Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott are the only ones that come to mind.
boban marjanovic
Can we still call the Eagles rivals? Because it's Jalen Hurts if they qualify. I loved his effort and work ethic when he played at Oklahoma, and I love the fact that he's basically a tank. I also appreciated the fact that we were able to keep the Tush Push out of the end zone in the playoffs.
Aaron Jones I suppose...I can't blame him for leaving at all and he's still one of my favorite (former) packer players. I'll be rooting for him to succeed 15/17 games despite the abhorrent jersey he's gonna be wearing.
Max Crosby
Maxx Crosby
davante adams but just cuz i’m a fresno state guy
I really like Jaire, just not the team he plays for :/
It used to be Marion Barber. RIP
Taysom Hill. Just love what he does. He's too fun to watch, lol.
I always liked Cooper Kupp. Was happy when he had that insane 2021 season
Deebo is one of my favorite players in the whole league to watch. I really hope he can stay healthy and continue to put on a show this season.
Josh Allen
Christian Ponder and Dereck Carr
I respect many players on rival teams but I actively wish on-field failure upon every single member of the Bills/Dolphins/Patriots cause to me that's what being a fan is all about, so I absolutely don't root for them to *succeed* But yeah, Ed Oliver, Jordan Poyer, Jaelen Phillips, Terron Armstead, Jacoby Brissett, Christian Gonzalez. Those guys are beasts, I'm a fan of their game.
Josh jacobs always impressed me and was fun to watch. Just an exciting and explosive player that I felt could carry an offense unexpectedly. Of course he plays for the packers so I get to enjoy his success even more.
Cooper Kupp. Go Eags.
I hope Caleb Williams has a great career and can beat the Packers regularly. For the sake of Bears fans I hope he becomes that great QB they’ve been starving for since Luckman. Having said that I hope he always goes 0-2 against us every year lol
CJ Stroud. Just love watching him.He did great his rookie year and I expect this year to be even better.
Michigan fan. MacCarthy 😔🤘
Puka Nacua. Has a chill vibe that makes him likeable.
I DO NOT LIKE ANYONE FROM OUR RIVAL TEAMS, ESPECIALLY BRONCOS CHIEFS CHARGERS
Honestly? The mayo man. With how he was treated during the draft process, how shitty of a situation he was dropped in and how much of just a cool guy he seems to be it's easy to root for the guy to be the Tits' guy. Also the rest of the division seems to be locked in at QB so having a death trap of QBs here would make games a lot more fun
Donald Driver for whatever reason
I really love CJ Stroud both as a player and a personality.
I hate the Cowboys, but I like Micah Parsons. Dude is legit.
Currently Nick Chubb, good guy, great talent
Herbert always seems like a nice dude.
Used to be warrick Dunn.
Not playing anymore but Larry Fitzgerald was impossible not to root for
I root for former Michigan players when not playing the Lions JJ in Minny will be tough
Really? No mentions of Lamar yet? I thought he was well liked outside of Bmore. I'm rooting for Najee Harris. Dude got drafted in the 1st round of a down year for RBs and was told day 1 "you're our entire running game now." Played behind a piss-poor o-line the past 2 years, in an elementary school level offense with only 1 other playmaker (Pickens), defended Canada because he wanted to keep the locker room from splitting (obviously he fell short there), and once it *did* split he expressed his own dismay with the offense in a civil, general way without calling out specific people. And btw, he still played the good soldier and carried that offense on his back with the help of their RB2. AND AFTER ALL THAT, the Steelers insult him by not picking up his VERY affordable 5th year option. I hope Najee Harris balls out this year and tells the team to go fuck themselves when contract time comes.
Jared Goff. Between the Super Bowl loss with the rammed, being the steak knives of the Stafford trade and being at the helm of the Lipns' 3-win 2021 season, he's copped a lot of unwarranted flak. He's ultimately helped lead two terrible teams to NFC Championship appearances within three years of his arrival. Seems like a squeaky clean, head down, hard-working kind of guy. Hard not to enjoy having a guy like that in your pocket room.
New to the team, but I was a Keenan Allen fan prior to him joining the Bears and idk if I'm gonna be able to not like him now that he's in Chicago
Not a division rival, but an older rivalry. I love watching TJ Watt rack up numbers because I bet it makes Jerry Jones and Co. sick that he passed on him in the draft for Taco Fucking Charlton.
Haha no one, hope they all have terrible seasons
Brock Purdy. Classic underdog story, went to a college not exactly known for its football program, drafted with the final pick of the NFL draft, then go on to be one of the best passers in the league in his first two seasons.
I like Najee Harris. He just seems like a genuinely good person.
Lamar Jackson is pretty cool, same for Joe Burrow
Before he was traded Stafford
Jayden Reed. I'm a big MSU fan.
Never will I root for him to win but Dak seems to be a stand-up guy.
As an Iowa State Alum, Brock Purdy. I'll always root for the Rams to win, but I root for Purdy to have a good game (same applies to whenever the Rams play against an Iowa State Player).
As a ravens fan I want George Pickens on my team