NFL's Tarnished Players Have Caused Many To Go Unnoticed

Garrett Derr by Analyst Written on January 24, 2009
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This article isn't written about anyone specific. It's about those who fly under the radar. It's about those who don't care about the fame, and don't need to be recognized because of their accomplishments.

 

I searched the words "class act" and he's what I found..

 

A classy, distinguished, conspicuously refined person, whether because of talent or demeanor, or some other notable characteristic.

 

Now I ask you, when you think of class act within the National Football League, who do you think of?

 

The list is limited isn't it? I think so.

It seems to me the National Football League isn't even the National Football League anymore. It's a celebrity show. It's all about the money, the fame.

 

I'm certainly not saying everyone in the NFL is unclassy. Because a lot of guys aren't. But then again, how many aren't? Think about that.

 

So often I sit down at night to watch ESPN and what do I see?

 

T.O's latest celebration dance. Pacman Jone's 52nd arrest. Hey, someone new failed a drug test.

 

It's ridiculous.

 

Someone shot them self in the foot. Is this league turning into a joke? Players need to carry weapons to protect themselves?

It's gotten way too out of hand, to the point where I felt I needed to write this article.

How many times do you turn on the TV and see another person tarnishing our National Football League?

 

Every day.

 

How many times do hear people talk about the "Class act" of the NFL? Never.

 

So often players around the league go unrecognized because they don't celebrate when they score touchdowns. Players don't get the publicity because they don't fail drug tests. If you're a guy with character you will fly under the radar for a long time.

 

It's sad, but it's the truth.

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