“Halfway through practice I stand on my own with my helmet in my hand, trying to catch my breath after a series of scout team plays. A voice startles me. —You’ll get used to it. It’ll take a few weeks… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“I am meat, traded to the highest bidder: the only bidder. Fine, I’ll be your meat. I’ll be whatever you want me to be.… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“Do what you’re good at and do it well. Don’t try to be something you’re not. T.O. dominates the cornerbacks who try to cover… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“My hamstring rips off the ass bone with a bang, the sound of my season ending right there.” — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“Dove Valley. That’s where Broncos headquarters are. Boy, Denver is Broncos crazy, I tell ya. I’m not a Broncos fan myself. No offense. Everyone… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“Our offensive line doesn’t speak to the media at all. They have an internal policy enforced by fine and degradation that no offensive lineman… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“Because of my many connections to the team, the fact that the 49ers didn’t draft any receivers (the Ravens drafted three), and the team’s… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“It’s my agent, Ryan Tollner. —Hello? —Hi, Nate. Have you heard anything from the Broncos? —No. —They’re releasing you today. No one called you?… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“routine foot care, continue shoulder strengthening exercises and treatment as needed. Continue anti-inflammatory medications and treatment in the training room for his left achilles… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“Our emotions are the only things that we truly have, that are truly ours, and we are taught to reject them. —Damn. You’re right.… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“Players grunt, coaches yell, and pads and helmets crack, creating a frightening symphony of future early-onset dementia.” — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“The armor makes it more violent. It’s a dangerous sport because of the armor. The helmets are made of hard plastic and metal and… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“Brew is mainly a run-blocking coach. He has only a nominal interest in the passing game. His bailiwick is biting someone in the fucking… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“A football dream is easy to spot. Turn on SportsCenter and they’ll show you what it looks like. Tom Brady’s life. Peyton Manning’s life.… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
