“I am meat, traded to the highest bidder: the only bidder. Fine, I’ll be your meat. I’ll be whatever you want me… — 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… — 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… — Nate Jackson Broncos Fan 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… — Nate Jackson Offensive line 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… — Nate Jackson Bad news 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… — 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… — Nate Jackson Fitness 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.… — 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… — 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… — 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… — Nate Jackson Dreams Copy Share Image
“Halfway through practice I stand on my own with my helmet in my hand, trying to catch my breath after a series… — Nate Jackson Catch My Breath Copy Share Image
“Yes, I could have gone in for injury treatment over the weekend, but I’m sick of being treated for injuries, sick of… — Nate Jackson Fitness Copy Share Image
“Most cornerbacks tackle low. They shoot for the kneecaps or the ankles because that’s how you can bring down a larger man.” — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“What is it with the pointy balls? —It makes them easy to throw. They spin through the air and travel really far… — Nate Jackson Travel Copy Share Image
“The lesson is this: Do what you're good at and do it well. Don't try to be something you're not.” — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“How do you replace a legend? You don’t. But in the NFL, you fucking better!” — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“There are human subplots to every football game—ethereal manifestations of childhood dreams—but we rarely notice them because there just isn’t time.” — Nate Jackson Ball game Copy Share Image
“I listen to the announcers and read the papers. The media narratives are sensational and simplistic, and when compared to what I… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
“Jake has retired. He is thirty-two years old and healthy. Still a star quarterback, he’s chosen principle over promise and left the… — Nate Jackson Copy Share Image
