First of all if you are a subscriber of ESPN the Magazine I hope you enjoy reading the articles by "Player X". He is a player in the NFL and has written 10 different articles for the Mag. I know not everyone is an ESPN Insider so as I'm rereading I'll highlight some of the hints as to who exactly Player X is.
Before I get into it, let me first say I really enjoy the articles so I'm not trying to "out" him or anything, this is just a fun little exercise to see if this anonymous author gave away a few too many hints.
So think of the stars on different teams and as I eliminate teams, we'll see if we can figure out which star he is.
Meet Player X:
- not Ben Roethlisberger.
Vick deserves right to play:
-he believe's Vick deserved a shot to play, does that eliminate anyone?
NFL rookie hazing has purpose:
-he likes rookie hazing and says it has a purpose, so he's not an Eagle? Any other teams?
Currency of pain:
-he's not Carson Palmer
-he's been around long enough to remember the days when it was easier for players to get painkillers.
-he's not Brett Favre
-he's not Hines Ward
-he's been injured. wait, that doesn't eliminate anyone.
Team chemistry overrated:
-he's not Chad OchoCinco
-he's not Terrell Owens
-he played in college
How to spot a contender:
-he's not on the Colts or Texans
-he's not on the Ravens or Steelers, but watches tape of them
-he's not Troy Polamalu or James Harrison
-he's not on the Saints
-"My team lost a division game this year (so now you know I'm not on the Colts or Saints)"
-he has made the playoffs (not on the Texans).
It's mailbag time:
-he's not on the Raiders
-"I know I'm better than a couple of guys at my position who are paid more than me". so he's not the highest paid at his position
-not Chad Pennington or Chad Henne. but maybe he played with them since he think they are funny. also says Ochocinoc and Brett Favre are funny too.
-He's not Donovan McNabb, but that's fine since I already eliminated the Eagles.
Tiger shoulda known:
-he's not Tom Brady
-he has endorsement contracts, doesn't eliminate much
-he's not Peyton Manning
10 NFL playoff lessons:
-he's been far in the playoffs (whatever far is we can say that means his team made it to the final 8)
-he's not Kurt Warner
-he's an old enough veteran to call out/joke with rookies (probably doesn't mean much)
Gun culture changing in NFL:
-he has bought a gun
So, basically I skipped a lot of maybe hints and just went for what seemed like definite stuff about Player X and we still don't much about who it is. Teams I eliminated: Eagles, Raiders, Ravens, Steelers, Texans, Colts, Saints. That still leaves a lot of options, hopefully we get some more hints in a few more articles from Player X. If you have any hints, tips, or opinions add them in the comments.
11 comments:
I think it's a defensive player, based on who he identifies with. I think it's either Jevon Kearse, Ronde Barber or Zach Thomas
Hi! fantastic idea, but will this really work?
I think it's Brian Urlacher. The bears went to the superbowl in 2006 and he was injured this year so he would have time to write this. Also all these articles have the same tone and personality as his interviews do. And he isn't afraid of the media or trying to avoid it since he did a 24 hour long interview/day with a reporter
I really think it's Torry Holt. I believe there was mention at some point about how well prepared Kurt Warner is (and maybe even reference to Warner in playoff games?). If you go through everything he says there's nothing to indicate it can't be him. He fits all the criteria you laid out. Plus he seems like the kind of player that is engaging, charismatic, confident but not an arrogant insecure diva like some other receivers. Thoughts?
He's a white dude, thats what he said in his vick article.
Whoever this Player X is, he is a PIECE OF SHIT! While you are trying to figure out who it is, one of the criteria is that he is an "uneducated, ignorant, loser, who has never done anything meaningful in his life"! There is life beyond football and he obviously in unaware of that. Anyone who knows what Vick really did, would not support him, or write such uneducated crap for everyone to read.
This guy complaining about Vick is the POS. The guy screwed up, he paid his debt, move on!!! So sick of people getting all amped up about this, if he weren't a celebrity you wouldn't have even known about it and he wouldn't have gone to prison.
While everyone is entitled to their opinion of the Vick ordeal I'm still amazed with how many of the Vick haters seemingly go out of their way to tell you how horrible of a person Vick is.
This article isn't about Vick, its about Player X. Relax.
note that there have been 2 player x's, one in 2009-10 and one in 2010-11. The second one is the one who is white, no clues on race for the first one.
He's definitely white. Seems to be either an offensive lineman, linebacker, Tight End, or Quarterback. He badmouthed the Bengals this week, but that doesnt exclude he might play for them.
Chris Cooley? In the latest magazine article, he said a player on his team is "posterchild" for a paycheck player, and that he was a defensive lineman. Albert Haynesworth would be a prime candidate for that. Although I feel like a defensive lineman or two on the bears would fit the bill too, which would support the Urlacher theory.
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