And just like that, everything changes.
No more playoff dreams that would shock the NFL world. No more happy thoughts, highlighted by a fresh new face at the quarterback position. No more feel-good vibes that severely contrast with the organization’s August 2020 version—even in what would have been a fictional pandemic-free world.
One injury on the not-so-frozen practice tundra near Lambeau Field had New York Jets fans feeling stuff oh so unwanted and familiar.
Pain, for having been raised a Jets fan and remaining one to this day. Foolishness, for believing it is indeed different this time around.