The Jets' Greg Van Roten, left, George Fant, center, and Mekhi Becton participate during practice at training camp in Florham Park, N.J., on Aug. 20. Credit: AP/Seth Wenig
Jets losses weigh on Greg Van Roten more than your average football player.
The former Chaminade High School star grew up a diehard Jets fan. Van Roten’s dad has been a faithful Jets’ fan most of his life. Their 0-6 record cuts deeper for the 30-year-old Van Roten.
He said playing for the Jets was a dream come true. But this season has been a nightmare.
"As frustrated as the fans are and I understand that," Van Roten said, "but I’m way more frustrated than you are because this is a year of my playing life that is not going the way you want it to go.