JPW(rong)!!!!!

  

  I can’t believe it’s almost September! Boy does time fly! Baseball season is in its thickest moments as the pennant races are really starting to heat up. If both the Yankees and Mets make the playoffs it will help all of New York sports. We’ve seen in recent history that Boston sports had its high, especially with the Patriots winning the Super Bowl this year. Speaking of which, football season is upon us!  It’s hard to say what I’m looking forward to more, fantasy football or how my New York Football Giants perform. Let’s just pause for a second. We are only half way through the PRESESASON and both New York football teams have had their off the field issues.

   When you think of 4^th of July what comes to mind? We have barbeques, days off from work, fireworks? If you’re a Giants fan, you have all that plus Jason Pierre-Paul and 9 fingers. Instantly, my first question was what the hell was he thinking? Playing around with fireworks? Granted he is allowed to have some fun, but he can have fun in other ways. The very first reports to come out were that he had just severely burned his hand. About a week later, reports came out through the media(not the Giants) that he had his right finger amputated. Everyone, including Giants management, were shocked and stunned.

     How can I say that the Giants were stunned? You can say that literally and emotionally. JPP would not let the team doctor and other staff to come visit him. They flew down special to Florida to come check him out and see what they can do to help. He would not let them into his hospital room. After that, the Giants had not heard from him for weeks. If you want the truth, it was utterly disgusting of JPP to not allow the Giants to help him in a time of need. Little did anyone know, the Giants had a long term extension on the table before this incident. After this incident, more importantly after he wouldn’t let the team to see him, they pulled it off the table. That was the right move by the Giants.

   Once everyone found out that he had his right index finger amputated, the first question that was asked was how affective he will be this season. As a defensive end, you use your hands a lot trying to rush the passer. Will not having his right index finger affect his play? If he figures out a way to focus, he will have no problems. Marty McFly once said, “If you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything.” If JPP has that feeling, it will be as if none of this ever happened.

   The Giants had two consecutive subpar seasons. The first season, the offense was the problem. The defense was a top 10 defense in the league. Last season, the offense was drastically fixed, but the defense had the problems. If Jason Pierre Paul comes back strong, he can anchor the defense. The Giants can have a great season if their strengths of the past 2 seasons work together this year.  Was JPP stupid for this stint? Absolutely! Should he have let the Giants medical staff and others come see him? Hell Yes! You never want to upset your employer. Most importantly, if JPP works hard towards his goals, will the Giants be better off? Of course! Let’s hope for the tens of thousands, upon tens of thousands, of Giants fans that JPP produces, as well as the Giants as a team!