According to sources in the federation, Dennis Chung, the general secretary has made this situation more than it should have been and is on “the hot seat”. There was also talk of meetings being held without the Gen. Sec. present, even though he was at work. With the elections looming, his employment at the JFF could be under threat, regardless of who wins.

Why is it always the girls’ team that is mistreated? Why is President Micheal Ricketts silent on the matter? Could FIFA or CONCACAF step in to resolve it? I know this is a very strong statement, but is the federation misogynistic? They may well not be but the behaviour hardly shows otherwise. Gold Cup qualification is coming up and there is a 23-player roster of people 99% of Jamaicans have never heard of and this is all because the JFF have dropped the ball.

There have been many things that have come from this new relationship. The most significant impact of Taylor and Travis’s relationship is the increase in viewership of Chiefs games. Swift recently attended the Chiefs game at ArrowHead in Kansas City against the Bears. There were rumors before the game that Taylor would be in attendance, which got millions of “Swifties” and other fans to tune into the game to see her on the TV. This game attracted an incredible 24.3 million viewers and became the most watched NFL game of the week on all networks. Swift’s effect went beyond just people watching the game on the television, but rather going to the game to see it in person.

On social media, the “Taylor Swift effect” was also noticeable. Following the game, Kelce’s Instagram following increased by 18%, rising from 2.7 million to 3.2 million. In addition, his Instagram sponsored post earnings increased from $14,700 to $17,800 each post, demonstrating the financial advantages of increased social media engagement by his relationship with Taylor. The social media impact Taylor has had on Kelce and the NFL is tremendous. Over the last week or so there have been an insane amount of posts regarding Taylor Swift at the game, or just any references about her at all. This is all good news for all the parties involved in this new developing relationship, as it’s gaining Taylor, Travis, and the NFL more publicity from everyone around the world. Obviously, when there is more publicity for people or things, they are going to earn a following or a fan base and that brings in revenue for everyone. The social media presence of this whole story is doing wonders for the publicity of the NFL, and even bringing them in additional revenue they probably didn’t otherwise get from the Swift fanbase.

Taylor Swift’s presence extended benefits not only to Kelce but also to the NFL itself. Swift-related posts from the league on social media made up 7% of total content and generated an amazing 109 million engagements. Swift’s visit was valued around $37 million altogether, according to Apex Marketing, showing how valuable she could be for the NFL. Swift’s appearance at the Chiefs-Jets Sunday Night Football game will significantly increase the show’s television audience, furthering her influence on the NFL.

There is no denying the extensive “Taylor Swift effect” on Travis Kelce’s NFL career. Swift’s presence has sparked excitement and intrigue in their alleged romance, boosting brand value, ticket sales, and social media engagement. It’s unclear how this phenomenon will affect Kelce’s career in the future or how the NFL will interact with celebrity culture as it develops. The one thing that is for sure is that Taylor has taken the NFL world by storm as of late, and it will stay that way as long as she keeps showing up to games.

Any chance that the Jets had of winning the game looked very bleak at the start. It was 17-0 Chiefs after the first quarter and the Jets punted on their first 3 drives. Patrick Mahomes had over 100 passing yards and they were dominating New York. However, life began to show when a holding penalty by the Chiefs got the Jets a safety and the ball back. Then, Zach Wilson began to look like a #2 overall pick. He showed lots of confidence and poise in the pocket as he led a 62 yd drive to get NY back in the game with a field goal. Zach then capitalized off a rough INT from Mahomes to throw a touchdown to C.J. Uzomah to make it 17-12. By this point, I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. How did the Jets make it a game in nearly 7 minutes after looking terrible offensively against the Patriots? A field goal by Harrison Butker and a missed attempt by Greg Zuerlein made it a 20-12 Chiefs lead at the half.

The 3rd quarter couldn’t have been a better start for the Jets. Zach Wilson continued a very surprising performance by going 5/5 with 75 yds and throwing a tight pass to Allen Lazard for a TD. His ability to escape a sack and run for a 2-point conversion to tie the game showed Zach’s athleticism and speed. Several punts followed before the Chiefs retook the lead with another FG by Butker. A 4th quarter drive that started out so greatly ended abruptly as Wilson fumbled the ball and the Chiefs recovered at midfield. Now, you can blame a bad snap, but it dampened the performance of the QB.

At the time, it was fine. There was still 7:24 left in the 4th quarter. The best case scenario is that the Chiefs kick a field goal and the Jets get the ball back with at LEAST one chance to score. However, the last 7:24 was filled with lots of flags and several controversial calls that went against the Jets. For example, one no-call was DE Jermaine Johnson getting held for about 15 seconds on a 3rd & 23. Instead, Mahomes ran for a 25 yd first down and C.J. Mosley got a flag for illegal contact. Just 2 minutes later, it is 3rd & 20 at the NY 40. All the Jets need is a stop and the Chiefs would likely kick a field goal. This is what ensued: Patrick Mahomes throws his 3rd INT of the game to CB Michael Carter, and the referee throws a flag AFTER Carter catches the ball. The flag is called for holding on star CB Sauce Gardner. Robert Saleh completely lost it, Sauce Gardner couldn’t believe it, and MetLife Stadium erupted with loud boos. This leads to the Chiefs getting bailed out again, and they eventually win the game after running the clock out.

So, is this type of performance from Zach Wilson something to expect? No, but it is a big step in the right direction for Zach and the coaching staff. Zach was able to perform plays that suited his strengths and his awareness was excellent as he didn’t have 1 ugly pass attempt. If Wilson can look this good and improve throughout the season, the Jets may have a chance to be playing football in mid-January. Let’s see if he can keep the momentum going against Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos..

The Miami Dolphins who have annihilated the Denver Broncos putting up a massive 70 points look good, but getting through the first round may be their limit. Don’t get me wrong, players like Waddle, Tyreek Hill, and Raheem Mostert are good players, but could they do it against an actual team? No disrespect to Denver or LA Chargers, but if those teams had a defense they’d be half-decent.

The Philadelphia Eagles who missed their best chance at a Super Bowl last season won’t be in the showpiece this year. When it all comes down to it, the form of Jalen Hurts will cause the Eagles to be halted in their progression. There are a few teams who I believe are the ones to watch for the conference finals this year.

Honorable mentions to the Dallas Cowboys and New York Jets. People who got drawn in must have seen this coming. One team has an overpaid, overrated QB who couldn’t complete a Math exam in Dak Prescott and the other has a 3rd choice being a starter. Now it is early, but if either team wants to live up to the early season hype, Matthew Stafford is right there!

It was 8:15 on Monday night. Aaron Rodgers ran out with the American flag just several minutes before the game to a huge roar from the crowd. There was a massive buzz in MetLife Stadium. Breece Hall just ran for 26 yards on his first carry after his ACL surgery. Then, Aaron Rodgers got sacked by a ferocious Buffalo Bills D-line and wasn’t able to put any weight on his leg.

Week 1
It felt like all of the energy got sucked out of MetLife. Jets fans knew that the offensive line was a weak link, but was it this weak? There were only four snaps before Rodgers tore his Achilles. FOUR. Like all Jets fans, I was completely stunned watching Aaron get carted off the field and having to watch Zach Wilson play QB in Week 1.

The Jets defense mainly kept them in the game as they were trailing 13-3 at halftime, but it wasn’t looking too good. A couple of players talked to Rodgers during halftime, including Garrett Wilson. Wilson revealed on a podcast that Rodgers told him, “Sorry, kid” when he went to check on the injured QB. In the second half, the Jets came out, made some big plays, and the crowd got back into it. The Jets capitalized on 3 turnovers from Josh Allen (2 INT, 1 fumble) and a possible catch-of-the-year from star WR Garrett Wilson to take a 16-13 lead with 1:48 to go. A terrific Bills drive and a kick that doinked in eventually led us to overtime. After the Jets made Buffalo punt on the opening drive, undrafted rookie Xavier Gipson recorded a 65 yd punt return TD that sent many fans in MetLife Stadium home happy ! This completed the comeback for the Jets and they won 22-16. On a night that we believed that Rodgers would lead the Jets to a win, it was the defense anchored by S Jordan Whitehead (3 INT), along with Xavier Gipson and Garrett Wilson (5-34-1).

Week 2

Right after playing the Bills, the Jets had to face a team that just beat the Giants 40-0 without their star QB. The score was basically how the game looked: 30-10 Dallas. The game wasn’t in the Jets’ control from the start and they played catch-up for the majority of it. The Cowboys scoring a TD nearly 6 minutes into the game and Zach Wilson getting lit up by superstar LB Micah Parsons set the tone for a rough afternoon. The Jets were only down 10-0 in the 2nd quarter before Zach Wilson threw a dart to Garrett Wilson for a quick 68 yd TD. On the Cowboys’ drive following the TD, Sauce Gardner dropped a would-be pick six that would’ve given the Jets a 14-10 lead. Instead, Dallas responded with a first down and a TD, going up 18-7. The Jets had a nice drive to end the half, getting a field goal and only trailing 18-10 while getting the ball.

The second half seemed like the exact opposite of the Bills game. 2 punts, a fumble by RB Dalvin Cook, and 3 INTs by Zach took away momentum of having another miraculous comeback. The offensive line had a horrendous day, as Wilson got pressured on 70% of the snaps and couldn’t do much at all. The run game was stuffed up for the most part, as the Jets only had 64 rushing yds (36 from Zach running for his life). Breece Hall only got 4 carries for 9 yds, and was unhappy after the game. Zach Wilson played half decent for 3 quarters before trying to play hero ball and throwing 3 ugly picks. Those 3 picks were the result of a terrible rushing attack by Cook, Carter, and Hall. Duane Brown has looked out of shape for the Jets in the first 2 games as he was a main reason why Parsons got through the offensive line with such ease. Also, where was the Jets defense that made Josh Allen look terrible? Lots of missed tackles, costly flags, and Dak Prescott (31/38, 255 yds, 2 TD) made the game look far worse than it was. Star WR CeeDee Lamb also tore up the secondary, going for 11 receptions and 143 yds.

Soccer is something that Steve Cohen, an established figure in professional sports, wants to bring to Queens. His big plan calls for the construction of a revolutionary soccer stadium that is guaranteed to ignite the excitement of soccer fans all throughout the city. This project has numerous potential advantages. Cohen’s proposal has the ability of bringing much-needed economic activity into the local economy in addition to giving soccer fans a new place to call home in the local area. The stadium can grow into a focal point for neighborhood interaction, holding activities that unite locals and guests to enjoy the great game of soccer. But as everyone knows, every big development and project always encounters its fair share of obstacles in the way of getting it done.

Concern has been expressed by community organizations and local citizens regarding Cohen’s big project. The stadium’s effect on their daily lives is the main source of their anxiety. One of the biggest worries is the possibility of delays during stadium events due to increased traffic and congestion around the area and their homes. Addressing these issues and encouraging community involvement will be essential to the project’s success as it develops. The issue of parking is one of the most urgent difficulties that is connected to the planned soccer stadium project. Because of the stadium’s Queens location, parking is a special difficulty. The area of Flushing already has a neighborhood surrounding Citi Field and the possible new stadium, so finding areas for parking that aren’t pre existing would be challenging. The massive parking lots often found around big sporting venues are not present in the immediate area. This has raised questions about where thousands of fans will park their cars on game days. Locals and business owners are starting to worry that the increasing number of vehicles looking for parking spots could spread into residential areas, thereby causing an inconvenience to residents that live in the area and worsening traffic conditions there as well. Cohen’s team has discussed possible solutions with neighborhood stakeholders and city officials to lessen these sorts of problems. To lessen the need for on-site parking for these sporting events, such discussions have suggested shuttle services, increased access to public transportation, and promotion of Ubers or taxis to the stadiums.

The bold proposal of Steve Cohen to construct a soccer stadium in Queens marks a huge change in the sports environment of New York City. Although the project has the potential to help boost the economy and include the community, it is not without obstacles to overcome. Parking is a major concern, and the locals’ worries should be treated seriously, as they are the ones that will be living in the area and dealing with the effects of it every day. It is crucial that Cohen’s team and city officials continue to collaborate closely with the local community as the project moves forward to identify practical solutions to the parking and congestion concerns by the community. Finding a balance between the economic development it brings and the needs and concerns of the neighborhood is essential to the stadium project’s success. This dream of a stadium can only become a reality that benefits Queens residents as well as soccer fans via cooperation and careful preparation by everybody involved. Steve Cohen is looking to bolster the Queens and Flushing community with this new state of the art stadium and development, it’s just up to the community to help it happen any way they can.