A haterplayer is a distinction that few in the world have the gumption to achieve. It is not as simple as picking unpopular subjects, teams, players and sports to despise. One most be bold enough to dislike the most beloved ideals of the sports world. Haterplayers must have a passion for target of disdain, an unrelenting distaste for anything related to the hatred target. I have compiled a list of things, people and ideas I hate in the NFL. These are in no particular order due to rule #1 of haterplayers handbook, "Hatred is an equal opportunity act, I must hate everything with equal intensity."

:( I hate the tuck rule...

Who thought of this crap. Anytime a QB is trying to throw a ball and feels pressure he can just stop and say "let me look like I want to throw it so this doesn’t count as a fumble."  I understand points sell tickets but can you really predict intent with a motion that has variation between players and within a players own style?  I hate the tuck rule simply because it is responsible for the Patriots dynasty. The most uninspiring dynasty of all time. Speaking of which...

:( I hate the Patriots dynasty...

"We take it one game at a time."  This really got old quick. I actually had the Patriots winning their first Super Bowl against the Rams.  It was a matter destiny.  The way they won the games in that playoff season just made you realize they were not going to be beaten. Who knew they were going to make a freaking 8 year run with that crap? The list of things I hate about this team could encompass this entire article. From the lame uniforms quotes, to Teddy Bruschi (yes I had a stroke so you can’t hate me Teddy), to the Belichick’s sweatshirt.

:( I hate Brett Favre mania...

        Okay the guy has been great, but for the love humanity please stop gushing over the guy.  He only won one Super Bowl.  They didn’t love Marino or Elway this much. I understand you like his enthusiasm but lets not get carried away.  He is not the football messiah, contrary to what John Madden thinks.  I hate that he took a dive for Strahans record.  I hate that for the past 3 summers we have been held hostage by the "will he or won’t he retire" media coverage. I hate that white media wants a old southern quarterback to succeed so much that they are propping him up. (Just wanted to see if you were listening!)

:( I hate additional Ron Mexico coverage...

I hereby restrict the name of a convicted felon whose trial and mishaps have dominated the NFL airways for much of the summer. I assumed that after the season started we would be spared the constant updates of a former player.  Do we get Bam Morris updates?  No. How about Nate Newton?  No!  Because they are former players. As a matter of fact once you are out of the League your criminal action should no longer be eligible for ESPN coverage. That goes for Orenthal, Andre Rison, and any other has been.

:( I hate the Sports Reporters...

And the other sport debate shows.  With the exception of "PTI,"  I have grown tired of these self righteous blow-hards who feel like Barry Bonds is a menace to society or Pacman should be banned from the league. They whine like "My Sweet 16" prima donnas if someone doesn’t answer their questions because they feed the league.  when there were only one or two games televised a week, sports writers were the life blood of sports.  Now the league has its own network and you can see any game you want.  You don’t need them to describe the game.  Maybe they feel the need to play a caricature of people to remain relevant Mike Lupica, Mitch Albom, Skip Bayless and Jay Mariotti are the worst.

:( I hate the Roger Goddell...

       This dude really has gotten full of this new sheriff idea.  I totally understand Pacman Jones and Chris Henry.  Their rap sheets are was longer than Madden’s Favre sonnet.  But there is no consistency.  He seems to just act in response of the public.  Wade Wilson gets 6 games suspension for getting steroids to combat diabetes and he doesn’t even play anymore.  However, Jared Allen gets 2 GAMES for a repeat DUI arrest.  Yes steroids are illegal but it is illegal to drink and drive.  Also please stop the outlawing of celebrations, we get it "Johnny Unitas didn’t dance" well how about you stop the networks from showing replays of idiots doing first down signals after a 5 yard reception.  (Thank you for that one Cris Carter)

:( I hate that Terrell Owens plays for my Cowboys...

I was totally comfortable hating T.O. after the Eagles fiasco.  I despised his personality and his whining.  Now all of those enduring characteristics are on my favorite team.  What am I to do now?  Continue with my hatred or abandon my righteous disdain for the good of the team.  Even now after the his "spy gate" celebration I found myself in a cornucopia of emotions.  Can we trade Moss for Owens.  I would feel a lot better.

:( I hate Jon Gruden...

Is football really that intense that the freaking stare is necessary?  I hope that Jeff Garcia has a long and illustrious career with the Bucs because I really tire of Gruden using half his preseason roster for QB’s.  It’s like he is the doorman at Wilt Chamberlin’s hotel room.  Maybe it’s the Super Bowl syndrome. You win a ring and automatically believe you are always the smartest person in the room. Hell Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier have it and they stunk as pro coaches.

:( I hate these tidbits...

Rapping Athletes: Get over yourself and concentrate on your job!

50 cent: We get it you are HARD.

Begging teenagers: You are too freaking young to beg, get a paper route!

Televangelist: Just because!

George Bush: You too can be President.

Tyler Perry: This man has to be stopped!!!

Female Drivers: Get off your cell phone and drive!

Reality TV: How many people are willing to sell their dignity for 5 minutes of fame?!?

We finally end with love. I love Al Davis because anyone that can be that crazy and be a thorn in the side of the NFL for this long has to be doing something right. Even if he looks like the Crip Keeper and holds an entire franchise hostage. LONG LIVE AL!