Jets Fans Don't Take Winning Well: Unchecked

The New York Jets win over the Los Angeles Rams isn't as bad as the reaction from fans.

Attention New York Jets fans: Calm down. Who exactly are you mad at right now?

"They are not real fans"

Mekhi Becton has a message for Jets 'fans' who wanted them to lose https://t.co/eUmUFr0Y8A pic.twitter.com/kRZ4QUSv5w

— SNY (@SNYtv) December 21, 2020

Sometimes the way certain fan bases react to things makes me think they actually just enjoy misery. I get that sweet 0-16 was oh so close, and the win over the Rams may have dashed your Trevor Lawrence hopes but did you actually believe the players were actively throwing games? Even if they are coached by Adam Gase.

Adam Gase truly took everything from the New York Jets.

— Trevor Sikkema (@TampaBayTre) December 21, 2020

This is professional football, if you ain’t trying, you could get hurt a lot worse than a team’s draft position.

I don’t understand the backlash to the Jets winning today. You can’t tank a football season. Half-assing any aspect of a football game, from preparation to gameplay, can get people hurt. This ain’t basketball.

— robertklemko (@RobertKlemko) December 21, 2020

So, if you’re upset, it should be at the state of the franchise overall, and ownership. But to take it out on the guys taking the field is simply ridiculous. They aren’t the ones who fired Gregg Williams before he had a chance to call another all-out blitz that could have snatched a loss from the jaws of victory. And here’s a piece of advice, throwing a hissy fit because your team won makes you look like losers, not them.

OK Jets fans, SUCK IT UP. Been kicked in the teeth for decades. Snap out of it. QUIT CRYING. Quit reinforcing the narrative. Want to shed the "LOSER" image? Act like a WINNER. Project winning traits. Crying on social media does NOTHING except provide fuel for people to laugh.🛑

— Brandon Tierney (@BrandonTierney) December 21, 2020

Rooting for a squad to go winless because you think it is the only chance they have to improve would show there are problems that go way beyond where the Jets pick.

“Jets now have a 31% chance of getting the number 1 overall pick” ~ @SteveKornacki

Jets fans... what a day pic.twitter.com/qPaiTyUX8Y

— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) December 21, 2020

Besides, the season isn’t even over yet, therefore the old J-E-T-S, just end the season bit, isn’t relevant, because there’s still a chance New York can finish last. And if they don’t? Well, then tell Trevor to enjoy Jacksonville.

People acting like Trevor Lawrence is thrilled today that the Jets won...as if going to the Jaguars is any better

— Al Hughes Dukes (@Alsboringtweets) December 21, 2020

Pick your heads up Jets fans, there's a good chance you'll be right back here next season anyway.