Cincinnati Bengals On Hard Knocks: Critiquing Episode Four

Sometimes, fans and players are more akin than they care to realize.Although the life of Tom Brady bears very little similarity to that of your typical nine to five football fan, they’ve likely shared many of the same thoughts over the past few weeks. And no, that’s not a reference to Gisele Bundchen. Get your mind out of the gutter.The communal sentiments we’re concerned about have to do with a return to the gridiron, and to the football-filled Sunday afternoons that will soon become a weekly standard. As the days get closer, the craving for professional football continues to grow exponentially.Whether you’re an employee of the league or a fanatic that keeps it in business, the summer months are a relatable form of torture. Even those who have never allocated a dime towards an entity related to the National Football League (which is a travesty) are bound to feel the hurt, if only by proxy. In August, coworkers and classmates seem even more disinterested than usual. Friends and fami...