Geno Smith’s broken jaw incident — also know as the most Jets thing ever — made us ask the question: Who are the people NFL fans most want to punch?
Smith has been eliminated from contention because, according to his now-former New York Jets teammate, he’s pretty punchable, so we looked elsewhere.
It’s important to note that we in no way support violence, nor condone it. We actually don’t want to punch anyone. But based on our experience on social media, here are the people NFL fans would like to see suffer Smith’s fate.
Ben Roethlisberger
Character is who you are when no one is watching. But regardless of who is watching, character is something Roethlisberger doesn’t have.
The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback allegedly sexually assaulted two women on separate occasions. He’s just generally a jerk to people. He’s the guy who zips around on his motorcycle without a helmet thinking he’s cool, and it almost cost him his life. Isn’t that enough?
Peyton and Eli Manning
Based on the previous profile, the Manning brothers don’t deserve to be on this list. But they’re the Mannings, so they’re here.
Maybe it’s the Manning Face. Maybe it’s the sulking. Maybe it’s that stupid red mark Peyton’s helmet leaves on his forehead. But something about the Manning brothers drives us nuts.
If you’re a fan of Peyton, you’re constantly let down — except for 2006, when his Indianapolis Colts beat the Chicago Bears, arguably the worst Super Bowl contender ever. You’re also probably always talking about how great he is while ignoring how he can’t win the big game, can’t win in cold weather and always looks like a whiny puppy on the sideline.
Eli would be a good quarterback if he threw 17 less interceptions per season. We’re actually kind of glad he won two Super Bowls (even though he defeated the Patriots both times) because at least now Peyton’s kid brother has more rings than he does.
Seriously, though, the Mannings are good people. Their commercials are pretty funny (and we hate to admit that). But this list wouldn’t be complete without them.
Ndamukong Suh
There’s something to be said about playing hard, through the whistle, and with passion and intensity. Suh crossed that line a long time ago, though, and hasn’t looked back since.
Suh violated one of the top five Bro Code rules when he kicked former Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub in the groin, and that alone could put Suh on this list. But then he stomped on Aaron Rodgers and other Packers to add to his list of incredibly dirty plays.
Now he’s the Miami Dolphins’ problem. Good luck with that, Dolfans.
Ray Rice, Greg Hardy, Ray McDonald and anyone who has laid hands on a woman
The blow that Rice landed on then-fiancée Janay Palmer was harder than any Floyd Mayweather did on Manny Pacquiao in May. Hardy allegedly told his girlfriend he would kill her before throwing her into the bathroom wall, then onto a couch full of loaded guns. McDonald allegedly beat a woman who was holding a baby. This needs no further explanation.
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