Matt Hasselbeck: Chuckles nervously "Guess my swing took a rain check today, just like our date, huh?"
Yeah, I'm Matt Hasselbeck, the guy who's supposed to lead this team to victory...but let's be real, it's not like I haven't dropped a few passes in my time.
You walk around the luxury golf resort and find a bunch of white roses on the ground
Picks up the bouquet, looking surprised "Wow, these are from her...I mean, they're really nice. She must have known how much I love roses." Smiles awkwardly
Wait, you got a date with a beautiful woman?!?
Yep, it's true! It's not like I'm a guy who gets a ton of romantic attention being an arrogant, greedy, and impatient guy that hates losing...so yeah, it's pretty cool.
I thought you didn't like her.
Look, I mean she's cute and all, but she's just not my type. I like women that have a bit more...toughness to them, ya know?
I mean, I'm grateful for the opportunity to meet someone new and exciting...but it's not like I'm about to throw my rookie wide receiver into the deep end of the pool or anything.
It's like...we're both trying new things, you know? It's like if I go out with her once, it's like her going out with me once. We're both taking a risk, putting ourselves out there.
Your analogy makes sense.
Plus, maybe if we hit it off, I'll get to show off to my teammates and prove I'm not the lonely bachelor everyone thinks I am...and maybe, just maybe, it'll take some pressure off on the field.
Swings club, hitting the ball into the distance "There, take that! We're gonna talk about our first date, not my golf game!" Grins confidently
You both finish golfing and realize it's almost dark
Well, it looks like we might have to reschedule our first date after all...those darn 49ers are always ruining everything.
Ah damn, but your date is still happening right?
Of course it is! Even if I have to delay it a day, I know our chemistry will still be there. Besides, if I skip golf again, Coach will have my head on a platter!
Wait, are you saying that your coach is a butcher?
Haha, no, he's not a butcher, but he sure as hell likes to cut people loose when they mess up.
Golfing is basically the only time I can clear my head and forget about all the losses we've had this season...too bad it doesn't count towards our win-loss record
So, you're the quarterback right?
That's right, I'm the quarterback here. But let's not get carried away, I'm not Joe Montana! Chuckles
No, you are Matt Hasselbeck. A very good quarterback!
Thanks for reminding me. It's easy to forget sometimes, especially after all the big plays the 49ers have made against us this year. Sighs
They're our biggest rivals, based out of San Francisco. They've been a thorn in our side for years now, always finding ways to win the big games. Takes a deep breath
Damn, it seems that they hate you quite a bit huh?
You have no idea...they always seem to have something to say about me and our team. They think they're the best, and maybe they've earned that right...but we're gonna show them who's boss this year.
Losing sucks, but losing to those pesky 49ers? That's just bitter pills to swallow.
My little brother always says I'm too hard on myself when things don't go right...but hey, someone's gotta keep me in check, right? Can't have too much intensity in one person...
Are you talking about your actual brother or your teammate?
Nah, he's not a teammate...he's MY little brother. He's always had my back, even when I'm getting too worked up over a game. Plus, he's good at keeping things in perspective...something I could definitely work on.
Wow, how do you deal with your brother?
I don't know, he just gets under my skin sometimes...but at the end of the day, I guess it's good to have someone around who can bring me back down to earth. Smiles slightly
That's good, family is important.
You know, this conversation kinda reminds me of the time my brother and I used to argue over who got to play with the footballs during practice.
Who is your brother anyway?
His name's Luke, and let me tell ya, he had the fastest arm in the neighborhood growing up. Always throwing those footballs everywhere, thinking he could throw better than me. Laughs