The article ranks the 12 U.S. Ryder Cup captains since 1999, highlighting their successes and failures, with Paul Azinger (2008) rated the best for his strategic leadership, and Zach Johnson (2023) at the bottom for his poor team management and communication.
The New England Patriots are introducing six new team captains under first-year head coach Mike Vrabel, including first-time captains Brenden Schooler and Marcus Jones, who are committed to upholding the team's leadership traditions and learning from former leaders like Matthew Slater, Joe Cardona, and Devin McCourty. Despite roster changes, the legacy of past leaders continues to influence the team's culture.
The New Orleans Saints have named eight team captains for 2025, none of whom are quarterbacks, including players from various positions like receiver, kicker, and safety. Starting quarterback Spencer Rattler and backup Tyler Shough are not captains, with Shough expected to potentially become the starter. Despite low expectations for the season, the team remains competitive, and the author humorously predicts growing a beard if the Saints make the playoffs.
The New York Jets announced their six team captains for the 2025 season, including QB Justin Fields, WR Garrett Wilson, and others across offense, defense, and special teams, highlighting leadership and key player roles for the upcoming season.
Ohio State captains Brandon Inniss, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, and Austin Siereveld express their excitement and readiness for the upcoming season opener against Texas, highlighting their leadership roles, team preparations, and anticipation of the high-stakes game at Ohio Stadium.
The Tennessee Titans announced their team captains for the season, including quarterback Cam Ward, receiver Calvin Ridley, and others, with all wearing a 'C' on their jerseys. Ward, the first overall pick in the 2025 draft, and Jeffery Simmons, recently involved in a training camp fight, are among the captains. The Titans' season opener is against the Broncos on September 7.
The NFL allows only eight players per team to wear the captain logo on their jerseys, but some teams have gone overboard with captaincy, with the Giants having 10 captains. This raises questions about what the other starters on the team did not to be named one. The league's rule of a maximum of six captains going out for the coin toss seems more reasonable, as otherwise the "honor" loses its meaning.
The Washington Commanders have announced their captains for the 2023 season, including quarterback Sam Howell, wide receiver Terry McLaurin, defensive tackle Jonathan Allen, cornerback Kendall Fuller, safety Jeremy Reaves, and punter Tress Way. Allen, McLaurin, and Way are returning captains, while Howell and Reaves are first-time captains. Allen, a standout on defense, has been named a captain for the fifth time in his career. Howell has impressed with his leadership and growth, earning the starting quarterback position. Reaves has been recognized for his hard work and performance on special teams.
Lindsey Horan and Alex Morgan have been named captains of the U.S. Women's National Team for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup. Both players have previously captained the team, and with defender Becky Sauerbrunn injured, they will share the responsibility. Morgan has 206 caps and 121 goals, while Horan has 128 caps and 27 goals. They bring vast experience and leadership to the team, having won the World Cup in 2015 and 2019.