Joe



Joe is a character in the NFC/AFC East Saga, and the father of Bruce, Springsteen, Carl, Frederick, and Danny.. He is a fan of the Miami Dolphins, specifically the 1972 Dolphins for their perfect season, which is why he's disappointed to see his sons liking the other AFC East teams. Joe makes his first appearance at the end of the episode How to Get Rid of a Patriots Fan. We learn later that Bruce is not actually his son, but his adopted son, and that he had to get him away from his original family, which is a mess.

Appearance
Joe wears a teal polo shirt and a pair of glasses.

Personality
Joe rarely acts fatherly. He is cold, stern, and sometimes appears indifferent to the feelings of others. Despite this, he truly does care about his sons and is willing to go to extreme lengths to protect them.

History
Years before the main events of the Saga, Joe still lived with his family. Among other things, he would tell Carl bedtime stories. One day, Joe saw Bruce with his biological family. Sensing that the family was a mess, he decided to kidnap/adopt Bruce, bring him home, and raise him as a brother to Springsteen, Frederick, and Carl. Bruce's biological parents were searching for him, so Joe decided to leave in order to protect his family. Before he left, he gave Springsteen a Jets Brett Farve jersey, which Springsteen vowed to not wear until he came home.

For years, Joe was away raising Danny, only sending the occasional card back home. In his absence, the family fell apart. Carl moved to Boston, while Springsteen and Bruce blamed Frederick for their father leaving. Eventually, Joe returned. He revealed to the brothers that Bruce was adopted.

In The NFC & AFC East's Reaction to Week 12 he and Springsteen go to The Beach where after a quick game of catch Springsteen starts to leave saying his time is up. But Joe sacrifices himself to protect his family showing how much he actually cares even though he couldn't be there. In The NFC & AFC East's Reaction to Week 17 after Carl dies they meet up on the beach as they walk off sending a goodbye to them both.

Quotes
"Joe: 'Enough'"

Trivia

 * In the entire NFC/AFC East Saga, Joe's name is said out loud only twice. Once by Carl in An AFC East Family Reunion, and once by a mysterious voice in The NFC and AFC East's Reaction to Week 13.