Saturday, June 30, 2018

Johnny On The Bench


QB Johnny Manziel has been trying to resurrect his NFL career by playing for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the CFL.

After three regular season games, Manziel has yet to see any action. He remains on the bench as a backup.

How will this end? Without any game action, Manziel's value to any NFL team decreases.



Thursday, June 28, 2018

Worthless Apology


Bucs QB Jamis Winston has cut a deal with the NFL to only get a three game suspension for his event with a female Uber driver. The league realized that it would probably lose in court, in light of the Ezekiel Elliot issue last year.

Winston owes the victim a sincere apology over his conduct. Unfortunately, the league is mandating it as part of the agreement. He has no choice but to apologize.

I wonder how the victim feels about this.


Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Giant Family Issues


Players get into all sorts of trouble no matter the time of the year. Giants CB Janoris Jenkins is certainly facing a big problem afer the body of a family friend was found in a property owned by him. His brother was arrested and charged with aggravated manslaughter.

Where does Jenkins fit into the picture? No matter what, he will need to answer some questions from law enforcement.

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Only One On Defense


The NFL Network did some great programming with it's Top 100 Players for 2017 as voted by their peers. It was not a surprise to see MVP Tom Brady top the list again.

I was surprised to see LB Von Miller as the only defensive player in the top ten. The offense always gets the credit when a team wins. Apparently, it holds true for lists like this.


Monday, June 25, 2018

No Tebow Time In Orlando


Former QB Tim Tebow continues with his attempt to make it to the big league with the New York Mets. If it wasn't for his name, he wouldn't have a chance at baseball. His journey continues.

He recently turned down an offer to join the Orlando franchise in the new Alliance of American Football. Coach Steve Spurrier reached out to him to gauge his interest.

Both agreed that Tebow should keep pursuing baseball. It's probably his best option as most think that all doors to the NFL are closed.


Sunday, June 24, 2018

Jameis Time


Tampa Bay Bucs QB Jameis Winston has created a mess for himself with the latest criminal allegations involving him and a female Uber driver.

The team faces a major decision whether to let the 2018 season play out and make a decision before March to pick up his fifth year option at $20.9 million.

They could be on the hook for his full 2019 salary if they keep him for this season and gets hurt.

If he suffers a season ending injury, Winston must pass a physical in March 2019 or the money becomes fully guaranteed.

The team would be better off if they just release him now and move on.

Thursday, June 21, 2018

Erik Kramer


The life of former QB Erik Kramer is really spiraling out of control with his latest incident. He was arrested the other day on a domestic violence charge involving his former wife.

Life after the NFL has been tough for Kramer who lasted 13 seasons from 1987 through 1999 with the Falcons, Lions, Bears and Chargers.

He has suffered from depression, most likely caused by head injuries suffered while playing. He tried to commit suicide in 2015 by shooting himself in the head.

His former wife said it's caused from concussions. He probably suffers from CTE.


Wednesday, June 20, 2018

The Trashers


The NFL Network had a program with their Top 10 Trash Talkers.

NFL Films does such a great job putting mics on players and coaches. They reveal the real passion and intensity of the game.

Former Pats WR Randy Moss was rated #3. He had a lot of great lines. It's very difficult to rank players on anything.


Tuesday, June 19, 2018

They Can Be Friends


Writers try to stir things up, even when the facts might not be true. I saw that in a story saying the Falcons should be concerned that WR Julio Jones is spending time with Terrell Owens.

The writer said that the team should be leery of such a friendship, in light of some of the selfish things T.O. did as a player.

Jones is old enough to make his own decisions. The writer was purely speculating. Who knows what really happens?


Monday, June 18, 2018

Six Wins To Go


The number of college bowl games continues to grow. As a result, teams with .500 records are playing in meaningless games. On the other hand, it means television money for the participating schools and more donations from alumni.

The Pac-12 will now be requiring teams to have at least six wins in order to play in a bowl. This came as a result of teams with 5-7 records becoming eligible.

Teams with losing records only show what a joke the entire system is. The games are not about to go away, but fans deserve to see the best teams out there.

Sunday, June 17, 2018

Cash For Gash


Why do former players sell their championship rings and other personal items? Do they need money and can't get it any other way or have they decided that the item has outlived its usefulness?

Former Pats RB Sam Gash is selling his rings from his time with them when they won the 1996 AFC Championship game, but lost to the Packers in the Super Bowl.

Gash left the team after the season and finally won a Super Bowl in 2000 with the Ravens before ending his career with the Bills.


Saturday, June 16, 2018

Not Really Brady News


Tom Brady did an interview with Oprah Winfrey where they discussed a number of topics.

I don't think it's any big revelation that he said the end of his career is sooner rather than later. At his age, he is really playing year to year.

He is entering the unknown.

Friday, June 15, 2018

Getting Hacked


Some players get drafted to the wrong team and never get a chance to show their skills. The Jets selected QB Christian Hackenberg with the 51st overall pick in the 2016 draft.

It just never went well for Hackenberg. He never appeared in a regular season game and was only active for five.

Before the recent draft, he was traded to the Raiders for a conditional seventh round pick. That's all off the table now after he was cut.

Hackenberg's only hope is to get invited to a training camp by some team.

Thursday, June 14, 2018

A Bit of Luck


Colts QB Andrew luck is finally throwing a football for the first time since his shoulders surgery 17 months ago. He faces a long road to get back on the field.

The ball was smaller than the ones used in the NFL, but it's a positive step even if his throws were only 20 yards.

Can the Colts depend upon him to be the starter? This will all play out during training camp.

Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Who Moves Next?


Was Rob Gronkowski ever offered in a trade before this year's draft? Rumors say the team made calls three days before. He met with Coach Belichick the next day and declared his intention to play this season.

Owner Robert Kraft tried to squash all the rumors. There might be some truth to some of it. Fans will never know. Does it really matter?

Gronk is on the team and showed up at minicamp. He wants more money. Nobody can really blame him.

It's a big chess game right now. Hopefully, it all works out.

Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Malcolm's Cause


Pats WR Malcolm Mitchell missed last season with a knee injury after a successful rookie year. The team has a lot of depth at the position. His roster spot isn't guaranteed.

No matter what happens in the future, he has already carved a second career as an advocate for reading. He has visited a number of schools to promote his passion and distribute copies of his children's book, "The Magicians Hat".

Numerous corporate sponsors are behind him. He has a great opportunity to make this a lifetime endeavor.


Monday, June 11, 2018

More Strange Events In Foxborough


It continues to get more bizarre with the Pats. Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski continue to skip the team's voluntary OTA's.

The latest report on Julian Edelman's suspension for PED's is strange. Whatever they found in him is not on the list of banned substances. He might be taking something that the league is trying to put on the banned list.

This is all shaping up to be one strange season.

Sunday, June 10, 2018

T.O. Not Going


Terrell Owens still must be angry that it took him three tries to get into the Hall of Fame. He was bypassed by the selection committee, in spite of being 2nd in career yards (15,934) 3rd in TD receptions (153) and 8th in catches (1,078).

He has decided to bypass the induction ceremony in August. Former 49er's teammate Steve Young has asked him to reconsider because it might cause big damage to his relationship with the Hall.

T.O. has already said that he plans to celebrate the day elsewhere. That is his choice, but he is taking a very hard stance with his feelings.

Saturday, June 9, 2018

Dwight Clark


The 49er's and the NFL lost one of its icons last week when Dwight Clark died of ALS at the age of 61. His illness was fast and aggressive.

A local Bay area newspaper did a revealing story of three players from the 1964 team who died of ALS in the 1980's.

Was CTE resent in any of their brains? I haven't read anything to indicate that Clark's brain will be donated for research.

I think there is a likelihood that concussions played a role in the demise of all of them.

Friday, June 8, 2018

Strange Foxborough Stories


Things are getting really strange in Foxborough during the team's mandatory OTA. Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowksi finally showed up after missing the optional OTA's.

Yesterday, Julian Edeleman was hit with a four game suspension for using PED's. Today, there was a wild story that the team was trading Gronk, but the deal was suddenly pulled.

Was this a real story? The same source that broke Edelman's suspension was also the source of the Gronk story.

We are probably only seeing the beginning of many strange stories this summer.

Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Here's Johnny


Johnny Manziel finally made it back on to the football field after 887 days. He played 22 snaps in his CFL debut.

His Hamilton Tiger Cats lost 36-18 to the Toronto Argonauts. He entered the game late in the second quarter. He was 9/20 for 80 yards, while running the ball twice for ten yards.

It's important for him to get good game film. He will get more opportunities than other players because of who he is.

He has a long journey to get back to the NFL.

Tuesday, June 5, 2018

Gronk Getting Closer


Rob Gronkowski made some good points about feeling healthy in the NFL. It has been tough for him to stay on the field throughout his career.

The Pats should give him a very heavy incentive laden contract for at least three years. They should restructure it so he gets money now. He might not be playing in three years.

The need to work it within the salary cap so it doesn't hurt them in the future.


Monday, June 4, 2018

As The Pats Turn


Boston sports talk shows are becoming boring with all of their conspiracy talk about Tom Brady and Bill Belichick.

How will they react to the team's first mandatory OTA? The Brady and Belichick drama will take another turn tomorrow.


Sunday, June 3, 2018

Gronk In Town


Fans should be so pleased that Gronk will be at the Pats mandatory OTA's on Tuesday. There is so much drama with him and Tom Brady.

Everyone has their own ideas how this will work out.

Saturday, June 2, 2018

Tom's Week


The media made a big deal of Tom Brady throwing passes at his annual Best Buddies flag football charity event held at Harvard. Everyone will be buzzing when he shows up to the team's first mandatory OTA next week.

Will he speak to the media? Everyone will be looking at his dynamics with Coach Belichick.

Nobody really knows what is going on with their relationship. There is so much speculation. It's laughable at times.

Friday, June 1, 2018

Keeping Two or Three


What will be the status of 7th round pick QB Danny Etling of Louisville? Coach Belichick places great importance on every roster spot.

Will the team carry three quarterbacks? Who will be the backup to Tom Brady? The team has great confidence in veteran Brian Hoyer who is in his second stint with the team.

Many important decisions will be made before the opening of the season.