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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.