Today was deadline for franchise players in the NFL to sign long term extensions with their respective teams. High profiled franchised players like Von Miller of the Broncos and Mo Wilkerson of the Jets signed extensions. Chiefs free safety Eric Berry however did not. Here’s our breakdown of the four top stories of the day in the NFL. 1st Down: It’s Miller Time in Denver: The Denver Broncos value talent…
544 Days Later, Deflategate is Over. Tom Brady Surrenders
It took 544 days but Deflategate is over. Tom Brady waived the white flag earlier today when he announced on his Facebook page that he will no longer be pursuing legal action. Like it or not Patriots fans, Brady did the right thing. The Deflategate saga wasn’t going to end until the Supreme Court ruled on it or Brady accepted the suspension. Brady chose to serve the suspension. Big picture,…
Memo to Boston Media Members. A Brady Suspension Would Not Be A Blessing in Surprise
I’m convinced that certain members of the Boston media are delusional. If some of my peers think that the Patriots playing without Tom Brady could be a blessing in disguise, then they need to be drug tested. I think we all agree that the Patriots are a better football team with Tom Brady under center. After all, he is the greatest quarterback of all time. Many of the proponents of…
Tom Brady Needs to Accept His Punishment and Move On
Tom Brady needs a reality check. He is not going to beat the NFL in court. It’s not going to happen. He should just accept the 2nd U.S Circuit Court’s decision to deny his appeal and move on. The only other recourse Brady has is to appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Brady’s attorneys can request a stay on the suspension. Ironically enough, Trump basher Ruth Bader Ginsberg would…
The Cleveland Browns Should Release Isiah Crowell But They Won’t
The Cleveland Browns should release running back Isiah Crowell after he posted a picture on his Facebook page of a police officer getting his throat slash. While I agree that Crowell has every right to post whatever he wants on his Facebook page, posting that picture in light of recent events was a bad decision and as a result, I think Crowell should be released. On the surface, that might…
The Latest Patriots Hype Video Will Get You Jacked for the Upcoming Season
If this doesnt get you jacked up for the upcoming Patriots season, I don’t know what will. Football season is almost here and it can’t get here fast enough.
Daily Script: Weekend Edition
1. Now that the new stadium initiative has made the November ballot in San Diego, let’s see if the fine people of San Diego actually want to keep the Bolts in town. 2. The Broncos have increased their guaranteed money offer to Von Miller to $61 million. I still don’t think that’s enough. Miller will want more money, I promise you. 3. LeVeon Bell must still be high if he…
Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher Use Their Name Cache to Help Their Home State of West Virginia
Kudos to West Virginia natives Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher for rallying around a worthy cause in their home state of West Virginia. The state was ravaged by floods last month that damaged buildings and schools. Some high schools have been damaged so badly, they may not reopen until later this year and may cancel their football seasons as result. Other schools in the state have suffered significant damage but…
Calvin Johnson’s Interview With E60 Sheds Light on the Painkiller Problem In The NFL
Calvin Johnson’s interview with ESPN’s Michael Smith shed light on a variety of issues currently plaguing the NFL. One of the most pressing issues facing the league is the rampant use of painkillers. The NFL has a narcotics problem and the league along with team doctors are the two main culprits when it comes to the league’s opioid problem. Team doctors hand out pain medication like it’s Halloween candy. From…
Tom Brady Is Right Where He Belongs on the Top 100
Tom Brady was voted as the second best player in 2015 as part of the NFL Network’s Top 100. Players around the league were polled and asked to list their top 100 players. Brady finished behind Cam Newton. Many Patriots fans I spoke to were not happy that Brady wasn’t voted the best player in the league for the 2015 season. Some of the fans I spoke with felt Brady…