Many articles have been written in the past few days about why NBA players are gettting bigger contracts than NFL players in free agency. There are a variety of reasons but one of the primary reasons is the NBA has a soft salary cap. NBA owners can willingly spend over the salary cap and if they do, they pay a luxury tax. The luxury tax is nothing new in professional…
Daily Script for July 5th 2016
1. Kevin Durant signing with the Warriors would be the equivalent of Cam Newton signing with the Broncos. That’s the best comp I could come up with. 2. The reason why you don’t see ridiculous contracts in the NFL like you do in the NBA is simple. The NFL has a hard cap. The NBA on the other hand has a soft cap and it’s a joke! 3. I’m sorry,…
Tom Brady is the Ultimate Pitchman But It Won’t Matter. KD Isn’t Going Anywhere
Tom Brady doesn’t just pitch Uggs, Under Armour or beds, he also pitches the Celtics. Brady joined the Celtics contingent meeting with Kevin Durant in the Hamptons this evening. Brady is friends with Durant’s agent Jay-Z so I’m sure the two spoke before Brady decided to join Danny Ainge and company on their trek to the Hamptons. So, will Brady influence KD’s decision in any way? No. Durant will be…
The Defections Continue at Baylor and Its Only Getting Worse
It’s been a tough two months for the Baylor football program and its getting worse. 11 members from the 2016 class have asked for their release from the program since the suspension/dismissal of Art Briles in May. Defensive end Brandon Bowen was the latest member of the class to ask for his release. Bowen along with B.J. Autry, Parish Cobb, Tren’Davian Dickson, Devin Duvernay, Donovan Duvernay, Jeremy Faulk, Patrick Hudson,…
Goofball Goodell Makes $30 Million a Year and He’s Not Going Anywhere
Roger Goodell made $32 million dollars in 2015. That’s right! $32 million. NFL owners must love wasting money. I’ve never understood why commissioners in any of the four major sports make so much money. I get that they are the face of the league but a clown like Goodell isn’t worth $1 million dollars a year nevermind $32 million a year! I get that the league is making money hand…
The NFL Suspending Johnny Manziel is a Joke
The NFL suspended Johnny Manziel for four games today for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. That’s right, Roger Goodell suspended a player who is currently unemployed and not in the league right now. Suspending Goodell is pointless. There is a good chance he never plays another down in the NFL ever again. If he does, it’ll be because some owner felt bad for him and gave him a second…
Andrew Luck Gets Paid. Now He Has to Live Up to the Contract
Andrew Luck signed a six year, $140 million dollar extension with the Indianapolis Colts this afternoon. $87 million of it is guaranteed. It is the richest deal in NFL history. It’s no surprise that Luck is being paid like a franchise quarterback. He’s still considered one despite his struggles last season. Now he has to justify the commitment by the Colts by getting his career back on track. There is…
Doug Baldwin is Worth What the Seahawks Paid Him
The Seattle Seahawks signed wide receiver Doug Baldwin to a four year, $46 million dollar extension yesterday. Baldwin had a monster season in 2015 hauling in 78 passes for 1,069 yards and 14 touchdowns. Naysayers will say that’s a lot of money for a receiver like Baldwin but it’s not. Baldwin has developed into one of the most consistent and reliable receivers in the league. His numbers last season are…
Buddy Ryan Wasn’t Just a Character, He Was a Great Coach As Well.
Legendary defensive coordinator Buddy Ryan passed away on Tuesday at the age of 82. Ryan was in poor health in recent years after suffering a massive stroke and being diagnosed with cancer. Despite his poor health, Ryan was able to attend a Bills game last season and watch his son Rex coach. Rex spent two seasons on his dad’s staff in Arizona when Buddy was coach of the Cardinals from…
Idiot of the Day: Dan Skuta
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Dan Skuta was arrested last week after he assaulted a women who refused to take his phone number. Skuta reportedly pushed the women in the face into a window. It’s been a quiet off-season for the NFL in terms of arrests but with players back home now before the start of training camp, you knew it was only a matter of time before someone did something stupid…