The NFL is a smorgasbord of awesome storylines. Some are analytical, others are critical, and some are just down right stupid. It’s the stupid ones I live for – they make my day. Welcome to QuickSlant.
Like you, I peruse headlines and tickers in search of the stories written by credible writers who have some form of credentials and at least a few real “inside sources”. After all, the NFL is a serious business requiring serious reporting. I also like to have a little fun, which is why I created Quick Slant. At its core, this column is my way of sharing with you the headlines from around the NFL that I feel are most interesting. I try to offer my own take on the story in as few words as possible – some of us have a wife, kids and a job and don’t have time to read 5000+ word novels! So, without further ado, I give you today’s version of Quick Slant:
It appears that Jarvis Jones, the former Georgia Bulldog whose health teams were apparently very skeptical about, has received a clean bill of health. I would just like to point out that these days people can buy University degrees and completely fake identities. Just sayin’……After James Harrison was released by the Steelers assumingly to free up cap space, #92 has stated he wants to play with Tom Brady or Peyton Manning. Two things: 1. So does almost everyone else in the world, and 2. You are a defensive player……Osi Umenyiora says no matter what team signs him he will be defensive player of the year. Since when did Don King start representing him? Osi goes to Jacksonville and he is but a skid mark amongst NFL Defensive POTY candidates……It looks like Roger Goodell, in an attempt to stiffle teams from announcing signings, has warned against announcing deals, or even deals in principle with tampering investigations as a deterrent. What a frickin’ buzzkill. Rules are rules, but you just ruined my weekend……Anquan Boldin has decided to “stick to his guns” regarding renewing his contract with the Ravens. Joe Flacco supports him. For me that’s almost like George W. Bush supporting a Republican for presidential candidacy some things are better left unsaid. But that’s just me……I’ll leave you with an annoying little tidbit. Ya know how when you’re out on a very hot, sticky summer day and there is an annoying fly that you just want to swat into yesterday? That is the Percy Harvin situation for me. Please, Minni, sign him, trade him, give a franchise label, something – ANYTHING. Just end this saga that has already gone on longer than the extended Lord of the Rings movies.
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