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9.18.14 - This week in the NFL: The Exempt list
What at week (YEAR) for the NFL! We have all heard the stories and seen the news conferences trying to explain all the BAD situations through out the league. So to add to the already terrible PR and policy issues with the NFL, three more players have piled on the Exempt list this week with Ray Rice.
There is the Carolina Panthers DE Greg Hardy finally getting banned from playing after being found guilty of slamming his girlfriend around the house.
Maybe the greatest-to-be Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, using a switch to spank his child. Only it left numerous lacerations and bruises. Doesn't sound like a spanking, but a good ole' lashing.
Finally, tonight Arizona Cardinals RB Jonathan Dwyer is being booked for knocking around the love of his life.
Of course, the latter 2 are not guilty until proven guilty. But if found guilty, there will be 6 more games to be missed with the new punishment policies.
Here is the full explanation directly from the NFL Player Personnel Policy Manual:
"The Exempt List is a special player status available to clubs only in unusual circumstances. The List includes those players who have been declared by the Commissioner to be temporarily exempt from counting within the Active List limit. Only the Commissioner has the authority to place a player on the Exempt List; clubs have no such authority, and no exemption, regardless of circumstances, is automatic. The Commissioner also has the authority to determine in advance whether a player's time on the Exempt List will be finite or will continue until the Commissioner deems the exemption should be lifted and the player returned to the Active List."
Essentially, they can remain on the list for an undetermined period of time -- while getting paid -- and doesn't take up one of the roster spots. That is unless their respective teams terminate their contracts like Ray Rice. At that time, they are unemployed and can only get work when the Commissioner says they can.
There is the Carolina Panthers DE Greg Hardy finally getting banned from playing after being found guilty of slamming his girlfriend around the house.
Maybe the greatest-to-be Minnesota Vikings RB Adrian Peterson, using a switch to spank his child. Only it left numerous lacerations and bruises. Doesn't sound like a spanking, but a good ole' lashing.
Finally, tonight Arizona Cardinals RB Jonathan Dwyer is being booked for knocking around the love of his life.
Of course, the latter 2 are not guilty until proven guilty. But if found guilty, there will be 6 more games to be missed with the new punishment policies.
Here is the full explanation directly from the NFL Player Personnel Policy Manual:
"The Exempt List is a special player status available to clubs only in unusual circumstances. The List includes those players who have been declared by the Commissioner to be temporarily exempt from counting within the Active List limit. Only the Commissioner has the authority to place a player on the Exempt List; clubs have no such authority, and no exemption, regardless of circumstances, is automatic. The Commissioner also has the authority to determine in advance whether a player's time on the Exempt List will be finite or will continue until the Commissioner deems the exemption should be lifted and the player returned to the Active List."
Essentially, they can remain on the list for an undetermined period of time -- while getting paid -- and doesn't take up one of the roster spots. That is unless their respective teams terminate their contracts like Ray Rice. At that time, they are unemployed and can only get work when the Commissioner says they can.
8.30.14 - New College Football Playoff format explanation
The College Football goes full steam today and with starts the new college football playoff format. Having no idea how it was going to work, I checked in with Bleacher Report to get see what's up. Check it out here.
But from the looks of it, everything is the same. Only difference now is there will be 4 teams instead of 2 vowing for the title of National Champion.
Oh College Football......Nice Try! Why can't you be like everyone else.
But from the looks of it, everything is the same. Only difference now is there will be 4 teams instead of 2 vowing for the title of National Champion.
Oh College Football......Nice Try! Why can't you be like everyone else.
8.28.14 - BUY/SELL : 2014 Fantasy football
Players I am Selling on:
RGIII -
So far has not looked good in the preseason. Yes he has alot of weapons, including his own legs. But did you see him trying to slide against Cleveland? He is going to hurt himself if the defense doesnt. Plus he just hasnt looked comortable with the new offense.
Colin Kaepernick -
Looks like the same guy in the same offense as last year. Will give you headaches and make you drink more beer.
Steven Jackson and Arian Foster -
Both have been injury plagued last year and so far in training camp, plus who knows where each players heads are at. Both are different personality guys, and Foster has already talked about shutting it down if gets hurt to much more. Might want to say Amaste! and slip amicable while you still can.
Wes Welker -
3 concussions in 10 months is a cause for concern. If he plays he will help, but another big hit and he could be chilling with Jahvid Best, trying to remember if he already went to bathroom.
Eric Decker-
Just not enough QB talent in Geno to produce much of a passing attack, plus Chris Johnson to take away targets. Slight upgrade if Vick should take over.
Players I am Buying into:
Jake Cutler -
Plenty of weapons in an offense we have seen work last year with a leass talented QB. So this year Cutler should have no problems putting up big numbers, if he can control himself and not get injured.
Doug Martin-
Wasn't to sure at the start of the preason, but he has looked good while getting most of the carries with the first team offense. Therefore, he looks back to his rookie form and doesnt have alot of competition behind him.
Rashad Jennings-
Has shown the same skillsets from last year so far in the preseason, while putting space between him and Andre Williams. He has the hands to play 3rd downs too, plus the passing game has looked horrible again. Eli might need to lean on Jennings as an escape plan.
Julian Edelman-
Looking like he could be a PPR beast again this year. Has built a Wes Welker like repore with Tom Brady. Sure Gronk is supposed to be back, but half the balls have to go elsewhere. But then if Gronk goes back down, then he sees more targets. I don't even worry about Amendola, as he has never made a full season.
Dennis Pitta-
Gay Kubiak is now the offensive coordinator there in Baltimore. And if there are 2 things that do good in his scheme thats 1 cut RBs and catching TEs. Flacco will be doing plenty of play actions and naked bootlegs to Pitta. Just ask his backup Owen Daniels!
RGIII -
So far has not looked good in the preseason. Yes he has alot of weapons, including his own legs. But did you see him trying to slide against Cleveland? He is going to hurt himself if the defense doesnt. Plus he just hasnt looked comortable with the new offense.
Colin Kaepernick -
Looks like the same guy in the same offense as last year. Will give you headaches and make you drink more beer.
Steven Jackson and Arian Foster -
Both have been injury plagued last year and so far in training camp, plus who knows where each players heads are at. Both are different personality guys, and Foster has already talked about shutting it down if gets hurt to much more. Might want to say Amaste! and slip amicable while you still can.
Wes Welker -
3 concussions in 10 months is a cause for concern. If he plays he will help, but another big hit and he could be chilling with Jahvid Best, trying to remember if he already went to bathroom.
Eric Decker-
Just not enough QB talent in Geno to produce much of a passing attack, plus Chris Johnson to take away targets. Slight upgrade if Vick should take over.
Players I am Buying into:
Jake Cutler -
Plenty of weapons in an offense we have seen work last year with a leass talented QB. So this year Cutler should have no problems putting up big numbers, if he can control himself and not get injured.
Doug Martin-
Wasn't to sure at the start of the preason, but he has looked good while getting most of the carries with the first team offense. Therefore, he looks back to his rookie form and doesnt have alot of competition behind him.
Rashad Jennings-
Has shown the same skillsets from last year so far in the preseason, while putting space between him and Andre Williams. He has the hands to play 3rd downs too, plus the passing game has looked horrible again. Eli might need to lean on Jennings as an escape plan.
Julian Edelman-
Looking like he could be a PPR beast again this year. Has built a Wes Welker like repore with Tom Brady. Sure Gronk is supposed to be back, but half the balls have to go elsewhere. But then if Gronk goes back down, then he sees more targets. I don't even worry about Amendola, as he has never made a full season.
Dennis Pitta-
Gay Kubiak is now the offensive coordinator there in Baltimore. And if there are 2 things that do good in his scheme thats 1 cut RBs and catching TEs. Flacco will be doing plenty of play actions and naked bootlegs to Pitta. Just ask his backup Owen Daniels!
8.23.14 - Updated 2014 nfl depth charts
Here are the updated NFL depth charts for the upcoming Fantasy Football draft season. Most drafts will be happening from now until the start of the season. Be up to date on each teams number 1 at each position and the handcuffs for your top player. This helps for mainly the later rounds when all the known players have been drafted and your picking at straws. Good Luck on your draft and season!
8.19.14 - Oh Johnny!
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Well, well, well, it didn't take long for Johnny Manziel to show his immaturity on the field too. Only his second sub-par preseason game and he is already flipping the bird to all the non believers on the opposing team on national TV. "Hey Johnny! The opposing players are always going to talk, ALWAYS! Get used to it"
Now Mr. Goodell is rubbing his fingers together doing the patent Manziel celebration, waiting for his fine money to come in. Specially in this era of the No Fun League, can't celebrate a TD, don't high five a team mate after a good play, will there be no fine handed down. It might even be more than that time Ray Rice high fived his wife in the face. But I'm sure the NFL and ESPN have already received thousands of complaints about inappropriate behavior on TV, from all the perfect, cave dwelling people out there. So in the future Johnny, shut them up with your game... |
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8.11.14 - Manning Bros. 2014 Rap Video
Another year and another Rap video from DirecTv and the Manning Brothers. I love these and glad they keep putting them out. This year they are promoting DirecTv's Fantasy Football TV app. Their site says "You can see your weekly matchups in your fantasy leagues, get in-game scores and injury status of your fantasy players, and see detailed head-to-head scoring for your weekly matchup." Sounds like a deal for you DirecTv subscribers, but for now I will have to stick with NFL RedZone. #FFF
8.03.14 - Paul George Suffers Gruesome LEg injury
This is one of those injuries that makes you cringe and say "Oh Sh!$" every time you see it. Right now they are saying its not career ending, but he is most likely out this upcoming season. The goal post at this arena were 2.5 ft closer than in the NBA. Yes that could have made a difference, but at the same time its just one of those freak incidents that happens from time to time. Like the one I remember growing up, Robin Ventura sliding into third base and his ankle going stage right. Now the Pacers go from top of division to "what are we going to do now" after losing George and not retaining Lance Stephenson.
Check out the injury below.
Check out the injury below.
8.01.14 - NFL Rule Changes for 2014
With impending Hall of Fame game on Sunday at the Hall of Fame, here are the 6 rule changes for this year. Nothing game altering, but most will help the Ref's get the calls right. After that just few slight changes to a couple of rules.
Then they will also be testing a tweak to the PAT by moving it from the 2 yard line to the 20. Shouldn't make much of difference, but also could allow for at least 1 or 2 blocked attempts. The defenses might even try now on the attempt.
1. Extend goalposts 5 ft higher
2. Extend roll-up blocks from behind to include such blocks from the side (adding "and from the side" to existing rule)
3. Connect the officiating command center to the field-to-booth communication relay
4. Recovery of a loose ball reviewable; also reorganize Article 4 & 5 to enhance understanding
5. Allow the clock to run after a quarterback sack
6. Simplify enforcement points (no specifics, but generally complex situations like a defensive foul on a net-loss, fouls on change of possession)
Main thing though is at least we get to talk about football with the season kicking off. Amen!
Then they will also be testing a tweak to the PAT by moving it from the 2 yard line to the 20. Shouldn't make much of difference, but also could allow for at least 1 or 2 blocked attempts. The defenses might even try now on the attempt.
1. Extend goalposts 5 ft higher
2. Extend roll-up blocks from behind to include such blocks from the side (adding "and from the side" to existing rule)
3. Connect the officiating command center to the field-to-booth communication relay
4. Recovery of a loose ball reviewable; also reorganize Article 4 & 5 to enhance understanding
5. Allow the clock to run after a quarterback sack
6. Simplify enforcement points (no specifics, but generally complex situations like a defensive foul on a net-loss, fouls on change of possession)
Main thing though is at least we get to talk about football with the season kicking off. Amen!
7.30.14 - Nfl's list of finable offenses
Earlier this week Deadspin published the NFL's List of Finable Offenses that was sent to the teams and players. Of course there are the normal and expected things like fighting, roughing the passer and hit on a defenseless player. BUT, then there are the things that make it the NoFunLeague, such as..... $5,512 for Personal Messages, $11,025 for Excessive Profanity, $8,268 for Chin Straps and the best of all, $$5,512 for a Football in the Stands. That means NO $25 souvenirs for you fans.
OH and not to mention the new rule this year of not dunking on the goal post. Way to hold up a reputation guys. |
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7.28.14 - 2014 Fantasy Football poll
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7.24.14 - 5 Messy RB Situations for Fantasy in 2014
These are 5 RB situations that will surely make you go mad this season in Fantasy. Each have good talented RB's that will put up decent numbers. Only thing is there are more than one on each team, so they will take away from each other AND you! Therefore, they will not be ones to rely heavily on to win your league, but good fillers/handcuffs.
Buffalo Bills - Add another RB to last years disappointment
1. C.J. Spiller
2. Fred Jackson
3. Bryce Brown
New York Jets - Both Ivory and Powell started games last year then in
1. Chris Johnson comes CJ2(they dont block for me)
2. Chris Ivory
3. Bilal Powell
San Diego Chargers - 3 equally talented RB's should get equal touches
1. Ryan Mathews
2. Danny Woodhead
3. Donald Brown
New York Giants - No telling if Jennings is the real deal, if Wilson is healed or Andre Williams still touches
1. Rashad Jennings
2. David Wilson
3. Andre Williams
Miami Dolphins - Should have been Knowshon's job, but already injured and now same old in Miami.
1. Lamar Miller
2. Knowshon Moreno
3. Daniel Thomas
* Bonus One
Oakland Raiders - That is until McFadden gets injured AGAIN!
1. Maurice Jones-Drew
2. Darren McFadden
Buffalo Bills - Add another RB to last years disappointment
1. C.J. Spiller
2. Fred Jackson
3. Bryce Brown
New York Jets - Both Ivory and Powell started games last year then in
1. Chris Johnson comes CJ2(they dont block for me)
2. Chris Ivory
3. Bilal Powell
San Diego Chargers - 3 equally talented RB's should get equal touches
1. Ryan Mathews
2. Danny Woodhead
3. Donald Brown
New York Giants - No telling if Jennings is the real deal, if Wilson is healed or Andre Williams still touches
1. Rashad Jennings
2. David Wilson
3. Andre Williams
Miami Dolphins - Should have been Knowshon's job, but already injured and now same old in Miami.
1. Lamar Miller
2. Knowshon Moreno
3. Daniel Thomas
* Bonus One
Oakland Raiders - That is until McFadden gets injured AGAIN!
1. Maurice Jones-Drew
2. Darren McFadden
7.16.14 - First ever Women's American Ninja Warrior Bad Ass!
Wow, after watching this I feel the need to go buy a jacked up monster truck, get a Ed Hardy shirt and go to Pamplona Spain to run with the bulls. This girl shows so real strength and determination through this gauntlet to become the first woman to finish American Ninja Warrior. I might have gotten past the first obstacle.....maybe.
7.15.14 - the Best Fantasy Football Names for 2014
From fantasyteamadvice.com here are some the best Fantasy Football team names that play on player names. It takes some great creativity to come up with a great name for the season. But its the one thing that you get to do that sets you apart from the losers. So you want to come up with something that will look great on the league trophy for years to come. On this list, my favorite is It Ertz when Eifert after the Tightends Zach Ertz / Tyler Eifert. Here are some more to take in.
Team Name Player(s) referenced
Dark N’ Lean Green Machine A.J. Green
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood Aaron Rodgers
Quit Playing with your Peter Son! Adrian Peterson
Bardshaw-Shank Redemption Ahmad Bradshaw
Tickle Me Al-Mo Alfred Morris
The Luckness Monsters Andrew Luck
The Boldin the beautiful Anquan Boldin
Foster’s AustrARIAN for beer Arian Foster
A Mingo ate my Brady Barkevious Mingo / Tom Brady
You Sankeyd my Battleship Bishop Sankey
Teenage Mutant Ninja Bortles Blake Bortles
Drill ‘er then Spill ‘er C.J. Spiller
Wham! Bam! Thank you Cam! Cam Newton
Hyde your kids Hyde your wife Carlos Hyde
You Kaepernick the future Colin Kaepernick
Morning Woodhead Danny Woodhead
Let me see your Tootsie Sproles Darren Sproles
De more de maryius Demaryius Thomas
I Pitta the fool Dennis Pitta
Final Dez-tination Dez Bryant
Breesus, King of the Drews Drew Brees
Taste the Dwaynebowe Dwayne Bowe
Multiple Goregasms Frank Gore
HaHa Monica Loves Clinton Dix HaHa Clinton Dix
Insane Clowney Posse Jadeveon Clowney
The Wrath of Kuhn John Kuhn
Manziel in distress Johnny Manziel
Ladies and Edelman Julian Edelman
InGorious Staffords Matthew Stafford / Frank Gore
Suh Girls, One Cup Ndamukong Suh
Percy Whooped Percy Harvin
Gronk if your horny Rob Gronkowski
Every day I’m Russell’n Russell Wilson
Inglorious Bradfords Sam Bradford
I have a few Pryors Terelle Pryor
Tebows before Hoes Tim Tebow
Romophobic Tony Romo
The Neverending Torrey Torrey Smith
Wilfork on the first date Vince Wilfork
It Ertz when Eifert Zach Ertz / Tyler Eifert
Then for a bonus exercise, here is a Team name generator. Have fun!
Team Name Player(s) referenced
Dark N’ Lean Green Machine A.J. Green
Mr. Rodgers Neighborhood Aaron Rodgers
Quit Playing with your Peter Son! Adrian Peterson
Bardshaw-Shank Redemption Ahmad Bradshaw
Tickle Me Al-Mo Alfred Morris
The Luckness Monsters Andrew Luck
The Boldin the beautiful Anquan Boldin
Foster’s AustrARIAN for beer Arian Foster
A Mingo ate my Brady Barkevious Mingo / Tom Brady
You Sankeyd my Battleship Bishop Sankey
Teenage Mutant Ninja Bortles Blake Bortles
Drill ‘er then Spill ‘er C.J. Spiller
Wham! Bam! Thank you Cam! Cam Newton
Hyde your kids Hyde your wife Carlos Hyde
You Kaepernick the future Colin Kaepernick
Morning Woodhead Danny Woodhead
Let me see your Tootsie Sproles Darren Sproles
De more de maryius Demaryius Thomas
I Pitta the fool Dennis Pitta
Final Dez-tination Dez Bryant
Breesus, King of the Drews Drew Brees
Taste the Dwaynebowe Dwayne Bowe
Multiple Goregasms Frank Gore
HaHa Monica Loves Clinton Dix HaHa Clinton Dix
Insane Clowney Posse Jadeveon Clowney
The Wrath of Kuhn John Kuhn
Manziel in distress Johnny Manziel
Ladies and Edelman Julian Edelman
InGorious Staffords Matthew Stafford / Frank Gore
Suh Girls, One Cup Ndamukong Suh
Percy Whooped Percy Harvin
Gronk if your horny Rob Gronkowski
Every day I’m Russell’n Russell Wilson
Inglorious Bradfords Sam Bradford
I have a few Pryors Terelle Pryor
Tebows before Hoes Tim Tebow
Romophobic Tony Romo
The Neverending Torrey Torrey Smith
Wilfork on the first date Vince Wilfork
It Ertz when Eifert Zach Ertz / Tyler Eifert
Then for a bonus exercise, here is a Team name generator. Have fun!
7.07.14 - NFL and NBA logos merged
Designer Brandon Hubschman did a project where he combined all the NFL logos with every NBA logo. If the city didn't have the equivalent team in a league he used a comparable team from another one team city. Some look pretty nice and would probably build some street cred, but of course some are a one time thing. My favorite is the LA logo. via Behance
7.01.14 - Crazy Scene at Wimbledon as Serena Williams withdraws from Doubles match
Serena had to withdraw after an illness caused her to become disoriented and unable to serve. Check out the video below to see just how out of it she was.
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