So I was doing some reading around the sports world this morning, and I had to give my take on a couple of things.
Eli Manning – Now the highest played player in the NFL???
OK, I’m reading reports on ESPN that Eli Manning and the Giants have agreed to a six year extension worth $97 Million (Yearly Average $15.3 Million with $35 Million in Guaranteed money). This deal will keep him a Giant through the 2015 season and make him the highest paid player in the NFL.
This to me is proof that NFL salaries are all messed up. Let’s play a little game to make my point. Is Eli the best player in the NFL? Clearly not. Is Eli the best QB in the NFL? Clearly not. I have a hard time putting him higher than 5th in my list of QBs, and yet he’s the highest paid player in the NFL. It proves only one thing. The Giants feel that they found their man and Eli is happy there too. So, congratulations Giant fans.
Personally, I dropped Eli from my Fantasy keeper league. I didn’t give him an extension and I wish him the best with no Plaxico Burris. He will have to rely on a much less experienced and less athletic receiving team.
Of course, Raiders corner Nnamdi Asomugha was the highest paid before this deal. As likely the best corner in the game right now, he has a better claim to this title than Eli.
Albert Pujols is a beast!
Yes, King Albert has been struggling. But when the bases are loaded, he is the best there is. After last nights 5th Grand slam of the season, he boasts the following stats with the bases juiced:
• 7-9 Hits/AB
• 5 HR
• 24 RBI
That is unreal. He tied the NL mark of Grand slams in a season, and he is just one behind Donny Baseball (Don Mattingly) for the most in a season for the entire league.
It is hard to imagine someone more clutch right now. It doesn’t seem to matter how he is playing at the time. If there are ducks on the pond, this guy is going to deliver. At this point, opposing managers should consider giving him four balls way outside and spot the Cards the one run.
That’s what’s rolling around in the DOME for now!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Monday, August 3, 2009
I am ready for some Football!
Woo Hoo!
It is time for the Knucklehead to come out of hibernation. I may still stay in the cave for a while, but you can bet I’m waking up to the sports world.
Why? Training camps all around the NFL started this weekend. Coverage has ramped up on the internet, radio ESPN, and the NFL Network. That also means that the first preseason game is this weekend in Canton Ohio. It’s the annual Hall of Fame game, and this year it’s the Titans vs. the Bills. Yea, I know I’m sick for being excited to watch preseason games. I’ve come to grips with this sickness and I’m OK with it. I’ve been reading up on progress of players, and checking out Twitter to prepare for my two fantasy leagues as well. I have to defend my championship you know. Basically, I have been back to paying attention to the world of Sports. I’m back and ready for some football, yes even preseason. Talk about being starved.
I’ve been reading up on progress of players, and checking out Twitter to prepare for my two fantasy leagues as well. I have to defend my championship you know. I’ve been reading up on my favorite team (The Chargers) as well. I am so excited to see Shawne Merriman back, and hopefully we’ll keep him Philip, L.T. and Gates healthy for a whole season. The Rookies are all exciting too. This could be the season (yes, again).
There is one issue though. The Chargers will always be my favorite team and they have been since I was born (yep, that early). But thanks to Liberty’s Rashad Jennings, I will also be following and cheering for the Jacksonville Jaguars as well. I had the privilege of meeting Rashad the other day. What a great guy and a very talented athlete. If you meet him or see him play, there is no way you can’t be an immediate fan. His first camp experience starts today, and I can't wait to see his progress.
Bottom line, football is back. At this point, I’d even watch a Raiders preseason game. I’ll be out of town on vacation this weekend, but you can bet I’ll find a way to watch the Hall of Fame game. Yes, I know it’s the Titans and Bills, but it is FOOTBALL.
Welcome me back America.
That’s what’s rolling around in the DOME for now!
It is time for the Knucklehead to come out of hibernation. I may still stay in the cave for a while, but you can bet I’m waking up to the sports world.
Why? Training camps all around the NFL started this weekend. Coverage has ramped up on the internet, radio ESPN, and the NFL Network. That also means that the first preseason game is this weekend in Canton Ohio. It’s the annual Hall of Fame game, and this year it’s the Titans vs. the Bills. Yea, I know I’m sick for being excited to watch preseason games. I’ve come to grips with this sickness and I’m OK with it. I’ve been reading up on progress of players, and checking out Twitter to prepare for my two fantasy leagues as well. I have to defend my championship you know. Basically, I have been back to paying attention to the world of Sports. I’m back and ready for some football, yes even preseason. Talk about being starved.
I’ve been reading up on progress of players, and checking out Twitter to prepare for my two fantasy leagues as well. I have to defend my championship you know. I’ve been reading up on my favorite team (The Chargers) as well. I am so excited to see Shawne Merriman back, and hopefully we’ll keep him Philip, L.T. and Gates healthy for a whole season. The Rookies are all exciting too. This could be the season (yes, again).
There is one issue though. The Chargers will always be my favorite team and they have been since I was born (yep, that early). But thanks to Liberty’s Rashad Jennings, I will also be following and cheering for the Jacksonville Jaguars as well. I had the privilege of meeting Rashad the other day. What a great guy and a very talented athlete. If you meet him or see him play, there is no way you can’t be an immediate fan. His first camp experience starts today, and I can't wait to see his progress.
Bottom line, football is back. At this point, I’d even watch a Raiders preseason game. I’ll be out of town on vacation this weekend, but you can bet I’ll find a way to watch the Hall of Fame game. Yes, I know it’s the Titans and Bills, but it is FOOTBALL.
Welcome me back America.
That’s what’s rolling around in the DOME for now!
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