After he signed the paperwork, people were left wondering WWDD: What Will Dez Do?!
It’s obvious that any normal person would want to either celebrate or make a large purchase after signing a contract worth that many dollar bills. 💰 And, were talking about Dez Bryant. “Show-y” should be his middle name.
Vegas? A sports car? A yacht? A Private Island? OH MY. What will he choose with his new found mu-lah?!
But now the question poses: What does this mean for future salaries of wide-receivers in the NFL? Tweet us at @coachsdaughters to let us know what you think!
Okay, I just have to get this out. Being a Packer fan, there are few things I like about the Chicago Bears. One of those things is former linebacker, 8 time Pro Bowl-er BRIAN F***NG URLACHER.
You simply cannot bring up his name and say a negative thing about his 13 year career.
The 37 year-old is simply slaying his retirement. Literally slaying.
The former linebacker got into fishing with some buddies and now currently co-owns a fishing charter boat called the “Linebreaker”.
According to ESPN, the boat got its name when Urlacher couldn’t stop breaking lines off the boat when reeling in fish when a buddy of Brian’s said, “You’re not a linebacker! You’re a linebreaker!”
If you don’t believe me about this guy being a semi-pro fisherman, just check out the photo’s he post on his twitter of his adventures. You won’t be disappointed. (@BUrlacher54).
Cue The Lonely Island’s “I Just Had Sex”… Or don’t…
Seattle Seahawks quarterback, Russell Wilson, a man of God, is not engaging in physical actions with now-girlfriend Ciara (still bitter, WHAT ABOUT ME, RUSSELL?!).
Anyone who knows anything about Russell Wilson knows how strong his faith is. So this news should not come as a shocker to anyone.
Ciara, just know that when Russell invites you over to “watch Netflix and chill,” that’s literally all he wants to do. So you stay at that other end of the couch.
So, I mean, enjoy the celibacy you two! I’ll be waiting Russ!
Photo: Gospel HeraldGoodbye NFL, and hello track and field!
People would think you’re crazy if you told them a former first-round draft pick would retire from the NFL after two years.
David Wilson would tell you you’re out of your mind if you told him this would be his story. Yet here he is, during an emotional press conference walking away from the game he loves.
“If you can look up, you can get up,” -David Wilson.
So how did Wilson get to this point and where does he go from here?
Wilson attended high school in Virginia where he set school records and was the Gatorade Player of the Year. He went on to play college ball at Virginia Tech where once again he set records – during his junior season he racked up 1,709 yards on 290 carries. He was the ACC Offensive Player of the Year.
During the combine he put up impressive numbers especially in the vertical jump and broad jump – keep that in mind.
He was drafted in the first round to the New York Giants in 2012. That same year as an NFL rookie, Wilson led the league with a franchise-record of 1,533 kickoff return yards.
His next season tragedy would strike. Wilson was injured just five games into his second season, where doctors then diagnosed him with spinal stenosis. Wilson had surgery in January of 2014 and returned for training camp, only to take a hard hit that left him feeling a numbness you never want to feel.
A couple of months later, he was told he would have to sit the whole season and was advised by doctors to quit football.
Cue the video- Wilson decided it was time to retire.
It’s true… When one door closes, another one always opens.
Now I told you about David Wilson the football star, but I didn’t tell you about David Wilson the track and field star.
Photo: NY TimesBack in high school, Wilson was a sprinter and a jumper. In 2009, he was the National Champion at the Nike Indoor meet for the triple jump. He also did track and field at Virginia Tech. He was an All-American and placed sixth in the triple jump at the NCAA Championship.
So this is Wilson’s next move, track and field. He has been training for the triple jump and he has his eyes set on going to the 2016 Olympics in Brazil.
They say it’s not about how many times you fall, but about how many times you get back up. Keep getting up Wilson, we want to see you in red, white and blue again!
In other words, the squad is still counting on Smith to carry their team to victory each and every Sunday afternoon this Fall. But after last season, is this really going to be what’s best for the team? The new Offensive Coordinator Chan Gailey has some great offensive additions brought on to the team for this upcoming season, but is that really enough?
According to ESPN’s QBR metric, Smith was the second WORST passer in the league (my man Russell was number twelve, just sayin’) right in front of Blake Bortles. Putting up these kinds of numbers is not going to get Smith, let alone the Jets, anywhere. Granted the team does also have Ryan Fitzpatrick, and rookies Jake Heaps (out of Washington, what what!) and Bryce Petty, who can also step up to the plate if need be.
Frankly, with Petty as a fourth round draft pick out of Baylor University, why not take advantage of the new talent? If you take even just a quick glance at his stats from Baylor (see right for just a few), you can see that he has quite the resume, and these aren’t even all of his accomplishments.
The team wants to win and the team wants to succeed and at the end of the day, Smith isn’t going to be able to provide that. Smith has proven to be a fabulous quarterback in the past, but the truth of the matter is, he is no longer performing like he used to.
If the Jets want to succeed this season, they’re better off without Geno Smith.
On Saturday, June 27, 2015, Richard Sherman will host the third annual Richard Sherman Celebrity Softball Game.
More than 22,000 people attended the event last year, with proceeds of over $62,000 going to Sherman’s Blanket Coverage Family Foundation alone, which was then distributed in $2,500 increments to other local charities.
With Russell Wilson, Kam Chancellor, Doug Baldwin, Brandon Browner, Jermaine Kearse, Jamal Crawford and Cary Williams scheduled to attend, this event is sure to be a success!
In fact, people are being added every day! Rumor has it this year’s event is going to be bigger and better than last year’s! You can buy your tickets here!
Let’s go Hawks! And more importantly, let’s go Sherm!
By now, anyone that watches the NFL knows who Leah Still is.
That adorable, courageous 5-year old diva fighter. And selfie princess, of course. Leah Still is the daughter of the Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle, Devon Still. One year ago, Devon & Leah were given the devastating news that Leah was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma and a 50/50 chance to live.
(And if you didn’t know who she was, why don’t you go put yourself to some good use and go watch some ESPN, any news channel or you know, ANYTHING.)
And what an appropriate time to talk about Devon and Leah, being that we just celebrated Fathers Day Sunday. In a phone interview with ESPN on Sunday, Devon said,
“Every day for me is like a Fathers Day because I’m able to wake up and spend time with my daughter. There was a point in time where I didn’t know how long I had to spend with my daughter so just being able to be blessed with another Fathers Day to spend with her, and being able to be a father to such a strong and courageous little girl, it means a lot to me.”
In March, Leah and Devon found out that Leah’s cancer had gone into remission. After battling for a year with her Father by her side, Leah got to come home from the hospital on Monday! All you tear jerkers out there, LET THE RIVER FLOW. Talk about the perfect Fathers Day gift.
To top it off, back in November the Bengals announced that they would donate all proceeds from the sales of Devon Still’s jersey to pediatric cancer research. All of which amounted to over $1.2 million. NO BIG DEAL. Father of the year? I think so.
Well actually, now that I mention it, Devon and Leah will be presented at the ESPY’s next month with the Perseverance Award. ONCE AGAIN, NO BIG DEAL & LET THE RIVER FLOW. Or you know, just open the floodgates.
And if you haven’t already, you have to check out his Instagram to truly see Leah’s addictive, go-getter personality.
The lyrics in the song, “The Fighter”, by Gym Class Heroes remind me of Leah. Check out these lyrics & listen to the song—you know you feel it.
“Give em hell, turn their heads
Gonna live life ’til we’re dead.
Give me scars, give me pain
Then they’ll say to me, say to me, say to me
There goes the fighter, there goes the fighter
Here comes the fighter
That’s what they’ll say to me, say to me, say to me,
This one’s a fighter
‘Til the referee rings the bell
‘Til both ya eyes start to swell
‘Til the crowd goes home,
What we gonna do kid?”
Former Baltimore Ravens running back, Super bowl Champion and 3x Pro-bowler, who’s got turned upside down at the snap of his fingers.
Or better yet, the click of an elevator button.
Now he sits and waits (well, works out and waits) to see which NFL team will give him a second chance.
Here’s a timeline of events that led Rice to be in this position.
Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY
February 15: Rice and Janay Palmer arrested on simple assault charges, details of altercation not clear.
February 19: Video of Rice dragging Palmer from an elevator released to the public.
February 21: Ravens stand by Rice and defend him.
March 26: Roger Goodell addresses Rice.
March 27: Rice indicted, chargers went from simple assault to aggravated assault. Palmer stated that she did not was to go forward with prosecution.
March 28: Rice and Palmer get married.
May 23: Rice accepted into pretrial intervention program instead of taking case to trial. Ray and Janay Rice had press conference.
June 16: Rice has discipline meeting with Goodell.
July 24: NFL suspends Rice 2 games.
September 8: Full video of Rice punching his wife in the face is released to the public. Ravens release Rice and the NFL suspends him indefinitely.
September 9-10: NFL and Ravens say they did not see the full video prior to it being released.
September 16: Rice appeals indefinite suspension
November 2-5: Hearings held
November 28: Rice wins appeal, NFL reinstates him.
So this leaves us with the question, what’s next for Ray Rice?
In his last season, Rice posted career-low stats. He had a total of 483 YARDS LESS than the season before and his yards per carry dropped to 3.1. Obviously these numbers are not helping Rice in his hunt for a new team.
However, some teams are down running backs and could use a veteran like Rice. Plus, in my opinion, this guy has so much to prove that he will come out guns blazing – if he gets signed. But seriously, look at these quick feet.
Rice has been able to sign with teams for months now – and still nothing. Which teams will be willing to take a chance on a man who quickly became the face of domestic violence?
BROWNS
The issue with the Browns running backs is that they are all young, Isaiah Crowell and Terrence West will be returning for their second season. Last year combined they had 1,280 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns. The Browns added another running back in this year’s draft – Duke Johnson. With no go-to wide receiver or even a set quarterback, veteran Rice could be the key that this offense needs, especially during a season where Cleveland has a lot to prove.
COWBOYS
With Demarco Murray gone, the Cowboys look to fill the running back role. Right now, Darren McFadden looks to be their starting running back, although he comes with some concerns. And then there’s Joseph Randle aka underwear thief, who Andy Benoit from Sports Illustrated believes can have a 1,500 yard season. It probably won’t take much money to sign Rice, as it seems he just wants to get back on a team. With the Cowboys’ limited cap space and Rice’s ability to be an every-down back, we have to wonder if Rice will be a Cowboy this season. Plus we all know Jerry loves him some controversial boys.
PATRIOTS
Because they have such a structured program, Rice would benefit from being on the Patriots, as well as they would benefit from signing him. With LeGarrette Blount suspended for the beginning of the season, and both Stevan Ridey and Shane Vereen lost in free agency, the Pats need depth at the running back position. Plus, with the future of Tom Brady unknown, they need all the help on offense they can get. The help of Rice may not be a bad thing for the Patriots, as long as they can get past all the media distractions. Also, yet another coach who has no problem with some controversy.
RAIDERS
The Raiders always seem to be the team giving players second chances, so could this happen with Rice? Trent Richardson, the Raiders former third overall pick, is just averaging 3.3 yards per carry. With the addition of wide receiver Amari Cooper they are looking to build their offense, but who fills that running back role? Is it Latavius Murray – who showed some spark last season, Richardson who needs to step it up, or will it be Rice looking to redeem himself?
Yes, these teams are in need of running backs, but can they over look Rice’s past, confront the media and fans and give him that second chance?
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