Dates, Days, Numbers & Miles
Along with a few more odds and ends this week; NFL draft order, compensatory picks, schedules, continued pro days while a media frenzy exploded on DeSean Jackson and even some humor.
MLB Opening Day, Cesar Chavez Birthday, April Fools Day, April 2nd; Jackson joins Skins and South Carolina Pro day, April 3rd, Colt McCoy signs with Skins, Final 4 NCAA April 5th, April 16th last Pro Day at Georgia, May 8th first day of the 2014 NFL draft, kick off for the 2014 NFL season, September 4 and if you’re really amping you can mark your calendar for SB49 for February 1, 2015 even book your flight to Phoenix.
First and foremost, especially in my book, 154 days till the 2014 NFL Kickoff! I know who’s counting, right? Yeah, that would be me……….. every hour even.!! Match-ups have already been sorted, however the actual schedules will be forthcoming in the next few weeks, we hope.
NFL hoping for mid-April release of schedule, but it still may be late April. NFL not planning to release any part of the schedule early.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 1, 2014
This year the picks will be positioned within the third through the seventh rounds. Ravens, Jets with 4 apiece, followed by: Falcons, Cowboys, Texans, Steelers and Rams each with 3. Here’s the complete list , Round 1 Picks (above), granted things will and can change, phones will be ringing all over offices throughout the league, but here’s where it stands tonight.
On Wednesday, all 32 teams were accounted for at the Williams-Brice Stadium for South Carolina’s 6-6 266 pd, DE, Jadeveon Clowney music bumping while cementing his top 2-3 in the Draft, no broom stats, though. Also making a presence Gamecocks’ leader, 6-1, 209 pd, QB Conner Shaw.
The Clowney Olympics are fantastic. I love the replays on Pro Day.
— Judy Battista (@judybattista) April 2, 2014
Jackson having a history with stats of being a great player along with some showboating and a little me-me-ism. I do remember when he was headed for USC until a signing day switch with all kinds of different speculations, one being he wanted to be the star, Trojans don’t have their names on the backs of their jerseys, they have a history of having many talents at each position as well and a motto of we and what’s best for the team.
NJ.com stated
“Rather, sources close to Jackson and within the Eagles’ organization say, it originally was Jackson’s off-field behavior that concerned the front office. A bad attitude, an inconsistent work ethic, missed meetings and a lack of chemistry with head coach Chip Kelly were the original reasons for his fall from grace, sources told NJ.com.”
But after being released from the Eagles, all kinds of allegations, references being thrown along with gang affiliation, even somehow found its way into racism, this screamed uproar all over social media. I tend to think the issues I mentioned prior have more warranting, but do remember, ONE, this is a business and TWO, there is no “I” in team, (at least most of the time).
Jason Whitlock stated,
“What the Eagles did to Jackson isn’t remotely unprecedented, racist or unfair. Coaches don’t like lazy, disrespectful, cancerous massive headaches.”
Have the Crips released a statement yet?
— Michelle Beadle (@MichelleDBeadle) March 28, 2014
Alas, humor with witty Michelle Beadle and comedy from Bernard Berrian posting this image on his Insta with the ” Mikes throwing up gangs signs with gang members. He must be a gang member.”
Hurrah!! A new home! Jackson joins forces with the enemy NFC East and moves 129 miles southwest to the Capital and joins the Skins with a three-year deal for $24M, $16M guaranteed. He will also be clearing things up in an interview with ESPN. Colt McCoy also joins forces with Washington, but what does this mean for Kirk Cousins?
Changing Gears
Just like the horrific weather this winter, more prayers continue for all of Buffalo, as earlier this week doctors delayed Jim Kelly’s chemo-radiation program for a 1-week high fever with antibiotics, with hopes to begin 2nd battle this coming Monday.
The NFL Insta posted this emotional image with a “Double-tap and remind everyone to please keep Jim Kelly in your thoughts and prayers. #prayforJK.“
Mary Wilson becomes controlling owner of the Buffalo Bills
Mary Wilson said, “I have complete confidence in Russ Brandon, our President and CEO, to continue his duties of running the organization. General Manager Doug Whaley and Head Coach Doug Marrone remain empowered by Russ to run the football operation.”
Donald Trump says he will “take a look” at buying the Buffalo Bills http://t.co/CbyClXhrzA
— darren rovell (@darrenrovell) April 1, 2014
However impeding doom at least in my heart with news that Donald Trump has interest, actually heart broken with the highly possibility of the Bills being purchased in the next 2 years to anyone, I hate change and I love tradition.
Shifting into anticipated excitement
I can’t wait for the @PeteCarroll presser! My predictions: “fired up” 14 times, “stoked” 7 times, “compete” 11 times, “freakin” 2 times
— Daniel Jeremiah (@MoveTheSticks) April 4, 2014
Pete Carroll agrees with contract extension with his Seattle Seahawks as he was entering his final season of his existing 5-year deal, locking him in through the 2016 season.
Pete’s opening words of gratitude at the presser,
“Well This is a very special day for Glenn and myself and the family and that we have demonstrated our willingness to be here and be part of this and then followed up with a tremendous commitment from the club starting with Paul and working right through the organization………”
Thanks for a few minutes of my views and recounts of this week all the while battling some food poisoning. I’ll leave you with this
“The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.” Vince Lombardi
Cheers!
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