The biggest news of the day, by far, is that Sean Payton, the head coach of the New Orleans Saints has been suspended for one entire year, while his former defensive coordinator, Gregg Williams has been suspended indefinitely. This is just like dropping a figurative bomb on the New Orleans Saints. The Saints also must figure out what the heck to do with Drew Brees, the quarterback who, in his six seasons in New Orleans, took the team to its only two NFC title games in its history as well as its only Super Bowl victory. Plus, now that Payton is gone for a season, the team will have to adjust under a new head coach for one season. The team is just completely in utter chaos right now.
But, with the suspensions, and for how long they are, the NFL is sending a huge message to each and every person, do not put bounties on anyone. Now, perhaps you may need knowledge on what a bounty is, it is when a defensive player goes to intentionally take a player out and injure them for some cold hard cash. But, perhaps the bigger message is that you should not try and lie and cover up what you did, because people will find out. The same thing happened at Ohio State with Jim Tressel and at Tennessee basketball with Bruce Pearl. Roger Goodell just was blatantly ticked off at what Payton and Williams told him and then dropped the hammer.
Now, Peyton Manning jilting San Francisco, Miami, and Tennessee to go to Denver. This is somewhat shocking to me, as I thought he would go to Tennessee or Miami. However, it is understandable to me. Manning has a really close relationship with Denver exec Vice President of football operations John Elway. Plus, Denver has some talent on defense with Von Miller and Elvis Dumervil, and Denver should be getting better on defense. Then, I can also see why Manning chose Denver because Denver was the only team in which they had all five of their offensive lineman play every game last season, and they were pretty good. Manning can also help Denver's young receivers, Demaryius Thomas and Eric Decker become better. Plus, who knows, Reggie Wayne could join in with his buddy Peyton to help mentor Decker and Thomas.
Now, Tim Tebow is getting traded to the New York Jets, for just a 4th round and a 6th round pick in this year's draft. Now, this is huge publicity for the Jets, as it is a constant battle between every single New York sports team to get on to the back page of the New York Post. Tebow going to the Jets means that he will be the backup to Mark Sanchez, who just signed a big money extension to stay in New York. Tebow will bring such a divide, and fans will be clamoring for Tebow as soon as Sanchez struggles, which, he will. But, Tebow will bring somewhat of a slash type player to the Jets. Tebow will play in the "wildcat" formation where he will mainly run the ball as well as pass some. Tebow will also probably run the ball and give Shonn Greene, the Jets only proven running back a respite. So, its just all up in the air.
Finally, Miami cannot attract free agents. They have in the NBA and MLB, but why not in football? Simple answer, the seats are empty. Nobody wants to play in front of a half filled stadium. You can throw money to the players, but players do not want to play in a rather empty stadium as well as not all that good of a team. Plus, apparently general manager Jeff Ireland and players do not get along too well at all.
So, these are all the football thoughts I have for now, and picks for the Sweet 16 will be coming later on tonight!
Kinda confused why you say, "Tim Tebow getting traded, and now that has hit a snag and he may go to St. Louis." and then go on to cover that he is getting traded to the Jets. I think saying the saints are in utter chaos is an exaggeration, but I've never coached a team. I still think trading Tebow was a bad move. I personally wish the best to both quaterbacks but hope Ellway eats his decision. Manning is coming off an injury and won't be around for much longer. I think Tebow would have taken a cut to train under a great QB and have him prime him to take over once he was done. Tebow did a lot for the Bronco's and they're not showing him much thanks.
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