Just Saying, Is All… | Brett Favre’s Self-Centered Legacy
Published on: 3rd June, 2010
All journeys end at home. Brett Favre is an expiring star. He’s also an eternal beacon. After three consecutive farewell seasons, the Packer-turned-Jet-turned-Viking is mulling another revision to his career’s last chapter—which would be more worrisome news if his career’s thesis statement weren’t already etched in stone. Prestige ...Just Saying, Is All… | How God Will Help Tim Tebow in the NFL
Published on: 27th May, 2010
Conviction is self-sustaining. Tim Tebow is a rookie quarterback. He’s also a veteran Christian. After a heavenly career at the University of Florida, the newest Denver Bronco faces a trial by fire in the NFL—which would be more worrisome news if his long-burning faith hadn’t already prepared him to pass the ...2010 NFL Draft: The Case Against Sam Bradford
Published on: 22nd April, 2010
Every choice is a leap of faith. Sam Bradford is a promising ballplayer. He’s also, obviously, a potential bust. On the eve of the 2010 NFL Draft, the former Oklahoma Sooners quarterback stands poised to redeem the St. Louis Rams from suffering and defeat—which would be better news if standing poised ...Just Saying, Is All… | Michael Vick’s Darkest Secret
Published on: 1st October, 2009
How much insight is too much insight? Michael Vick is an infamous quarterback. He’s also a popular talking point. In the wake of Vick’s return with the Philadelphia Eagles, the blogosphere is brimming with polemics and apologies—which would be happier news if quantity were even loosely correlated to quality. Curiosity means learning ...Just Saying, Is All… | Why the NFL Needs Terrell Owens
Published on: 10th September, 2009
Pariahs make the world go ‘round. Terrell Owens is a premier talent. He’s also a perennial troublemaker. Between now and the end of the season, the six-million-dollar Bill is a safe bet to perpetrate some species of outrage in Buffalo—which would be worse news if outrage weren’t so instrumental in his ...Just Saying, Is All… | Tim Tebow’s God Problem
Published on: 3rd September, 2009
Only a fool doubts the obvious. Tim Tebow is a publicly zealous Christian. He’s also, by all accounts, a pretty happy camper. On the eve of Florida’s 2009 season, the God-loving Gator stands as a living testament to the merits of faith—which would be better news if he weren’t testifying in ...Just Saying, Is All… | Bill Belichick’s Dirty Secret
Published on: 27th August, 2009
Sometimes it’s better to be hated than loved. Bill Belichick is an established guru. He’s also, by some accounts, an Evil Genius. As the Patriots gear up for the 2009 season, their coach is suffering the typical slings and arrows from his critics in the blogosphere—which would be worse news if ...Just Saying, Is All… | The Road Ahead for Tom Brady
Published on: 5th August, 2009
Growing up is hard to do. Tom Brady is a grizzled veteran. He was also, not so long ago, a glittering golden boy. After 12 months of setbacks and false starts, Brady is finally set to return from reconstructive knee surgery—which would be better news if he were still the invincible ...Just Saying, Is All… | The Best Reason To Root for Vince Young
Published on: 30th July, 2009
Failure is endearing. Vince Young is easy to criticize. He was also, once, impossible to love. In three NFL seasons, the Titans quarterback has yet to fulfill his collegiate promise—which would be worse news if his flaws didn’t make him so much more deserving of our empathy. Potential is a curse before ...Just Saying, Is All… | What Might Have Been for Brett Favre
Published on: 2nd July, 2009
Graceful exits are overrated. Brett Favre can’t quit. He also can’t help it. Once upon a time, the ex-Packer might have ridden peacefully into a Green and Golden sunset—which would have been a happy ending for everyone but the ender himself. Passion means doing what your heart suggests. Pathology, on the other hand, ...
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