First Down
On this episode of “Let’s make every excuse on why Lamar Jackson isn’t good it’s just (fill in the blank).”
49ers announcer suspended for "dark skin" comment about Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson https://t.co/Crxc00RRPT pic.twitter.com/nZHDCyH469
— CBS News (@CBSNews) December 5, 2019
Allow me to summarize; Tim Ryan claimed that Lamar Jackson was great at ball fakes because his dark skin blends in with a dark football.
No, this isn’t 1956. It’s the year of Lord 2019. That doesn’t matter though, goofballs will always find every reason to explain why a black QB isn’t great instead just saying, “hey, maybe he’s good at football.”
Let the record show what Lamar’s black skin looks like when he’s holding a football. For fun, he is also wearing a black jersey.
After those comments the 49ers took swift action and suspended Ryan for one game. That’s right folks, saying not-so-subtle racial comments only costs one check. Not a bad price to pay for such hard hitting analysis.
This isn’t anything new for Lamar or others like him, though. Year after year black quarterbacks are asked to switch positions during the draft while guys like Ryan Tannehill (former receiver) and Josh Allen (should be a tight end) get multiple chances to prove their mediocrity.
Bomani Jones’ tweet should sum this up.
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as i've said many times, if josh allen was jaheim allen, they'd have run him a lot more.
flip side of what you say: josh allen never threw for 2k yards in college. jackson threw for 3500 twice.
— bomani (@bomani_jones) November 26, 2019
Now the peanut gallery is screaming the tried and true line: “why is everything about race?” because they can’t see the forest from the woods. Lamar Jackson is a good quarterback. He has the tools to be elite. He’s the MVP. It’s okay to say those things.
Lamar decided to level the playing field Sunday against Buffalo.
49ers broadcaster said Lamar Jackson has advantage on fakes w/ his dark skin & a dark football.
Lamar is wearing white sleeves and a white glove this week. 🐐 pic.twitter.com/g1GwU02zk2
— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) December 8, 2019
Spoiler alert: he still was out here snatching souls.
THAT JUKE. 😱@Lj_Era8 | #ProBowlVote pic.twitter.com/K01go8m2xD
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) December 8, 2019
Long live the MVP.
Second Down
Monday night the Eagles remembered that they were a professional football team after playing the worst half of football in the history of Philadelphia.
After two quarters the Eagles had 3 points, one turnover, and 101 yards of total offense. On the flip side the defense had given up 17 points (two touchdowns on long passes from ELI MANNING) and 233 total yards.
Needless to say, the fans weren’t happy.
Down by 14 at half to Eli Manning? Eagle fans might boo for 3 straight months
— Sports ON Tap Brothers🎙️ (@thesportsontap) December 10, 2019
Then, in the 3rd quarter, Carson started something special.
33/50 | 325 yards | 2 TDs
Carson Wentz put on a show last night.#FlyEaglesFly pic.twitter.com/HZ8f7f7sLe
— Philadelphia Eagles (@Eagles) December 10, 2019
Now there are some that are taking a dump on this comeback and are saying that the Eagles shouldn’t have been in that position in the first place. There’s a point to that last part but let’s do a little exercise to show how special Carson’s performance was.
Go to your team’s depth chart. Now cross out the following names.
- WR1
- WR2
- Right Tackle
- Starting Running Back
Done that? Cool now hand your team a 14 point deficit. Do you honestly think your QB could lead your team to victory with the names that replaced the people you just crossed out?
Yes? Let’s take it a step further.
- Cross out the name of the new starting running back with pencil. He’ll return but he’ll miss a nice chunk of game time.
We’re not done yet.
Now give your team a 7 point deficit and you’re on their side of the field. Now cross out the name of the next best wide receiver on your depth chart.
Do you still think your QB could not only tie the game but win in overtime?
No worries, this exercise has already been done by yours truly and below are the names that could probably overcome those odds to win a game.
- Tom Brady (on the fence but Belichick is the difference)
- Deshaun Watson
- Pat Mahomes
- Carson Wentz
- Aaron Rodgers
- Drew Brees (on the fence but Sean Payton is the difference)
- Russell Wilson
Now the argument against this is that it was the Giants. They aren’t good and Eli was able to turn back the clock but only for two quarters.
It’s still a 14 point deficit and you’re still missing multiple starters.
It’s impressive and it’s okay to say that.
Third Down
The Browns are imploding and why is anyone shocked.
Baker started this off by throwing the medical staff under the bus in a not so subtle fashion.
— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) December 8, 2019
Yikes.
He would apologize on Twitter.
Those people within our building know my intentions and where I am coming from. I truly believe that and I apologize to those that don’t deserve the backlash…. today was a good team win. On to the next one.
— Baker Mayfield (@bakermayfield) December 8, 2019
Yeah bro there’s no coming back but okay.
Baker’s season has been wrapped in not so good press. To make matters worse his new weapon, OBJ, is allegedly looking for a way out after this season.
OBJ wants out of Cleveland?
Odell Beckham Jr. has reportedly told opposing players and coaches before and during games this year, “Come get me” 😳
(via @JayGlazer) pic.twitter.com/BfDViYns9g
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) December 8, 2019
Odell is flirting with new girls while his girlfriend is ordering their food at Chick-Fil-A…lmao.
After an offseason full of hope and Super Bowl aspirations the Browns are currently not even in the hunt.
Until the team hires an adult for a head coach this team will continue to spiral.
Fourth Down
Pick time!
Last week I went 10-6 and that’s an overall record of 88-52
Winners are in red.
Thursday Night Football
New York Jets @ Baltimore
Sunday Afternoon
Chicago @ Green Bay
New England @ Cincinnati
Seattle @ Carolina
Houston @ Tennessee
Miami @ New York Giants
Philadelphia @ Washington
Denver @ Kansas City
Tampa Bay @ Detroit
Cleveland @ Arizona
Jacksonville @ Oakland
Minnesota @ Los Angeles Chargers
Los Angeles Rams @ Dallas
Atlanta @ San Francisco
Sunday Night
Buffalo @ Pittsburgh
Monday Night
Indianapolis @ New Orleans
Extra Points
Look, this Patriots story about what happened in Cincinnati doesn’t change anyone’s mind about them. If you thought they were cheaters then you still think that. If you think they’ve been clean all these years then you’ll continue thinking that.
This is funny, thought.
Patriots: The refs screwed us
Every other team in the NFL: First time? pic.twitter.com/hYrZUZKZHW— Daniel Valente (@StatsGuyDaniel) December 9, 2019
Time to call it a career, Mr. Rivers.
Maybe I haven’t seen enough but this is one of the weirdest NFL interactions I’ve ever seen https://t.co/NUyjElkWtA
— Ben Murphy (@BenMurphyTV) December 10, 2019
New starting safety in Tennessee?
Ryan Tannehill with the HIT STICK pic.twitter.com/gYnQEjL1Gq
— Sam Monson (@PFF_Sam) December 8, 2019
As always, thanks for reading.
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