Four Down Territory: NFL Week 14

December 12, 2019
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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).” 

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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.

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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.

Since his right arm is swinging he must’ve fumbled because there isn’t a football in this picture.

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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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.

Spoiler alert: he still was out here snatching souls.

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.

Then, in the 3rd quarter, Carson started something special.

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.

  1. Tom Brady (on the fence but Belichick is the difference)
  2. Deshaun Watson
  3. Pat Mahomes
  4. Carson Wentz
  5. Aaron Rodgers
  6. Drew Brees (on the fence but Sean Payton is the difference)
  7. 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.

Yikes.

He would apologize on Twitter.

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.

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.

Time to call it a career, Mr. Rivers.

New starting safety in Tennessee?

@madads14

As always, thanks for reading.

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December 12, 2019
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