Boomer Esiason is best known for his role on CBS Sports, primarily on The NFL Today, as well as morning co-host on New York radio station WFAN. Last year, he made national headlines when rated Jay Cutler in among the top half of QBs, just barely. And he described the Chicago Bears as a second rung team. This year Boomer articulated all the pressure that's on Jay right now, … [Read more...] about Boomer Esiason: “Jay Cutler has no excuses now”
Archives for August 2014
Cubs betrayed Junior Lake with premature promotion
By Jeremy Harris The Cubs' brass has spoken ad nauseam about its policy for promoting top prospects to the major leagues: a prospect must dominate AAA baseball for an extended period of time. When the Cubs promoted Junior Lake on July 19, 2013, there were myriad reasons they violated that policy and unwittingly set Lake up for a failure that finally led the Cubs to demote … [Read more...] about Cubs betrayed Junior Lake with premature promotion
VIDEO: USC suspends lying CB Josh Shaw indefinitely
USC cornerback Josh Shaw came clean about fabricating a story that he rescued his nephew from drowning and how he leapt from a second floor balcony to save him. Shaw lied about how he suffered ankle injuries, the school announced Wednesday. Josh Shaw, who has become a trending national story, was suspended from the team indefinitely. "We are extremely disappointed in … [Read more...] about VIDEO: USC suspends lying CB Josh Shaw indefinitely
Juve reject Man United’s €43m Arturo Vidal bid
Time for your daily Arturo Vidal is coming/not coming/maybe coming/definitely coming to Manchester United update. We’ll look at what media outlets in which countries are saying the transfer has been completed. Or not. Or maybe it has. There’s media in three countries interested in this: Juventus (Italy) his current club, Chile (where he was a national star for the World Cup … [Read more...] about Juve reject Man United’s €43m Arturo Vidal bid
North Korean despot Kim Jong-Un is a Manchester United supporter
There's been enough negative Manchester United headlines in the news lately. Louis van Gaal still winless in his first three attempts with the new club is demoralizing enough. Now one of the worst people in the entire world, North Korean ruling despot Kim Jong-Un, is a Red Devils supporter it turns out. Yes, that Kim Jong-Un, who loves to shoot his rockets off in order to get … [Read more...] about North Korean despot Kim Jong-Un is a Manchester United supporter
VIDEO: Michael Sam likely to make Rams roster, amid ESPN’s fake story
Every great story needs a villain, and the Michael Sam tale indeed has a few. The worst? Probably Jack Burkman, who you remember as the guy pushing a bill that would possibly ban openly gay players from the NFL. He's a powerful right wing D.C. lobbyist who received a lot of publicity right after Sam came out. Today, ESPN and their reporter Josina Anderson, joins Burkman on the … [Read more...] about VIDEO: Michael Sam likely to make Rams roster, amid ESPN’s fake story
VIDEO: first images of Angel Di Maria with Man United
Welcome to Manchester Angel Di Maria! He was signed for a British record £59.7 million deal, agreed between Manchester United and Real Madrid, two of the biggest, richest, most famous clubs in the world. Di Maria passed his Man United medical yesterday morning and was unveiled following United's 4-0 loss to MK Dons in the Capital One Cup. Take a look. … [Read more...] about VIDEO: first images of Angel Di Maria with Man United
Cubs call up Jorge Soler. “Hey everybody, we’re all gonna get laid!”
It took until August, but now the Chicago Cubs are starting to put the steak behind the sizzle in their preseason marketing slogan. "It's going to be the part of the century" is the mantra, and although it refers specifically to the 100th birthday of Wrigley Field, in general the idea encompasses Margaritaville at Clark and Addison. Jorge Soler has been called up, and he … [Read more...] about Cubs call up Jorge Soler. “Hey everybody, we’re all gonna get laid!”
Chicago Bears trim fat, bigger cuts coming
The Chicago Bears cut the required amount of players to get the roster down to 75. The initial cut usually involves players that had little to no chance of making the team, or were let go with the hopes of latching on elsewhere. The final day of roster reckoning is August 30. Rosters will have to be down to 53 by 4p.m. ET. There were a couple of surprise cuts, but the … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears trim fat, bigger cuts coming
Michael Irvin gives nuanced take on Washington team name change
We're reaching critical mass now when it comes to changing the Washington football team nickname. But whether you're on the side of Daniel Snyder/Sarah Palin/Mike Ditka, or you're on the other side with Phil Simms/Greg Gumbel/Washington Post/Christine Brennan/Bill Simmons/Tony Dungy/Dave Zirin/Kansas City Star/U.S. Patent Office...well you get the idea....the point is, you need … [Read more...] about Michael Irvin gives nuanced take on Washington team name change