The Packers released Rodgers on Tuesday. No, not Aaron. Amari, who will not be returning punts or doing anything else for the Packers after putting the ball on the ground yet again in Sunday’s game against the Cowboys. Take care of the rock or change professions. That dude had fumbled four punts this season. I’m sure he’s a nice person, but…
The other Rodgers, Aaron, says all NFL games should be played on natural grass. While I don’t necessarily disagree, if Rodgers thinks that will ever happen he is smoking grass as opposed to playing football on it.
There is genuine concern in the Colts camp for All-Pro linebacker Shaq Leonard, who just underwent his second back surgery in five months. No bueno. No bueno at all.
Tweet of the day from Rams receiver Cooper Kupp, who has been placed on IR and will undergo ankle surgery today. “Thanks to everyone who has reached out and sent prayers. This is unfortunately just part of the game. Appreciate having a trusted medical team around me. Gonna get this thing fixed, and then get back to work to get back to work!” And that, folks, is just one more reason to love Cooper Kupp.
Commanders coach Ron Rivera says he hasn’t decided what he will do when injured QB Carson Wentz returns from his finger injury. Lemme heppya out, Ron. Open up the Henicke. Your offense looks way sharper with Taylor at the controls. I strongly suspect that’s what Coach Rivera is gonna do, anyway.
This is an interesting case. Broncos linebacker Aaron Patrick has filed a lawsuit against a series of defendants, claiming their negligence resulted in the season-ending knee injury he suffered in an October game against the Chargers at SoFi. Patrick collided with a sideline worker and then stepped on a mat that covered television cables. He’s through for the year after tearing his left ACL. Patrick is going after everybody, including the NFL, the Chargers, the Rams, SoFi Stadium and ESPN. He states that he has been damaged monetarily, since his contract with the Broncos states that he will not be paid for any games he misses as a result of injury. Sideline negligence and sloppiness is a chronic problem at every level of football. I think Patrick has a very strong case. There will be a lot of eyes on this one.
Georgia, Ohio State, Michigan and TCU, in that order? I’m good…for now.
Shout out to my boy, Guardians manager Terry Francona, who has been named AL Manager of the Year for the third time. Three ain’t no fluke, wouldn’t you agree? T and I go way back. Uncommonly good dude.
I can’t begin to imagine the pain on the University of Virginia campus. It’s frankly more than I can take. Please don’t ask me for any words of wisdom or guidance. I don’t like this world very much right now.