So I've been trying to not get my hopes up with the Patriots this year for a variety of reasons. Mainly because deep down I don't think their defense is good enough to win a Super Bowl. Losing Hightower, Branch and even Shea McClellin hurt a ton, plus their pass rush (apart from last week where this happened) has been atrocious.
From my experience with both sports and girls I've realized it's a lottttt easier to deal with heartbreak when you lower your expectations. Don't assume anything. There's a reason I convinced myself the Titans had a legit chance last week, because had I gone in thinking there's no way on earth the Patriots lose, like most people did and then somehow they did, it would crush me. I've done this before many times and after the 2012 AFC Championship Game I finally learned my lesson. So I don't do it anymore. Don't assume you're going to win, or be happy, cause you probably won't be. Sure it's kind of a loser mentality, and as I type this and think about where I am in life maybe it's not the best approach, but it does make heartache a lot easier to handle!
However the cards have fallen quite favorably for the Pats this year. It's pretty remarkable when you sit down and think about it. Aaron Rodgers, out for the year. Essentially the whole Legion of Boom goes down, Seattle Seahawks implode and don't even make the playoffs. Zeke Elliott gets suspended and Cowboys have a down year. David Johnson (remember him?) goes down week one and the Cardinals underachieve. Andy Dalton has a miracle in week 17 knocking out the Patriot killing Ravens and Joe Flacco which gives the final playoff spot to the Buffalo Bills who were about as big of a threat to win the Super Bowl as Lil Pump is to win a Grammy for Album of the Year. Carson Wentz torn his ACL, Mike Tomlin continues to be a fucking idiot. The Saints decide to not play defense against a Hail Mary. You could even make the argument that DeShaun Watson tearing his ACL gave the Patriots an easier road as he lit them up in week 3. Instead what lies ahead for New England in potential QB opponents is Blake Bortles (God love him) who at times looks like he's playing football for the first time and two guys who went into 2017 as back-ups. With the conference championship games a few days away the road to Lombardi #6 seems easier than ever for the Patriots. The Tom Brady needs to outscore Blake Bortles then either Case Keenum or Nick Foles to win a Super Bowl. The road doesn't get much easier than that from a opposing quarterback standpoint. Given the state of the Patriots defense, it makes the task a whole lot easier. This may be one of the worst combinations of starting QBs in a conference championship weekend in NFL history.
(Delhomme, Hasselbeck, Plummer and Big Ben was the 2005 season but the point still remains)
Sure it's not exactly that simple, as it's a team game, anything can happen, blah, blah, blah. But seriously? Talk about a great draw. Marcus Mariota, Blake Bortles, then a QB who went into 2017 as a back-up. It's not exactly Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers, and Drew Brees. Now part of me hates saying games are QB vs QB because in many ways that's not the case. It's a team game, it's QB vs defense, Which is why I always say Eli Manning didn't beat Tom Brady in two Super Bowls....their defensive line did. The three other teams still alive all have good to great defenses, at least statistically (Jags did give up 42 points last week). Vikings, Jags, and Eagles are 1st, 2nd and 4th respectively in points allowed this season. Despite that I can't help but look down the road at why lies ahead for the Pats. Which poses the question: How big of a disappointment would it be for this Patriots team to not win the Super Bowl given the road ahead? Now I know nobody outside of New England is going to cry over things not going the Patriots way and I totally understand that, buuuuuuttttt there is no denying despite the massive amount of success the Patriots have had during this run, there has also been some massive disappointments. Even with the countless Super Bowls and making the AFC Championship Game in what feels like every year since the turn of the millennium this team has had it's fair share of letdowns and heart breaking moments. A week after winning Super Bowl XXXIX Tedy Bruschi had a stroke, they blew a 21-3 lead in the 2006 AFC Championship game, 18-1, Brady tearing his ACL week one 2008, being 14-2 and clear cut SB favorites and losing a home playoff game to the fucking Jets, losing another Super Bowl to the Giants, a team that only had 9 wins in the regular season, losing a star tight end because he wants to be a serial killer. I'm just saying there's been dark days too. It's easier to deal with now as time has passed and the universe has sorted of evened things out with the way they've won their last two Super Bowls. But the Patriots are no strangers to laying an egg in big games. Plus let's not forget that whole decade long Super Bowl drought thing. Although the "drama" from ESPN hit piece from a few weeks ago has kind of died down take into account the changes coming next year. The Pats are going to be losing both coordinators this off season, and Tom Brady will be a year older next season. I'm just saying this run has to end at some point. While I don't believe the Patriots are all of a sudden going to be a 6 win team in 2018, you have to look at the opportunity that lies ahead. Failing to capitalize here (considering absolute best case scenario the Tom Brady window is open a few more years) would be devastating. You're never going to get an easy road to a Super Bowl. I don't think that's a stretch to say. Given the flaws of this defense I'd say they're rather lucky to have gotten this draw. I don't know if they'd be able to keep an Aaron Rodgers or Drew Brees in check, but luckily for Patriots fans we only have to worry about Blake Bortles and Nick Foles/Case Keenum. All things considered, I do think not finishing the job considering who else is still alive would be a pretty big failure. I mean it's Tom Brady vs Bortles and Foles/Keenum. Not winning there would be like if Gordon Ramsey lost Top Chef to an easy bake oven.
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Song: You Worry Me Artist: Nathaniel Rateliff and the Night Sweats Album: Tearing at the Seems I like this song a lot but it also totally sounds like it could be in a commercial for the new 2018 Subaru Outback. Case Keenum Leading the SKOL Chant After The Minneapolis Miracle is the Coolest Thing I've Ever Seen1/15/2018
First off, give that cameraman a raise, that panning out (think that's the right term) was perfect.
This is a classic case in recency bias, as I've seen cooler things, but this has gotta be close to the top of the list. Man what an all-time sports moment we all got to witness yesterday. Vikings' QB Case Keenum leading the SKOL chant with fans after a victory in a game where they were all but dead. To quote the late, great Chris Farley in Tommy Boy "That.....was awesome!" Just think about everything that lead up to this moment, the rollercoaster that was the 4th quarter. One of the wildest final five or so minutes of football game you'll ever see. Reminded me a ton of the Saints-49ers playoff game in 2011. Both were sea-saw affairs. Also both teams that ended up winning on last second miracle plays blew 17-0 leads. Sure stinks for the Saints to be on the wrong side of those two games, just think about how different Drew Brees legacy would be if he had a defense who could stop miracles? Off the top of my head in the last 6 minutes there was a blocked punt, lead changing touchdown, a 4th and season conversion, two potentially game winning field goals, and a Hail-Mary. Usually you're lucky to get one of those in a game. This shit was straight out of a movie, capped off with Case Keenum leading the Vikings' crowd in their SKOL chant after The Minneapolis Miracle as they're calling it, was an all time just awesome sports moment. Idc who you root for (unless it's the Saints) you can't help but feel good for Vikings fans.
Like I said, it already has a wikipedia page so you know it's an all time moment.
Case Keenum to Stefon Diggs is already arguably the greatest moment in Minnesota Vikings' history. Between that, and the possibility of being the first team to play the Super Bowl at home, it feels like all the stars are aligning for Minnesota to win it's first Super Bowl. Watching that touchdown with the Vikings' radio call makes it even better, no disrespect to Joe Buck but these moments with the actual team broadcasts are always better, they just have that legit emotion from fans that a national broadcaster just can't replicate.
Just an all time game, capped off with an all time great sports moment. The fact that it's the snakebitten Vikings being lead by Case Keenum makes it even more special. Keenum's story to how he got here is incredible. Just look at how much he's moved around in his career. Like the tweet says, it doesn't even tell half the story.
For a while it felt like this game was going to be a blow out, Drew Brees looked horrible, Minnesota was rolling. Then Drew Brees has a classic 4th quarter to make a game of it, and eventually take the lead on two separate occasions. I said it earlier but that game felt soooooooo much like the 49ers-Saints 2011 Divisional Playoff game which had one of the craziest final five minutes you'll ever see, that is of course until last night. It turned into one of those games where if you didn't have money on it you weren't sure who you wanted to win. At times I was like I want the Saints to win just so I can look smart on my blog predictions that were read by nobody, but then I was like man this Vikings story is just too awesome to die right now.
If you know anything about the history of the Minnesota Vikings you know they have had their fair share of heartbreaking moments, and it looked like it was going to have another chapter added to that already long book of misery as lets not forget the Vikings were at one point up 17-0. Think about where they went emotionally in those final minutes. Took the lead after squandering it, gave it up again, start the final series with a penalty, then Hail Mary with 10 seconds to live another week. To watch their Cinderella backup QB Case Keenum lead the stadium in their fight song/chant/whatever you want to call it after it looked like their dream season was over was incredible and is what sports are all about. To think it would've never happened if it wasn't for that stupid rule that they had to run a play after the touchdown despite the clock expiring as this happened during the delay when they were trying to clear the field is pretty crazy too. While I obviously want the Patriots to win the Super Bowl again, you almost feel greedy wanting yet another Lombardi, but they sure do never get old. But after last night, it really does feel like it is the Vikings year. That is of course unless they just have another classic Vikings heartbreak, as there's still two more games left! But for now, let's just enjoy what took place last night.
Dolores O'Riordan, the lead singer of the Irish band The Cranberries, died in London on Monday, according to a statement from her publicist.
O'Riordan, who was 46, died "suddenly" according to the statement, but no details were given on the cause of her death. The singer was in London for a short recording session, the statement added. The Cranberries rose to global fame in the mid-1990s with a string of hits, including "Linger," "Zombie" and "Dreams." The group, from Limerick, has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide.In 2007 O'Riordan launched a solo project with her album "Are you Listening?" before reuniting with the group in 2009. That same year she also teamed up with The Smiths' bassist Andy Rourke and DJ Ole Koretsky to form the group D.A.R.K. In 2017, the Cranberries' canceled many dates on their Europe and North America tour, with the band citing O'Riordan's ongoing back problems as the cause. via: www.cnn.com/2018/01/15/entertainment/dolores-o-riordan-cranberries-singer-dies-intl/index.html
Really sad news out of London, Dolores O'Riordan, the lead singer of The Cranberries has died unexpectedly today at the age of 46. Didn't realize she was so young, so sad. Guess you could say her life changed in the worst possible way. Maybe a little too soon to do a little lyric wordplay, as I would hate to have a Zombie come back and haunt me.
But in all serious, this sucks, she was a mother of three, with a voice like an angel and the front-woman to arguably the most famous Irish band of all time. It's awful to speculate at a time like this but you just hope it wasn't anything self inflicted, too many musicians have taken their own lives in the last year or so. I'm no Cranberries super fan or anything (tbh don't like the food either, fruit ewww) as the peak of their success happened when I was a wee lad (get it cause she's Irish?) and I really only know a handful of songs by them, but of those handful they were massive hits. As a music junky I'm well aware of the impact that had in the 90's. "Linger", "Dreams", and "Zombie" are all timers. They're some of the biggest not just alternative hits of the last 25 years, but just hits in general who's impacts are much greater than any commercial success they might've had. Like "Linger" was heavily featured in the Adam Sandler movie "Click" which is very noteworthy as that's the last good Adam Sandler movie. That scene that just gave the worst case of goosebumps after watching it on Youtube.
I'd say their most notable song was "Zombie". "Zombie" is just one of those songs that everybody knows, even if you don't know who The Cranberries are, you probably know that song. You definitely could have worse legacies, obviously as a musician I'd imagine you want to have a lasting impact where everybody knows who you were, but having a signature song like "Zombie" that is known by pretty much anybody who has listened to the radio in the last 40 years isn't too bad either.
What is kind of eerie about all this is whole is just a few days ago I was doing some late night wikipedia research on The Cranberries, and now this happens. Weird!
Just really sad, unexpected news. When Dennis Reynolds is paying his respects you know it's a big deal.
RIP
Song: Lost in the Game
Artist: Public Access T.V. Album: Street Safari
I'm so kewl!!!
If it wasn't for this hit, and some of the worst officiating of all time I would've gone an astounding 4/4 (100%) picking winners during the wild-card round.
However thanks to Travis Kelce's concussion and the Kansas City Chiefs being immune from winning home playoff games I had to settle for 3/4.
It's my own fault for believing in Kansas City. But it's okay because we've got quite the slate of games this weekend.
Divisional weekend is considered by many to be the best weekend of football all year. I am one of those many. The divisional playoffs are responsible for some of the greatest moments in NFL history. I feel like I said this exact same sentence in previous blogs but it's true! However this year we aren't doing presents. This year I won't give example, you're reading this, you obviously have internet access, go on wikipedia and have yourself a nice research filled afternoon after you finish reading this. Here are your Divisional Round matchups.
(6) Atlanta Falcons 11-6 @ (1) Philadelphia Eagles 13-3
Saturday 4:35 PM NBC
Now I bet you're thinking
"Doz/Ryan (depending on your relationship with me), that's a picture of Michael Vick and Brian Dawkins along with a tight end on the Falcons that neither of us could identify blocking Derrick Burgess in the back, why did you chose this picture?" Well friend, because we're gonna go with throwback pictures for this year's blog. Now that's out of the way.. The obvious story line in this game is the fact that the Eagles will be playing without QB Carson Wentz who still is out for the season with a torn ACL. Sucks for them! In fact the Philadelphia Eagles are underdogs at home! OMG! This game is the first in NFL history where a 6 seed is favored over a 1 seed in the Divisional Round.
Although let me be honest with you, even had Carson Wentz not gotten hurt, I still was going to pick the Eagles to lose their first playoff game this year. I like Wentz but I just had a gut feeling the Eagles wouldn't be for real come playoff time. I could've sworn I tweeted that at some point this season but could not find proof of that. Oh well, you'll just have to trust me with that one!
With the exception of the Giants, I feel like NFC East teams just don't win in the playoffs. Now with Nick Foles at QB in Phily I am even more confident that trend will continue. Even though I still think the Falcons are kind of frauds, and if there was ever a team to find a way to lose to Nick Foles in the playoffs it'd somehow be them, I'm taking the Falcons to win. The Falcons sure did luck out as a 6 seed this year. Get the Rams who aren't ready for prime time just yet, now the Eagles with a backup QB. Maybe God feels bad for them for blowing the biggest lead in Super Bowl history! Falcons 23 Eagles 16
(5) Tennessee Titans 10-7 @ (1) New England Patriots 13-3
Saturday 8:15 PM CBS
A lot has changed since the last time the Patriots and Titans met in the playoffs. Steve McNair was still very much alive (RIPIP) and Donald Trump was just a billionaire reality game show host with sideline access.
Most people are totally writing off the Titans, they're a young team that nearly went from 8-4 to missing the playoffs against the mighty 13-3 Patriots eyeing for their 7th straight AFC Championship game.
You've got Shaughnessy making the same crappy jokes he's been making for years.
DJ Bean said the Titans would need 10 Air Buds to beat the Pats.
I on the other hand am not going to make such a silly claim. It's almost like people are forgetting how bad the Patriots defense is. Here are a few stats: The Patriots defense is: - 29th in the NFL in yards allowed - 30th in the NFL in pass defense - 20th in the NFL in rush defense - 24th in first downs allowed - 5th in points allowed You could say they've mastered the bend but don't break defense. However I think it's bad news bears for the Patriots defense in this match up. Granted it was earlier in the season, and they've made adjustments but when they faced athletic QBs that could run in Alex Smith, DeShaun Watson and Cam Newton they completely dominated. If it wasn't for a miracle Tom Brady TD drive they would've gone 0-3 in those games, which were all played in Foxboro. Now the Patriots find themselves facing another mobile QB in Marcus Mariota. There's no denying Marcus Mariota had a down year, 13 TD 15 INT. But last week he showed glimpse of the star QB in the making he was after his first two seasons, and when the chips were down he did everything and more to beat the Chiefs.
Derrick Henry has broken onto the scene as of late and could give this front 7 nightmares. While the Patriots have the advantage of playing at home, in elements that Tennessee is not used to I think it's absolutely insane that most are just considering this game a forgone Patriots victory.
While I think the Patriots will win IMO there's a very high chance the Titans cover the 13.5 point spread. What the Patriots have in their favor is history. Tom Brady is 9-0 in Saturday night playoff games. But it's the playoffs....anything can happen! TBH I am a little worried based on his play to end the season, and the Titans ability to dominate the run game, therefore keeping the ball out of Tom Brady's beautiful, God like hands. I also can't help but address the elephant in the room, me. Nashville has been haunting me, I should've have left, and it would just be the ultimate cherry on top of a shitty year sundae for the Titans to end the Patriots season.
Despite everything I just said, I do think the Patriots find a way to win this game. It reminds me a lot of their game against Houston last year in the divisional round where they let the Texans hang around but broke away late. I really do think the Titans will cover, but it wouldn't shock me if they didn't. That's kind of talking out of both sides of my mouth but whatever. I'm going against the grain and saying the Pats just squeak it out. I'll look like an idiot when they by 24 but that's okay as long as they win.
Patriots 27 Titans 23
(3) 11-6 Jacksonville Jaguars @ (2) 13-3 Pittsburgh Steelers
Sunday 1:05 PM CBS
In week 5 the Jaguars shocked the NFL by absolutely murdering the Steelers 30-9 in Pittsburgh. As an owner of both team's D/ST in fantasy they sure shocked me as I started the Steelers D and missed out on a 30 fantasy point explosion! It's okay though that's just for fun. What wasn't fun (for Pittsburgh) was BIg Ben's performance at afternoon. The Jaguars defense picked off Big Ben 5 times and brought 2 of them back for touchdowns! He stunk!
Funish fact: Before squeaking out a 10-3 victory of the Buffalo Bills in a game that saw more punts than points the Jaguars most previous playoff victory came against the Steelers at Heinz Field in the 2007 Wild Card Round. Experts are expecting this game to be much different from week 5, but guess what I am not an expert. Sure I am a little biased because I hate the Steelers but I've been saying for weeks that the Jaguars are going to beat them again and the playoffs and what kind of man would I be if I didn't stick to it? I think the Steelers are rushing Antonio Brown back too early, and while Blake Bortles only threw for 87 yards last week, let's not forget he was dealing with gale force 3-7 mph winds. The Jaguar defense is no joke and if Blake Bortles can just be okay I think the Jags have a great chance of pulling off the upset. Jaguars 23 Steelers 17
(4) 12-5 New Orleans Saints @ (2) Minnesota Vikings 13-3
Sunday 4:40 PM FOX Did you know that Minnesota is hosting the Super Bowl this year? Probably not, it's been a well kept secret in the NFL this year. One thing I will say, before I say a bunch of stuff is that the Saints sure are lucky to be playing this week. Sean Payton's bonehead decision to go for it on 4th and 2 at midfield up 5 instead of punting nearly backfired. In a weird series of events, the Panthers interception Drew Bree's 4th down pass actually helped the Saints out as it pinned the Panthers farther back, in a way acting like a punt. But they survived and get to face the Minnesota Vikings. This game is predicted to be the game of the week and I agree, it should be the NFC Championship game as IMO these are the two best teams in the NFC, however due to seeding it did not work out that way. I do however believe whoever wins this game will end up playing in the Super Bowl. These two teams met up way back in week 1 when Vikings beat the Saints 29-19. That game was started by Sam Bradford so it doesn't really hold any barring for this match up. Case Keenum has been a pleasant surprise for Minnesota going 11-3 as the starter with 22 touchdown passes to only 7 INT. The journeyman back up has had a nice year for sure! The dude just keeps winning. It felt like every week he was bound to come back to earth and give up the reigns to Teddy Bridgewater, but it never happened. Sadly, it ends this week. As a narrative guy, one that always rings true (unlike the Vikings cause they have no rings! lol) is heartbreak come playoff time for the Minnesota Vikings. They're 0-4 in the Super Bowl. Gary Anderson miss in 98 NFC CG, Brett throwing against the grain, Blair Walsh, I don't need to pile on. While many would say true Viking heartbreak would need to come later in the playoffs, I still think this would be quite the blow. After the Falcons beat the Eagles Saturday the winner of this game is going to know that they'll host the NFC Championship game. So they'll know they have a great chance to have their entire playoff run at home. Bad news for them, it'll be a one game run. Sadly for Vikings fans, like in 2009 they are facing the New Orleans Saints. Like 2009 the Saints will beat the Vikings. I just simply don't think the universe will allow their to be a scenario where a Drew Brees lead team loses to a Case Keenum lead team. Although Eli Manning is 2-0 vs Tom Brady so I guess anything is possible, and much like those Giants teams the Vikings defense is nasty. Saints however have been my NFC Super Bowl pick and I'm riding with them. This game should be the game of the weekend. Saints 31 Vikings 24 Song: Scary Love Artist: The Neighbourhood (no these grubby sausage fingers aren't mine, how dare you even allow that thought to cross your mind)
"An Ode To The Tide Pod, The Forbidden Fruit" By: Ole Dozo. God said don't eat the apple, Yet she couldn't oblige. Now it's time, my dear Tide Pod For a juicy surprise. So bright, and plump, Dare I say thick? Oh Tide Pod, oh Tide Pod I just don't believe you'll get me sick. For I am so large, and you are so tiny. Oh Tide pod, oh Tide pod you're so damn shiny. You twinkle, and sparkle atop the washing machine, for today it'll be, my insides you clean. You've cleansed my shirts, my towels, my boxers, my jeans. Oh Tide pod, Oh Tide pod, Like the song by The Cars, You're just what I need. I've just gotta have you, Don't care what they say, I'm going to CVS, Gotta have you today. For you're the forbidden fruit, that I've just gotta try, I surely believe just one bite couldn't cause me to die. Like Fat Bastard, I urge you to get in my belly, Oh Tide Pod, oh Tide Pod You spread like organic raspberry jelly. I bite down on you Tide Pod. You burst like a bubble, Oh Tide Pod, oh Tide Pod, I'm in a whole lot of trouble. Why'd it take me so long? I've never tasted anything quite like this, Haven't been this happy since my first kiss. As you gush like a geyser, I can't but smile Oh Tide pod, oh Tide pod, Stick around for a while. Through convulsions, and shaking, I'll never worry, For you go down easier than a 3 pointer by that pussy, Steph Curry. Shall I compare to a midsummer's breeze? Is that grape that I taste? With a hint of Febreze® Now much like the Weeknd, I can't feel my face, For I just ate a Tide Pod, As dinner, it replaced. Though I can't feel my chest, I'm fine, I swear, For the risks of you Tide Pod, I am well aware, We're in this together, like two peas in a pod. Oh Tide Pod, oh Tide Pod Why do we keep up this facade? Life can be harsh, oh what else can I say? But thank you dear, Tide Pod, You brightened both my insides, and day. Don't actually eat Tide Pods. That being said, you're probably an adult and who am I to tell you what to do?
(this video won't play here, but you should watch and see how great Timmy looked on this day)
Hard to believe it's been six years since the great Tim Tebow led the lowly 8-8 Denver Broncos past the 12-4 Pittsburgh Steelers (who let's not forget were defending AFC Champions!) in the wild-card round. Oh what a wild game it was. Many people forget this was also the first overtime game in NFL history that you couldn't just go down, kick a field goal and win. Tebow made sure that wouldn't be an issue. Does it matter that half of the Pittsburgh defense was out? No, that's not Tim Tebow's fault, you just play who's out there. He didn't make the schedule and it sure as heck (won't say h e double hockey sticks out of respect for Tim) isn't his fault Ryan Clark has sickle-cell. The only thing Tim Tebow has ever been guilty of is loving his lord and savior Jesus Christ so much that it ultimately led to him being blacklisted for his outspoken faith #sad. No exaggeration this is my favorite non-Patriot game in NFL history. I remember watching it live. It's like 9/11 in the sense that you'll never forget where you were when it happened and brought the country together for a short moment of time. Tebowmania baby. I've seen more replays of this game in the last six years than times than I've seen myself in the mirror, and let me remind you I am surprisingly vain for a man who looks like I do. I've spent more time dissecting 2011 Tim Tebow highlights in the wee hours of the night on youtube than Dexter Morgan from the hit Showtime series "Dexter" spent dissecting the bodies of killers he deemed must die according to the code. Not only did my mans (that's not a typo mom that's hip internet slang) Tim Tebow shock the h8rs by winning a playoff game, but also he did it against the Pittsburgh Steelers, a team that I hate. At times I honestly feel like he did it just for me since I'm his biggest fan. In my book that's about as sweet as it gets. My favorite quarterback going out there just for me. He also made the Patriots road to Super Bowl XLVI much easier, let's not forget that the Patriots would've had to play the Steelers had they won, instead they dismantled the Broncos 45-10. Thanks for that Tim! I have to thank my good friend, John Sheil aka John Brown aka J wack for bringing the anniversary of such a historic, landmark moment in not just NFL but world history to my attention, and if you're reading this and are looking to buy a home may I suggest going through him? Yes, Tim Tebow did win a playoff game, I will never let the world forget that. Please do not let the fact that quarterbacks like T.J. Yates, Brock Osweiler, and Blake Bortles also have a playoff win under their belt take away from that. None of them threw for 316 yards on merely 10 completions. A pure boom or bust QB which is quite surprising considering Timmy has never busted in his life (allegedly) too busy taking the absolute world by storm in the latter stages of 2011. Should he still be an NFL quarterback? Yes. Was he blacklisted because of the media frenzy he brings in relationship to his abilities on the field? You betcha! Does the fact that Colin Kaepernick got blacklisted too bring me a little peace of mind in knowing that I'm not crazy for truly believing Tim Tebow (the original kneeler) got black listed for being an outspoken Christian quarterback who can't exactly throw? Why of course. Song: Filthy Artist: Justin Timberlake Album: Man in the Woods tbh I don't love this song but it's the most recent song I've added on apple music and didn't wanna waste time thinking, I felt obligated to post a song before a late night blog. |
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