Sick of the offseason? Yeah, we are too. The draft is less than a month away and it can’t get here soon enough. Until then, pull out your calendar and circle the dates for your favorite team. OTA’s will be here in no time. Keep Reading…
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Links of the day
-NFL Network analyst Jamie Dukes insinuates Manti Te’o may have dabbled with HGH since the NFL Combine. Does he have a point? [NFLN]
-Carson Palmer would rather take a paycut from someone else than play for the Raiders. Surprising, right? [The Big Lead]
-Awesome flashback to ESPN The Magazine cover in 2000. Who was the better QB? That’s a joke. [IMGUR]
-Vikings to unveil new unis at draft day party. [SB Nation]
-RG3 says all parties at fault for knee injury. [The Victory Formation]
Tweet of the day
Tony Romo 6 yr 55 million dollar extension. Wow really, with one playoff win. You got to be kidding me
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) March 29, 2013
Instagram of the day
Video of the day
Wondering just what the hell is going on in this GIF? Since we aren’t regular viewers of ABC’s new series Splash, so were we. This here is Lions defensive tackle Ndamukong Suh performing a dive. Thatta boy.
Birthdays
1989: Lee Ziemba, OL
1985: Alan Ball, DB
1985: Ryan Kalil, C
1983: Anthony Armstrong, WR
1983: Justin Tuck, DE
1955: Earl Campbell, RB
On this day
1996: Cleveland Browns choose new name, Baltimore Ravens
1984: Baltimore Colts move to Indianapolis
Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo got paid with a capital P on Friday, earning a six-year contract extension worth $108 million.
Take a look at him, getting a little help signing the deal from his newborn son Hawkins Romo and wife Candice Crawford.
Although Romo has made three Pro Bowl appearances since becoming the starting QB in 2006, he hasn’t had much, err any, postseason success. Now he’s the highest paid QB in franchise history and will receive more guaranteed money than Super Bowl winning quarterback Joe Flacco.
After the deal was announced, social media was on fire and everyone, including Donovan McNabb, had a punchline for the new extension.
Former Eagles quarterback Donovan McNabb took a crack at Romo. This tweet is actually kinda funny. McNabb mentions Romo only has one postseason win — can someone remind me who that win was against? Oh, that’s right it was McNabb and the Eagles.
Tony Romo 6 yr 55 million dollar extension. Wow really, with one playoff win. You got to be kidding me
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) March 29, 2013
My bad everyone it 55 million guaranteed. It’s a total of 108 million, wow
— Donovan McNabb (@donovanjmcnabb) March 29, 2013
Hey, this guy had a good one … NOT!
Is this Tony Romo deal an early April Fools joke? — Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) March 29, 2013
This gentleman doesn’t seem too happy with the new deal.
I’ll give someone 56 million to get Romo off the team… — R – Dub (@Raymennnn) March 29, 2013
This is kinda true, but still …
romo’s such an odd case, though. his numbers are impeccable. just prone to #lemonbooty. which, yanno…big problem. — Bomani Jones (@bomani_jones) March 29, 2013
Did the man commit a robbery?
Tony Romo has signed a new 6-year, $55 million contract extension. Even Jeremy Lin thinks that Romo is stealing money from the Cowboys. — Not Bill Walton (@NotBillWalton) March 29, 2013
The scrutiny is fair, but Romo seems to have lived up to his end of the bargain.
Statistically, he’s coming off one of his best seasons in his career, but it’s hard for NFL fans, especially Cowboys fans, to forget some of the pain he has caused the franchise.
With all that said, we have a feeling Romo could care less right now. And if there’s anyone out there who has anything else to say, you might have to deal with this guy:
The Atlanta Falcons reeled in a Pro Bowl defensive end on Wednesday night by signing Osi Umenyiora to a two-year deal worth $8.5 million, FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer learned. Here’s the full story. What I bet you didn’t know is that Umenyiora is a playmaker on the field, but an even bigger superstar away from it. Don’t believe us? Here are some facts you probably didn’t know about the newest Atlanta Falcon. Keep Reading…
ESPN’s lambasted Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant on Twitter of all places. Hard to believe, right?
Bryant, who in an interview with ESPNDallas.com on Tuesday said that he was eyeing 2,000 yards, didn’t let Bayless get away with his comments on Wednesday.
Just when I thought it was safe to trust the “maturing” Dez, he makes a “me” statement about 2K yds instead of a “we” about making playoffs.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) March 27, 2013
Bryant saw the tweet and reacted immediately.
My bad skip I forgot you and your buddy get paid to twist up stories whenever you already know the truth @realskipbayless
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) March 27, 2013
Bryant went on and retweeted one of his followers, who didn’t necessarily agree with Bayless’ assessment.
@realskipbayless You’re a joke, Skip. Read the whole interview with @dezbryant.
— DFW Sports (@DFWsportsfan) March 27, 2013
Then, the Cowboys wide receiver offered a clarification for his comments during the interview with ESPNDallas.com.
Correction…i was asked a question.. i didn’t predict anything…basically all i said was it was possible @realskipbayless:
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) March 27, 2013
We hope, and would like to predict, that there will be more to come.
Look at that. What a great photo. It’s young Tom Brady going out for a stroll with his mom. Keep Reading…
The first indication that the Chiefs are looking to trade the No. 1 overall pick in next month’s NFL Draft has surfaced. On Wednesday, a report from NFL.com may confirm that the team is laying the foundation to get out of the premier picking position.
Word from #Chiefs scouts: They’re fascinated by Geno Smith, comparing him to a young McNabb. They love how he throws. Need to study deeper
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 27, 2013
The report reeks of desperation from Kansas City as they just acquired Alex Smith not too long ago. Do the Chiefs really need a quarterback after they tabbed Smith as the franchise QB? Probably not. And it’s likely they are plotting to move down as there isn’t a consensus No. 1 overall pick this year.
Since Smith’s pro day there has been quite a buzz about the quarterback and some teams have been notably linked to him as a possible destination. With the Jaguars (No. 2 overall), Raiders (No. 3 overall) and Eagles (No. 4 overall) all selecting right behind the Chiefs, a move to No. 1 overall might not be as costly as once expected.
Is Geno Smith worthy of a No. 1 pick? Take a look at some of his highlights and then cast your vote below.
Links of the day
-Manti Te’o reportedly says thanks, but no thanks to NFL Draft invitation. [SB Nation]
-Aaron Rodgers says the Bears will miss Brian Urlacher. We say, Aaron is right. [Chicago Tribune]
-Seahawks owner Paul Allen is the NFL’s richest owner. Richard Sherman would say, he’s better at life than you. [PFT]
-NFL.com ranks the most underrated players at each position and Cam Newton is on it. Didn’t he refer to himself as an entertainer/icon just two seasons ago? [NFLN]
-Cowboys will sign linebacker Justin Durant to a two-year deal. They just need the cap room first. [Shutdown Corner]
Tweet of the day
Dez Bryant makes another bold offseason statement? Say it ain’t so.
I didn’t make any prediction about having 2k yards but it is very possible
— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) March 26, 2013
Instagram of the day
How is Eagles wide receiver DeSean Jackson staying in shape this offseason? Well, apparently he can throw a mean left hook.
Video of the day
On the Eve of USC’s pro day, take a look back at Matt Barkley’s legendary drive at Ohio State as a true freshman. Who says he’s not NFL ready?
Birthdays
1989: Von Miller, LB
1987: Jermichael Finley, TE
1985: Rashad Jennings, RB
1982: Nate Kaeding, K
1979: Roberto Garza, OT
1982: Devery Henderson, WR
1960: Marcus Allen, RB