Only 75 days left until the first preseason game of the NFL. Intense.
Anyway, news is starting to pick up as the season draws closer. Lets start with the biggest news of this month. Aaron Hernandez.
I’m un sure of the exact day, but some time not too long ago, the body of 27 year old, Odin Lloyd was found near a car rented by Hernandez. Now, if that wasn’t enough to put him under suspision, he also destroyed his phone and security system, and had a cleaning crew at his home the day after the murder. Now, I’m not saying he actually killed Lloyd, but he certainly makes it look that way. Right now, they have him for obstrustion of justice. Obviously, there are going to be searches and questions to follow in the coming days, but that’s all we know right now.
Okay, now to a more light hearted, slightly ironic subject, Tim Tebow. I really thought that we weren’t going to be seeing him erqanymygore, since nobody seemed to want him as a part of their team, but as it turns out, the Patriots were willing to give him a chance. They gave him the bare minimum as far as his paycheck goes, at around 650K. Personally, I think they will use him as a tight end, considering Gronk isn’t doing so well, and Hernandez may never play again at the rate he is going.
Now, they just may try to get Brady to train him as a quarterback, which would be incredible if he could actually succeed, and not kill him first. But, considering Tebow’s overall lack of skill in passing, Tight End just makes more sense, since he can run rather well.
Man, it’s just a Patriots kind of day. Or, former Patriot in this case. One of Tom Brady’s favorite targets will now be Peyton Manning’s favorite. Wes Welker has left the Patriots and now has a 2 year, $12 million dollar contract ($4 million signing bonus) With the Denver Broncos. It surprises me that Brady didn’t fight to keep him, considering how much of a major factor he was to that offence. Although, since Hernandez and Tebow stirred the pot, They may end up regretting that decision. The Broncos on the other hand, are looking at a great season, with a great addition to their team. I can easily predict another playoff run this year, even better than the last.
Okay, we are done with the Pats for today. One last thing I want to touch up on is Brian Urlacher and his retirement. Don’t get me wrong, he was one of the main faces of the bears; but frankly, I don’t think being without him will really cause a set back for the Bears. They have always been a strong team, dating back to the days of Walter Payton. I think that they will have a bad season this year, and get back in their stride next season. Every good thing takes time, and when you are the Bears, and have put so much into your organization, it doesn’t take long. The only thing stopping them, as it always have, is the Packers.
I’m Thomas Goodman, see you in 25 days.