Bears WR Hurd facing federal drug charges after arrest
www.nfl.com
According to the federal complaint, Hurd was arrested Wednesday after meeting with an undercover agent at a Chicago restaurant. The complaint said Hurd told the agent that he was interested in buying five to 10 kilograms of cocaine and 1,000 pounds of marijuana per week for distribution in the Chicago area.
Man, Nate's got nothing on this guy. We're talking half a ton PER WEEK. If you're wondering, Hurd signed a three-year deal with Chicago in July which included a $1.35M signing bonus and a $685K salary for 2011 (via Rotoworld). Apparently, Hurd told the undercover agent that he was already responsible for the distribution of four kilos of cocaine per week, but that he needed more supply.
Here’s the trailer for the movie about Brandon Marshall’s BPD
sports.yahoo.com
A documentary’s coming out in 2012 entitled “Borderline Beast.” Here’s the trailer.
BMarsh should be commended for his introspection, and his willingness to share his story and use it to help others.
In short form, Tebow the QB improving by leaps and bounds
sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Tim Tebow Now in no way resembles Tim Tebow Then—other than being able to make plays at the end of games for improbable wins. He looks so comfortable, so confident. Instead of talking about his shortcomings as a passer, we’re starting to talk about passes his receivers are dropping.
Erased: first 55 minutes of game
Walkthrough: Dear John
www.footballoutsiders.com
Dear John,
I saw you on TV and you did not look thrilled;
That body language is really gonna get you killed.
There’s lots of people trying to make you out to be a villain.
I think your position is pretty clear, but they’re unwilling
To accept that this is business, all they want to hear
Is that you hate your quarterback, and it’s not true, and I get it.
The whole thing is pretty hilarious
Marquee Matchups: The Clady-Peppers Undercard
www.profootballfocus.com
The only real shame with the whole Tebow craze currently is that some really good football is being missed with the attention centered squarely on the quarterback and his individual merits…Peppers won the statistical battle against Clady, registering a sack and fives pressures, yet, in a game where Tebow passed the ball 41 times, Peppers was unable to make that decisive play in halting Denver’s comeback…Clady never quit on this matchup, the Broncos never quit on the game and they came out victorious in the end.
As always, terrific analysis from PFF
Only the Gunslinger can save the Mets
www.amazinavenue.com
Only the Gunslinger can save the Mets. Tim Tebow, by request (don’t ask). More grission than you can shake a stick at.
Debunking the myths of Tim Tebow
sports.yahoo.com
The talk is instead about a man who is driven, who arrives early in the morning and leaves long after most of his teammates have departed…Now that he is in the NFL, his diligence is in improving his throwing and studying opponents…The hour doesn’t matter. It could be 9 p.m., maybe 10, but at some point every night the phone of Broncos quarterbacks coach Adam Gase will ring and Tim Tebow will be on the line. “I’ve been watching film,” Tebow will say. Then a string of questions: What happens if a defensive player moves a certain way? How should he go? And what about the receivers? Are there other options? Quietly, Tebow has dazzled the Broncos coaches with his deep understanding of complex offenses.
Nothing is more important than footwork. This is where the Broncos coaches believe Tebow will thrive next…For 30 minutes before every practice and 30 minutes afterward, they work on gliding back and stepping forward…What they couldn’t have understood before they drafted him was how much he would practice this.
h/t codygras
John Clayton Does Not Have A Ponytail, But He Does Have A Mullet
deadspin.com
The I-Team investigated this some time ago, only to be told by ESPN that NFL analyst John Clayton did not have a ponytail but only a “mess of hair in back.”
The combover mullet. Wow, that is something else.
Denver Broncos team report: Von Miller experiment with casts
aol.sportingnews.com
Miller used a full ‘club’ cast in last Sunday’s victory over Chicago. At the time, the leading candidate for NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, said that covering his other four fingers gave him peace of mind. The concern was that he could potentially catch a finger in a jersey or facemask and create more issues.
But Miller went through Wednesday’s practice with a hard covering that ran to his mid-forearm and only covered the thumb. He’ll continue to experiment but liked having the freedom to use the majority of his fingers.
Von Miller could play with a body cast and still end up with a half sack at the end of the game.
Club away, Von. Club away.
He is not Tim Tebow's pastor and he does not believe God plays favorites with the Broncos
www.denverpost.com
“I don’t think God cares about who wins a football game,” he said. “I do think he cares about people and people care about football. I think Tim has favor from God in his life, but that is there win or lose,” he said.
Yesterday I wrote that Wayne Hanson was an imbecile. I laced imbecile with a choice adjective.
Tonight, Hanson clarified his position on whether God cares about football. If Hanson was indeed misquoted, he gets my sincere apology. If he simply backtracked on his statement, for whatever reason, he still deserves one hell of a pat on the ass for the clarification. It takes a man to do something like this, no matter where the blame lies.
Good on you, Pastor Wayne Hanson. We're in agreement. God has plenty of busywork outside of watching large men concuss each other for two hours on Sundays.
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