Chandler Jones and how Goodell is still a Weasel

Well by now I assume we all know about Chandler Jones' bye weekend that maybe a little bit too turnt. I'm not going to spend a lot of time being over dramatic about this story like the media has been to this point- he's a dummy for smoking synthetic marijuana for sure, but I'm not naive enough to think the players don't smoke throughout the season. On top of that he was at practice bright and early the next day missing absolutely zero time as a result. He basically had his very own Super Troopers moment- whatever, it happens to the best of us.

This incident does, however, highlight some of the problems with the drug policy the league has currently. With the NFL having the strictest marijuana policy of the major 4 sports they are essentially driving their players to an exponentially more dangerous "legal" alternative. It's just funny to see a league that constantly talks about having the players best interests in mind constantly do shit that completely contradicts that notion. Textbook Rog though. Wouldn't shock me if he wants the players to smoke spice and go on trippy escapades throughout town- keeps the league in the headlines. Any publicity is good publicity. Such a snake in the grass.

Live look at Roger:

Live look at me:

 

National Pastime National Treasure of the Week: Eric Byrnes

   "I'm here to hustle my dick off and get chicks, and I've already gotten with all the chicks"


I'm gonna try and do a weekly post where I put the magnifying glass on a figure in baseball who exemplifies what it is to be a National Pastime National Treasure ™ and who better to start with than the Man, the Myth, the Legend himself- Eric Byrnes.

Now I know what you're thinking- "Cam, you don't blog for 3 years and when you finally decide to return and grace us with your presence you write about Eric Byrnes? WTF?" You know what I say to that? I SHOULD HAVE DONE IT SOONER! The guy always seemed to have a bit of a screw loose during his playing days but ever since he retired a handful of years ago he has really seemed to turn it up a notch. He is a true wild card who wouldn't let a little thing like getting released by a major league team deter him from going to tater town- on the contrary, he'll just join a local beer league softball team the next day.

But it stretches even beyond that to his job as an analyst for MLB Network today. If you think the guy was a loose cannon in his playing days you should take a look at him now. The guy delivers his insight and opinions in a frenetic way in which only he can do:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDKC_fOSbUo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDWYYDqkXR8



He couldn't go less than 110% if his life depended on it. He's basically Crank in real life, the sports version of Jim Cramer (sweet references 7 people are gonna get, Cam). A ferret on cocaine. He simply can't stop, won't stop. It's only a matter of time before the guy gets an even bigger platform because his enthusiasm is absolutely contagious and I for one cannot wait.