Tag: Vick

NFL Week 3: What Did We Learn?

Fantasy Football, Football, NFL, Sports

Another week down in the NFL and things are starting to shape out. The richer getting richer (New England, Green Bay, Denver), the poorer getting poorer (Chicago, Baltimore, Detroit) and well..there’s Roger Goodell escalating his appeal. Besides that, what else did we learn?

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Julio Jones For MVP
Usually, Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, or Aaron Rodgers would be the leading candidates on this award. Brady and Rodgers have started this season flawless… but have you seen Julio Jones this year? When was the last time a wide receiver won MVP? Jones was able to get a contract extension done before the season began and has earned every dollar thus far. He has 34 receptions through 3 games (most in NFL history) for 440 yards and 4 touchdowns, including 12 catches for 164 yards and 2 touchdowns against Dallas. What makes his numbers matter most is the fact that he has made spectacular plays in the clutch to keep the Atlanta Falcons from losing.

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The Return Of Michael Vick
Michael Vick being a starting quarterback in the NFL again has come at a price for the Pittsburgh Steelers. With Big Ben out 4 to 6 weeks with a knee injury, Vick will be back in the limelight. Vick, who has played for Atlanta, Philadelphia, and the New York Jets, will have more to work with now than any other time throughout his career. The Steelers are made to win now. Hopefully, their fans will have a better response to Vick now than earlier this year (Click here for details).

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Palmer Or Bust
So last season, the Arizona Cardinals were 8-1 until Carson Palmer was done with a torn ACL. The wheels came off quickly for the Cardinals as they went from a dark horse contender to the piñata of the postseason. With that being said, the Cardinals are off to a 3-0 start this year. Larry Fitzgerald looks like a top-tier receiver again, and their defense has been a turnover machine. Without an adequate backup QB again, the season rest of Palmer’s shoulders… again.

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Fantasy Overload
Devonta Freeman and AJ Green won and lost people some fantasy football league games on Sunday (depending on what side you was on). In one league me, I went against both (tear). Freeman had 193 total yards with touchdowns against Atlanta. Green provided 227 yards with 2 touchdowns from 10 receptions versus their division rival Baltimore. If Arian Foster plays this Sunday, he should have fun against the Falcons.

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Not So Fast
Just when you thought the New York Jets was going to take off… and just when you thought the Philadelphia Eagles were going to sink like the Titanic… the opposite happened for both teams as they faced each other. Not saying that the Jets can’t be elite or the Eagles can’t drown, but this game just left quite a few people scratching their heads. The Eagles, who were the underdogs and was missing DeMarco Murray, shredded the Jets prominent defense led by Darren Sproles. The same Jets team that gave Andrew Luck problems a week ago had a few miscues of their own. Hopefully, both teams can right the ship.

JGOOD

The Come Up

College, Podcast, Sports

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Three of my brothers from another mother have a podcast called “The Come Up”, where they talk about relevant topics to our everyday lives. I was asked to be on the recent episode. This past week topic was College Athletes Need A Check Too! which was based on my previous post about college sports and slavery. Every month, I will be featured on their show for sports topics and debates. I feel very honored and blessed for this opportunity to continue what I love to do.

Please check out the podcast from this past week! (Link is above).

Also, check out The Come Up YouTube Channel and The Come Up Facebook Page!

Big ups to my bros!

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Leave Vick Alone

Sports

It has been 8 years since Michael Vick has went to jail (yes 8 years already), and some people are still trying to backlash his occupation. There’s a petition going around in Pittsburgh with over 15,000 signatures in hopes for Vick’s new team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, to release him.

Michael Vick first arrived in the NFL in 2001 and made an impact since day one. The have been few quarterbacks that scrambling ability such as Randal Cunningham, Steve Young, and few others. However, Vick revolutionized the QB position forever with is off the charts speed, agility, and acceleration. The NFL has never seen a player that can throw the ball approximately 60 yards with a 4.25 40 yard dash time.

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Vick spent his first 6 years in Atlanta demolishing defenses like a wrecking ball. In case you forgot how explosive he was, he’s some highlights below:

Michael Vick Career Highlights

The link shows his highlights in Atlanta, the allegations, and his time in Philadelphia. Vick served 23 months in prison and 2 more in a halfway house for his infamous involvement in dogfighting. Ever since being released, Michael Vick has been ridiculed for his part in harming of the dogs. People have protested and signed petitions to keep him out the league. Even though he’s still employed by the NFL, how long does Michael Vick have to deal with this? What else does he have to do to be okay in the court of public opinion?

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Michael Vick has served his punishment in the court of law, rightfully so. We all understand the severity of his actions but how come he’s constantly getting harassed? He’s made speeches about his changes, and he’s one of the few athletes who is serious about the changes he has made in his life.

How come majority of people didn’t backlash Plaxico Burress when he became the “Cheddar Bob” of the NFL? Even though the incident was self-inflicted, he still had a firearm on him and went to jail for nearly 2 years. He played in the NFL 2 more years after that.

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What about Donte Stallworth committing vehicular manslaughter in 2009. He was suspended for the 2009 season and spent 30 days in jail. He ended up playing 3 more years afterward. How come “the people” aren’t at his throat for taking somebody’s life (yes, he KILLED a human)?

Better yet, what about his current teammate “Big Ben” Roethlisberger. “Big Ben” was accused of raping a woman back in 2008. He was found guilty, but a settlement was made to dismiss the case. How often do you see people holding up signs or signing petitions to remove him as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers? Same thing that be said about Kobe Bryant and his Colorado scandal. He took some heat for a while, losing sponsors and endorsements, but eventually, the majority of people have forgotten that even occurred.

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How come we can’t let go of what Michael Vick has done? In my eyes, he’s done more than enough. This country loves to give second chances, and who are we to judge for his actions… he did the crime and did the time. He’s made motivational speeches and had done community service. Other players have done worse and don’t get this much treatment from “fans”. It’s 2015, let it go.

JGood