Posted by Teddy Panos, Sun Staff
Four observations to carry you into the Fourth of July holiday:
1) Monday, in response to news that Willie Andrews had been arrested for allegedly pointing a handgun at his girlfriend’s head, the New England Patriots released a statement declaring they “take the conduct of our players very seriously.”
Tuesday, the team issued another press release, consisting of 3 paragraphs. The first announced the signing of 6th round draft pick Bo Rudd and the release of Willie Andrews. Paragraphs 2 & 3 highlighted the background and career of Rudd. No another mention was made of Andrews. The silence was deafening.
Andrews, by the way, was supposed to address local students as part of his plea bargain for the marijuana arrest in Lowell back in February. Not so sure that’s going to happen anymore, or that it should. If true, the new charges are serious enough where the defensive back/special-teamer should only address a cellmate.
2) Brett Favre…how can we miss you, when we won’t go away?
Honestly, I think the guy is coming off like a big baby in all this. This whole retirement thing is proving to be nothing more than an insecurity thing, where the record-setting QB didn’t feel “wanted” by the Packers, so he supposedly retired in an effort to make them beg for his return, only GM Ted Thompson wouldn’t drop to his knees.
So Favre goes through this tear-jerker of a goodbye press conference, but never officially submits his retirement papers. Seeing that Green Bay didn’t beg for the interception machine’s return, Favre then swallowed his pride in May and contacted them about a return. Thompson reportedly won’t even answer the agent’s calls. Too funny!
Hey Brett, whatever it is you really want, just come out and ask for it. Don’t play these childish games. If the Packers don’t want you back, it’s for a reason. They’re ready to move on. You should be, too.
3) What happened to the poor people of Seattle is a crime. Basically, the NBA sat back and allowed someone to steal their basketball team, just as it acquired the potential superstar (Kevin Durant) that could have returned a very loyal and rabid fan base to the glory days. And because of what? Because the taxpayers refused to fund a new arena so that a billionaire owner could make an even bigger profit.
Say what you will about Tom Finneran, and I was never a fan of his, but the one thing I did agree with him on was his steadfast refusal to contribute taxpayer funds toward a new Foxboro Stadium. I’m all for government improving roads and infrastructure, but putting even a penny into the construction of a new stadium for professional sports owners is borderline criminal.
4) The Rays aren’t going away, and the Yankees have barely begun their patented second half surge. Not saying they’re definitely not going to make it (starting to lean that way, however), but your Boston Red Sox are not going to waltz into the playoffs this October. There’s something missing this year, and I’m not talking solely about David Ortiz’ bat.
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!!!
Comments (2)
I have no idea where anyone can even question Brett Farve's ability to play the Game of Football, even IF he is getting on in his years! Maybe he just wants to go out with a very good year under his belt, is this too much to ask from a guy that has given so much to the Green Bay Packer's?
Where is the man in this glass house that can cast the first stone against this great Quarterback? I haven't seen anyone from this city that can even match this guy, never mind question his abilities!
Isn't it nice how anyone can just walk into the Lowell Sun and become a Great Football Analyst and criticize one of Footballs Greatest QB's of our time? Green Bay can certainly do a lot worse then to bring this QB back from his so called Retirement!
IMHO, I believe that Green Bay should atleast give him his last one big shot at going to the big dance, this is only my opinion and I am no Football analyst, but I do watch the game every single week of each and every season!
Football writer's kill me, they watch a little TV, maybe go to a game or two and all of a sudden they are the world's greatest authority on the subject of Football........NOT!!!!
I was a Lowell resident for more then 50 years, went to Vietnam, slept and fought in the mud, blood and monsoon's of that God awful country ! I fought for this great country and city, that should atleast qualify me to open my big mouth once in awhile, just like some of the writer's on this paper!
I probably have as much knowledge in the sport as some, if not most on this subject, seeing how I am a totally disabled veteran, all I have left to do is watch TV/sports! I did my time in that mud hole they call Vietnam for more then a year! You can even find my name on that Granite wall on Aiken street, in the centerville section of the city where I grew-up! I did my time in He** to open my big mouth in this great city once in awhile. Again this is only my humble opinion! Probably have as much knowledge as some on this paper on this subject to atleast speak up every now and then! Again my opinion!
Posted by C6Ron | July 4, 2008 4:41 AM
Posted on July 4, 2008 04:41
C6ron,
First off, Thank you for you rservice to this country.
Second, Favre may be one of the toughest football players of all time. And a Very Good QB. But he had the uncanny ability to keep both teams in the game at the same time. In fact, if Parcells chooses NOT to kick to Desmond Howard not once but twice, Then Bret might not have a ring. His questionable decision making forced him to fumble WAY too often and throw too many picks. I still think he's a hall of famer, but he has to let Green Bay moove on and stop holding them hostage.
Posted by Legend Killer | July 5, 2008 10:39 PM
Posted on July 5, 2008 22:39