Back in the day, when I would post regularly, I would make a point of linking to other content. I don't break news here, and I'm not the only person who has thoughts, so it is nice to get other perspectives every once in a while. Also, back in the day, like approaching 20 years I would write posts with quick paragraphs and thoughts about some of the news stories of the day. It started as "the Junk" and then it evolved into something else with the Victoria Times, and then it went away. Anyways, here are some links and some junk.
Fox Sports -
CARDINALS REMOVE 'STUDY' CLAUSE FROM KYLER MURRAY'S NEW CONTRACT - The problem, for me, isn't that this clause was in Kyler Murray's contract. With contracts, they are negotiated by both sides, and when it was placed in there, Kyler and his agent signed off on it. Since he gave his consent, there was some tacit acknowledgement that he needed to get better at his game tape review, in preparation for future opponents. The problem is that the clause was released to the public. It seems like a smear campaign, and I can't figure out who gains from it, but it makes Murray look bad, and like the Cardinals have immediate regret over the contract. To his credit, Murray's statement about the clause, that the idea that he doesn't prepare is an insult to other players, because it's too hard to be successful at quarterback without preparing against them, was the right tone to take, Hopefully enough people read it, because it made me respect him a little bit more.
ESPN -
Charles Barkley says he is staying with Turner Broadcasting after entertaining LIV Golf interest - I'll be up front with you. I like the idea, generally, of LIV. It's a smaller, golfer first platform that lets players have a better home life, that may eventually move to a relegation format. It's not traditional, for sure, but it can be competitive and has the potential to make bigger stars of its players thanks to more direct exposure. But it's gross, man. The fact that the money is Saudi, and a fairly blatant attempt to paper over the transgressions against journalists, women and humanity is gross. Donald Trump defending the backers to 9/11 protestors is a pretty on the nose distillation of all the problems with LIV. Yuck. It's hard to make the PGA look good, but you did it.
Inside the Park off the face interlude
Ouch
MLB.com -
The 12 players most likely to be traded This also includes the three most likely destinations. The only time the Twins appear as a destination is for Noah Syndegaard. According to the internet, the Twins should get Jordan Lyles and Noah Syndegaard. Watch out, World Series, here we come.
NFL.com -
'We've Never Practiced That Fast:' Matt Ryan's Up-Tempo Emphasis Is Keeping The Colts Focused, Engaged And Efficient During Training Camp - Not only does Matt Ryan complete my "custom jersey" duo with the Joe Ryan Twins jersey, but he makes the Colts better. The Colts are good enough that they could probably be decent with anyone. Heck, they almost went to the playoffs with Carson Wentz last year, and did with Philip Rivers the year before. The problem is, this was a core built originally with Andrew Luck in mind, and they haven't had a stable quarterback situation. They haven't been bad enough to rectify that, and they want to seize on an opportunity before the Jaguars start coming around. It's good to hear that Ryan is being so well received, and have a little confidence that he is the right man for the job. Maybe he will even stick around for a couple of years.
