Lightening the Mood

Maybe JHz/Hot Rod has a point. Football talk in May isn't too far-fetched. I say: "Why not." Mini-camps are in session for all 32 teams. Brett Fav-re is less than amused in Green Bay. Although, he's the classic case of an athlete who did not retire when he should have. He's so far over the hill that he's back down in the valley-o. Meanwhile, here in Philadelphia, all the talk is about when the Iggles will sever ties with Donovan McNabb. Their first draft pick of 2007 was in the 2nd round, in which they chose QB Kevin Kolb from the University of Houston. Coach Andy Reid, knowing Donovan's above-average sensitivity level, went out of his way to send a text message to Donovan reassuring him that he is their starting QB. But for how long...?

If only Donovan could've approached the reality that is the NFL (read: salary caps, free agency, and non-guaranteed contracts) more like Tight End L.J. Smith, maybe he'd have the city eating out of his pocket. L.J., who himself is entering the final year of his contract, was asked about his feelings towards his future today:

“Honestly, it's not in my nature or character to cry about anything. Just suck it up and move on. It's like crying about a girl who doesn't want me. You ask her out, and she either says yes or no. I'm in that position. Either the Eagles want to keep me, or they don't, and that's just how it is.”

That's an interesting take on it, L.J. Never heard that analogy before. At least Donovan isn't Michael Vick. I predicted back in his fugazi days at Va. Tech that he'd be an NFL bust, not to mention his good-for-nothing brother, Marcus.