There’s still time for one last summer vacation before football
Well folks, we have finally made it to….. [checks calendar]… oh crud. It’s only Wednesday? I’m not dealing with this anymore. I’m heading out to the beach for the rest of the week and letting the rest of the crew take it from here. But before I go, let me help get your day started with this morning’s edition of The Cheat Sheet.
The Browns may or may not be interested in trading WR Josh Gordon
As training camps come down to the final days and the NFL rosters continue to be sorted and finalized, the possibility of adding much-needed pieces arise for some teams. It seems troubled Cleveland Browns wide receiver Josh Gordon is a person of interest for multiple NFL franchises. This, despite his recent suspension for violating the NFL’s substance-abuse policy for a second time.
Adam Schefter of ESPN posted on his Facebook page the Browns are not looking to move Gordon and instead hoping to build an environment in which Gordon can prosper. That is putting pressure on head coach Hue Jackson, who is being expected to be the right coach to get Gordon on the right track. Then again, Jackson is the head coach of the Browns. This is a job destined for failure far more often than not.
Former NFL wide receiver says future baseball star Tim Tebow was the worst QB he’s played with
In news that hardly can be considered breaking, former NFL wide receiver David Anderson says Tebow was the worst quarterback he ever played with. Keep in mind this guy played with David Carr, Rex Grossman, Matt Leinart and my old high school quarterback Matt Schaub (I said good luck to him once before a big game). Anderson didn’t reveal anything we didn’t already know about Tebow’s NFL skill, but as we all know Tebow is turning the page to the baseball diamond. His upcoming workout for baseball scouts will reportedly attract scouts from over 20 franchises.
Phillies beat veteran Jim Salisbury of CSN Philly provided some good thoughts as to why so many teams would be attending the Tebow audition. For starters, location. Baseball franchises pay scouts from all over, and a good number of scouts are conveniently located in California. Given the proximity, it makes sense so many scouts would show up even if just out of curiosity. They also would not be doing their job, BECAUSE WHAT IF TEBOW TURNS OUT TO BE GOOD? Sure, not at all likely but nobody wants to be the guy who whiffed on a scouting profile. But Salisbury did promise to eat his shoe if Tebow ever plays in MLB. Salisbury is a big eater, so I sort of want to see Tebow make it to the big leagues just to see this.
Quick Hits
– NBC thinks millennials are to blame for the Olympics ratings. CBC didn’t have that issue. Fewer millennials in Canada, eh?
– Thinking about cutting the cord? Here’s how you can watch the NFL for free in 2016.
– The MLB Playoffs are coming, and for some reason MLB is sticking to going up against the NFL. And presidential debates.
– Rays pitcher Chris Archer had a tough time Tuesday night, and we’re not talking about the Red Sox.
Struggle city. pic.twitter.com/3ofRwwhhCS
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) August 24, 2016
– As a listener of 97.5 The Fanatic, this story amazes me. What amazes me more is how the station essentially brushed it off like it was no big deal. Honestly, I was embarrassed for Mike Missanelli.
– It was just about a year ago Illinois fired head football coach Tim Beckman, but he could be returning to Champaign in a few weeks. North Carolina reportedly has added the disgraced Illinois coach to their staff.
– The youthful Yankees appear to be having fun with their new home run celebrations.
– The things we do for love. Some people buy flowers. This guy decided to jump from one roof to the next and got himself stuck between two buildings for four hours. Smooth move, bro.
– I found Dory.
Just keep swimming … pic.twitter.com/J1VsJEnvcF
— MLB GIFS (@MLBGIFs) August 24, 2016
– The Student Section wrapped up its top 25 countdown. Florida State checked in at No. 2. I’ll give you three guesses who is No. 1, but I think you’ll only need one.
– Any Given Sunday runs down the NFL coaches on the hottest of seats this fall.
– And did you see those new Nebraska alternate uniforms? Finally, Adidas didn’t totally mess up the Huskers’ look.
– Dang, Billy Hamilton…
billy hamilton should be illegal pic.twitter.com/FWziZW837W
— nick (@nick_pants) August 24, 2016
billy hamilton chasing fly balls pic.twitter.com/mbx2GUBCeI
— nick (@nick_pants) August 24, 2016
– Honestly, I’m surprised we don’t see stories like this more often.
– Iowa is paying their strength coach way too much to not be able to slow down Christian McCaffery in the Rose Bowl.
– I have been putting off a haircut longer than I should, but I’m not quite this bad…
Ravens WR Breshad Perriman lost 4 pounds…simply by cutting his hair. https://t.co/BVFx2lWtmT https://t.co/zOUAGLWlmX
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) August 23, 2016