#aaron rodgers hear my prayers

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something about kc almost certainly benching their starters this week against the broncos………something about how letting the broncos win just ensures that kc doesn’t have to play the bengals in the playoffs…………something about burrowhead………..hmmmmmm

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I loved this article written about a NFL football player booed off the field. An important lesson for all of my kids...

By Dan Andros

Managing Editor

January 7, 2019

It’s easy for most kids to gravitate to star athletes when it comes to players they want to be like. What youngster hasn’t played backyard football and dreamt about being Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers, heaving the team on their back and picking apart the opponent with clutch throw after clutch throw.

Bears Kicker Gives Thanks to God Despite Faltering in Final Dramatic Seconds

Today, I’ll be making sure to have a sit-down conversation with my kids — especially my two boys (ages 7 & 9) who are really into football right now, and explaining why they need to be like the kicker who just lost the biggest game of his young career. At first glance, it seems counter-intuitive to emulate the player who arguably lost the game, especially in our winning and success-obsessed culture. The reality of life, however, isn’t so glamorous. It’s usually filled with disappointment, hardship, struggle. Whether it be from finances, relationships, internal angst, career, or something else – you can bank on the fact that in this life you will experience some level of pain.

But it’s in these times of pain, loss, sorrow, sadness, disappointment, that we have the opportunity to learn and grow the most. No parent likes to see their child in pain, but if we neglect to prepare our children for the inevitable struggles they will face someday, we’re not doing our job as parents. If pain is one of the only certainties in this life, the only difference is how we respond to it. I want my kids to know what to do when life hits them with a punishing left hook, and so I’m always looking for small examples I can show them along the way.

Cody Parkey is a great example. When the world comes crumbling down, knowing where to seek refuge is critical. Seeking it in worldly places will lead to further despair. We see this when people turn to the bottle or drugs in times of sorrow, only to spiral further out of control. It’s false comfort, a false refuge. Seems like a good idea, but ultimately fails.

Immediately after the kick impossibly ricocheted off the left upright and then the crossbar, my kids (who were cheering for the Eagles) reacted with shock and compassion. My concerned 9-year-old asked me if Parkey would still have a job and be able to provide for his family. Of course, Parkey is making plenty of money – his family will have food on the table for quite some time – but I mention it because I found it interesting that they seemed to know this was not an ordinary situation and things would be very difficult for Parkey. When something grabs the kids attention, it’s always a great opportunity to turn that into a teaching opportunity.

The game ending was our signal to begin the bedtime routine, and like most people with a house full of kids (we have four), bedtime can often be a bit chaotic and time-consuming. But I filed away something I noticed in Parkey’s reaction after missing the field goal. He still pointed to the sky, a reaction normally reserved for after a player experiences success on the field.

Later, cameras caught Parkey joining the prayer huddle at the center of the field that happens after nearly all NFL games.

I’m sure every ounce of emotion in his body wanted nothing more than to hit the tunnel and go curl up in a ball somewhere. Chicago fans booed him relentlessly as he made his way off the field. Eagles players and fans mockingly thanked him for missing the kick.

It’s all part of the territory, I suppose, but after devastation like that, those reactions felt just plain wrong. Celebrating a win is fine, but you don’t celebrate someone else’s failure. Parkey’s teammates immediately consoled him, which was nice to see. But the home crowd booing one of their own lacks basic humanity and decency, as well as intelligence. Do they somehow believe Parkey isn’t aware of how disappointing of a loss this was, and that his leg could – and should – have propelled them into the second round?

I wouldn’t blame anyone for crumbling in that situation. It’s easy to judge from the couch, but try being in a stadium filled with thousands of disappointed fans, let alone walking back into that locker room to face the teammates you just let down.

It’s moments like this – not the actual game – where the men are really separated from the boys. We hear that phrase a lot – worldly application of it usually evokes a machismo that glorifies those who rise to the occasion and win the game. I believe God views it quite differently. I believe the true measure of a man is when he’s at his lowest and darkest hour. When all hope seems lost, when there’s nothing else left – that is when you see what someone is really made of.

I’m in the business of teaching my boys to be men, not to merely win a game. And last night we saw Cody Parkey in a very emotional, low moment. And we saw he is one of the guys who is made of the right stuff.

“The sun will rise tomorrow,” he said during a poised session with reporters after the game in which he expressed his disappointment in himself for his part in letting the game slip away.

He’s going to be fine because he knows God is the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow. He knows that although there’s pain right now, there is also hope. God is sovereign. He cares. He has a purpose for all of us and is working all things for good.

As parents, those are the kind of role models we should be pointing to – the ones who have an eternal perspective.

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Michael Strahan, NFL Twitter pay tribute to Jim Fassel after former Giants coach dies at 71

Former Giants coach Jim Fassel has died at the age of 71.

As was confirmed by his son John Fassel to Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times, the elder Fassel suffered a heart attack while under sedation. He had been hospitalized and was dealing with chest pains.

Fassel coached the Giants from 1997 to 2003. He took home Coach of the Year honors during his first season in ’97 and eventually led the Giants on an improbable run to the Super Bowl during the 2000 season. After Thanksgiving that season with New York sitting at 7-4 and coming off two straight losses, he famously guaranteed the team would make it to the playoffs.

“This is a poker game, and I’m shoving my chips to the middle of the table,” Fassel said. “I’m raising the ante, and anybody who wants in, get in. Anybody who wants out can get out. This team is going to the playoffs, OK? This team is going to the playoffs.”

The Giants would win five consecutive games to secure home-field advantage after that.

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In addition to his time with the Giants, Fassel coached with the Broncos, Raiders, Cardinals and Ravens in the NFL and had a successful four-year stint with the Las Vegas Locomotives in the UFL before that league folded.

Fassel’s death prompted many tributes from across the NFL. That included poignant, heartfelt comments from one of his former defensive stars, Michael Strahan. 

“[He was a] big part of my life. Just a great man, great coach and he will be missed,” Strahan said Tuesday on “Good Morning America.” “But I was definitely shocked this morning to find out this news and I just want to send my love and condolences to his family. Great man. I enjoyed every minute with him as my coach and after my career when we continued to stay in touch and talk.”

Additionally, many prominent NFL figures, friends of Fassel, NFL teams and fans honored him on Twitter.

One of the more underrated soundbites in NFL history—Jim Fassel guaranteeing his @Giants would make the playoffs. From there, they won 7 straight and made the Super Bowl. His coordinators that year? @SeanPayton and John Fox.

RIP to a good man. pic.twitter.com/Ma55CWTATB

— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) June 8, 2021

I started covering the #Giants in 2004, just as Jim Fassel was giving way to Tom Coughlin, but I did have a few chances to interact with him over the years. Always a pleasure to speak to him. RIP to a really good head coach. https://t.co/uUI84Ws22d

— Mike Garafolo (@MikeGarafolo) June 8, 2021

Sad news about Jim Fassel. Nice man and underrated coach. #RIP

— Don La Greca (@DonLagreca) June 8, 2021

Sorry to hear this news. Jim Fassel was the Ravens offensive coordinator when I first started working for the team back in 2005. His son, John, was on the Ravens coaching staff too. Great guys. Love and prayers for the Fassel family.

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— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) June 8, 2021

Always sad to see the past coaches we knew so well age and pass away.

Jim Fassel had professional success and, at 71, a great run.

He left a NFL legacy for his family. #Fassel #RIP pic.twitter.com/UajGGiBt01

— Chris Clough (@ChrisCloughOly) June 8, 2021

So sorry to hear that Jim Fassel died. He was a good man and always accommodating during my time traveling and working the Giants. He was also a pillar of strength and compassion on and after 9/11. RIP Coach Fassel and my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

— Steve Cohen (@CohenNFL) June 8, 2021

I am devastated to hear the news of my longtime fried Jim Fassel’s passing. He has been a regular on my show for many years, and always loved doing it. He was not doing well after his bout with Covid 19 which he was still struggling. Rest in Peace my friend. pic.twitter.com/wV6vDHWz5d

— Gil Whiteley (@Gilfest) June 8, 2021

We’re saddened to hear of the passing of former Broncos Offensive Coordinator (1993-1994) Jim Fassel.

Our hearts go out to the Fassel family. pic.twitter.com/6Ez54KdfjW

— Denver Broncos (@Broncos) June 8, 2021

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RTARL’s 2020 NFL Season Week 2 Extravapalooza

The first week of (mostly) fanless pandemic pro football is in the books, and I’ve gotta say it was nice having it back. Unplugging the part of my brain that’s constantly hooked into the increasingly volatile and relentlessly shitty state of our society to watch these guys run fast and hit hard was a welcome respite, for me, anyway. I was fully expecting offenses to be sloppy and rhythm-less given the lack of preseason action, but last week actually saw the most total Week 1 touchdowns in the history of the league. Clearly, I know what I’m talking about when it comes to football.

My picks are in BOLD, and the lines come to us courtesy of our friends at Vegas Insider. I use the “VI Consensus” line, which is the line that occurs most frequently across Vegas Insider’s list of sportsbooks. Your sportsbook of choice may offer a different number, and if you’d like my opinion on said number A) you are insane, and B) leave a comment below and I’ll try to answer at some point before things kickoff today.

EARLY GAMES

New York Giants at Chicago Bears (-5.5)

I liked Daniel Jones going into last week’s game and I like him more coming out of it, which is kind of weird considering the Giants lost and he threw a pair of interceptions. But, he had Steelers in his face all game long and he never looked rattled. I think he’ll be good. It should be noted that I probably said the same thing verbatim about Mitchell Trubisky a couple of years ago, and look how he’s turning out!

Atlanta Falcons at Dallas Cowboys (-3)

The Falcons could beat any team or lose to any team and it wouldn’t surprise me in the slightest. This makes for a consistently entertaining viewing experience, but it’s a bitch when trying to make a pick for a widely-read and influential blog series. The Cowboys looked like a plate of steamed assholes last week against the Rams and I’m hoping that continues throughout the season. Not because I have anything against the Cowboys, I just enjoy a good steamed asshole.

Detroit Lions at Green Bay Packers (-6)

This pains me because I truly want good things for Matthew Stafford. But, with Kenny Golladay out again, and a defense that last week allowed Mitchell Trubisky to mount a furious comeback, it’s hard to see Detroit keeping this within a TD. I think the only narrative powerful enough to deny Russell Wilson the MVP award would be an Aaron Rodgers spite-fueled return to dominance. Which, if the first game was any indication, seems like a possibility. 

Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans (-7.5)

This 7.5 is so damn disrespectful. The Jags beat the Colts last week! The Titans are going to be without last year’s breakout WR AJ Brown for this one, and their second best receiver, Corey Davis, has been dealing with a hamstring issue. Derrick Henry is awesome, but if the other team knows he’s your only option on offense they can probably (somewhat) bottle him up. 

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-8.5)

We’ve got a guy who refuses to throw the ball more than 15 yards down the field versus a guy who can’t. EXCITING. Tampa’s defense looked very formidable in a loss last week, and I expect Christian McCaffery to have a ton of catches for not-very-many yards. It’ll probably take Tom Brady and the rest of the Buccaneers offense a couple more weeks to find their footing, so this one feels like a low-scoring grind to me. Now that I think about it, the Tampa Bay QB being a Grinder is perfect, actually.

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Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts (-3)

It’ll be fascinating to watch Philip Rivers and Kirk Cousins battle to see who can make the most backbreaking mistake imaginable. You know what? That’s a lie. Nothing about this game is fascinating. These are two reasonably competent teams expected to be playoff contenders, but for some reason the thought of watching a single second of this feels me with a terrible combination of anger and dread.

Buffalo Bills (-5.5) at Miami Dolphins

I think the Dolphins are better than what they showed last week, and the Bills benefitted from getting to beat up on the horrific Jets. I still think the Bills will win by using Josh Allen in the same way that New England deployed Cam Newton so successfully against the Fins last week, but Ryan Fitzpatrick won’t be THAT bad again. Maybe.

San Francisco 49ers (-7) at New York Jets

An angry Niners team fresh off a loss coming to play a talent-starved Jets team run by an inept douche whose players hate him? This line could’ve been twice as high and I’d still have taken San Fran.

Los Angeles Rams at Philadelphia Eagles (-1.5)

The lack of crowd noise probably makes it much easier for Sean McVay to tell Jared Goff where to throw the ball on every play, so I’m expecting the Rams to be a legit contender this season. I think the Eagles are in real trouble and I’m truly baffled by what’s happened to Carson Wentz. He was so good in their Super Bowl season! The beleaguered Philly O-line gets Lane Johnson back, which should certainly help. Unfortunately, they’re up against Aaron Donald and the rest of the Rams monstrous defensive front. Good luck, guys!

Denver Broncos at Pittsburgh Steelers (-6.5)

As a man who hates the Steelers it really bummed me out to see their defense so thoroughly wrecking shit in their opening game. Thoughts and prayers for Broncos QB Drew Lock, whose studly WR Courtland Sutton is iffy for this one with an injured AC joint. I've heard it takes awhile to trust an AC again after a separation. 

LATE GAMES

Washington Football Team at Arizona Cardinals (-7)

Washington was the only NFC East team to reach the 20-point mark in Week 1. What a crapass division. The Cardinals’ division is decidedly NOT crapass, and the teams in the NFC West are going to need to take care of business against their weak out-of-division opponents if they want to make the playoffs. I expect Calamari and the boys to do that today against a very feisty Football Team.

Kansas City Chiefs (-8.5) at Los Angeles Chargers

It’s tough to envision myself picking against Kansas City anytime soon. They are a goddamned Death Star at this point.

Baltimore Ravens (-7.5) at Houston Texans

Absolutely brutal for the Texans to have to start the season with the Chiefs/Ravens combo meal. I love DeShaun Watson with all of my heart and I’m glad he got mega-paid, but I think Houston might be in for a bit of a transistion period over the next season or two. BOB sucks and hopefully his eventual replacement can surround an all-world QB with the proper talent before it’s too late.

I don’t really have much to say about the Ravens other than that watching them usually brings me great joy these days. That statement coming out of my mouth would’ve been absolutely unthinkable prior to Lamar Jackson’s arrival.

SNF: New England Patriots at Seattle Seahawks (-4)

For those who are unaware, I am a dreaded Patriots fan, and I couldn’t have been happier with Cam Newton’s debut. I don’t expect him to run the ball 15 (!) times in every game this year, but just the fact that he was feeling healthy enough to do it once was nice to see. While the QB run was effective last week, the Seahawks front seven is not the Dolphins front seven, and Cam is gonna have to throw to win. Can he do it? I truly don’t know, and I’ll be watching with my fingers crossed, hoping his arm has some of the old life left in it. 

Seattle looked fantastic on offense last week, but it’s hard to say how much of it was legit and how much of it was due to the Falcons’ comically shitty defense. This week will be more of a test, for sure. 

MNF: New Orleans Saints (-5.5) at Las Vegas Raiders

Michael Thomas is out for this game, which is a bummer. The fact that he manages to catch as many passes as he does when the entire opposing defense knows damn well he’s getting most of the targets is amazing. Get well soon, Michael. Another reason Thomas’ absence could negatively impact this game is that it may cause the Saints to use Taysom Hill more often, which means we will have to hear the announcers slobber over him even more than usual. Not great! 

I’ve fallen into the habit of picking against the Raiders only for them to consistently play better than expected and cover the spread, if not win outright. Then, terrible thoughts about Jon Gruden maybe being a better coach than I give him credit for pop up in my mind, which pisses me off even more and causes me to pick against them again the next week out of spite. It’s a vicious cycle. SAINTS BY 3 TDS, GODDAMNIT!

Last Week’s Record: 9-6-1

Season Record: 9-6-1

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Yolanda Vega

“I’ve already determined you’re too good for me. Don’t take it the wrong way.” Such were the words that came across my half charged phone screen that night. They belonged to a woman I’d known for years.

Wait. Pause. Breathe. Huh? Did she really?

I stared at the mint walls of my bedroom long after the texting ceased for the evening, as I often do whenever I’m charged with the weighty task of dissecting the layered history of others and even myself, to a degree I usually care not to quantify, at least publicly.

Why did this lady’s blunt admission sting as if a tribe of hornets paid to rent my bed that night? I mean, it wasn’t like I had any difficulties being trapped in a female’s friend zone. After all, at various times throughout my life dating as far back as kindergarten, I occasionally vacationed in a lopsided realm, bouncing between “You’re so sweet’s” and “I’m just not ready’s” on a cruise ship equipped with too many gluttons and not enough buffets.

Maybe it was her way of saying I was boring? No, better yet, I’m just too short for her taste? Perhaps I needed to ditch this new beard thing I had going on. It had to be because I talked about running too much−yeah it had to be that without doubt.

It wasn’t the first time someone said something similar to me. I didn’t feel necessarily deflated−for other guys in my small circle had some of the same experiences. If I told a female friend about the comments, I’m sure I’d be advised not to take things personally, but to borrow a matter of fact line from Boardwalk Empire gangster Gyp Rosetti: “I’m a person.”

This brain of mine has never followed any logical patterns, so only God himself knows how the name Yolanda Vega popped into my head as I walked down a dirty strip putting utility bills and junk ads into residents’ mailboxes the next day. For much of my life, Vega served as the evening TV announcer for the New York Lottery’s winning numbers. I can still hear the way her tongue rolled her own name out into the studio air before the white balls stamped with tiny black numbers popped from up those clear machines which reminded me of water jugs. My grandparents and many others across the state came away disappointed most nights, only to convince themselves tomorrow or the next day would be the “big hit.”  But what about that person who did actually strike it big on a straight hit? Finally. Victory. An answer to prayer. Or at least a break even.

I’d never heard of anyone turning in their winning ticket to the store, and saying, “Don’t take this the wrong way, but someone else can have the huge sum of money. I don’t deserve it. It’ll be too good for me and mine…”

In her 2017 article Russell Wilson Isn’t Corny, You’re Just Used To Dysfunction: A Drag, Iman Milner talks about how many people, both male and female, believed singer and mother Ciara “settled” for NFL quarterback Russell Wilson being that his clean cut image is a far detour from her rocky days of engagement to trap rapper Future. She writes: “If being in a committed [relationship] with a man who identifies and praises your goodness means you’ve settled in life…then, I can’t wait to settle. If having a man who’s willing to love your children as his own means you’re married to a “cornball’ then point me to the nearest maze…”

Once again, I had to do my own bit of scrupulous homework and get to the dense roots underneath. And I came to one resounding sunlight in my face knock me off the porch conclusion: I am not the problem. Sadly, some of us have a twisted love-hatred seesaw governing our hearts with the common sentiment being just this: I want dynamite because all I know is explosion around me. Or as Milner warns, “Don’t let dysfunction become a norm in your life because you don’t think what you deserve exists.” To add more vinegar to our Greek tragedy we operate as part of a “generation that glorifies dysfunction over wholeness because it’s more fun to talk about in [our] group chat.”

Yet no one, yes…no one can fix a broken man except the broken man who is willing to lay on the operating table under bright lights.  

It’s not my style to unfriend or block, but I have mastered the winsome art of “falling back” yet I find it mildly amusing when the women, similar in experience and behavior to my friend, will go to great lengths to flood timelines with memes that declare what they deserve, need and desire out of love. I’m not mad they don’t choose me; call me Aaron Rodgers relaxing in the green room on Draft Day, waiting for the right suitor. I’ve learned that a lasting impression is trail mix to be shared, and I only crave what I am willing to also give of myself. However, I am disappointed when these memes don’t mirror real time and space actions on the part of those who post them, meaning we often see the abused choose more abuse and attempt to fill in the incompletes with faded orange marker, the supposed sick and tired still shunning medicine and occasions for ample rest and sweet dreams.

To my fellow “nerdy” brothers and comrades keep taking care of your children and making that “slow money.” Keep doing geek shit like walking through the wide halls of well-lit art galleries and stopping to actually read all about Rothko’s Green Divided By Blue wondering if the security guard won’t mind if you run your fingers along the painting. Keep mulling over Star Wars alternate endings and conspiracy theories. Keep feeling an off-center angst over the reality that you will never be able to read all the books that exists. And just shrug and smirk when a woman says that you are too good for her. I mean…she just might be right. She just might be fine with letting the winning ticket blow onto someone else’s doorstep. And that’s when you say hello.

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Which NFL Team gets upset in Round 2?

Now we’re getting somewhere in the NFL playoffs. Some of the riffraff is gone, and we are left with mostly real contenders.

Sorry Raiders fan. You just had no prayer with a rookie taking over at the most important position on the field. You’re actually lucky your guy even found the endzone at all.

No hard feelings Lions fanatics. Your team had a real shot at taking down the Seahawks in their own building. It was just too tough to overcome the dirtiest players in the game with their Microsoft mid-level managers officiating the contest.

As for you Dolphins fans, no other team was gonna slow down Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown either. The Steelers nearly decapitated your backup quarterback too, which didn’t help. Maybe the NFL will change the playoff schedule so you guys can play a warm weather postseason game. Or maybe you could force Tom Brady into retirement so you can actually win your division and host a game in your own damn stadium.

And yes Giants fans, ya’ll qualify as riffraff. I’m sure you all thought you might luck your way to ruining another Super Bowl for the Patriots. But the lack of focus from your receiving corps didn’t help matters. Perhaps OBJ, Sterling Shepard, and Victor Cruz should check into some Adderall. I hear it helps with focus.

Now for the contenders. Here’s how I see round two playing out. You can see the updated computer generated odds for the divisional round from ESPN’s FiveThirtyEight.com.

I’ll go from least likely upsets to most likely.

Tom Brady may throw more touchdowns than Brock Osweiler throws completions. I’m almost serious. Osweiler got a snuggly little win last week that had to help his shattered confidence after a horrendous regular season. But he will not get the privilege of dueling with a rookie QB. He’s got to keep pace with a legend in round two. Patriots by 19.

All you 12th Man folk can take a seat and do the opposite of Richard Sherman. Be quiet, and let this Seahawks team fall by the wayside. The offense you saw against the Lions looked really good. But you had lots of help from the refs and were facing a quarterback with a damaged hand in Matthew Stafford. Atlanta is clicking on all cylinders and will outscore your pitiful offense. Russell Wilson has used up all his playoff magic for the rest of this decade…… I hope. Dirty Birds by 10.

Green Bay is hot as Erin Andrews in a red dress. And I would not bet against Aaron Rodgers. Dude is ablaze. He’s fearless as well. If I’m Dallas, I run the ball 85 percent of the time in this game just to keep Rodgers off the field. He is a threat to the best Cowboys’ season in recent memory. I’d make the Packers the number one choice to upset the higher seeded team if I knew for sure that Jordy Nelson was cleared to play. And even if he does, there’s no way he’s 100 percent by Sunday. My pick for this game is a game time decision depending on whether #87 starts.

It’s tough being a Chiefs fan. This team never seems to have a bad regular season, but in the postseason, things get hairy. This year that hairiness continues versus a team full of sasquatches in black and yellow uniforms. How can K.C. stop Le’Veon Bell and Antonio Brown? They may slow one down if they’re lucky. But the other one will light them up. I look for Pittsburgh to wreck the computer’s guesses in this game. I’m calling a Steelers win by seven.

I’ve said it before. Football is a game of inches. And not every computer generated prediction is gonna happen as logic might dictate.

Logic doesn’t belong anywhere near the game of football.

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