I would like to see the following players in my office as soon as possible: Patrick Crayton, Chris Johnson and Albert Haynseworth.
I have 2 thought on the situations you are in and you guys are not going to like either.
Number 1, you are under contract to your respective teams. Patrick, I understand your dilemma. As of right now, it looks as if you are the number 4 receiver at best. But $2 million is still $2 million. Mr. Johnson, you ran for 2000 yards, and can be considered the top running back in football, or at least in the top 3. Albert, you wanted to be the highest paid defenseman, and you are.
So let me get this straight. Patrick wants more playing time, Chris wants more money, and Albert wants a new team. I have 1 answer for all three of you.
SHUT UP!! SHUT UP !! SHUT UP!! and play.
Let me ask the 3 of you a question. Patrick, do you remember dropping 2 critical passes against the Giants that would have sent the Cowboys to the second round of the playoffs? Do you remember getting a shot as a 7th rounder, when nobody else wanted you? I do. Now go play.
Chris, would you be paying Tennessee if you ran for 180 yards? Nope, probably not. You would probably blame the offensive line, just so you would get cut. Oh Albert, you are the highest paid defensive player, right? But you don't like being a nose tackle in a 3-4 defense. Fine, give the Redskins the money back, and go be a tackle in a 4-3 defense somewhere else.
I know and understand why players want to renegotiate a contract. The problem I have is, players only want to do it after a good year. If a player ever went to a team and said, " I played pretty bad last year, and I think you should give me a pay cut," then I might listen to the whining babies. But this is getting retarded. It is almost to the point that I think every professional athlete should have to play on a one year contract. That way, if you perform well, you get more money. If you don't, you get less.
Teams give a player a long term contract so they feel secure and know the player is going to be around for a while. They know they can build with that player. I understand that renegotiating is necessary from time to time, but every year we have certain players that just do it to get in the spotlight.
Patrick, I understand your complaint, and I believe the Cowboys should either trade or cut you. Chris, I think you should be the one of the highest paid running backs in the NFL, but only when your current contract is up. Albert, I have nothing for you. You are the highest paid guy on the team, and the highest non quarterback in the NFL. Just shut your mouth and play football.
The only people that get on my nerves worse that these 3 is rookies. You have proved nothing in the NFL yet, so sign your over priced contract and get into camp.
My second point is, these 3 guys need to take a shot at the real world. If I told my boss I wasn't coming to work until he gave me a raise, he would laugh, and then once he stopped laughing, he would fire my butt. You guys are getting paid the play a game. You are going to make enough money to support your kid's grandkids.
So just play. Stop whining about contracts, or playing time, or anything else. You are lucky to be able to play a game for a living.
As always, I would love to hear from you. Sens an email to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.
Peace. John Conner
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Sunday, May 23, 2010
The Mavericks
Can someone please explain to me very slowly what the heck is going on in big D?
Let me get this straight. In a span of 10 hours or so, Mark Cuban is fined $100,000 and Dirk Nowitzki is said to be leaning towards opting out of his contract.
The first part, I understand. Cuban just can't keep his mouth shut. When his team loses in the first round of the playoffs, he almost always does something crazy to take the focus off the team and put it on him. This year, he says that LeBron James will probably want to help Cleveland by doing a sign and trade, so that they can field a team after he is gone. I agree with him 100%. The only problem, LeBron hasn't opted out of his contract yet, so technically, he is still a Cavalier. So what happens? Cuban gets fined for tampering. The only people that are happy is the charity that Cuban is sending another $100,000 to.
Come on Mark. Couldn't you wait until he opted out to talk? Everyone agrees with you, but for crying out loud, make sure the dude is a free agent first.
Sometimes, I think Mark is a little retarded. I mean, just shut up!!!!!!!!!
That being said, Cuban getting fined in not that big of deal.
Well then, what is Mr. Conner? I am so glad you asked.
Dirk Nowitzki has been the face of this franchise for a decade. It is no coincidence that this team started a string of 50 win seasons as soon as Dirk came into his own. He is the team's all-time leader in scoring, rebounding and free throws. He is considered the greatest player ever born outside of the United States.
Now, I understand that he is opting out to give the Mavericks some flexibility, and he has every intention or resigning.
But what if he doesn't?
The Mavericks automatically become the Houston Rockets, only older. They become a team of pretty good players with no superstar. They start battling the lower rungs of the Western Conference for ping pong balls in the draft lottery. They become irrelevant.
So how does the best team in the DFW area make all this news, for all the wrong reasons, when their not even playing? I give Cuban credit for keeping his team in the headlines, but he better get Dirk on board first, before he even thinks about LeBron.
I am pretty sure that Cuban knows all of this, but just in case he didn't take his pill, "Mark, sign the big German."
If he is really dumb enough to let Dirk go, then he won't have to listen to me, he will see it in the revenue not coming in. Who is gonna go see Jason Kidd and Caron Butler? I know. People who go FREE tickets.
So, do the right thing Mark. Get Dirk signed, and then worry about everyone else.
As always, let me hear from you at john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.
Thanks.
Let me get this straight. In a span of 10 hours or so, Mark Cuban is fined $100,000 and Dirk Nowitzki is said to be leaning towards opting out of his contract.
The first part, I understand. Cuban just can't keep his mouth shut. When his team loses in the first round of the playoffs, he almost always does something crazy to take the focus off the team and put it on him. This year, he says that LeBron James will probably want to help Cleveland by doing a sign and trade, so that they can field a team after he is gone. I agree with him 100%. The only problem, LeBron hasn't opted out of his contract yet, so technically, he is still a Cavalier. So what happens? Cuban gets fined for tampering. The only people that are happy is the charity that Cuban is sending another $100,000 to.
Come on Mark. Couldn't you wait until he opted out to talk? Everyone agrees with you, but for crying out loud, make sure the dude is a free agent first.
Sometimes, I think Mark is a little retarded. I mean, just shut up!!!!!!!!!
That being said, Cuban getting fined in not that big of deal.
Well then, what is Mr. Conner? I am so glad you asked.
Dirk Nowitzki has been the face of this franchise for a decade. It is no coincidence that this team started a string of 50 win seasons as soon as Dirk came into his own. He is the team's all-time leader in scoring, rebounding and free throws. He is considered the greatest player ever born outside of the United States.
Now, I understand that he is opting out to give the Mavericks some flexibility, and he has every intention or resigning.
But what if he doesn't?
The Mavericks automatically become the Houston Rockets, only older. They become a team of pretty good players with no superstar. They start battling the lower rungs of the Western Conference for ping pong balls in the draft lottery. They become irrelevant.
So how does the best team in the DFW area make all this news, for all the wrong reasons, when their not even playing? I give Cuban credit for keeping his team in the headlines, but he better get Dirk on board first, before he even thinks about LeBron.
I am pretty sure that Cuban knows all of this, but just in case he didn't take his pill, "Mark, sign the big German."
If he is really dumb enough to let Dirk go, then he won't have to listen to me, he will see it in the revenue not coming in. Who is gonna go see Jason Kidd and Caron Butler? I know. People who go FREE tickets.
So, do the right thing Mark. Get Dirk signed, and then worry about everyone else.
As always, let me hear from you at john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com.
Thanks.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Freaking Local Teams
Why is it that every time I get excited about the local professional teams, they lay a big fat freaking egg?
I picked the Dallas Cowboys before the football season started. A lot of that had to do with me being a homer. But as the season progressed, I was getting more and more excited. After they beat The Philadelphia Eagles to end the regular season and then again in the first round of the playoffs, I was on board. I was toting them as the Super Bowl champs.
The next week, they got WAXED by the Minnesota Vikings.
And that was the best team in the area.
Let's continue.
I watched the Dallas Mavericks put together one of the most balanced teams in the regular season. The parts they thought they didn't have, well, they went out and traded for them. After the trade, they went on a 13 game winning streak. Then the struggled, but put it back together to go from 5th in the Western Conference, all the way to 2nd. Once again, I am excited and even pick them to win the West. I knew LeBron would struggle, so I even picked them to win the whole NBA Finals.
Once the playoffs started, it was like every person associated with the team forgot how to play, and they lost in the first round.
And now we get to the Texas Rangers. Last week I touted them as the 1st place Texas Rangers. Once they read my blog, I guess they decided to prove me right once again, as they got swept by the Toronto Blue Jays. It is still early in baseball season, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt.
The point I am trying to make is, every time I gloat or get excited about my team, they smack me right square in the face. I understand that it goes along with being a fan, but for crying out loud, don't kick the crap out of me every time I get excited.
What cracks me up as I write this is, as soon as the Rangers win 2 out of 3 I will be saying the same thing. I admit it. I am a fan, but quit beating me up. Just once, I want my teams to show me half as much love as I show them.
As always, let me hear from you. Send it to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com
Thanks, John Conner
I picked the Dallas Cowboys before the football season started. A lot of that had to do with me being a homer. But as the season progressed, I was getting more and more excited. After they beat The Philadelphia Eagles to end the regular season and then again in the first round of the playoffs, I was on board. I was toting them as the Super Bowl champs.
The next week, they got WAXED by the Minnesota Vikings.
And that was the best team in the area.
Let's continue.
I watched the Dallas Mavericks put together one of the most balanced teams in the regular season. The parts they thought they didn't have, well, they went out and traded for them. After the trade, they went on a 13 game winning streak. Then the struggled, but put it back together to go from 5th in the Western Conference, all the way to 2nd. Once again, I am excited and even pick them to win the West. I knew LeBron would struggle, so I even picked them to win the whole NBA Finals.
Once the playoffs started, it was like every person associated with the team forgot how to play, and they lost in the first round.
And now we get to the Texas Rangers. Last week I touted them as the 1st place Texas Rangers. Once they read my blog, I guess they decided to prove me right once again, as they got swept by the Toronto Blue Jays. It is still early in baseball season, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt.
The point I am trying to make is, every time I gloat or get excited about my team, they smack me right square in the face. I understand that it goes along with being a fan, but for crying out loud, don't kick the crap out of me every time I get excited.
What cracks me up as I write this is, as soon as the Rangers win 2 out of 3 I will be saying the same thing. I admit it. I am a fan, but quit beating me up. Just once, I want my teams to show me half as much love as I show them.
As always, let me hear from you. Send it to john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com
Thanks, John Conner
Sunday, May 9, 2010
1st Place Rangers
I know it is early and I know the summer hasn't hit in Texas yet, but I have more than a good feeling about the Texas Rangers. I have to admit it, but I have this feeling every year, and lately, nothing have come from it. But for some reason this feels different, and let me tell you why.
First, All-Star second baseman, Ian Kinsler, has just now started playing. He was out for the first month of the season, and yet Joaquin Arias and Andres Blanco filled in perfectly.
Next, Nelson Cruz, who was leading the league in home runs, gets hurt, and David Murphy fills in nicely. Cruz is due back around the 12th or 13th of this month.
Next, Rich Harden, Scott Feldman and Matt Harrison have not pitch as good as expected. No problem. CJ Wilson is third in the majors in ERA and Colby Lewis is averaging 9.8 strikeouts per 9 innings. Both guys are winning...a lot. And Harrison, is going on the DL, and will be replaced by Derek Holland, who leads AAA is ERA, strikeouts, and WHIP.
Finally, Frankie Franscisco has stunk in the closer's role. Flamethrower Neftali Feliz has been amazing, and remember, he is only 21 years old.
This is why I am so excited. The Rangers have had adversity and have fought through it. The impending sale has not affected the play on the field. It is another bonus to know that Tom Hicks has been run out by MLB, and they have taken over the sale of the team to Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan.
Another thing that can't be overlooked is the fact that this division stinks. Seattle has pitching, but can't score any runs. Oakland is playing far better than their team really is, and should start fading soon. Los Angeles is a mystery. They have good players, but they are playing awful right now.
This team has beat Cliff Lee, Felix Hernandez and Zack Greinke. These are all considered aces, and rightfully so. They have gotten major contributions from guys like Vladamir Guerrero, who Los Angeles said had nothing left, and Matt Treanor, who was just a healthy body in spring training.
This team has no fear, and they know whomever they put out their game to game is gonna perform.
I know it is early, and I know that the hot July and August days haven't been here yet, but their is something about this team this year. I am not saying that they are gonna win the World Series, but I do think they win the division, and then once they are in the playoffs, who knows.
I like the makeup of this team, and I like the reinforcements waiting in AAA. And if the sale ever goes through, they might actually have a little money to go get a player or two.
I can't wait to see how this plays out.
John Conner
As always, let me hear from you. john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com
First, All-Star second baseman, Ian Kinsler, has just now started playing. He was out for the first month of the season, and yet Joaquin Arias and Andres Blanco filled in perfectly.
Next, Nelson Cruz, who was leading the league in home runs, gets hurt, and David Murphy fills in nicely. Cruz is due back around the 12th or 13th of this month.
Next, Rich Harden, Scott Feldman and Matt Harrison have not pitch as good as expected. No problem. CJ Wilson is third in the majors in ERA and Colby Lewis is averaging 9.8 strikeouts per 9 innings. Both guys are winning...a lot. And Harrison, is going on the DL, and will be replaced by Derek Holland, who leads AAA is ERA, strikeouts, and WHIP.
Finally, Frankie Franscisco has stunk in the closer's role. Flamethrower Neftali Feliz has been amazing, and remember, he is only 21 years old.
This is why I am so excited. The Rangers have had adversity and have fought through it. The impending sale has not affected the play on the field. It is another bonus to know that Tom Hicks has been run out by MLB, and they have taken over the sale of the team to Chuck Greenberg and Nolan Ryan.
Another thing that can't be overlooked is the fact that this division stinks. Seattle has pitching, but can't score any runs. Oakland is playing far better than their team really is, and should start fading soon. Los Angeles is a mystery. They have good players, but they are playing awful right now.
This team has beat Cliff Lee, Felix Hernandez and Zack Greinke. These are all considered aces, and rightfully so. They have gotten major contributions from guys like Vladamir Guerrero, who Los Angeles said had nothing left, and Matt Treanor, who was just a healthy body in spring training.
This team has no fear, and they know whomever they put out their game to game is gonna perform.
I know it is early, and I know that the hot July and August days haven't been here yet, but their is something about this team this year. I am not saying that they are gonna win the World Series, but I do think they win the division, and then once they are in the playoffs, who knows.
I like the makeup of this team, and I like the reinforcements waiting in AAA. And if the sale ever goes through, they might actually have a little money to go get a player or two.
I can't wait to see how this plays out.
John Conner
As always, let me hear from you. john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions
It seems that we have been down this road before. The Dallas Mavericks show us so much potential in reaching the playoffs, and then lay a big fat egg once they are there.
So what should they do to fix it? Who should we as fans blame? Who is gonna be here next year?
Lets start with the blame game. Everyone named Dirk or Roddy can sit down. Everyone else, well, you all get to take some of the blame.
Lets start with the roster and head coach:
Rick Carlisle - I am on board with your philosophy and coaching, but benching Roddy B in favor of Jason Terry cost us the series. Play the young man often.
Jason Kidd - Totally got outplayed by not only Tony Parker, but also George Hill. His age is catching up, and now past him. He is good, but not for a championship team
Jason Terry - Where did his shot go. If you find it call 214-go mavs immediately. He was a non factor
Caron Butler - Great in game 5, and pretty good in game 6. Games 1-4, not a lot. The toughness he was supposed to bring on defense sure would have been nice to see against Ginobli.
JJ Barea - I can stand this dude. He thinks he has to take the game over every time he is in the game. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Shawn Marion - Never got going in the regular season or playoffs. I think he is out of gas.
Erick Dampier - The only good thing about him, is the Mavericks can use his contract this summer to upgrade the roster.
Brendon Haywood - Was good to even great at times, but Tim Duncan did what he wanted. But solid overall.
Eduardo Najera - Hustle player who has developed an outside shot, but just got over matched down low.
DeShawn Stevenson - I thought Carlisle would put him on Ginobli, but he very rarely got off the bench. Not really his fault
Matt Carroll - Has the best job in basketball. Getting 4 million a year to sit on the pine.
Dirk and Roddy B - played as best as they could, but got no help.
So what do you do?
A lot of the players that failed in the playoffs have no trade value and contracts so big that nobody else wants them either. Dirk and Roddy are not going anywhere. I would keep Haywood, and then after that, I could care less.
So what do they go after?
With Dampier's expiring non guaranteed contract, Donnie Nelson and Mark Cuban have some flexibility. Are they able to turn that into Chris Bosh or Dwayne Wade, or Joe Johnson, who knows? But I would not bet against them.
This team is the oldest team in the league and the only team in NBA history to lose in the first round of the playoffs as a number1 and number 2 seed.
The biggest question is, do you keep the team together and win 50 games again and lose in first round again, or do you rebuild?
Just look at the western conference. Oklahoma City is only getting better, Portland and Houston are getting healthy, and Phoenix, Denver, LA Lakers,Utah, and San Antonio are not going anywhere.
My response: get the same company that blew up Texas Stadium over to Mavericks Headquarters. While Dirk is in Germany and Roddy B in France, blow it up.
I just don't know if that is the road they will choose.
As a long standing Maverick's fan, I can take it if we stink for a season or two if I know we are moving in the right direction. Right now, we are stuck in the mud. Changes need to be made, and soon. Dirk's window is closing, and if the upper management doesn't upgrade the youth and talent on this roster, Dirk may just go to another team. As loyal as he is, he wants a championship, and in sports, that is the bottom line.
Whether you like it or not, let me hear from you at john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com
Thanks.
So what should they do to fix it? Who should we as fans blame? Who is gonna be here next year?
Lets start with the blame game. Everyone named Dirk or Roddy can sit down. Everyone else, well, you all get to take some of the blame.
Lets start with the roster and head coach:
Rick Carlisle - I am on board with your philosophy and coaching, but benching Roddy B in favor of Jason Terry cost us the series. Play the young man often.
Jason Kidd - Totally got outplayed by not only Tony Parker, but also George Hill. His age is catching up, and now past him. He is good, but not for a championship team
Jason Terry - Where did his shot go. If you find it call 214-go mavs immediately. He was a non factor
Caron Butler - Great in game 5, and pretty good in game 6. Games 1-4, not a lot. The toughness he was supposed to bring on defense sure would have been nice to see against Ginobli.
JJ Barea - I can stand this dude. He thinks he has to take the game over every time he is in the game. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.
Shawn Marion - Never got going in the regular season or playoffs. I think he is out of gas.
Erick Dampier - The only good thing about him, is the Mavericks can use his contract this summer to upgrade the roster.
Brendon Haywood - Was good to even great at times, but Tim Duncan did what he wanted. But solid overall.
Eduardo Najera - Hustle player who has developed an outside shot, but just got over matched down low.
DeShawn Stevenson - I thought Carlisle would put him on Ginobli, but he very rarely got off the bench. Not really his fault
Matt Carroll - Has the best job in basketball. Getting 4 million a year to sit on the pine.
Dirk and Roddy B - played as best as they could, but got no help.
So what do you do?
A lot of the players that failed in the playoffs have no trade value and contracts so big that nobody else wants them either. Dirk and Roddy are not going anywhere. I would keep Haywood, and then after that, I could care less.
So what do they go after?
With Dampier's expiring non guaranteed contract, Donnie Nelson and Mark Cuban have some flexibility. Are they able to turn that into Chris Bosh or Dwayne Wade, or Joe Johnson, who knows? But I would not bet against them.
This team is the oldest team in the league and the only team in NBA history to lose in the first round of the playoffs as a number1 and number 2 seed.
The biggest question is, do you keep the team together and win 50 games again and lose in first round again, or do you rebuild?
Just look at the western conference. Oklahoma City is only getting better, Portland and Houston are getting healthy, and Phoenix, Denver, LA Lakers,Utah, and San Antonio are not going anywhere.
My response: get the same company that blew up Texas Stadium over to Mavericks Headquarters. While Dirk is in Germany and Roddy B in France, blow it up.
I just don't know if that is the road they will choose.
As a long standing Maverick's fan, I can take it if we stink for a season or two if I know we are moving in the right direction. Right now, we are stuck in the mud. Changes need to be made, and soon. Dirk's window is closing, and if the upper management doesn't upgrade the youth and talent on this roster, Dirk may just go to another team. As loyal as he is, he wants a championship, and in sports, that is the bottom line.
Whether you like it or not, let me hear from you at john@bigbadsportsdaddy.com
Thanks.
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