Patriots laugh in Goodell's face, trade for Manzell immediately.

This may have been intended dismissively, I'm not sure, but it's pretty good advice. If you don't like the candidates you see, go become one yourself. It's not impossible - Bernie Sanders wasn't rich or from a privileged family when he got into politics.

It looked to me like it bounced almost directly under his feet, and it's REALLY hard to throw yourself on something right beneath you, instead of a yard or two away. Add in a little indecision and it's understandable.

Peyton may EAT shit, but he doesn't TALK shit, which some people do for a living.

So much for the "this city sucks, no one could make money here!" dump he took on St. Louis in his application to move.

+1 defensive rating.

I managed 56 books last year, the most since I've been using Goodreads to keep track. I've already read three this year, most recently STAR TRAP by Simon Brett, a mystery with unsuccessful, boozy actor Charles Paris as an amateur detective.

You should keep going at least to the next in the series, The Pale Criminal, which was the best until Field Gray came out. But you can't read Field Gray without reading some of the others first.

So I named my kids Joseph, Anne, and Sean. 10 years later: I AM A COOL REBEL.

“Are you trying to kill me?”

Yes, that pic is outstanding. RONDO HOLDS HANDS WITH GAY.

Forest Gregg would like a word with you.

What kills me about the Clippers saying the Warriors "got lucky" last year, because they didn't have to play them: you LOST. That's why they "got lucky". Because Houston came back from 3-1 down and kicked your ass.

I work in IT, so worrying about what might go wrong (and coming up with a plan for if it does) is about half my job. I'm now an expert worrier.

I'm glad that it's really clear we're living through a golden age of pro basketball. Back in the 80s I don't think we appreciated how good we had it.

It's also surprisingly lusty and full of life, and there are some good funny moments. Grim, but not unrelenting.

This guy needs to be nicknamed Lightnin' Hopkins, just for the Texas connection.

Mary Kay Cabot's math is a little off. 11 starters - 3 who talked - one who didn't - McCown (unless McCown thinks Manziel should be starting) = 6

“Troy Aikman has never said a memorable thing in his broadcasting career.” You’re absolutely right there, Drew.

I thought the key scene was very near the beginning, where he shows up at his buddy's place, excited to see a friendly face for once, only to find out he's dead. This gut-punch explains his mulish behavior (in the face of dickish bullying, to be sure) and sets up the rest of the film.