Big Blue Huddle

Top 10 pass blocking unit.

Found this interesting.  Colts had 9 picks in the 2024 draft and have cut 3 of them while trimming down to 53. 

I don't know anything about the players but thought it was at least unusual.  The players cut were selected in the 5th, 6th and 7th rounds. 


"As NFL teams cut their rosters down to 53 players on Tuesday, the Colts announced that among their cuts were cornerbacks Jaylin Simpson and Micah Abraham and defensive tackle Jonah Laulu. All were selected during this year's draft."

https://www.si.com/nfl/colts-release-big-chunk-2024-draft-class-cutdown-day

Says he died in his sleep last night.  Crazy at only 40 years old.

https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2024/07/14/former-texans-ravens-wide-receiver-super-bowl-standout-jacoby-jones-died-overnight-at-his-home-in-houston-area/

Dr Ruth, 96, Shelley Duvall, 75, Richard Simmons, 74 and Shannon Doherty, 53 all died this weekend. 

Dr. Ruth is iconic IMO.  Always loved her frankness around sexual discussion especially considering when she was raised. 

Thoughts on any or all?

NFL was sued over its Sunday Tikcet package under antitrust laws.  I dont understand the legal side, but have been a Sunday Ticket subscriber for years.  Would love to have ESPNs proposed 1-team ticket that the NFL turned down.

https://www.sportico.com/law/analysis/2024/nfl-sunday-ticket-trial-decision-1234785934/

Three former Giants on the list and one is listed as a current Giant (kind of undermines the integrity of the article IMO)

#6 Kevin Zeitler - too bad the cap was a total mess
#23 Will Hernandez - flopped as a Giant
#31 Mark Glowinski - was surprised he made the list and the writer thinks he is still a Giant.

Notable that none of the FA signings made the list.

https://www.pff.com/news/nfl-guard-rankings-top-32-2024-nfl-season

Jones is throwing and on target for camp


https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39948929/giants-qb-daniel-jones-expects-cleared-training-camp

Repeating as champions is an incredible feat by itself.  Doing that by winning 12 straight tournament games by double digits is historic dominance.

8 years in the NFL, he is 28 years old

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39767600/detroit-lions-de-romeo-okwara-retires-eight-seasons

DETROIT -- Romeo Okwara delivered some breaking news of his own on Tuesday night.

The veteran Detroit Lions defensive end used his Instagram account to announce that he's retiring from the NFL after eight seasons.

Not sure what to think on this one.  On one hand Ranaan certainly has contacts in the organization.  On the other why would this leak out?

One thing I really don't understand ( and it might be I just dont understand how the NFL works) is why the Giants would reach out to his "team". Aren't the Giants his team? I would expect a move like this to be handled with a meeting between the HC and the player. 

https://giantswire.usatoday.com/2024/03/17/new-york-giants-reached-out-evan-neal-team-about-moving-to-guard/

Heard this on NFL Radio.  Mac Jones to the Jaguars for a 6th round pick.

If there was any doubt about the Patriots drafting a QB, this should remove it.

It's all fun and games until...

"The brutal January 13 playoff game between the Chiefs and Dolphins at Arrowhead will be remembered forever. The -4 weather, combined with a -27 degree wind chill made it one of the coldest NFL games of all time, and now two months after the game some fans are still feeling the effects — and could for the rest of their lives.

FOX4 in Kansas City reports that a staggering 70 percent of people who had to seek medical assistance for frostbite due to the game are now facing the reality of amputation"

https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2024/3/7/24093340/chiefs-dolphins-playoff-fans-amputation-nfl

This was expected but must announced in a press conference.

6 time 1st team all-pro, is likely a 1st ballot HOFer.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/39653213/eagles-jason-kelce-announces-retirement-13-seasons&ved=2ahUKEwjlx_7MnduEAxU7FFkFHcRhBu4QFnoECCMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0uv9FXxhBWQDmg-JrFeIZy

Here is the link:
http://m.nydailynews.com/sports/football/giants/giants-win-title-30-13-35-059-thrilled-fans-mob-heroes-cops-article-1.1999002?utm_content=buffere1c8e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=NYDNSportsTw