Okay. This is my first blog entry -- it’s kind of a long read, but try and stick with me here.

So the latest news is that the guy from the NFL who investigated the “bounties” is quitting. Yeah, I know, I know, he’s resigning kinda mysteriously and without comment – now everyone’s talking conspiracies, about why this guy might have quit, or saying that it looks kinda fishy, "what does this mean," etc.

Well it does look kinda fishy, almost like there may be...

I know way too much has probably been said about all this, but so much has changed to make even my initial skepticism (which was pretty intense) feel like a minor nuisance, I am compelled to vent once more. This time with a whole new perspective.

Of all the holes forming in Roger Goodell's "case", easily the most misunderstood, or downright ignored fact that has come out about all this, is the admissions by the Saints themselves. People saying "oh, but they admitted...

To those who "just want the season to get started". To those who "just want to put this behind us".

With all due respect, and let me also say I get where you guys are coming from and I'm not trying to start anything with any of you...

BUT...

That is PRECISELY what Roger Goodell wants you to to do. Every little leaked bit of hearsay evidence that Roger carefully leaks out to the media is done so with a clear purpose in mind. It's orchestrated. Roger...

'Do your job' ... 'Do your job' ... it's a simple theory really, and when you think about it, a brilliant piece of absentia-coaching by Sean Payton that just lets you know everything is going to be alright.

How often have you heard that, 'Do your job'? When I watched the NFL video in http://blackandgold.com/saints/46768...-your-job.html
I thought about all the times I had heard or used that...

Greetings from the NFC North fantasy football fans ... it's that time of year again ... and whether you're a seasoned pro or rookie, you gotta' be wondering if picking a Detroit Lions player (or two) for your roster is in your best interests this season.

I'll be the first to admit I'm not much of a fantasy football afficianado, but I do know it involves a lot of player evaluations in deciding whether you start 'em or you sit 'em ... there's opportunities to trade or pick up players...