LUCKY CAM: Cam Newton is the latest quarterback to be handed a contract worth more than $100 million. The five-year extension will pay him $67 million over the first three seasons, and reportedly includes $60 million in guarantees. Newton is celebrating right alongside Panthers fans. No need for champagne -- “Pop a couple of milk carton bottles,” Newton said at his presser, “with some Lucky Charms and some Cinnamon Toast Crunch added to it.” Now you too can eat like a hundred-millionaire!
Rise ‘n Grind: Pop your milk carton, Cam Newton is now a very rich man
Cam Newton is a happy man thanks to a $103 million contract extension, but he isn’t drinking champagne to celebrate.
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SAGA OVER? Adrian Peterson seemingly reconciled with the Vikings on Tuesday, but the words Peterson spoke at his press conference may have carried alternate meanings.
JE RECUSE: Roger Goodell denied the NFL Players Association’s request that he recuse himself from hearing Tom Brady’s four-game suspension appeal. He scolded the union in a letter, saying, “Based on the unambiguous language of CBA, as well as common sense, I conclude none of the arguments advanced by NFLPA has merit.”
HANDSHAKES ARE BINDING: At least, that seems to be the take away from a report that there is zero written documentation of the negotiations that took place before the agreement to build a joint Chargers/Raiders stadium in Carson, Calif. That’s a $1 billion stadium deal, allegedly negotiated in secret with nary a text message among the principle parties involved.
OH COME ON: If shady stadium deals weren't enough, the Chargers also seem to be trying to drive away beloved players, like veteran safety Eric Weddle.
URINE LUCK: If you head over to Ebay right now, you can bid on a urinal that has been ripped from the Pontiac Silverdome and signed by Barry Sanders himself!
BROWNS SIGN FREE AGENT: The Browns made a dream come true for 9-year-old boy diagnosed with ataxia telangiectasia by signing him to a one-day contract as a defensive lineman. David Sutcliffe got to break the Browns' huddle with his favorite player, defensive tackle Phil Taylor.
CHIP KELLY IS INSANE: Linebacker Mychal Kendricks would likely have a secure roster spot on every team in the NFL, but he is somehow still unsure of his status in Philadelphia after an offseason spent batting away trade rumors.
CHIP KELLY IS A GENIUS: Chip Kelly doesn’t want jingle-footed running backs, so don’t you dare bring any of those around. What’s that? You don’t know what that is? Well guess what, Chip Kelly has no time to explain, so get out of here before your jingle-footed butt is fired.
LEAVE JAMEIS ALONE: Jameis Winston opened a car door for someone. How this became a TMZ headline, no one can say for sure, but Winston (and probably several others) are getting a little tired of the excessive attention.
SOPHOMORE SURGE: The Browns’ defense is expected to take another leap forward under Mike Pettine and Jim O’Neil, particularly when it comes to disguising coverages.
MIKE SMITH POST MORTEM: If you’re still wondering how a talented Falcons team became so sad last season, read this detailed autopsy report.
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