All signs in the NFL world pointed to quarterback Russell Wilson heading to New York to play for the Giants, apparently having had enough of Seattle. This turned out not to be the case, as yesterday Wilson signed an extension with the Seahawks for $140-million over the next four years, paying him $2-million more a year than Aaron Rodgers is getting from the Green Bay Packers.
In all seriousness, Russell Wilson is in no way worth that kind of money. Yes, he won a single Super Bowl with Seattle some time ago now, but his play has been erratic since then, at times being painful to watch on a weekly basis. Inconsistent is a understatement, with Wilson piling up the interceptions and sacks as of late. Then again, it's Seattle. Instead of trading him and getting something for him, and going younger (or upgrading), they stick with the status quo, and over pay for it in the process. Look for Seattle to finish out of the playoffs for some time, all while Wilson laughs his head off on his way to the bank.
Eskimos? In the latest episode from the world of political correctness, the Edmonton Eskimos football team is running a research project to see if their team name is 'acceptable' and 'doesn't offend the Inuit'. I am by no means an Eskimo fan (although Warren Moon was always a top player for me), yet I find this whole thing slightly offensive. The Eskimos have been around since 1949 (that's 70 years for anyone that hasn't done the math yet), and this has never been a problem until now.
People don't seem to realize that a team name is just that - a team name. They are not meant to offend, but rather honour. It's a way of keeping important pieces of history alive through sport, and remind us all to also not take things so damn seriously. Sport is a way for us to split from the seriousness of the world, and let go. Why people are only now getting offended for something so trivial is beyond me.
Everyone needs to grow up, and enjoy sport, and stop complaining about every little nuance that makes sports fun for all. Here at TTS, we hope the Eskimos stay the Eskimos.
Oh.....and Randy Ambrosie: KEEP OUT OF IT.
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