Blake Griffin Is Pretty Funny

Z-Bo will be Z-Bo

Zach Randolph has changed from a stat machine and a team killer into a stat machine and team maker.  He went from using his money to supposedly finance huge drug rings to making very smart and practical financial decisions, he opted to take his 2010-11 salary out over 18-24 months in the event a lockout happens.  But, even with all the change and the all the positive, Z-Bo will always be Z-Bo.

Police say Zach Randolph met a man dealing marijuana aboard a charter cruise ship in Portland on Friday and invited him to his mansion later in order to sell weed to the 20 or so guests at Randolph's after-cruise party.  James Ruben Beasley told police he was encouraged to sell marijuana to anyone interested, until he was beaten with pool cues around 4 a.m. Saturday.

Passing on Mallett

 In the NFL in this day and age it is extremely hard to be a winning team without a good QB.  It makes you wonder what certain teams were doing passing on Ryan Mallet, one of the best natural QBs in the 2011 NFL draft.  Yes, he had character issues and 'red flags', but he also has one of the highest ceilings of anyone in the draft.  He has the prototype body for a QB, 6'6 230, arguably the strongest arm in the draft, great mechanics, played in Bobby Petrino's pro-style offense in Arkansa, and really knows his football (son of a coach).  His accuracy needs some help, but that is a lot easier to work on then a QB with a weak arm.  There is a gamble, but one certainly worth taking.  Mallett could easily be the cornerstone for any team if he plays up to his potential.  Here are the the three teams that really stood out to me for passing on Mallett.

Miami Dolphins: No matter what they say, I don't think anyone in Miami is a believer in Chad Henne.  After passing up getting Mallett in the draft they decided to go after Matt Moore in free agency.  The same Matt Moore who couldn't win the starting QB job in Carolina vs. the great Jimmy Clausen.  Instead, they chose to trade away their 3rd, 5th, and 7th round for a 2nd rounder and pick a RB (How I feel about RB).  So far through the preseason their RB, Daniel Thomas, has looked extremely average.  Thomas has avg 3.56 ypc and has gone done easy on first signs of contact through 2 preseason games.

Seattle Seahawks:  They only had one pick ahead (1st rounder) of Patriots drafting Mallett 74th, but they had the 75th pick and I am sure could of traded up at some point to get him.  After letting Hasselbeck walk (Amount of money Titans paid him can't blame Seattle) they turned to Tavaris Jackson.  Jackson has been mediocre at best his whole career and has never shown signs of having potential to be better.  His career QB rating is 76.6, completion% 58.7, and yards per pass attempt is 6.61.  To put it simply, you are not winning anything with him as your QB. 

Washington Redskins:  There is a QB battle going on right now in Washington.  Sexy Rexy vs. John Beck.  Beck is 30 years old and has played in a combined 5 games in his NFL career.  All in 2007.  Sexy Rexy is.. Sexy Rexy.  Do I really need to say more?

On the bright side for these teams, they can probably trade a 2nd rounder, their best CB, and hand out a huge contract for Mallett in a couple years.

How the Mighty Have Fallen

And then

Earlier this week, West tweeted that he was applying for a job at Home Depot, and the seven-year vet says that’s not the only retail job he’s looking into.

“I actually might have work with Sam’s [Club], BJ’s, selling knives,” West said. “That’s pretty cool too. I get a microphone and everything.” 

I guess not the most mighty, but still funny (and sad) to see.  It is not like Delonte West was the lowest paid player in the game last year either, he did make over a million dollars.

2011-2012 NFL Season Prop Bets

Date placed: Aug 08, 2011 11:35a	Single #219604053 (Placed by Web) Football - Futures (Game) Moneyline Odds to win the 2012 Super Bowl XLVI All wagers have action. (1019) New Orleans Saints 16/1 Fri@10:00p Competitor:(1000) Arizona Cardinals Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 160.00
Date placed: Aug 08, 2011 11:34a	Single #219604024 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Team Props (Prop) Total 2011/2012 Regular Season Win Total - New Orleans Saints Must play 16 games for action. (6038) Over vs. (6039) Under Over 10 (-105) Wed@11:00p Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 9.52
Date placed: Aug 07, 2011 7:17p	Single #219584139 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Team Props (Prop) Total 2011/2012 Regular Season Win Total - Tennessee Titans Must play 16 games for action. (6060) Over vs. (6061) Under Under 6½ (+110) Wed@11:00p Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 11.00
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:23a	Single #219328100 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Team Props (Prop) Total 2011/2012 Regular Season Win Total - Tennessee Titans Must play 16 games for action. (6060) Over vs. (6061) Under Under 6½ (+110) Fri@11:00p Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 11.00
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:18a	Single #219327860 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Player Props (Prop) Moneyline 2011 NFL MVP - Odds to Win All wagers have action, if Co-MVP dead heat rules apply. (1112) Tom Brady (NE) QB 13/2 Fri@11:00p Competitor:(1100) Tony Romo (DAL) QB Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 65.00
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:18a	Single #219327859 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Player Props (Prop) Moneyline 2011 NFL MVP - Odds to Win All wagers have action, if Co-MVP dead heat rules apply. (1116) Philip Rivers (SD) QB 10/1 Fri@11:00p Competitor:(1100) Tony Romo (DAL) QB Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 100.00
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:18a	Single #219327858 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Player Props (Prop) Moneyline 2011 NFL MVP - Odds to Win All wagers have action, if Co-MVP dead heat rules apply. (1102) Michael Vick (PHI) QB 17/2 Fri@11:00p Competitor:(1100) Tony Romo (DAL) QB Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 85.00
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:18a	Single #219327857 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Player Props (Prop) Moneyline Odds to win the 2011 NFL AP Defensive Rookie of the Year All Player's have action. If there is a tie, dead-heat rules will apply. (1076) JJ Watt 16/1 Fri@11:00p Competitor:(1069) Aaron Williams Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 160.00
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:13a	Single #219327659 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Team Props (Prop) Total 2011/2012 Regular Season Win Total - Indianapolis Colts Must play 16 games for action. (6026) Over vs. (6027) Under Under 9½ (+105) Fri@11:00p Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 10.50
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:13a	Single #219327658 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Team Props (Prop) Total 2011/2012 Regular Season Win Total - Oakland Raiders Must play 16 games for action. (6044) Over vs. (6045) Under Over 6½ (-150) Fri@11:00p Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 6.67
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:13a	Single #219327657 (Placed by Web) Football - Futures (Game) Moneyline Odds to win the 2011/12 NFC East Division All wagers have action. (1153) Philadelphia Eagles EVEN Fri@10:00p Competitor:(1151) Dallas Cowboys Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 10.00
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:13a	Single #219327656 (Placed by Web) Football - Futures (Game) Moneyline Odds to win the 2011/12 AFC South Division All wagers have action. (1175) Houston Texans +180 Fri@10:00p Competitor:(1176) Indianapolis Colts Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 18.00
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:13a	Single #219327655 (Placed by Web) Football - Futures (Game) Moneyline Odds to win the 2011/12 NFC South Division All wagers have action. (1161) New Orleans Saints +130 Fri@10:00p Competitor:(1159) Atlanta Falcons Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 13.00
Date placed: Aug 04, 2011 11:13a	Single #219327654 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Team Props (Prop) Total 2011/2012 Regular Season Win Total - Kansas City Chiefs Must play 16 games for action. (6030) Over vs. (6031) Under Under 7½ (-105) Fri@11:00p Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 9.52
Date placed: Aug 02, 2011 4:51p	Single #219226048 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Player Props (Prop) Total Reggie Bush - Total Rushing Yards in the 2011 Regular Season Must play Week 1 for action. (3220) Over vs. (3221) Under Over 400 (-130) Tue@11:00p Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 7.69
Date placed: Aug 02, 2011 4:35p	Single #219225108 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Player Props (Prop) Moneyline Kevin Kolb - Total Passing Yards in the 2011 Regular Season Must start Week 1 for action. (3203) Under 3500 -135 Tue@11:00p Competitor:(3202) Over 3500 Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 7.41
Date placed: Aug 02, 2011 4:34p	Single #219225053 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Team Props (Prop) Total 2011/2012 Regular Season Win Total - Atlanta Falcons Must play 16 games for action. (6002) Over vs. (6003) Under Under 10½ (-145) Fri@11:00p Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 6.90
Date placed: Aug 02, 2011 10:46a	Single #219209741 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Team Props (Prop) Total 2011/2012 Regular Season Win Total - New York Jets Must play 16 games for action. (6042) Over vs. (6043) Under Under 10 (-125) Fri@11:00p Risk US$ 10.00 to win US$ 8.00
Date placed: Aug 02, 2011 10:45a	Single #219209713 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Team Props (Prop) Total 2011/2012 Regular Season Win Total - Houston Texans Must play 16 games for action. (6024) Over vs. (6025) Under Over 8½ (EVEN) Fri@11:00p Risk US$ 15.00 to win US$ 15.00
Date placed: Aug 01, 2011 11:27a	Single #219161111 (Placed by Web) Football - NFL Player Props (Prop) Total Sidney Rice - Total Receiving Yards in the 2011 Regular Season Must play Week 1 for action. (3250) Over vs. (3251) Under Under 900 (-115) Mon@11:00p Risk US$ 20.00 to win US$ 17.39