Random Shots From Week 11

Joe Bryant's Random Shots From Week 11 Joe Bryant Published 11/23/2022

Hi Folks,

We do a ton of insightful, thoughtful, and serious features here at Footballguys, with smart people thinking deeply for you.

This is not one of those features.

This is Random Shots, and it's a few pages of me downloading my brain that gets stuffed with way too many random items from too many hours watching, reading about, and listening to Football every weekend and throughout the week. It's the only way I manage. Here's hoping it has some value for you.

We'll see. Now let's get to it.

J

If a fantasy football season were nine seconds like this video, we're about five and a half seconds in. So far, feels accurate.

Make sure to have the sound on.

As I write this, Thanksgiving is tomorrow. I think it's my favorite holiday as it doesn't have all the weird commercial pressures with over-the-top decorations or gifts. It's mostly about food around a table with people. I hope you're able to have a great one.

Current Mood:

Not going to lie. Saquon Barkley calling Daniel Jones "Vanilla Vick" got me.

Ryan Leaf with a remarkable exchange on Twitter.

It started with a Jets fan talking about Zach Wilson and saying, "really can't believe we picked Mormon Ryan Leaf".

Leaf took it from there...

I miss Jay Cutler.

The Browns never had a chance...

Although I'm a little bummed we missed out on this.

You may have seen Pete Carroll and Russell Wilson feuding last week, with Carroll saying Wilson resisted wearing the wristband for playcalling in Seattle.

This round was easily won by Wilson, quietly sporting the wristband at the midweek presser.

On that note, the advertising patches on the practice jerseys are interesting. It's only a matter of time before that's a regular game-day thing. The league is just conditioning us now, so people don't yell too much when they make it official.

With that said, I wonder how much it costs now for the practice jersey sponsor? A Black Eyed Joe Footballguys logo would look sweet there. Way better than Mattress Firm.

Let's make this happen.

Yup.

This was kind of fun.

But with anything like this, you have to be ready for the other side...

Thanks to Keith Overton for that one.

Music note of the week is from an old favorite. If you know me, you know my favorite band is the Avett Brothers. I'm not sure I can pick a favorite Avett Brothers song, but "Salvation Song" has to be up there.

This one is great anytime, but it feels especially right this week of Thanksgiving. The last minute or so when they sing without the instruments is so good. Turn it up loud.

It had been a while for Kenny Golladay...

Amari Cooper showing what he can do with Josh Allen...

I'm with Jimmy Traina. The Belichick Sock Challenge Flag is classic.

But we had a misfire this week.

Maybe the biggest hit in the UCLA - USC game.

Apparently, the World Cup, which I'm told is a very big deal, is not allowing beer sales at the stadium.

I didn't know that was possible.

Ecuadorian fans chanted "Queremos cerveza," which translates to "We want beer."

Ecuador went Joker and bypassed the big payday as they beat Qatar in the opening game.

I bought the domain name Futbolguys.com years ago. Might be time to break it out.

I see you, Cole Kmet.

I like Justin Fields. But let's pump the brakes a bit.

Vikadontis Rex with some levity.

This is illegal in today's NFL.

And it may not be a popular take, but I'm completely fine with it.

I think the games are as good as the quarterbacks. And I think you do what you can to reasonably keep the quarterbacks healthy.

I loved this view—two coaches dueling each other.

This split screen was tough for Detroit fans Sunday...

SEC Fans are savage.

This was the truest thing I wrote this weekend...

It's good to know Mecole Hardman watches a game like the rest of us...

He was serious.

Justin Herbert scored to take the lead with less than two minutes left in the game.

He knew there was too much time left.

And he was right.

I don't know a lot. But I know this is ungood.

George Kittle in Mexico City went just about like you thought it would.

Post Game:

Wrapping with this one. I did this last year, and it seemed to resonate, so I'll say it again.

It's about the value of food. And Family. And after a few years of not normal Thanksgivings and gatherings for some, this maybe makes it all the more important.

My Mom died a few years ago. She always made a Sweet Potato Casserole for holidays. It wasn't particularly special or unique. Like a million other Better Homes and Gardens-type recipes. Sweet Potatoes, Half and Half, Sugar, and Vanilla with a Marshmallow topping. Someone in your family likely makes something similar.

As my Mom's health declined the last few holidays, bringing that Sweet Potato Casserole was about all she could contribute. And that was, of course, great. It wasn't about the food.

I'll miss her at dinner this year.

This year I'm trying to make her Sweet Potato Casserole.

It's a big deal.

I love how food is so much more than just fuel for our bodies. It's a zillion times bigger. So in some ways, it sort of is about the food. Because sometimes food and memories are all we have left.

And I don't want that to sound sad. I'm thankful.

Rock on, Mom.

My hope and prayer for you today is you have reason to be thankful too.

That'll do it this week. Thank you for being with me on this goofy journey.

Love your neighbor and stick together.

Peace and Grace to you.

J

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