Your “What Did You Think Would Happen?” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

NFL News:

• Well, that was quick: former Bengal George Iloka has signed with the Vikings.
  • It’s a one-year deal, terms undisclosed.
  • Mike Zimmer was his DC with the Bengals before leaving for the Vikings himself.

• AJ McCarron has been limited in practice due to a bruised collarbone.
  • It was feared broken, but much like his throwing motion it defied explanation.

• Team releases:
  • Panthers: DE Charles Johnson officially retired after he was released in February.
    • He played 11 seasons, and retires second in Panthers history for sacks.
  • Chiefs: RB Charcandrick West was released after four seasons.

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    Colts: Play-by-play announcer Bob Lamey “retired” after using a racial slur in an off-air situation.

    • The 80 year-old “legend and icon”, according to Bob Irsay, who had been with the Colts since 1984, dropped an N-bomb in a joke he was repeating, according to a press release.
    • His “retirement” came after staff complaints about the joke being overheard, and the language contained therein.

• Crimebeat! material:
  • Ravens CB Jimmy Smith – suspended four games for violating the League’s player conduct policy.
  • Panthers WR DJ Moore – caught going 113 MPH in a 60 zone on I-77.

Tonight’s sports:

• MLB:
  • Cleveland at Red Sox – 7:00PM | Sportsnet / MLBN
  • Cardinals at Dodgers – 10:00PM | ESPN / TSN
• Little League World Series:
  • Mid-Atlantic vs. West – 7:30PM | ESPN
• MLS:
  • New York City FC vs. New York Red Bulls – 7:00PM | FS1 / TSN

Today is my 20th anniversary.

THE HAPPY MEAL’S ON ME!