Your “I Don’t Think Any Of Them Will Become Iron Man” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

NFL News:

• If the rumours are true, Ezekiel Elliott should have a new contract by the end of the day.
  • He has left Mexico & flown back to Dallas.
    • One would think this is on the advice of the agent negotiating for him, which means it has to be close.

• On the sidelines of a Zeke deal, this will impact the Melvin Gordon situation.
  • At present, the Chargers are done talking about it, and coach Anthony Lynn gave a Belichickian “On to Cincinnati” response to queries:
    • “My concern right now is on Indianapolis,” Lynn said. “We’ve talked about that for a long time. I’m just ready to move on — we’re playing games.”

• On the subject of acting like the Patriots, the Colts have done that just two years removed from their failed Josh McDaniels quest.
  • They have signed surprise number one QB Jacoby Brissett to a two-year, $30 million extension.
  • They have signed Brian Hoyer to be his 2019 backup.
    • Hoyer was cut by the Patriots on Saturday, leaving only rookie Jarrett Stidham as TB12’s backup.

So, the day most dreaded has arrived – school started anew today. And boy, was I pleased to see all those bright, new faces.

Why, it was all I could do to keep from bubbling over with excitement at the concept of all those fresh, young minds looking to me for education and guidance.

Good thing I’m going to Iron Maiden tonight.

Nothing like clearing the mind for the long task ahead.

Tonight’s sports:

• U.S. Open Tennis:
  • Men’s and women’s quarterfinals – 7:00PM | ESPN / TSN
• MLB:
  • Toronto at Atlanta – 7:00PM | Sportsnet
  • Twins at Red Sox – 7:00PM | MLBN
• Women’s International Friendly Soccer:
  • U.S. vs. Portugal – 8:00PM | ESPN2
• WNBA Basketball:
  • Washington Mystics at NY Liberty – 7:00PM | TSN2
  • Seattle Storm at Phoenix Mercury – 10:00PM | ESPN2
• WWE:
  • Smackdown – 8:00PM | USA / Sportsnet360

Even though it’s a school night, what time will I be home?