Your Scattered Thursday Night Open Thread

Welcome to Thursday evening. As almost always, it precedes Friday and thus should be celebrated.

What Do Words Mean Anyway?:

Dan Campbell was asked if this year was Superb Owl or bust. His reply was, “I don’t see bust, I see Super Bowl. I don’t know what bust is”. The Lions at +1100 have the fourth-best odds to win that game should you wish to get a head start on throwing your money away on the NFL. I kid, sort of-I guess they have as good a chance as anyone as they appear to be on an upward arc.

Speed Kills…Common Sense:

The Philly Eagles are the latest team to sign John Ross’ 2017 NFL Combine 40 time of 4.22. Mr. Glass Hands or One Route Johnny has done this before-previous suckers include the Bengals, Giants and Chiefs.

What About His Heart?:

Anthony Richardson’s surgically repaired shoulder has been “achy” but not “breaky” after tossing the ball around this week. A running QB with a wonky shoulder who is going to take a ton of hits this year? I think we can all see where this is going to end up.

Buddy, Can You Spare A Vet Minimum Contract?:

Folks who have done well in the past but are deemed too old or play at a devalued position include Xavian Howard, Tannyfanny, Justin Simmons, Calais Campbell, Steph Gilmore and Hunter Renfrow. There are more than a few others that are hoping to see some season-ending training camp injuries.

A Special Kind of What About-ism At Work in The Big Smoke:

The WNBA announced that Toronto will be given a franchise! The vast majority of questions directed at Drake, Mayor Olivia Chow, Doug Ford, Scottie Barnes and Justin Trudeau centered around their guesses at Austin Matthews goal total next season.

Sports Tonight:

(I’ll give it the old Wumbo try)

NBA: Caitlin’s Crew vs. Bill Burr’s Bro’s (Indiana/Boston)

NHL: Truck Nutz Buttercups vs. There Will Be Bloodstains (Edmonton/Dallas)

Have at it!