Ray Rice is willing to help the NFL’s cause of raising domestic violence awareness, and he’s just the man for the job. He thinks that it shouldn’t take photos to understand the importance of stopping domestic violence. Aaron Maybin, a Baltimore native and former Bills first-round pick, has become an artist. If you think that Greg Hardy is a problem for the NFL, then Jerry Jones is a bigger one. A couple of Eagles’ offensive linemen are willing to call out Hardy. Cliff Brown asks and answers the five biggest questions for the Ravens after the bye.
Ray Rice wants to help NFL raise awareness for domestic violence
If you’re a frequent reader of these links, you may remember “The Football Girl” saying that the NFL needs Ray Rice. Now, it appears Ray Rice is willing to help. He has been contrite since the incident, making it clear that he understands those who aren’t willing to forgive him. It is not easy to own a mistake like Ray Rice has. His willingness to help could be just what the NFL needs.
Former 1st-round NFL draft pick Aaron Maybin trades in helmet and pads for brush and canvas
Childs Walker of The Baltimore Sun tells the story of former Buffalo Bill 1st round pick, Aaron Maybin, who has quit the NFL to become a painter. Once dubbed the “worst player in the NFL”, Maybin lives comfortably off of the money he made in football, which also provides for his parents and his kids. Living in a house in Canton with a view of M&T Bank Stadium from his third floor deck, the NFL couldn’t be further away.
Jerry Jones is a bigger problem for the NFL than Greg Hardy
Chris Korman of USA Today’s For The Win blog considers Jerry Jones the biggest culprit of the Greg Hardy issue. Korman commends Al Michaels‘ and Cris Collinsworth‘s attempts to discuss the Hardy issue, but the task was an unfortunate one to handle. Ultimately, the only way that men like Hardy will be removed from football is if men like Jerry Jones prioritize the right thing over what helps them win immediately. With Jerry Jones, that is very unlikely.
Eagles’ Lane Johnson: I put ‘extra mustard’ on Greg Hardy blocks
Greg Hardy is the worst person in the NFL. If you’re not aware, Deadspin released a story on Friday detailing just how horrible he is. In his first game after the story, Eagles’ offensive lineman Lane Johnson says, “Any time I had a chance to put a little extra mustard on a block, I tried.” Eagles’ center, Jason Kelce, joined him in being outspoken about Hardy. “I’m glad he didn’t have a good day…It’s a joke a guy like that is able to play this quickly,” says Kelce.
Five questions for Ravens returning from their bye
Cliff Brown asks the five biggest questions for the Ravens as they return from their bye. Can Harbaugh avoid his first losing season? Who will the leading pass catcher be? Will Joe Flacco throw for 4,000 yard? Can the secondary reduce its glaring mistakes? Will the Ravens ever force a turnover again? Okay, I changed the last one a little bit. Still, that is a big concern for the Ravens moving forward. Can they start making plays?
