If a New England Patriots fan that you know experienced heart palpitations, fainting spells and general anxiety-related issues today, the video embedded below is the reason why.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLle3socYAA
Yes, that is future Hall of Fame quarterback Tom Brady, on vacation with roughly 66 percent of his children and supermodel wife Gisele Bundchen, jumping off a cliff in whatever island paradise you end up when you’re a multi-millionaire with a month to kill.
Tom Brady survived the jump and posted it on Facebook to try to kill everyone else that ever loved him. His fans were a little upset.
Myself, I’m a little troubled at how eager Gisele was to watch Brady flail his arms like he’s an injured chicken as he falls face-first into a rocky-bottomed lagoon. The man still has more earning potential than his life insurance would pay. Gisele, you need to keep your eyes on the long game, here.
Russell Wilson wastes his time in Arizona again
For the second year in a row Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson spent the last week or so trying to mess up his upcoming NFL year in Texas Rangers’ camp in Surprise, Ariz. Wilson spent a one-day workout with the Rangers, who acquired him in the Rule 5 Draft in 2013.
Wilson wasn’t seriously trying out for the Rangers, but spent one day working out with the team Saturday. Wilson played baseball and football in college when he was at North Carolina State before he transferred to Wisconsin. Wilson played professionally in 2011 with the Class A Asheville Tourists in the South Atlantic League.
Now playing 2nd base for the Texas @Rangers, @DangeRussWilson! pic.twitter.com/y1S4ImFnGQ
— NFL (@NFL) March 28, 2015
Wilson didn’t play in Saturday’s game, instead just hanging out in the dugout in what turned out to be a glorified publicity stunt for Wilson and the team.
“I think its really cool,” Rangers pitcher Yovani Gallardo said. “Anytime you have that opportunity to have somebody from another sport, it adds a little more fun to camp and relaxes you a little bit. I’m sure he (Wilson) enjoys it because I know when we get the opportunity to do something different like that we enjoy it.”
I guess. It’s probably safer than cliff diving.
Panthers pick up Jonathan Martin off waivers
After being cut Thursday by the San Francisco 49ers, offensive tackle Jonathan Martin was claimed by the Carolina Panthers just a day later. By not waiting until Martin became a free agent, the Panthers also get tabbed with his $1 million salary.
Martin played in 15 games with the 49ers and started nine at right tackle, trying to resurrect his career after the Richie Incongnito bullying controversy of which Martin, along with current Panthers offensive lineman Andrew McDonald, were the victims.
Martin isn’t the first major addition to the Panthers’ offensive line or even the first right tackle. Carolina signed Michael Oher after he was released by the Tennessee Titans. Mike Remmers, the Panthers’ right tackle from last season, is still on the roster.
Vikings add Terence Newman at corner, Greenway takes pay cut
Veteran cornerback Terence Newman will begin his 13th season in the NFL this year when he suits up for the Minnesota Vikings in the fall. Newman signed a one-year contract with Minnesota that could be worth $2.5 million with incentives.
Newman and Vikings’ head coach Mike Zimmer are old friends, with Zimmer coaching Newman for four seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before bringing him with him to Cincinnati when he became the Bengals’ defensive coordinator.
Last year Newman appeared in 13 games, recorded 72 tackles, one interception and 14 passes defended.
Linebacker Chad Greenway, entering the final year of his contract with the Vikings, took a $3 million pay reduction to remain with the team. Greenway will still make $3.4 million, but his new contract will allow the Vikings to splurge more in free agency with an extra $3.225 million in available cap space.
Greenway is entering his 10th season, all with the Vikings. Last year he played in 12 games and had 93 tackles, one sack, one forced fumble and three passes defended.
