Chris Simms and I devoted the opening segment of Wednesday’s PFT Live to the latest mass murder. In Uvalde, Texas, an 18-year-old killed 19 children and two adults with an assault rifle. To properly function in American society unfortunately entails co-existing with the ever-present risk of becoming the victim of gun violence. To become too [more] … [Read more...] about Making sense of the latest senseless slaughter
Archives for May 2022
Seahawks’ first General Manager, John Thompson, dies at 95
John Thompson, the first General Manager in Seahawks history, died Tuesday morning in Las Vegas, the team announced Wednesday. Thompson was 95. “We remember and honor John Thompson following his passing this week,” the Seahawks wrote in a statement. “Thompson served as the team’s first General Manager from 1975-82. He oversaw the hiring of Jack [more] … [Read more...] about Seahawks’ first General Manager, John Thompson, dies at 95
Report: Alonzo Highsmith leaving Seahawks to return to University of Miami
Alonzo Highsmith played for the University of Miami. He was a freshman on Howard Schnellenberger’s national championship team in 1983 before starring in the backfield on Jimmy Johnson’s teams. Highsmith, the Seahawks’ senior executive advisor to the General Manager, is returning to his alma mater. David Hyde of the Sun-Sentinel reports the University of Miami [more] … [Read more...] about Report: Alonzo Highsmith leaving Seahawks to return to University of Miami
Nick Foles: This is Matt Ryan’s team
Nick Foles has never started more than 11 games in a season. The quarterback is on his sixth team in now his 11th season, and Foles again is No. 2 on the depth chart. He knows his role. “This is Matt’s team,” Foles said more than once Wednesday, via Zak Keefer of TheAthletic.com. “He’s the [more] … [Read more...] about Nick Foles: This is Matt Ryan’s team
Dak Prescott on Uvalde school shooting: It makes me fearful to have kids
Dak Prescott doesn’t have children, but the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, has shaken him. The Cowboys quarterback admits it has made him anxious about becoming a parent. “We’re talking about children,’’ Prescott said, via David Moore of the Dallas Morning News. “We’re talking about the future. I mean, I don’t have kids, (but [more] … [Read more...] about Dak Prescott on Uvalde school shooting: It makes me fearful to have kids