On Monday, the NFL and NFLPA agreed on a COVID-19 testing program that includes daily tests during the first two weeks of training camp. The league also offered to eliminate the preseason in 2020, something the Players Association has sought.
Elsewhere, the Washington Nationals announced that Dr. Anthony Fauci will launch the first ceremonial pitch when the team begins its season on July 23.
Chris Simms “would bet” that the Patriots went to the extreme in evaluating Cam Newton: The Patriots under Bill Belichick have been known for leaving no stone unturned in player evaluation over the years.
Former NFL quarterback and analyst Chris Simms believes that New England methods are even more intense than the already deep level of standard exploration when it comes to doing your homework on a particular player.
In an episode of his podcast, “Chris Simms Unbuttoned,” former Tampa Bay Buccaneer explained how deeply he believes New England was in his investigation of the recent free-agent firm Cam Newton.
“I think they started doing their homework on Cam,” Simms explained. “How is the guy? Work hard? Can you handle our mental routine of things that we put on our offense on a daily basis? I think they started doing their due diligence there.
“And listen, New England, again, if you made me gamble, I’d bet New England had followed Cam Newton for three or four weeks,” Simms said in a surprising statement. “This is how New England works. I don’t want to be creepy about it, but that’s what I’ve always heard they did with Randy Moss in the past. When they signed Randy Moss, for all I know, they sent someone to see Randy Moss every day. They saw him exercise. They saw what he did in his life. Knowing New England, they probably did something like that again. “
Trivia: In 2001, Red Auerbach, in a rare talent evaluation, struck down Celtics general manager Chris Wallace to prevent the team from drafting what future NBA All-Star?
(Answer at the end).
Tip: He was born in Belgium, but played internationally for a different European nation.
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Pedro Martinez, picking mangoes:
You have to work a little harder to pick a mango than to pick an apple! Fresh fruit always tastes better when you have to earn it 😋 🥭 #mangos #dominican #freshfruit #mangopicking #yeahhh pic.twitter.com/9RkmWHgNn0
– Pedro Martínez (@ 45PedroMartinez) July 20, 2020
“Too high” Tacko Fall:
cc @ smart_MS3 @ tackofall99 pic.twitter.com/iKHTcHq0UD
– Boston Celtics (@celtics) July 20, 2020
In this day: In 2004, Manny Ramirez’s inexplicable decision to cut out the pitch at Johnny Damon’s outfield created one of the most iconic plays in Red Sox history.
Featured daily: Philadelphia Union goalkeeper Andre Blake tried to make a fantastic stop in Monday’s 1-1 draw with Orlando.
Trivia Answer: Tony Parker
