The big news on Darnell Dockett ... drum roll, please
Ok, we have it for you here. The much-anticipated announcement from Cardinals defensive tackle Darnell Dockett, who said on his Twitter page this afternoon that he had a big announcement to make.
Here goes:
"I am happy to announce that after meeting with the team recently, I have full faith and confidence in the Cardinals organization ...
"and I am looking forward to a great season. From the first day of training camp and on, I will not let my contract issues distract me ...
"or my team from reaching our goals-. I also look forward to playing with my teammates and defending our NFC championship title ...
"and I appreciate the support I've received from all my fans this offseason. - WE WILL WIN THE NFC WEST."
Dude ... you cannot be serious.
We actually waited around ... on a vacation day ... for that?
Listen, if you've got news to break, then break some news. Otherwise, do us all a favor and don't say anything.
Adios.
UPDATE: We were so intent on getting you this big news quickly that we missed Dockett's final tweet. Evidently, we weren't the only ones to be less than amused that his big announcement was a big fat zero. So he tweeted once more to explain that this was his idea, not that of his agent.
FYI to all, No this was not a DREW ROSENHAUSE call or idea, THIS is how I feel and I'm sticking to it. Thanks agan to all the DDOCKETT FANS
... memo to Dockett: the last name of your agent is Rosenhaus. No "e" at the end.
Oh, good Lord. I need to stop. Read NFC West blogger Mike Sando's take on the big announcement on ESPN.com. He takes all this a little more seriously. I suppose there's something to be said for an athlete making peaceful overtures during a contract negotiation, especially after Anquan Boldin's antics got him nowhere. Then again, why is it news when a player is announcing that he's abiding by his contract? Especially when he's announcing it so soon after the tragic death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair?
Ok, I'm out. Read Mascaro for all things NFL.
In the meantime, thanks to Darnell for providing one of the silliest moments in three decades of journalism.
(Graphic from ednotesonline.blogspot.com)
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You buried the lead!!!!
"FYI to all, No this was not a DREW ROSENHAUSE call or idea, THIS is how I feel and I'm sticking to it. Thanks agan to all the DDOCKETT FANS"
The man can't even spell his agent's name ... yee - ikes.
Bob...
Allow me to help you out here with what might be your worst blog entry ever.
A review of a Twitter entry by a defensive lineman two time zones away?
(Although I am happy to see that you are obviously enjoying your summer...well deserved sir).
Here's a non-football vignette about camping two time zones away during 4th of July Weekend. (hey, it's sports related....arguably moreso than twitter entry reviews...what are you becoming...The Twitterdog?)
Anyway.
Reason Number 374 Why Santa Fe Has A Well Earned Distinction as "The City Different".
Walked into an Albertson's Grocery Store (a disgustingly 21st Century self contained mini-mall, complete with a Starbucks, Dominos and 9 people working their Deli Counter- despite no Boar's Head) Saturday morning to purchase some DRY firewood for our campsite 10 miles up the Santa Fe Ski Valley (the previous night Mrs 505 and I succeeded in building a "smoke", not a fire, in the soggy rainforest that has become NM this summer).
Strolling into the lobby area I noticed a stunningly attractive statuesque blonde standing behind her husband, ogling the standard 12 ft high impulse purchase display of Dasani Bottled Water.... on sale for $3.99/case.
As I approached them the Mister glanced up and busted me for leering at his spouse. So I dutifully returned his glance with a knowing nod, a smile and a "How ya Doin?", the kind of greeting mandated between men when one is caught leering, kinduva face saving acknowledgement of the victim's outstanding taste in females.
Unfortunately for him, my nod immediately turned into a head shaking ear to ear controlled smile (nearly a guffaw), when the blonde stunner blurted out:
"Uh Mike, I'm not very fond of Dasani Water, IT'S TOO DRY".
A comment which, besides a good silent laugh, gave me cause to wonder if the American Experiment will survive the next 91 years and make it into the 22nd Century.
Cuz Mike was holding a young product of their relationship in his arms.
Stuff like that just won't fit on Twitter.
Bob, Islander has a point. Well, he probably has several, including his amusing story. But 1 in particular.
We have discussed you posting people's twits here.
For shame, Bob.
Islander, you think your dry story is bad. Try being single and reading an online ad where the girl asks for someone intligint. (It happens)
If I was 30 years younger and 30 pounds lighter, I'd jump all over that ad LT.