It's That Time Of Year

It's the time of year where I should be getting pumped about the upcoming NFL season. However, that is not the case right now. I can't fully explain it but I'll try anyway. Whether it is the fact that my team (the Colts) has been taken out in awful fashion two consecutive campaigns by the team who is dangerously close to usurping New England as my least favorite NFL team, the San Diego Chargers.

It could also be that the league has finally reached a breaking point when it comes to my dedication to viewing/caring about it. Sundays used to be joyous occasions where me and my fellow football fanatics would down two dollar drafts and get everybody in the place to love the garbage we were spewing or at least want to put their fists through our skulls. I can't remember the last time I took a full Sunday to soak in a complete day's worth of action.

It could also be that there are other things on my plate. European soccer is days away and the Dodgers are prime time players in baseball. I'm usually disillusioned by the MLB by this juncture because I am surrounded by the constant dick measuring contest between Red Sox Nation and the Yankee Universe (honestly, what are you the WWE?). Although the Hollywood Dodgers have come back to Earth from where they were pre-All Star break, I have something to keep my attention other than how many carries Donald Brown is getting in preseason tune-ups. European soccer has caught my eye over the past few years and is something I have become quite passionate about. It's not for everyone, especially in Westerly, but I dig it.

It could also be that it just hasn't started yet and once I make that first fantasy football trade or see that first Joseph Addai fumble that the NFL makes a roaring charge back into my life. Only time will tell. It's just not that time yet.

I tweet the NFL Draft.

To give this site analysis it hasn't had in...weeks, I re-present my Twitter remarks on the DRAFT. Some will apply, some won't matter, all will be awesome~! Also, these are posted as they were on Twitter as I am finding them. So look at the time and do some math or something.

Part 1: I Watch on ESPN Two Picks In

(after the second pick of Jason Smith) Mel Kiper just said "It's not an A because they passed on Sanchez." THE HELL IS HE ON WHERE SANCHEZ IS A TOP 5 PICK. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from TweetDeckMatty Ryan is a better quarterback than the top two quarterbacks of this draft, I'd say. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from TweetDeckPoor Tony Dungy doesn't seem comfy on TV. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from TweetDeckWait, that's Herm Edwards? Oh shit...I am a racist. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from TweetDeckPeople hating on [Tyson] Jackson. Eh, looks like a bad swerve decision. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from TweetDeckI have to admit, the toupee/dye industry continues to do its magic on Mr. Mel Kiper Jr. Good work, guys. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from TweetDeckMichael Smith! The draft suddenly turns into a political map! Awesome. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from TweetDeck(after drafting Aaron Curry fourth overall) Seattle improves considerably next year. They make 6-10. Bank on it. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from TweetDeckAaron Curry is an awesome man. So I raise my prediction. 7-9 for Seattle. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from TweetDeckYou know what, good trade if MARK FREAKIN' SANCHEZ is the pick for the Jets. Browns need more stuff. #nfldraftabout 10 hours ago from webChris Berman's voice sums it up. Andre Smith, why not? #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeck(as worldwide controversy erupts over the senility of one Al Davis as he picks Bey over Crabtree) Booing for the Raiders pick! Fuck Crabtree! We pick someone else! #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeckMy god, the chaos of BEYGATE. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeck
Part 2: I watch on the NFL Network.
I switch to NFL Network coverage of the draft. This is probably less interesting. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeckAnd I am right! Eight thousand commercials and I don't even think I know who the tenth pick is yet. Good work, NFL Network. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeckThe analystry is not as annoying on NFL Network...and not as interesting. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeckIt must suck doing this draft thing for ten hours. Everyone's already tripping over themselves an hour and a half in. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeckTime to wait as the Saints pick a non-splendid slightly good player for pick 14. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeckDenver picks Knowshon! And the true days of the "we could plug any running back in there" offense are dead. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeck(Saints are on the clock) Draft...uhh, not Maclin. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeckDraft Beanie? I guess we might need him if Deuce ROIDS UP again. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeckMalcolm Jenkins! Well, that's helping the defense, surely something the Saints should ACTUALLY BE DOING. #nfldraftabout 9 hours ago from TweetDeckNo Beanie nor crazy Maclin drafted yet. Hmmm. #nfldraftabout 8 hours ago from TweetDeck(trade two from the Browns occurs) Another trade? What the hell is Man-genius's team doing? #nfldraftabout 8 hours ago from TweetDeckTrade down to 19 for the Browns? FORESIGHT!? #nfldraftabout 8 hours ago from TweetDeckSorry Jonny, your team is run by a crazy man. #nfldraftabout 8 hours ago from TweetDeck
At this point, I stopped caring. Late first rounders are odd creatures and they are almost always misses. Also, good luck Detroit with that QB you got that's making $41 million guaranteed and getting sacked to the turf 100 times a season. That said, I have to leave with this:
RT @nfl:Bucs pick Josh Freeman, on being third QB drafted after Sanchez and Stafford:"I'd take me over them. I feel like I'm the better QB."about 7 hours ago from TweetDeck