NFL Fragments:

• This would matter if they were an actual NFL franchise, but JJ Watt is out for up to ten weeks due to a herniated disc and accompanying surgery.
  • And THAT’S WHY you don’t talk smack about Zach Mettenberger.
• The Jags worked out Greg Hardy, because of course they did.
• Packers CEO Mark Murphy said “I dunno” when asked about the PED investigation into PED use by Clay Matthews & Julius Peppers.
• Better wipe that smug smile off your face, DeAngelo – Le’Veon Bell is looking at a 4-game suspension for missing drug tests.

Finally, the sad news many of you heard earlier today – Dennis Green passed away. Naturally, nfl.com has the requisite tributes and photo galleries. Rikki has a nice little tribute in the Request Line, so give that a read before being inundated with footage on the NFL Network this weekend.

Well, now begins the three days of peace before the Democrats get together in Philly for their battery toss convention. Aside from the general question about who her VP pick will be, I’m wondering how many protest groups try to interrupt the proceedings, thereby turning off undecided voters and giving Trump an actual chance. Here are your choices for possible interrupters:

• Black Lives Matter
• Bernie Sanders supporters
• Code Pink
• Rage Against the Machine
• The Phillie Phanatic
• Student loan / High tuition groups

Suggestions recommended. I look forward to four days of craven pandering and internecine bickering.

Since I apparently died sometime this week, I’ve decided to have my wake on Saturday night. I’ve invited a few friends

and maybe some people as well.

Tonight’s sports:

• Women’s International Friendly Soccer: U.S. vs. Costa Rica – 8:55 (ESPN)
• Bellator MMA: Darrion Caldwell vs. Joe Taimanglo – 9:00 (Spike)
• CFL: Ottawa @ Saskatchewan – 9:00 (TSN)

Please try to enjoy your weekend, for on Monday WE GO MAD!