NFL Bonehead Of The Week

To be completely honest with you loyal reader, I was ready to write this article Friday night before a single game was played.

Why?

Because as I was driving home from dinner with my family to celebrate my sister's 25th birthday I tuned into ESPN radio to catch up on the day in sports.

I don't know what the radio show was called but I'm assuming it has an NFL theme since it is hosted by Keyshawn Johnson, Chris Mortensen, and Mike Tirico.

They were discussing, of all things, the Washington Redskins anemic offense and what could be done about the play calling.

Of course they discussed Sherm Lewis and if he could do any better as well, as if he was the right man to take over since he's only been with the team for two weeks.

Tirico and Mort, being the classy and professional guys that they are, professed how they wouldn't want to be in Sherm's shoes, confessing that calling plays in the National Football League can be a very difficult thing.

Now notice how I only mentioned two of the hosts being classy and professional.  Keyshawn, not letting Mort finish what he was saying, interrupted and began spouting off that he could do it.

He went on to say that calling plays in the NFL is one of the easiest things to do.  He broke it down and said you have to know a defense and call a play they can't stop.

Why thank you Keyshawn, you've unlocked the secret to play calling in the NFL. Call a play a defense can't stop.

This might work if you're USC playing San Jose State, but in the NFL it isn't that simple.

He then went on to say the Redskins have a wealth of talent (after watching seven weeks I strongly disagree) and that Zorn didn't know how to call plays to make the most of that talent. 

His last statement might be true.

Now we come to the finale of his rant/epiphany/nonsensical narration (pick one).  It seemed as if he was looking for a new job because he basically threw it out that, if Dan Snyder, wanted he could be in Maryland on Monday night and lead the Skins to a victory.

Now for a minute I'll play devil's advocate and say at this point in the season, as a Redskins fan, I'm willing to try anything. So if Sherm fails, why not give Keyshawn a call?

On the other hand though I'm pretty sure Keyshawn could step in the box and call plays for the New Orleans Saints offense against the Detroit Lions or Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Saints would probably have their lowest production of the season.

Why?  Because Keyshawn calling plays isn't so damn simple moron!  If it were do you think the top offensive minded head coaches and offensive coordinators would be making so much?  No.  If it were that easy they'd get paid minimum wage because they could get anyone to do it.

Now in the end of my hypothetical Saints versus Lions or Bucs game the Saints would win despite of Keyshawn’s play calling.  Mostly because the offense is too damn good and Drew Brees is smart enough to probably audible out of what ever whacky play Keyshawn would call.

Now not to pile on Keyshawn anymore, but why does he have a job analyzing football for ESPN? Is there some sort of idiot wide receiver quota that needs to be met?

I mean first, the four letter station hired Michael Irving for nonsensical rants that amounted to nothing more than making the audience dumber, then they fire him for his little run in with the law. 

This was perfect for the NFL Network because then they hired him to meet their quota.

Of course ESPN was in the lurch.  Now they needed an idiot ex-wide receiver for their show.  Well lucky for them the NFL was sick of Keyshawn wanting number one receiver money, and no one would have him, forcing him to retire and take over for Mr. Irving.

So Keyshawn, you probably could have won this award many times over this season, but it was your total arrogance and lack sense thinking that you of all people could be a play caller in the NFL that earns you my Bonehead of the Week award for this the seventh week of the season.

On a side note I’d like to award the genius of the week award to Chris Cooley.

Did you see the play he got hurt on, which sadly ended his season?

If you didn’t it appeared as if he stuck his leg out on purpose in order to get hurt.  If so, smart move Chris.

I wouldn’t want to be out on the field either.  Save yourself for next season when maybe, just maybe things will be better.