Hi Folks,
We do a ton of insightful, thoughtful, and serious features here at Footballguys with smart people thinking deeply for you.
This is not one of those features.
This is Random Shots, and it's a few pages of me sharing all the random goofiness from this week. With maybe a music note and sometimes a "soap box" wrap at the end.
Here's to Football.
J
If you know, you know.
"Riggins breaks into the clear! He's at the 50, the 45, the 50, the other 45! He's going in circles! Why did we buy this?" pic.twitter.com/hJYAC65WZe
— Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) November 4, 2024
Truth.
The entire NFL looking at the Titans right now for giving DeAndre Hopkins to Mahomes for a bag of chips pic.twitter.com/hC9XqxCuks
— GhettoGronk (@TheGhettoGronk) November 5, 2024
How are these not their regular helmets?
Tulane wore their "Wumbo" helmets yesterday. pic.twitter.com/YNo6TuP7vy
— FB_Helmet_Guy (@FB_Helmet_Guy) November 2, 2024
Same question for Army.
Army’s helmets for this Saturday’s game against Air Force ????? pic.twitter.com/MCybltUxL9
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) October 31, 2024
Big Cat does not miss.
?Week 9 NFL Computer Rankings?
— Big Cat (@BarstoolBigCat) November 5, 2024
Feel free to discuss pic.twitter.com/gBtOTSdEHG
Ok, then.
I’m voting Alex Smith for President because he was a great Commander and Chief. pic.twitter.com/p8B7wd2wNZ
— Johnny barks (@Johnny_Barks) November 5, 2024
Maybe the truest thing in fantasy football.
— Sleeper (@SleeperHQ) November 4, 2024
Interesting.
Every NFL team still owns their 1st round pick for the 2025 Draft as the trade deadline has passed
— Blake Warye (@bwaryeofblake) November 5, 2024
The last time this happened was at the 2001 trade deadline for the 2002 NFL Draft@NFLPlus
Because I know you folks need to know things like that.
Thanks to Clayton Gray for that one.
DeAndre Hopkins set the internet on fire with his "Remember The Titans" celebration after being traded from Tennessee.
After getting traded from Tennessee, DeAndre Hopkins is Remembering the Titans ? pic.twitter.com/KOgAqNGGdN
— ESPN (@espn) November 5, 2024
He was quick to clarify that this wasn't a shot at Tennessee.
It was a shout to Tennessee, if u know me u know it’s nothing but love for Nashville. Ran and his crew are like family. Without them, I wouldn’t be here. https://t.co/6YqEZlXyn5
— Deandre Hopkins (@DeAndreHopkins) November 5, 2024
Thanks to Joe Bidwell and Matt Carey for that one.
It's always something...
Election Day! ?? pic.twitter.com/XzaXrc28Bs
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) November 5, 2024
Sure, maybe Random Shots QB1 Jameis Winston returned to Earth a bit.
He's still my quarterback.
Browns starting Jameis Winston Sunday.
— McNeil (@Reflog_18) October 23, 2024
Strap in. ? pic.twitter.com/W8lamhqXCo
Dropping this one right here.
Hmmm. pic.twitter.com/u96BByhBgG
— Joe Bryant (@Football_Guys) November 1, 2024
This kicker had focus.
Not the Dwayne Wade statue as the FG distraction ?pic.twitter.com/44f5oXVjDl
— FanDuel Sportsbook (@FDSportsbook) November 2, 2024
Jameis Winston's agent needs a deal with the LASIK people right now.
???
— MLFootball (@_MLFootball) November 1, 2024
LASIK CHANGES LIVES. pic.twitter.com/16HzCLEpIh
New Nike Logo incoming...
Insane pic.twitter.com/DmskivzxVD
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) November 1, 2024
Thanks to Matt Carey for that one.
Nick Saban's getting comfortable with this TV gig.
I’m from a sandwich TAHN
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) November 2, 2024
“What is this shit” ?? ~ Coach Saban#CollegeGameDay pic.twitter.com/k4JCcuMWDx
I love the Athletic.
But their actual headline of "Jason Kelce slams fan’s phone on ground, exchanges homophobic slurs after insult about Travis dating Taylor Swift" is an example of what's wrong when Search Engine Optimization and packing in every possible keyword rules everything.
Dang.
"The Chiefs won two Super Bowls between Daniel Jones’ most recent two passing touchdowns at MetLife stadium."
Thanks to Sarah York and Jeff Haseley for that one.
I'm conflicted.
On one hand, I don't hate Derek Carr.
On the other, I think wins are a QB stat.
Most losses as starting QB thru:
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) November 3, 2024
4 seasons: David Carr 43
5 seasons: David Carr 53
6 seasons: David Carr 56
7 seasons: Derek Carr 63
8 seasons: Derek Carr 70
9 seasons: Derek Carr 79
10 seasons: Derek Carr 87
11 seasons: Derek Carr and Archie Manning 91
Thanks to Clayton Gray for that one.
Some things are not forgotten.
"They didn't have DK on the field so I didn't have to worry about him running me down" – Kam Kinchens on returning his INT 103 yards for a TD ? pic.twitter.com/L6PlQtA7GZ
— Cameron DaSilva (@camdasilva) November 4, 2024
Thanks to Sigmund Bloom for that one.
I don't care if this makes me a "Get Off My Lawn Guy." There's some truth here.
Unpopular opinion: This how to celebrate a good play when you’re down 30+pic.twitter.com/4RM7CXKk5X
— Footballism (@FootbaIIism) November 3, 2024
Dude needs to switch to decaf. Or maybe find a new, less stressful line of work.
The video: WILD. https://t.co/ZYXB5pQger pic.twitter.com/nRRq31GwwA
— Jerod Smalley (@JerodNBC4) November 2, 2024
Aaron Glenn is putting together a remarkable Player / Coach career.
Aaron Glenn out here holding the Green Bay Packers without a touchdown and he can’t see a thing ??
— Hater Report (@HaterReport_) November 3, 2024
Bro locked in lmao pic.twitter.com/GTiGnZq1vB
Fun with Amon-Ra St. Brown.
This might be the GREATEST photo taken of all-time in the NFL #OnePride pic.twitter.com/xUHtgumEOx
— Booner (@boonersports) November 3, 2024
Of course, like most fun things, it goes back to professional wrestling...
Pulling the ole Shawn Michaels from 1996! pic.twitter.com/8m199QYCHn
— CMSLA[G]LE (@cm_slagle) November 4, 2024
Sunday, the Colts and Vikings featured a classic uniform matchup.
They've been doing this for a while.
How #Colts at #Vikings looked 60 years ago
— Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) November 4, 2024
Beautiful.
?? Outdoors
?? Daylight
?? On grass
?? Vibrant uniforms#Baltimore against Minnesota in the 1964 season opener at The Met in Bloomington. pic.twitter.com/zemGDtG8v1
Revelation.
Bo Nix realizing he was the teams WR1 all along pic.twitter.com/LByfU407Eu
— Andrew | (5-4) (@BoNixGlazer) November 3, 2024
Don't ever give up.
Hey Siri,
— Coach Hines ?? (@CoachKurtHines) November 4, 2024
“What does heart look like?”:
Siri: pic.twitter.com/vc1vSq2ZXZ
Wrapping this one with a meme and a music note.
I was so disappointed when they told me I could no longer do what I love so much ??https://t.co/FIIRjlN3PI
— Templar?? (@aTeXan575) November 18, 2023
Funny on the surface. But there's a deeper reality. I don't know about you, but I like doing exactly what I want. Without anyone telling me I can't or offering even the slightest restrictions. The truth is I don't get to do anything and everything I want. And that's ok. Because it's not all about me. And that's ok too.
The Rolling Stones illustrate this perfectly with their classic song. And of the many versions available, I think my favorite is this one from the early days of the Pandemic when many of us were separated. I remember watching this the first time and smiling as each guy's camera came online. This was the last video appearance Charlie Watts did with the band.
It's a good word for all of us.
Rock on.
And thank you for being part of this goofy journey with us.
And thanks to Footballguys Keith Overton, Jake Bryant, Jeff Haseley, Matt Carey, Joe Bidwell, Sigmund Bloom, and Clayton Gray for the help. If you've got a Random Shot of your own, email me at bryant@footballguys.com.
Thanks for playing along, and I hope you make the most of whatever you're doing in your life. Love your neighbor and stick together.
Peace and Grace to you.
J
