The Denver Broncos almost won their first preseason game but almost really only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades. Let’s be honest, as happy as fans are that football season is back, the preseason really doesn’t mean much. The Cardinals on the other hand do hold preseason games to a higher standard or that’s what the individual that runs Arizona’s social media accounts want for you to believe.
In a now deleted meme/video posted on an Arizona Cardinals social media page, features a recent viral video of a woman’s rant onboard a plane with the Cardinals logo strewn across her body who says in the video, “That mother f@$%#r is not real”, followed by another meme that showed Russell Wilson working out in the aisle of the plane. The video was viewed by nearly 5 million before it was deleted and some people had some thoughts about it.
Smack-talk has been a staple in sports since humans begin competing against one another centuries and it isn’t going away anytime soon but in this case the smack talk was obviously pointed at Wilson who just two seasons ago was a rival quarterback in the NFC West and to the Cardinals.
A little schoolyard banter never hurt anyone, and while the meme was thought to be posted in poor taste because of its relevancy (Wilson led the Broncos to a 10 – 0 lead in the first half), someone above the social media person decided to have it removed.
Wilson did have some trouble to start the game throwing two incomplete passes in their first series resulting in a quick three-and-out. It wasn’t until a few minutes into the second quarter before coach Sean Payton decided to pull Wilson for his second-stringer Jerrett Stidham. Wilson finished with 7 completions on 13 attempts for 93 yards and a 102.4 quarterback rating (QBR).
The Broncos biggest concern came from the offensive line that allowed five hits on Wilson who was pressured continuously during his time behind center. Another collective concern from fans was the absence of corner back Pat Surtain II. Surtain was listed as out with a core injury for Friday’s game but returned to the practice field in full pads on Tuesday.
In other sports, the Colorado Rockies still remain in the basement of the National League West, 26 games behind the leading L.A. Dodgers. The Rockies lost all three of their games to the Dodgers in L.A. over the weekend. On Monday they kicked off a three-game series with the Arizona Diamondbacks and defeated the Diamondbacks 6-4. Colorado ends the series on Wednesday and will host the Chicago White Sox on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Coors Field.
The Colorado Avalanche received some cool news about their top defenseman Cale Makar on Monday. Makar was selected to be featured on the cover of EA Sports NHL 24 which goes on sale Wednesday.
At just 24 years old, Cale Makar has accomplished a hall of fame career with the Stanley Cup, Calder Trophy, first All-Star Team in his third season, the James Norris Memorial Trophy and now EA Sports NHL cover athlete.
