5. Al Davis Starting Discussion on Other Head Coaching Options

The Raiders are 1-3, but according to an AP report have held leads of 12, 13, and nine points over the last three games. I’d be looking for a new coach as well.

4. The Hit on Anquan Boldin

In a game highlighted by Favre’s gun-slinging, this moment was easily the most frightening. Late in the Jet’s blowout victory over the Cardinals Kurt Warner found his team nearing the end zone. With 27 seconds to play he fired a throw into the end zone, where Boldin would be. Boldin was hit behind by safety Kerry Rhodes during his route, who propelled him into the flying Eric Smith. He then hit the ground, where he stayed for several minutes. 

Both teams were on the field, nervously chatting with teammates and opponents. Boldin was immobilized and carted off the field via stretcher.

Smith was later suspended for one game and fined $50,000 for the hit.

3. The St. Louis Rams Fire Coach Scott Linehan

Someone had to pay for the 0-4 start. The Rams weren’t losing heartbreakers, either. They have a negative 143 point differencial. The have scored only 43 points – the lowest in the league, and have given up 147 points – the highest in the league. Enough said.

2. Brett Favre is Still a Football God

I am in a state of despair this Tuesday morning. The fantasy football week is over, and I lost bitterly. My opposition had a great team, but I would have beaten them if I had started Brett Favre. No, I had to go with Tony Romo against the Redskins. It only cost me nine points, but I am still in anguish.

Favre threw 289 yards and six touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals, proving that he can still be an elite quarterback when need be.

1. Richard Collier Paralyzed Below the Waist

Football is a fun sport to both watch and play. In some cases, however, there are stories that bring a sour taste to our mouth. This would be one of them. Collier, a Jaguar tackle, was sitting in a car in front of his apartment complex when he was shot at least 14 times. He was hit in the left legs, left groin, back, and right buttock.

One of the many bullets lodged itself in the spinal cord of Collier, causing paralysis. He has no memory of the shooting, but will always have a reminder; his left leg was amputated. He will never walk again and friends say he is devastated.

This is just another example that football isn’t always simply entertainment. These guys are real people and are as suseptible to a bullet as you.