So, I keep hearing that we are now back to football. From where I am sitting I am not sure it ever went away. There was more conversation and discussion about the NFL this off season than in any off season in recent history. Something was in the news morning noon and night. The NFL very seldom gets that much attention in a normal year, do you think that maybe that was the plan all along?
First they had the draft and if I am not mistaken they are now playing preseason football games, on schedule, and for the first time since I can remember every first round draft choice was signed and in camp before the preseason games began, pretty damn suspicious.
So who won, I am not sure but I can tell you who lost, the retired players! We are still getting information from the Players Association about our new benefits, of which I still have questions, as do many of my former teammates. The major issue that the retired players wanted addressed was medical benefits, not more retirement money. Many of the former players are not insurable due to preexisting conditions (injuries) directly related to their football careers. Many of the retired players are at or beyond the retirement age of 65, and because of their current physical conditions, are just hanging on.
The reason the NFL is so popular today is because of the great players from the past. Lifetime medical coverage should be made available to those players who are unable to receive any medical insurance now. Don’t get me wrong, more money in our retirement plan would be nice too! I am all for helping out those players who made the game what it is today.
Off my soap box!
September is just around the corner and that means the archery elk season is almost upon us. For me that also means I am getting in shape to take on the mountains in northern New Mexico. It is one of my favorite times of the year. Everything will still be green and the elk are beginning to break up. The herd bulls are establishing their territory and selecting his harem!
Normally I don’t head out west until the second or third week of September right in the middle of the rut (boys chasing girls). This year I want to try and get a heard bull to take on the challenge of another bull violating his area- that would be me! My plan is to sound like the new stud on the block, get one of them fired up to come in withing bow range (60 yards or closer) to defend his status as the Heard Bull!
I will keep you posted on the outcome.
The Outdoor Quarterback