Reactions to Russell Wilson’s record-setting contract continue, parts of the 2019 NFL schedule are released, Frank Clark stirs up a few fan bases and more from today in the NFL.
Seattle teammates have some fun at Russell Wilson’s expense
Wilson announced his deal with a late night Twitter video that he shot in bed next to his wife, Ciara. This did not escape the notice of fellow Seahawks Tyler Lockett and D.J. Fluker.
When ur teammates start re-enacting.. 😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣 @TDLockett12 & @DJTheWarrior76 start making fun of me & @Ciara #Hilarious pic.twitter.com/V6auH1GYMW
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) April 17, 2019
Wilson’s Top 10
The NFL’s Instagram account put together a 2018 highlight reel for the league’s new highest-paid player.
2019 Schedule Release
The full schedule will be released later today. For now, we know what international games to expect.
The schedule release has the Buffalo Bills and Tre’Davious White fired up.
The Ref Just Didn’t Understand What The Hell Was Goin On … Oh Well !!! TRE’DAY 🤷🏾♂️ https://t.co/DCjyxENNiv
— Tre'Davious White (@TreWhite16) April 17, 2019
Deconstructing Frank Clark
Seattle put the franchise tag on Frank Clark, though he has yet to sign the offer. That has led to some trade speculation. Though Clark went on to say his tweet was referencing family issues, the replies show that Seahawks fans, as well as fans who thought their team landed Clark, were in an uproar.
They lied to me
— Frank Clark (@TheRealFrankC_) April 17, 2019
Demaryius Thomas joins the Patriots
As The MMQB’s Albert Breer points out, there are more than a few incentives in the deal.
New Patriots WR Demaryius Thomas' 1-year deal is HEAVY on "we'll see" type parameters …
$150K to sign.
$150K reporting bonus.
$1.2 million base.
$1.406 million in per-game rosters.
$750K for 60 catches.
$750K for 800 yards.
$750K for 1000 yards.
$750K for 1200 yards.— Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) April 17, 2019
Zach Miller says goodbye
The Chicago Bears tight end suffered a leg injury in October 2017 that nearly required amputation. Miller had been trying to return, but it appears that dream has ended. Bobby Massie was one of many former teammates to wish him well.
One of the best teammates I’ve had the opportunity to play with. @ZMiller86 Good luck on your second journey in life. ✊🏾 https://t.co/i1RsBumOu8
— Bobby Massie (@MrBig434) April 17, 2019
Chargers’ new home uniforms spark similar requests for other teams
Or perhaps old home uniforms would be more accurate. The Chargers announced they’d be using their classic powder blue jerseys for their primary home uniforms in 2019. Should the Buccaneers follow suit? Their left tackle thinks so.
Hmmmm @Buccaneers can we go old school creamsicles ??? Primary home uniform 2019 ??? Asking for a group of ppl https://t.co/wFS30bbi2l
— Donovan Smith (@DSmith_76) April 17, 2019
Happy birthday, Bill Belichick
Celebrate Belichick’s 67th birthday with some audio from his days on Bill Parcells’ staff in New York.
Larry Fitzgerald on DK Metcalf and hype
As the third overall pick in the 2004 NFL Draft, Fitzgerald knows something about being a rookie with high expectations. He has some advice for Ole Miss’ DK Metcalf.
Metcalf appears to be grateful.
.@LarryFitzgerald appreciate the love, thanks for the message
— DK Metcalf (@dkmetcalf14) April 17, 2019
