Author: Austin Frank

Big sports guy.

Lamar Jackson (Tweeted that he) Wants to be Traded (But for Some Reason Waited 25 Days to Make it Public)

It is official! Well, it’s been official for 25 days now, but it is now publicly official… at least I think it is: Lamar really could use a publicist who would’ve been able to edit this statement and make it a bit easier to read and understand, but I’m going to assume he doesn’t have… Read More Lamar Jackson (Tweeted that he) Wants to be Traded (But for Some Reason Waited 25 Days to Make it Public)

Austin FrankLeave a comment

I Hate to Say it, But Lamar Jackson is an Idiot For Not Hiring An Agent

By now it’s well-publicized that Lamar Jackson refuses to hire an agent, presumably to save himself the 3% cut an agent takes out of a client’s contract. (NFL agents are not permitted to take more than 3%). Maybe it’s not purely financial; maybe it’s a principle thing–like Lamar feels as if he can negotiate a… Read More I Hate to Say it, But Lamar Jackson is an Idiot For Not Hiring An Agent

Austin FrankLeave a comment

Report: Jets Optimistic they are “on the brink” of Acquiring Aaron Rodgers Via Trade

From ESPN’s Dianna Russini: I am going to go ahead and assume that during their sit down, Rodgers promised them that he would be willing to play for at least two more seasons. I know the Jets are desperate but I doubt they’re dumb enough to trade for just one season of Aaron Rodgers. I… Read More Report: Jets Optimistic they are “on the brink” of Acquiring Aaron Rodgers Via Trade

Austin FrankLeave a comment

The Real Reason Nikola Jokic is About to Win His Third Straight MVP (It’s Not Racial Bias)

In a recent post, I offered a defense for Nikola Jokic’s case for earning his third straight MVP. I argued that he’s having a better season than Joel Embiid, his team is in first place in the West, his team’s lack of playoff success the past two years isn’t his fault, and that we shouldn’t… Read More The Real Reason Nikola Jokic is About to Win His Third Straight MVP (It’s Not Racial Bias)

Austin FrankLeave a comment

I Wouldn’t Give Lamar Jackson the Contract He’s Asking For

So the deadline has arrived today, March 7. The Ravens and Lamar Jackson were unable to reach an agreement on a long term contract, and so the Ravens have placed the “nonexclusive” franchise tag on him, which is valued at $32 million a year. Of course, nobody really believes Lamar is going to play on… Read More I Wouldn’t Give Lamar Jackson the Contract He’s Asking For

Austin FrankLeave a comment

If you want a franchise QB, you had better have a very high draft pick

Now that we are in combine/draft season, I have started thinking about the whole process and how difficult it is to draft quality players consistently. No position is more important than quarterback, and yet no position is more difficult to get right. There are teams like the Browns, Bears and Jets who have been searching… Read More If you want a franchise QB, you had better have a very high draft pick

Austin FrankLeave a comment

Health is the Only Thing Standing in the Way of the Lakers and a Championship

The new-look Los Angeles Lakers are now 5-2 since the Westbrook trade. On Sunday, they completed the largest comeback the NBA has seen this season, erasing a 27-point second quarter deficit and beating the Dallas Mavericks 111-108. There were good things to say about just about everyone on the Lakers squad in that game, including… Read More Health is the Only Thing Standing in the Way of the Lakers and a Championship

Austin FrankLeave a comment