808's & Fastbreak - Highlights Edition

I run (and write) most of the stuff on Sound In The Signals as a one man operation, but we do a have a few people that contribute. We are going to try and have one of our resident sports nuts type up some weekly highlights for our sports section. Click READ MORE to check out the first installment!

First off, let's discuss the recent NFL contract signings. Dez Bryant, the 24th pick of the draft who will make his home with the Cowboys, signed for five years with a guaranteed $8.3 million up to $11.8 million. Toughen up buddy, getting paid $8.3 million to carry someone’s shoulder pads for a year isn’t so bad. It is ridiculous but so it a lot about hazing.

I knew Bryant would get a good deal. What surprises me somewhat is that Colt McCoy, who just got married and can now quit pretending he and his wife is celibate, signed for four years and a guaranteed $1.07 million up to $5 million. I get it. He was a third-round pick, but more people know his name than Bryant's name. Colt is a QB. He is the most winning QB in college history.

What everyone is wondering though is what unprecedented deal Sam Bradford is going to sign with the Rams. Going number 1 will guarantee him multi-millions, but just how high will they go. All this has to be decided soon because he is supposed to report to training camp Thursday. It’s now rumored to be between $45 million to $50 million.

Other questions on my mind are whether or not the rumors of Tom Brady thinking about holding out for more money is true, how many times he will motion to his knee next season when players come near him, and what contract will Tim Tebow sign?

BUT - the biggest question is when will the Jets finally pay Darrelle Revis?!?! Come on guys. Despite his overall agility and his number of blocks, do you really want to lose Revis Island? Sign a new deal!


Other sports highlights:
Viking's coach Brad Childress still does not know if Brett Favre is coming back next season. You know, the season that starts in a couple of months. I know we're not all on pins and needles. Nevertheless, I think Favre needs to talk ESPN into an hour show where he can announce his decision. We need to know what he is doing with his talents!

Major League Baseball is implementing random testing for human growth hormones in the minor leagues. (Those things that make it possible for the guys to hit the balls far). Not much to say here. However, this might hurt the future of players who write tattle-tell books on who is using and who is injecting each other in the a**.

Alex Rodriguez is about to hit it lucky. He hit #559 and he is about to join the illustrious 600 club which belongs to only six other players. Well we knew he was good at hitting unattainable things before, now he is just using a baseball bat. Batting on his birthday did not prove to help him. The 600 club waits. Hey Cleveland, at least you did not let him get 600 on your home field.

What are your opinions, when will Favre sign, when will the Jets wake up, and any other LeBron-inspired comments can be left below!