Very quiet on the MLB draft pick signings right now, so I've been watching the 2nd half of the Jets/Giants game. One doesn't expect much from the 2nd+ teams in a pre-season game, but it's been a lot of fun. Write down the name Victor Cruz. An undrafted free agent from UMass who grew up 11 miles from the new stadium, Cruz introduced himself to America making a spectacular one handed grab down the sideline for a 64 yard score. He continued to impress with a 2nd TD reception and several other catches that showcased his outstanding ball skills, great hands, and tremendous explosivity off the line. Cruz finishes with 6 catches for a buck 45 and 3 scores, the first NFL player with 3 TD receptions in a pre-season game since TO in '98. Even if he doesn't stick in the Big Apple, the kid will land somewhere and looks to have the chops to make waves. On top of that, I had the pleasure to hear an excellent interview with LaDanian Tomlinson. The man who stands 3rd all-time in NFL touchdowns has no need to be so humble, so articulate and so consummately professional, yet he is. I'll be rooting for LT to get that ring before he retires.
Mets closer Francisco Rodriguez will have season ending thumb surgery on a torn ligament. He sustained the injury punching his girlfriend's father outside of Citi Field. K-Rod, who just returned from suspension and lock-up, will likely have the remainder of this season's contract voided by the Mets.
49ers sign former Eagles dynamo Brian Westbrook. Glen Coffee's retirement opened the door for Westbrook's 2nd (& likely last) chance.
