Most football fans have seen the video at some point.
Former Atlanta coach Jerry Glanville, one of the game’s biggest stars, was caught on a microphone expressing his displeasure to an official standing nearby.
This happened when the league was going through a lockout and was forced to use replacement referees.
After a controversial decision, Glanville slammed the referee, saying, “This is the NFL, and that means ‘not much longer’ if you keep making decisions like that.”
“You’ll work in a grocery store someday.”
Other than his good old boy humor, Glanville wasn’t a particularly good coach or personnel evaluator (he traded Brett Favre after Falcons owner Arthur Blank drafted him in the first round).
But, you know what?
Glanville actually blessed us with a little ‘chicken wisdom’ amidst all his chatter.”
Jerry was right that the NFL might mean “not much longer.”
For players, coaches, managers and yes, even officials… the league is not exactly sentimental.
Get your work done at an elite level.
Or, as Jerry said, work in a grocery store.
SEATTLE has signed a new center to protect Geno Smith and make some important blocks in the running game.
And I promise you, Connor Williams knows everything about life according to Jerry Granville.
Earlier this week, Williams suddenly appeared in the battle for the center position with the Seahawks, who had previously given no indication that they were looking for the position.
“Williams will likely be thrown into contention for the center position as Seattle faces the most uncertainty regarding the offensive line,” said an article in Seattle Sports.
“Olu Oluwatimi, a fifth-round pick in 2023, was the presumptive starter, but last week Nick Harris was thrown into the mix, and coach Mike Macdonald said Monday that competition between the two is on.”
However, the Hawks are looking for talent.
Williams’ season was ended prematurely by injury after he tore an ACL in his left knee while playing for Miami in Week 14.
At the time of his injury, Williams was ranked as one of the best centers in the NFL by Pro Football Focus.
Williams visited Seattle last month at the start of training camp.
The problem at this point may have been money, as Seattle has one of the smallest reserves (cash and cap space) in the league.
It appears that the Seahawks have negotiated an agreement worth approximately $3 million with Williams’ agent, Drew Rosenhaus.
With the signing of Williams, Seattle continues its search for a center for a long-term relationship.
Uluwatimi has done well since being drafted in the fifth round two years ago.
However, the Hawks are looking for a replacement for Justin Britt, who came on board in 2024 and stayed until 2029.
Britt suffered a torn ACL and signed with Houston after offseason rehab.
Unfortunately, Justin was dealing with personal issues and rather than deal with free agency (or return to the Texans), he decided to retire.
THE MIDDLE The Seahawks’ central defense is being reorganized and recruiting Williams is just the next piece of the puzzle.
The Hawks struggled in the middle of both lines last year and Macdonald was asked almost everywhere to fill some gaps.
Byron Murphy, selected in the first round of the draft, is expected to bolster the defensive line, and the Hawks have the luxury of already having several reliable players (Uchenna Nwosu, etc.) on the roster recovering from injuries.
Williams could be a rock in the surf that changes the offense.
Charles Cross will start at left tackle, with new addition Laken Tomlinson at left guard.
Options for the right guard position include Anthony Bradford or rookie Christian Haynes, while experienced George Fant is expected to start at right tackle until Abraham Lucas (knee problems) can return to the field after missing most of last season.
There are puzzle pieces on both sides of the ball.
If the parts don’t fit, they won’t be there long.
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Steve Cameron’s Cheap Seats columns appear four times a week in The Press, usually Tuesday to Friday unless there is something happening.
Steve suggests you take his opinions in the spirit of a Jimmy Buffett song: “Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On.”
