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I've been silent on the blog for most of November. I thought I'd let the cartoons speak for themselves. Mostly, I just didn't have much to say.
But now I do. Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards has inspired me to speak out. Athletes need nicknames so I'll call him Bray.
During the month of November Bray has had plenty to say. He criticized his own teammate for tackling an opponent too hard. He complained about the new offensive co-coordinator's play calling (he's new because Bray's criticism helped get the previous co-coordinator fired). And last Sunday Bray had to be pulled off his own quarterback. Apparently he only favors tackling his players.
He says he's trying to make up for the passion the team lacks. He has a point. The Browns lost 30-0. But catching the ball might be more helpful.
Since Bray is only trying to help I went trolling for advice. Will Rogers recommended that he Never miss a good chance to shut up. Abraham Lincoln took time to say, Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt. And finally, Xenocrates advised, "I have often regretted my speech, never my silence."
Bray's amiable coach, Romeo Crennel, must hang around the same famous quote sites as me because he's been quiet. Romeo must have missed the choice words Niccolo Machiavelli had for him, "It is better to be feared than loved, if you cannot be both."
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