John Smithers

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@rome_nolimits @Commanders Never seen a uniform schedule before. Flames.

[Roman 👑 @rome_nolimits]

#Commanders release official uniform schedule.

@Commanders | #RaiseHail

[Eric Schwalm @Schwalm5132]

Most people default to force when they are under pressure. They push harder, speak louder, and try to muscle their way through situations. It feels strong in the moment, but it rarely produces lasting results.

The ones who actually move things, whether in combat, leadership, or any high-stakes environment, tend to operate differently. They read what is actually in front of them instead of fighting what they wish was there. They pick their moments. They know when to commit and when to let something pass.

I wrote about this recently after spending time back on the mats. The lessons that showed up there apply far beyond training.

What is one area in your life or work where you have seen brute force backfire, but precision actually moved the needle?

[Kevin Gallagher @KevG163]

"THE MAD BOMBER"
A Tribute to Daryle Lamonica

Heaven Birthday, Daryle🕯️

Two-Time AFL Player of the Year
3 AFL All-Star Games, 2 Pro Bowls
Two-Time First-Team All-Pro

From 1967-69, he led the #Raiders to a scintillating 39-7-1 record.

The first player in American pro football history to throw for 400 yards in a postseason game

The first of only three players in NFL/AFL history to throw six touchdown passes in a postseason game

#RaiderNation

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@jacobh1029 @RapSheet @nflnetwork Shit, they may not. Rams/Niners/Packers/Lions

[AFL Godfather 👓🏴‍☠️🔥 @NFLMAVERICK]

Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza with his brother Max at the Time100 Sports Gala. July 16, 2026 NYC

[Austin Abbott @AustinAbbott]

Guess Ken Walker’s Rushing Yards total in 2026

Closest guess wins a prize (this will be worth your time I promise)

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@NFL_Convo Great post. I ballpark him rushing 225 attempts so just over 13/game. While I also think he exceeds 875.5 (with ease), I don’t think the Chiefs will feature a traditional “bellcow” RB role. Their short passing game functions as a Run “supplement” to their rushing attack.

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@AustinAbbott Just rushing? 220 attempts/1,055yds/7 touchdowns.

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@emmitonair @td_nash Tony Horne

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@SleeperNFL @SleeperCFB @GeauxDuck @SSN_Oregon @SSN_LA_TECH @BarstoolDucks @SSN_Auburn @WarDamnStool @SSN_Alabama @SSN_UH @SSN_Buckeyes Dope.

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@billbarnwell Yeah, no. Watch the tape.

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@td_nash Kevin Faulk

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@NickPenticoff This was the year that every SF RB went down and Deebo was full-time WR and full-time RB. lol.

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@Nnaoma_ Um, Natalie please.

[John Smithers @eightlegfreaks]

@TheRushWithMaxx Honestly, how does it feel to compete with Mahomes twice a year?

[Isaac Bassey @0xBassey]

Rich Paul says the most he ever made working directly for LeBron James was just $48,000 a year

“I’ve never celebrated one deal I’ve done. Not one.”

“When I started working with LeBron and for LeBron, the most money I ever made was $48,000 a year.”

“That was the most I ever made.”

“I was only on his salary for two years.”

“Since 2006, I’ve been off his payroll.”

[Isaac Bassey @0xBassey]

Charles Barkley explains why 80% of pro athletes go broke and how a $300,000 Bentley can cost you millions

“When I first got my money, I was an idiot.”

“I had three or four cars.”

“Dr. J asked me, ‘How many of those cars can you drive at the same time?’”

“I said, ‘One.’”

“He said, ‘Then why do you have four?’”

“He told me, ‘This money has to last you for the rest of your life.’”

“If you pull up in a Kia, they know it’s Charles Barkley.”

“If you pull up in a Mercedes-Benz or a Rolls-Royce, they know it’s Charles Barkley.”

“It’s not that you can’t afford the car.”

“It’s that the $300,000 you spent on that Bentley could have been $200,000 more in the bank if you bought a $70,000 or $80,000 car.”

“That money would have kept growing.”

[Isaac Bassey @0xBassey]

Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson explains why he never bought a $50,000 or $80,000 watch during his NFL career

“If you can get to a point where your name becomes bigger than anything you can purchase, there’s your value.”

“My name itself… Ochocinco… is bigger than anything I could buy.”

“Why am I driving a Ferrari? Why am I driving a Rolls-Royce? I’m Ocho.”

“I never bought real anything when I was playing.”

“I went to Claire’s.”

“What am I doing it for?”

“Why am I buying a $50,000 watch? An $80,000 watch?”

“What time is it?”

“How much did that cost me? Nothing. Time is free.”

“There’s nothing I can buy that’s bigger than my name.”

“It made no sense.”