Morning Cup Of Joe
April 4th, 2025
Welcome to your Morning Cup of Joe, an eye-opener to help Joe’s readers ease into their busy workday with a few football links, wacky news and a pleasant distraction.
Did the Bengals ever so smoothly just threaten to pull up stakes and move after the 2026 season? Joe knows of a couple of pretty big cities in Texas that already have big stadiums that would love to have them and the team’s high-profile, young elite quarterback and receivers. Of course, the Bengals would have to pay off Jerry Jones to move to the Lone Star State. And since Jones and Bengals ruler Mike Brown aren’t exactly the best of pals, Jones would likely gouge the hell out of Brown. Still might be worth it. Little to no taxes in a growing state for Brown in Texas. Also, Terry Black’s BBQ > Skyline Chili. [PFT]
And since Joe mentioned Jerry Jones, Joe has to stand and applaud him. Only he could have built a monster so big that it took over Twitter on the morning of the Great Stock Market Crash of 2025 over the acquisition of a friggin’ backup quarterback. Joe doesn’t watch these shows but Joe is going to guess Mike Greenberg and screamin’ Stephen A. Smith will breathlessly talk non-stop about the trade this morning as if Dan Marino himself came out of retirement. [Yahoo!]
Trey Hendrickson outraged over Bengals’ public comments this week about his contract. [CBS]
Daniel Jeremiah’s top-50 prospects. [NFL]
When Paulie Walnuts comes knocking… “I’ve got f’ing Johnnie Cochran right here for you.” [TikTok]
Paul Skenes is doing stuff that has never been seen in baseball history. Too bad the dude is going to go under the knife before his rookie contract is up. Tommy John surgery is a nasty thing. We all know that’s where this is headed, right? (Was there an Olivia Dunne sighting anywhere in Tampa on Wednesday?) [SI]
You can look at this story two ways: Either this mayor really enjoys himself at lunch; or, if you are going to sext someone, “accidentally” sending a video of yourself playing with your junk to a woman who is also the city attorney isn’t very bright. [Outkick]
“Tommy” coming to real life: Half The Who played this week (it ain’t The Who without the greatest drummer of all time Keith Moon and the greatest bass player to ever live, John Entwistle). There, Roger Daltrey announced not only is he deaf, he’s also going blind. [Sky]
Led Zeppelin vs. Rickey Henderson is an unfair battle and terrible seeding. Eight vs. nine seeds??? Poor production. Both were elite. They should be no less than No. 2 seeds. … Clint Eastwood vs. Beatles? Puh-LEEZE! Eastwood in a rout. … Andre the Giant vs. “Airplane?” Andre! … Daisy Duke in a 30-point win over amusement parks. … MTV vs. inside the park home run? Homer! … Susanna Hoffs vs. playoff hockey? Hoffs at the buzzer. … Free HBO vs. Harry Caray? Harry. Even he could make watching the Cubs entertaining. HBO would have the 58th rerun of some rotten movie you wouldn’t take money to watch. [X]
Tree dog is at it again. Should be a police dog. Imagine him chomping down on some scumbag? [TikTok]
On Travis Hunter, and the long, difficult history of guys trying to play both ways in the NFL…. pic.twitter.com/VOrrtyDUtl
— Kyle Brandt (@KyleBrandt) March 28, 2025
"The Green Bay Packers are embarrassing themselves."@AdamSchein says instead of trying to ban the Tush Push, the Packers should be worried about their own offense converting on 4th and short.
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— Mad Dog Sports Radio (@MadDogRadio) April 2, 2025
April 4th, 2025 at 6:12 am
I’m having a hard time trying to figure out what is worse – The Green Bush Packers or the tush push.
April 4th, 2025 at 7:19 am
Keith Moon?! Mr. Peart would like a word with ya’ll.
April 4th, 2025 at 7:30 am
Was in Cincy very recently. I took one look at that monstrosity called “The Skyline Chili Dog” on the menu and said “Oh – hell no!” Heart attack on a bun! Went for the always awesome Chicago dog instead. Who doesn’t like neon green relish and sport peppers?
April 4th, 2025 at 8:13 am
When I want a salad I eat a salad, when I want a hot dog I eat a hot dog.
April 4th, 2025 at 8:14 am
Peart was a big Moon fan but Entwistle is the best.
April 4th, 2025 at 8:19 am
Saw The Who in Orlando right after Moon died. Kenny Jones from The Faces took Keith’s spot. A very good drummer but there was no replacing Moonie. Ringo Starr’s son has been playing with them live recently. Very good. Always loved The Who.
April 4th, 2025 at 9:06 am
I live in San Antonio. Though this would be a GREAT place for an NFL team, they would have to build a new stadium. The Alamodome may be conducive for a weekend event such as the Men’s Final Four this weekend, it would not be able to sustain an NFL Team. Parking would be an issue. Plus, they have the “still lowly” NBA Spurs that are screaming for yet another high-priced arena.
April 4th, 2025 at 9:18 am
Oh! 🙂
Absolutely! Those Chicago dogs have so much veggies on them, you honestly don’t know there’s a hot dog buried in the salad.
(Plus, for some reason, Joe can never seem to chomp down hard hard enough to get separation from the pickle spear and Joe always pulls the damn thing out on the first bite. Not sure why, but Joe is triggered by this. Joe will take a good Chicago Italian beef sandwich or a deep dish over a Chicago dog any day!)
April 4th, 2025 at 9:20 am
Razorramone:
Bingo. Kenny Jones was quite good. But he’s no Keith Moon and no one will be.
One reason why Joe believes John Entwistle is the greatest bass player of all time? He had to keep up with Moon. Anyone who could do that at the elite level Entwistle did, that’s the top of the mountain for bass players.
April 4th, 2025 at 9:22 am
That’s cool.
April 4th, 2025 at 9:38 am
The thing that was so cool about The Who was the rhythm section approached their instruments and input as if they were playing leads. Moon and Entwhistle, lead drums, lead bass, throw in Townshend? Ooooff… They made it work beautifully, not sure how.
April 4th, 2025 at 10:12 am
Long time ago, i climbed a ladder to the roof to replace a couple shingles. As I was sitting there taking a break, my German Shepherd sat down beside me. He had climbed the ladder. Had to carry him down though.
April 4th, 2025 at 10:12 am
Ian Paice is the best drummer. Listen carefully to him playing. He’s so precise, he’s like a machine.
April 4th, 2025 at 10:13 am
Pervs always “accidentally” expose themselves to others. That’s how many of them get their kicks. It should be a felony and the “it was an accident “ card should be irrelevant.
April 4th, 2025 at 10:20 am
Also Topper Headon. Machine.
April 4th, 2025 at 10:34 am
🙂
And he was probably panting with his tongue hanging out, proud of himself for following you up the ladder.
April 4th, 2025 at 10:36 am
Always believed an elite rythym foundation allows the guitarist to go wherever his soul wants to go. Two best examples are The Who and Led Zeppelin.
April 4th, 2025 at 11:44 am
IMO, the best guitarist was Jim Hendricks, hands down.
April 4th, 2025 at 4:42 pm
The best drummer ever was Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
April 4th, 2025 at 4:46 pm
Best guitarist is Steve Howe of Yes or maybe Jeff Beck. I could fit Richie Blackmore in there too.
April 4th, 2025 at 4:48 pm
LOVED Charlie Watts and Bill Wyman of the stones!!!
April 4th, 2025 at 9:28 pm
Fred McNeil you’re absolutely right on Palmer! Love your Guitar picks. Steve Howe is The Best @ playing members of the Guitar Family! He may be the most underrated.