I watched this episode in my living room, flashing back and forth to check the days football scores and highlights. This episode touches on something that happened in previous episodes past. Demetrius Harris’ friend Cal, shot and killed a man in a nightclub. They wrongfully accused the wrong guy and sentenced him to jail for life. In this episode, we see how character development has changed. Harris said that he would never give up his friend Cal, and that he would stand by him. That would all change. Harris eventually gave up his friend which showed a different side to his personality we have never seen. For once, he did the right thing.
This episode introduced a new character, Demetrius Harris’ brother. This character was none other than the famous rapper Snoop Dogg. When they showed his character, my reaction was like “are you kidding me”. When I really like a show, like Playmakers, I like to have real actors play parts of the characters. I just find it more believable and realistic. For instance, I gave the new series Melrose Place a look, but when I saw Ashley Simpson was one of the main characters, it made me almost instantly stop watching the show. I feel like they could have had nearly anyone else play the part, but they chose Snoop Dogg. Okay whatever I guess, I figured lets see how he does in his role this episode. Surprisingly, his part seemed to fit. His character ends up getting shot in the end- such a surprise (can you pick up the sarcasm?)
My favorite part about the show was when Leon Taylor tried to show that he is still not some washed up old player. He goes through a mini combine which looked similar to the NFL combine which scouted players out of college go through. In the show, he is 30 years old and seems he is going to find trouble playing for any team in the near future due to his age. In the show, he is still portrayed as very talented running back despite his age. I do not agree with the validity in this area of the show. In the current NFL, there are running backs who are past 30 years old who are still playing for teams with success. Fred Taylor, Corey Dillon, and from my New York Jets-Thomas Jones, are past 30 years old and will continue to play for a few more seasons.
I would rate this episode a three ut of five. There is only one more episode in the season and I am very anxious to see how it ends. I really hope this season ends in a “bang”. Although some episodes in this series have been a let-down, I feel like the series finale will make up for it.
October 24, 2009 at 3:52 pm |
Nick,
I agree with you on 30+ year old RBs, but don’t you think they have a point? Every Leon Taylor you mentioned has a Demetrius Harris of their own: Laurence Maroney, Rudi Johnson back in Cincinatti (btw Corey Dillon retired in 2007 at age 32), and Leon Washington. Hell, even my Eagles’ Brian Westbrook has LeSean McCoy to worry about. You’re right though, TJ did have a record day last weekend vs. the Bills, but does the fact that these guys are 30+ mean that their careers have an expiration date? I think they do, especially with the emergence of guys like Adrian Peterson & Leon Washington, they’re next in line for the fame & glory. Watching football over the years teaches you one thing, that at the end of the day, football is a business. If someone isn’t doing the job you’re paying them to, find someone who will.
Perhaps something else you can write about in your paper?