
According to Sports Review Magazine, and as reported today on Deadspin, the mind behind possibly the two greatest shows of all time, "Seinfeld" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm," Larry David, will be aiding the New York Jets in this year's NFL Draft.
As a die-hard Washington Redskins fan, I think this is a great idea.
Given their proud history and prime location in the nation's capital, the Skins have their fair share of high-profile celebrity fans: Bernard Shaw, Wanda Sykes, Craig Biggio and Lewis Black just to name a select few. But Matthew McConaughey has to be No. 1 on this list.
SI: How does a kid from Texas become a Washington Redskins fan?
McConaughey: I'll tell you how. I grew up in Texas. Born in Uvalde and raised in Longview, which is two hours east of Dallas. So when you are six years old why do you start liking a team? Well, when your favorite food is hamburger and they have a linebacker, No. 55, named Chris Hanberger. And then you find yourself up late watching Westerns and rooting for the Indians instead of the Cowboys. So you become a Redskin fan. Then you have people like John Riggins who becomes your favorite running back. Everybody in town loved Tony Dorsett, so you have to stand up for Riggins. I was at the last game at RFK, the first game at Fed Ex and the first game at Jack Kent Cooke.
Would McConaughey really be a downgrade from Vinny Cerrato in the front office? I sincerely doubt it. This is the same guy who thought the best way to turn the Redskins into Super Bowl contenders was to round up a bunch of rejects from the 49ers.
With his chiseled physique and stunning good looks, McConaughey would bring instant credibility to the front office. And the man loves his football, especially his Texas Longhorns and Redskins.
Given some of the Skins' draft picks since the good ole days in the early '90s, I don't really see the risk in this move. I think the Jets might really be onto something. I trust the guy who created George Costanza to be able to spot football talent, as well.
And McConaughey is way younger and has much more street cred. And it's not like he's churning out Oscar-winners lately.
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I heard Brady Quinn has a man crush on McConaughey...you might be able to reel him in.
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