In an eventful off-season, 2020 hasn't even spared the New England Patriots. With Tom Brady leaving town and taking Rob Gronkowski with him, the Patriots are going to look dramatically different next season.

I wrote a post about how the Patriots could survive without Brady not too long ago. However, there are the obvious reasons why New England won't be able to make it. Here are those reasons.

1. The AFC East: The AFC East could actually benefit New England since the division normally underperforms. However, the Patriots could also see the New York Jets finally get their act together, especially with the offensive pieces they've added in the draft. Miami surprisingly looked better than they should have last season and had a solid draft as well. Then there's Buffalo, who just added Stefon Diggs. New England could be in trouble if things don't swing their way in the AFC East.
   
2. The Quarterbacks: Brian Hoyer? Really?? He is not the future of this franchise, nor is Jarrett Stidham (at least on paper in Stidham's case). There is Andy Dalton, who just got released from Cincinnati. However, Dalton hasn't been the best in recent memory. Speaking of offensive weapons for New England...
   
3. The Skill Players: The only viable piece in New England's offense is Julian Edelman, who's also 33. New England is set at slot receiver, but the cupboard is bare everywhere else. Bill Belichick's mantra has always been "next man up" and "doing your job". That is part of the offensive scheme Belichick has instilled in New England, with numerous looks and deception on offense. However, will this current crop of players be enough to propel New England down the road?
   
4. The AFC: Mahomes and the Chiefs. Watson and the Texans. Jackson and the Ravens. Henry and the Titans. There are plenty of other names New England should look out for. However, things are looking dicey in a loaded AFC picture.
   

The Green Bay Packers shocked the football world by drafting Jordan Love with the 26th pick overall in the NFL Draft. This prompted rumors of Aaron Rodgers getting out of Green Bay (and possibly New England). This has also prompted former Packers quarterback Brett Favre to have some interesting conversations with Rodgers, who happens to be the guy that replaced Favre.

However, this is mere speculation. Aaron Rodgers just signed a hefty four-year contract extension worth $134 million with Green Bay not too long ago. Rodgers's cap hit will edge close to $40 million in the next two seasons after 2020 alone. Offloading that sort of contract will require a great deal of cap space... and a miracle.

Yes, Rodgers does have an option after the 2022 season. But Rodgers's base salary goes up after that season as well, to the tune of $25 million. That's not including the incentives, which include getting over 72.5 snaps and making the divisional round game (and further). Why would Rodgers walk away from that?

As for New England, Bill Belichick is probably going to look for younger options. Getting Rodgers in New England for the short term sounds nice. Rodgers would be a solid fit in the Erhardt-Perkins system, after all. But Belichick will probably look at Jarrett Stidham or even getting Andy Dalton, both of which are younger than Rodgers.

This summer and the future will be interesting regarding the future of Aaron Rodgers. Yes, there's speculation that he wants out. But it isn't true... yet (plus, he's a minority owner of the Milwaukee Bucks). Which means Rodgers is going to be staying put for a while.

Today in Nostalgia Game Review, I take a look at Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap. This was a Game Boy Advance game released on November 4, 2004. Developed by Capcom and published and made by Nintendo, Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap saw a virtual console release on the Wii U. Minish Cap was also named "Game Boy Advance Game of the Year" by GameSpot in 2005.

In Minish Cap, Princess Zelda has been turned to stone by an evil sorcerer named Vaati. Vaati also turns the King of Hyrule evil, felling Hyrule under a dark spell. Link must navigate through dungeons and free Hyrule from their dark curse and Zelda from her stone prison.

There's a good reason why Minish Cap was widely revered. Minish Cap gives you a good amount of content to work with, from fusing kinstones to unlock content and paths to shrinking to a "minish" size. Being "minish" allows you to access certain areas you wouldn't be able to access as normal-sized Link. The game also shows more detail, with the camera being angled closer to the ground.

Link also gains elements that fuse with his sword, allowing his sword to be more powered up. Link can even learn new sword techniques that he can use in combat. Speaking of kinstones, you can also fuse them with your friends by trading them. While the game may appear to be too short, the game has plenty of content to keep you busy. This is especially true with the puzzles in Minish Cap.

Overall, Minish Cap is a solid game with plenty of replay value. If you're looking for a game to dive into in the Zelda series that you've never tried before, give Minish Cap a try.

Ohio State. Seriously, look at the first three picks of the 2020 NFL Draft. The first three picks all played for Ohio State at one point. Joe Burrow, Chase Young, and Jeff Okudah. That is a testament to the recruiting prowess that was Urban Meyer.

Granted, there was some controversy surrounding Meyer's previous regimes, namely in Florida. However, you have to give the former Buckeye coach a ton of credit for recruiting in the midwest. Meyer even brought a national title to Columbus, which says something about his style.

Overall, the Buckeyes had ten players drafted in the NFL draft. That's nearly enough to put out on the field for one side of the ball. That's an amazing feat! You have to give the Buckeyes a ton of credit for how they've run things in the recruiting field and football operations.

In the neverending search for exercises without weights, I have stumbled upon a few more exercises in my quarantine. Here are some that you should try at home.

• 30 knees-to-chest(s)
  
• 10 clap push-ups
  
• 50 scissor kicks
  
• 24 lunges
  
• Three mile jog/walk
  

The first round of the NFL Draft has gone by, with a lot of questions to be asked. Here are those questions that need to be asked:

• WTF, Green Bay? (I Have An Explanation): The surprising pick in the first round was Green Bay taking Jordan Love from Utah State. This left Packer fans with lots of questions, especially with the need for more skill players Yes, Aaron Rodgers is not happy with the pick, either. However, allow me to play devil's advocate. Rodgers is 36 years old and had a QBR of 50.4 (20th in the NFL). Over the past two seasons, Rodgers has also had a completion percentage below 63%. Green Bay's GM has also "not felt connected" with Rodgers, indicating there is some strife in Green Bay. Will the pick work? Who knows. But the landscape in Green Bay is going to change soon.
  
• Who Is Brady's Heir In New England? Surprisingly, the Patriots traded out of the first round, not taking a chance on Love. Brian Hoyer isn't the answer in New England, so who will be the answer in New England? There are options like Jacob Eason and Jalen Hurts that Bill Belichick could go after. There are other needs for New England as well; a need at tight end and another receiver would be nice. However, the Patriots will need an immediate answer after a tumultuous off-season.
  
• Will Tua Tagovailoa Work In Miami? Tua is considered a risky pick in many mock drafts because of his injury issues. Tua has plenty of talent and is consistent in his play. However, Tua may end up being like Marcus Mariota; an oft-injured quarterback that eventually drops off.
  

The NFL team that has made the most noise this off-season has been... the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Adding both Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski to Bruce Arians's pass offense will turn plenty of heads. However, that doesn't make the Buccaneers indomitable. Here are a few things that may stop the Bucs in their tracks.

• Rob Gronkowski's Football Rust: It's been a while since Gronkowski has been in the NFL. In fact, Gronk just won the 24/7 Championship in the WWE. Tampa Bay getting the former Patriots tight end is nice. Gronk adds a big tight end to a passing offense already orchestrated by Arians. But not playing football since 2018 may hinder the Buccaneers offensively, especially if Gronk isn't in football shape.
  
• The New Orleans Saints: The Saints are still the NFC South champions and practically carry the same team that they did last season sans Teddy Bridgewater. Alvin Kamara also had a down year, but should rebound next season. A dominant pass rush along with Michael Thomas may make life hell for the Bucs and other NFL teams once again.
  
• A Lack Of A Running Game: Tampa Bay averaged 95.1 rushing yards last season, good for 25th in the NFL last season. Tampa Bay also averaged 3.7 yards a carry. The Bucs will also need some protection up front in order to succeed. However, getting a running back to add to the offense will help Tampa Bay immensely.
  

I was originally going to post this on 4/20 because, you know, it's a weed holiday. However, this entire month is 4/20. Therefore, we must celebrate the best pothead athletes of all time. Here's the list:

• Ricky Williams: You can't have a weed-related list without Ricky Williams, the NFL's weed ambassador. Williams won the Heisman trophy with Texas A&M and has amassed 10,009 rushing yards in his illustrious career. Williams was a two-time All-American who was known for toking up during his free time. Considering how painful of a game American football can be, I don't blame him.
  
• Josh Gordon: Another NFL player who has blazed a joint, Gordon was a prominent receiver for the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots. Unfortunately for Gordon, he was the victim of the NFL's substance abuse policy. Gordon was suspended numerous times for violating the policy.
  
• Mike Tyson: "Iron Mike" has enjoyed an illustrious career in boxing. A 50-6 record with numerous titles has made Mike Tyson one of boxing's best. But did you know that Tyson has his own marijuana farm in California? Tyson also smokes up to $40,000 of weed a month. Of course, this man also had a famous cameo in The Hangover and has his own TV show, Mike Tyson Mysteries. It must be good to be Iron Mike right now.
  

The Super Bowl is a prestigious event. Two of the NFL's best teams square off for a chance to hoist the Lombardi trophy. It is also an event seen by billions of people across the globe.

Every U.S. city dreams of hosting this annual spectacle, with the hopes of drawing in ridiculous amounts of revenue. Here's a list of cities that should be in line to host the "Big Game".

• Las Vegas (Allegiant Stadium): What better way to get people to come to Vegas than for the Super Bowl? Imagine how packed the casinos and resorts would be just for Super Bowl week! The buzz would be electric, especially in the Sin City community. With the Raiders' spanking new Allegiant Stadium being built, Las Vegas would be prime for hosting a Super Bowl.
  
• Jacksonville (TIAA Bank Field): I'm surprised that Jacksonville has only hosted the Super Bowl once (Super Bowl XXXIX). After all, Jacksonville is in Florida, a warm weather state. TIAA Bank Field is equipped with a pool and some awesome views of the football field. Why not give Jacksonville another shot at hosting the Super Bowl?
  
• Charlotte (Bank of America Stadium): Surprisingly, Charlotte has never hosted a Super Bowl in spite of being a southern city. Bank of America Stadium is a nice stadium despite rumors of a possible relocation to South Carolina. Still, David Tepper has ambitious plans for this franchise and one of those plans may be to bring the Super Bowl to Charlotte. After all, he has stated that he wants "world class" events in Charlotte and is trying to bring MLS to Charlotte. That "world class" event includes the Super Bowl.
  
• San Antonio (Alamodome): Why not a true neutral site for the Super Bowl? San Antonio may not have an NFL team (they nearly did with the Saints). However, the Alamodome is an NFL-ready facility that has successfully hosted the Alamo Bowl for decades. Plus, the state of Texas has become a big draw for events in recent memory, with both Dallas and Houston hosting the Super Bowl this millennium. San Antonio deserves its chance to shine in the NFL spotlight.
  

With the NFL Draft this weekend, let's take a look at the worst draft pick in history. It was between this quarterback and Peyton Manning in the 1998 NFL Draft. Unsurprisingly, Manning went no. 1 in that draft and this guy went no. 2. That man... is Ryan Leaf.

Formerly of the Washington State Cougars, Leaf was drafted by the San Diego Chargers. An episode of NFL Top 10 rated Leaf as the biggest draft bust and with good reason. A career touchdown-interception ratio of 14 to 36 along with a completion percentage below 50% (48.4) doesn't help Leaf. Then there's this.

According to his teammates, Leaf was notorious for alienating his teammates and had a terrible work ethic. An example of this is when Leaf would play golf instead of studying game film. After just three full seasons, Leaf became practice squad fodder, bouncing around with teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Seattle Seahawks.

Unfortunately, Leaf's life took a turn for the worst. Leaf was sentenced to ten years probation for drug-related charges. A couple years later, Leaf plead guilty to burglary and drug possession charges in Montana and broke into a home to take prescription drugs in Montana five years later.

It's always unfortunate to hear the Ryan Leaf story. A player who had the whole world watching, only to fall apart at the seams. This is especially true when the other quarterback in that draft was Peyton Manning. Leaf has and will always be the biggest draft bust in NFL history.