Merry Christmas Ryan Tannehill

The Train Daddy is back with sports news, life lessons and politically incorrect talk. All aboard! Without doubt, this annual Christmas piece has become my favorite article of the year. It’s an honor to write for the Murfreesboro Pulse and a little baffling to think I have been doing this now for over a decade! Life is good and time keeps on ticking.

Having trouble with romance? For the single folk, here are a few pickup lines. Shouldn’t you be on top of the tree, angel? Wanna Scrooge? Even Santa can’t make candy as sweet as you. How about I shimmy down your chimney tonight? Let’s make this a not-so-silent night. I might be a grinch, but that just means I’ve got something that grows three sizes.

I’ve checked twice, and I’m sure you’re on my naughty list. I have the stamina of a jolly, round man—I can go all night. That’s not a candy cane in my pocket, I’m just glad to see you! Wanna meet Santa’s little helper?

Most of those may get you slapped, but if you try and try again, you may eventually find true love.

Alright, let’s get into this. It’s become tradition that I give you, the reader, my annual Christmas article. I give shout-outs and say Merry Christmas to random folk! So, let’s get into it.

Merry Christmas to the Titans! It’s been a tough season regarding injuries, as Tennessee has broken the NFL record for most total players a team has used in a season—not a good record. With all that said, the Titans still hold essentially a three-game division lead on the Colts with only five games left in the season. The AFC South is firmly in the Titans’ control. While the Titans have looked really bad in the last two games of November against the Texans and Patriots, there is some reason for optimism. So many starters sit on injured reserve right now with the potential for these players to all come back healthy right before the playoffs start. If the Titans can manage to hang on to the AFC South, this team could look very different as it prepares for a playoff push.

Merry Christmas to Ryan Tannehill! I can’t imagine how hard your job is right now. It’s Ryan Tannehill surrounded by practice squad players. Respect! Bro, you lead the league in interceptions and sacks, and you need some help. Stay the course, Tannehill. Ignore the doubters, protect the football! Can I say that again? Protect the football! Ryan needs Julio and A.J. on the field, and hopefully the recent addition of receiver Golden Tate helps, too. Stay strong, Air Tannehill.

Merry Christmas to Derrick Henry! It was a sad day in Tennessee when you went down with a foot injury. You were leading the NFL in rushing yards and on pace for an historic second straight 2,000-yard season and third straight rushing title. It was a reminder to us all that you are human; I wasn’t so sure. I wish you a speedy recovery! This Titans offense has hit a roadblock with you off the field. Rumors say you could be back for the playoffs—sketchy rumors at best—but please, get well soon!

Merry Christmas to the Mayo family! Husband, wife and two strong, healthy boys are the brains that make this free publication possible in Murfreesboro. It’s serious work keeping the Murfreesboro Pulse rolling as many years as it has. Murfreesboro is lucky to have this family and I wish them a Happy New Year and an exciting 2021 full of many blessings and good health. I am thankful to call the Mayo family friends of my family!

Merry Christmas to my family! I won’t name you all here, but I give thanks to God everyday for giving me such a compassionate, loving family and two amazing dogs!

Merry Christmas to the Rock! It’s about drive, it’s about power / We stay hungry, we devour / Put in the work, put in the hours, and take what’s ours. Thank you for that phenomenal 2021 rap.

Merry Christmas to the Nashville Predators! Anyone who saw my last article read my rant on the Predators’ vaccine proof requirement for attending games. Take a merry walk around the city of Nashville and you realize how ridiculous that policy truly was. Well, good news. Just days after that article hit the stands, Bridgestone announced they were getting rid of the policy. So, I can attend games once again! I bet they were feeling it where it hurts. Money talks! Fact is I love this team; I’ve been cheering for this team for over 20 years passionately and I am very happy they ended that nonsense.

Merry Christmas to Colin Kaepernick! I wonder if Kaepernick thinks Christmas is racist, or even merry? Colin in Black & White, streaming on Netflix, is a ridiculous TV show in which Kaepernick recently compared the NFL to slavery—the same NFL he has been crying about for years and was trying to get back into. That’s right, he compared the NFL to slavery, and for some reason he still wants back in. Colin also went on a rant, calling legends like Carlton Banks and Urkle “acceptable Negroes.” Do people still support this race-baiting POS? Kaepernick is an utter disgrace. But still, Merry Christmas, bro!

Merry Christmas to the Nashville Soccer Club! Such a young club, but with big results. The boys in gold have now played in five postseason matches in their first two years in MLS. The team had a disappointing end to this season in Philadelphia in a nasty shootout, but Nashville became only the seventh team in MLS history to finish a regular season without a home loss. Respect! Nashville will get a chance for revenge as the Club opens the 2022 season versus Philadelphia on May 1, 2022, in the inaugural match in its new home stadium, the largest soccer-specific stadium in America, with a seating capacity of 30,000. Better believe the Train Daddy will be present for that game!

Merry Christmas to Joe Biden! Joe is probably walking around the White House telling folk Merry Easter and handing out candy, but I wish him a Merry Christmas all the same.

Merry Christmas to you, the reader! Thank you. Without you, this doesn’t exist. I know I ruffle a few feathers here and there, but it’s not my intention. I just like to give my opinion. At the end of the day, this is America, and freedom is something we should never take for granted, because many countries around the world aren’t so fortunate.

Merry Christmas to Jeff Fisher! The former Titans coach was honored at the Week 11 matchup against the Texans. The ceremony took place at halftime in the pouring rain. I was there and, as much as that game result sucked, it was great to hear Jeff talk. The late Floyd Reese was also honored that afternoon. Reese and Fisher hold the franchise records for most wins by a general manager and coach. They also took the team to its only Super Bowl appearance. My love affair with football started with the team those two men helped create.

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night. Choo-choo!