Jimmy Handling Balls...

[Guest CatofWar]

Maybe there is a reason they always seem to escape his grasp:

Former NFL quarterback Tim Hasselbeck(notes) said that the new footballs featuring a breast cancer awareness ribbon have been a "disaster" for the league.

Speaking to a radio show, the current ESPN analyst said he's texted numerous quarterbacks in the league who have complained about the slickness of the new balls.

"They're playing with these breast cancer awareness balls. These balls are brand new, right out of the bag," Hasselback explained. "Now they get slick -- I texted a couple quarterbacks during the game. They all said, 'These balls have been a disaster.' So I think that's something to note."

The balls are part of the NFL's month-long breast cancer awareness campaign called "A Crucial Catch," which is focused on the importance of annual screenings for women. They have been in use for two weeks.

NFL spokesman Greg Aiello told Pro Football Talk that the ribbon balls are no different than the ones that were in play in September.

Monday night's game between the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets was specifically mentioned by Hasseleback as an example of how the ball negatively affects play. He noted that the torrential rain and slick balls were a nasty combination. He may be right, but it also could be that the rain was the real issue and no ball, however good, would have made a difference. Whatever it was, Brett Favre(notes) succumbed to it when he fumbled an easy snap in the second quarter:

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Former-NFL-quarterback-rips-league-s-breast-canc?urn=nfl-276660

[natty]

You know, I launched my browser hoping to find a thread about Clausen's balls. The huddle always delivers.

[Peppers90 NC]

he's been dropping snaps since the preseason

[Ruff]

he's been dropping snaps since the preseason

That's what I was thinking.

[CLTPanther]

This topic was posted yesterday

[The Saltman]

This topic was posted yesterday

party pooper

[Snake]

Its about him a Kalil not the balls. Both are to blame.

[Jhyler12]

Thats just horse manure! He just has small hands...

[rayzor]

he's been dropping snaps since the preseason

he didn't drop any in new orleans.

it could be something to do with the ball, esp. if other QBs were having problems with them. it wouldn't be the only factor, but it could be a huge reason why the problem emerged again this past week.

[Peppers90 NC]

he didn't drop any in new orleans.

it could be something to do with the ball, esp. if other QBs were having problems with them. it wouldn't be the only factor, but it could be a huge reason why the problem emerged again this past week.

Thats true, but he was credited for 3 fumbles vs CIncy, 1 in his short time vs TB, and one in each of the first two preseason games all non-pink balls. Im sure if the assessment is accurate, it doesnt help but he has had trouble holding on to the ball since day one. Its probably a mental issue right now more than a ball issue.

[Hairless Cat]

fookin boob nazis strike again

[jasonluckydog]

Jimmy can handle my ballz anytime.

Yeah, I said it.

[Anybodyhome]

Thats true, but he was credited for 3 fumbles vs CIncy, 1 in his short time vs TB, and one in each of the first two preseason games all non-pink balls. Im sure if the assessment is accurate, it doesnt help but he has had trouble holding on to the ball since day one. Its probably a mental issue right now more than a ball issue.

He just needs a bigger mental picture of himself holding onto his balls and everything will be okay...

[ChucktownK]