Stan Van Gundy took two years off from coaching after he was fired by the Detroit Pistons in 2018, but he will return to the sideline next season. (Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports - via Reuters). If Minshew is the most interesting man in the NFL, his father has to be the most interesting NFL dad in the league. Mai 1996 in Flowood, Mississippi) ist ein US-amerikanischer American-Football-Spieler auf der Position des Quarterbacks. Minshew walked on at Troy University in 2015 and eventually found his way to Mike Leach and Washington State. Foles is a cool dude, and you hate to see guys like that go down. Find us a football fan who hates Gardner Minshew and we’ll show you a pig that can fly. Minshew’s father is so jacked that Minshew can’t even keep up with him in the weight room. Take a look at the man and his gigantic muscles: Requested by @landoughcalJaguars fan checking watch pic.twitter.com/LBO97LSDSV, — arcusD (@_MarcusD3_) September 15, 2019, Flint Minshew, Gardner's dad, is absolutely JACKED pic.twitter.com/wZV0LFAS53, — The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 15, 2019. Gardner “Beowulf” Minshew is going full Cam Newton before his first NFL start. Before they decided on Gardner II, Minshew’s parents had some pressure from his grandfather to name him after the Old English epic poem — Beowulf. Former NFL offensive lineman Mario Henderson has died at the age of 35. Minshew is a walking underdog story, and he’s quickly ascended to the top of the list of the most beloved NFL players. He finished the season second behind Dwayne Haskins in passing yards and fifth in passing touchdowns. Beowulf is a Scandinavian tale about a warrior who travels the world slaying the most ferocious monsters and beasts. The cause of death is not yet known. ‘Minshew Mania’ had officially begun, and NFL fans couldn’t get enough. The most interesting man in the NFL, Minshew has captivated football fans across the globe with his late-game heroics and epic facial hair. Oh, and Gardner’s grandfather wanted to … The Gardner Minshew era is taking the NFL by storm, and I’m here for every moment of it. It really does. And that’s why @Jaguars fans are going to love their new starting QB. The only thing that would make Minshew’s rise to stardom better is if his family went with his grandfather’s idea for a first name — Beowulf. However, his absence has gifted the NFL world the presence of Gardner Minshew. The move caught Fitzpatric, Paige VanZant appears to have been the victim of an attempted robbery on Tuesday night, but the biggest issue she had with the incident may surprise you. Gardner is named Gardner Flint Minshew II even though there is no evidence of a “Gardner Flint Minshew” family name. This is a subreddit for the NFL community. So it didn’t happen.”. The legend of Gardner Minshew continues to grow, and the latest addition to the tales surrounding him is laugh-out-loud funny. Seit 2019 steht er bei den Jacksonville Jaguars in der National Football League (NFL) unter Vertrag. Oh, and Gardner’s grandfather wanted to name the quarterback “Beowulf,” which would have been awesome. Van Gundy has agreed to a deal to become the head coach of the New Orleans Pelicans, accordi, Odell Beckham Jr. will not be spending any time around the LSU football for quite a while, as the school has banned the star receiver from its facility for two years due to the stunt he pulled after the national championship game earlier t, Ryan Fitzpatrick has played well for the Miami Dolphins this season and led them to a 3-3 record, which is why many were surprised to learn this week that he will be benched for rookie quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. One of the best (and rarest) traits a person can have is simply being comfortable in their own skin. pic.twitter.com/JK1EB4vqqe, — Jim Nagy (@JimNagy_SB) September 9, 2019. “His grandfather wanted to name him that. He goes by Flint, but he is the first Gardner in the family. Either way, ‘Minshew Mania’ will live on forever, just as Beowulf the warrior has. Now, the NFL is getting to enjoy the show, and it hasn’t disappointed. © Copyright 2020 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. You have Gardner and his epic swag, and Flint and his huge muscles. Either way, the entire Minshew family is cool. It would’ve been a perfect fit, but Minshew’s parents eventually decided against it. A post shared by Gardner Minshew (@gardnerminshew5) on Jun 14, 2019 at 12:16pm PDT. The world of college football has known about him for some time. Gardner Flint Minshew II (* 16. You literally couldn’t make up the legend of Gardner Minshew if tried. pic.twitter.com/GZB60woupU, RELATED: Shannon Sharpe Believes the Patriots Are Better Off With Cam Newton Than Tom Brady. I just can’t get enough of this dude. A post shared by Gardner Minshew (@gardnerminshew5) on Dec 21, 2018 at 10:58am PST. Mediendatei abspielen. Gardner Minshew is that. After news surfa. Gardner Minshew’s father belongs in the Hall of Fame of athlete dads who could kick your behind. And his dad, Flint, was impossible to miss. According to a Wednesday profile from NFL.com on the Jacksonville Jaguars new starting quarterback, his grandfather wanted him to be named Beowulf at birth. He’s the kind of content machine we dream about in the business. Before they decided on Gardner II, Minshew’s parents had some pressure from his grandfather to name him after the Old English epic poem — Beowulf. There was just one gigantic problem with that idea. It’s almost like they just pulled this guy right off of a local construction site and handed him a football. This was the former Washington State quarterback’s first career NFL start, so it was a big deal for his parents. Henderson’s former high school and college teammate James Chaney announced in a tweet on Wednesday that Henderson has died. VanZant shared some videos on her Instagram story Tuesday night that showed a brutal, Many were surprised to hear that the Miami Dolphins are benching Ryan Fitzpatrick in favor of Tua Tagovailoa after their bye week, but one Hall of Fame player knows from experience that it could be a franchise-saving move. But his grandfather didn’t have to live with it every day. “That story’s true,” Minshew’s father told Yahoo! He’s a generational talent when it comes to the internet. Gardner Flint Minshew I is a football guy through and through, and he might be able to handle himself on the field for a game or two. Er spielte College Football für die East Carolina University und die Washington State University. As a senior in 2018, he led the NCAA in pass attempts, pass completions, and passing yards per game. It didn’t take long for Minshew to spring into the starting role in Jacksonville, and he performed rather well in year one. I can’t remember the last time I was excited for anything as much as I am for this. As I said before, it sucks that Nick Foles got hurt. 7.8k votes, 532 comments. RELATED: Kyler Murray Has Accomplished Something No Other NFL Quarterback Has Ever Done. He led the Jags to a 6-6 record last season, which was beyond impressive considering the roster around him. Kyler Murray Has Accomplished Something No Other NFL Quarterback Has Ever Done, ‘Brian’s Song’ Actor Billy Dee Williams Heartbroken Over the Passing of Gale Sayers, Shannon Sharpe Believes the Patriots Are Better Off With Cam Newton Than Tom Brady. (RELATED: Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Gardner Minshew Reportedly Works Out Naked), A post shared by Gardner Minshew (@gardnerminshew5) on Aug 30, 2019 at 1:06pm PDT. As incredible as Beowulf Minshew would be, NFL fans are perfectly fine with Gardner for now. It’s got a hall of fame worthy mustache, there’s stories about how he works out naked in front of his teammates and now he’s a starting quarterback in the NFL. According to a Wednesday profile from NFL.com on the Jacksonville Jaguars new starting quarterback, his grandfather wanted him to be named Beowulf at birth. College. The electrifying country boy has almost single-handily kept the Jacksonville Jaguars afloat after the front office sold away all the talent they had left. Minshew’s stellar final season earned him a selection in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL draft. Almost like Minshew traveling the country slaying Lions, Bears, Vikings, and more. After asking Flint Minshew his workout routine, they asked if Gardner could lift with his Dad "I can lift around him, I can't lift with him" pic.twitter.com/QP7Jl678mY, RELATED: ‘Brian’s Song’ Actor Billy Dee Williams Heartbroken Over the Passing of Gale Sayers. During Sunday’s Jacksonville Jaguars-Houston Texans game, CBS showed Minshew’s family in the stands in Houston. Sports. It’s almost impossible to believe Gardner Minshew II could be any more fascinating than he already is. The legend of Gardner Minshew continues to grow, and the latest addition to the tales surrounding him is laugh-out-loud funny. Gardner is named Gardner Flint Minshew II even though there is no evidence of a “Gardner Flint Minshew” family name. 2.0m members in the nfl community. Minshew’s dad is named Flint. Stan Van Gundy to be named head coach of Pelicans, Odell Beckham banned from LSU for two years over cash handout stunt, Ryan Fitzpatrick was ‘shocked,’ heartbroken by benching, Paige VanZant has funny reason for being angry with suspected car thief, Eli Manning has great response to classy Kurt Warner tweet, Former Raiders OL Mario Henderson dies — dead at 35. If that wasn’t strange enough, his father wanted to name him Gardner II. Minshew’s parents named him after his father, but they almost named him something much more unique. Follow David Hookstead on Twitter and Instagram, According to a Wednesday profile from NFL.com on the Jacksonville Jaguars new starting quarterback, (RELATED: Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback Gardner Minshew Reportedly Works Out Naked), A post shared by Gardner Minshew (@gardnerminshew5). Everything we’ve ever heard about him since his days playing for Mike Leach has been incredible. Beowulf is a Scandinavian tale about a warrior who travels the world slaying the most ferocious monsters and beasts.