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Fred Segal (@Frizz527). Unprophetic (mostly sports) takes,& other fun stuff. No politics! Author of “Freezing Cold Takes: NFL” available now! (See pinned Tweet)

Apr 8, 2023, 22 tweets

Since the #NFLDraft is near, it’s a great time to remind you about my book #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which is loaded with Draft-related Cold Takes! Available at every major online outlet & many stores across the country!

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#FreezingColdTakesNFL isn’t a "money grab" that just lists funny Freezing Cold Takes.  It’s a collection of detailed stories about some of the most interesting NFL media mistakes. The product of 100s of hours of research & numerous interviews

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I put so much into this, and have loved every single positive message and review that I have received. They go a long way. If you enjoyed the book please write a review or QT the below tweet and let your followers know!  #FreezingColdTakesNFL

Every day leading up to the #NFLDraft, in this thread, I will post a numerous classic Draft related Cold Takes. #FreezingColdTakesNFL

Throughout the 1st round of the 2014 #NFLDraft, Jon Gruden vociferously campaigned for a team to draft Johnny Manziel.

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, for countless NFL Draft Cold Takes and more! See top of the thread for details!

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Here’s what @klyttlesports wrote in the @statesman after the Cowboys picked @EmmittSmith22 17th overall in 1990 #NFLDraft

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless draft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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In 2011, @SInow’s cover presented “The Toughest Call in Football”: who the Carolina Panthers should draft 1st overall.

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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In 2018, @rodger was not impressed with @JoshAllenQB.

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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One Houston writer had some choice words about the #Texans picking @JJWatt 11th overall in the 2011 Draft.

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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After the 2000 Draft, the @bostonherald analyzed the @Patriots 6th Round pick.

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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Greg Bedard fired off this tweet a few weeks before the 2010 #NFLDraft. He is occasionally reminded about it.

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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Most experts loved Bruce Smith going into the 1985 Draft. But not all experts.

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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Here’s a compilation I put together of random bytes of quarterback hyperbole from analysts during draft broadcasts.

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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Here's Paul Zimmerman (Dr. Z) during the 1983 Draft right after the #Dolphins picked Dan Marino

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2017 (@_TJWatt)

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

LINK: amazon.com/gp/aw/d/076247…

(2004) #NFLDraft

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless NFL Draft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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(2020) #NFLDraft

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

LINK: amazon.com/gp/aw/d/076247…

(2018) #NFLDraft

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

LINK: amazon.com/gp/aw/d/076247…

(2012) #NFLDraft

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless NFL Draft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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(2016) #NFLDraft

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless NFL Draft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

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(2008) “Actually I do like [Brian] Brohm better than Aaron Rodgers” #NFLDraft

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless NFL Draft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

LINK: amazon.com/gp/aw/d/076247…

(2017) #NFLDraft

Check out my book, #FreezingColdTakesNFL, which contains countless #NFLDraft Cold Takes & more! See top of thread for details!

LINK: amazon.com/gp/aw/d/076247…

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