Just A Reminder That We Won't Be Seeing Vincent Jackson For Awhile

Mixed in with this morning's reports of George Steinbrenner's death, the Spurs' signing of Tiago Splitter, Mike Tomlin's extension with the Stillers, Derek Fisher's decision to stay with the Lakers and Big Papi's win in last night's HR Derby, are reports confirming that the NFL has indeed suspended Vincent Jackson for three games next season for violating the league's substance abuse policy.

This isn't really news as reports of the suspension leaked over two weeks ago.

Nor does it matter much because Vincent is planning to sit out until the 10th game of the season in a contract dispute with the Chargers. He'll serve his suspension in games he wasn't even planning to attend.

The Bolts have a bye Week 10 this season, so their 10th game is Week 11, on November 22, at home against the Broncos on Monday Night Football. I don't want to put too fine a point on it, but that is likely a critical game.

VJ better be in game shape and ready to go.