I mentioned this before, but these "clever references" cease to be clever when its just switching one word or even one letter around. At that point, its not even a reference. It works when you rely on someone's specific football knowledge to understand a reference, like an MCU Easter egg. You mention "Nuke" and I know you're talking about DeAndre Hopkins. See? That's a good reference. And for people who dont follow American football, the writing already explained it's importance (unique talents who utilize something other than just running really fast to get open)
Like Family Guy did this bit in like season 7. BSPN? Okay funny. Skip Brainless? I see you. I gotchu. Change Stephen A Smith's name but leave Sasha Grey?
Like Family Guy did this bit in like season 7. BSPN? Okay funny. Skip Brainless? I see you. I gotchu. Change Stephen A Smith's name but leave Sasha Grey?