Re: Weekend Thoughts

It's true that Brady's 2001 Pats had no running game to speak of, probably equivalent to the Leon Washington/Cedric Houston/Kevan Barlow/Derrick Blaylock era. But the Pats won that year because (a) they were real hot in the postseason, (b) were riding high after a new, young QB took over a veteran squad, and (c) they executed near perfection. From that improbable run, the foundation for the Belichick New England Patriots emerged, as they stockpiled talent while they're QB had not yet reached his maximum potential. Chad will NEVER be able to throw down field like Brady can. Because their offense is dynamic in the running, short passing, and periodic deep ball elements, the Pats are difficult to stop when they play well. The Jets can play pretty well and still lose to good teams with more talent. And even though the Jets as a team are on the up-and-up, Pennington probably has peaked. If the Patriots offense was limited to short passing, and if they never acquired Corey Dillon to stabilize the running game, they probably would not have won the other two Super Bowls. I guess I agree that it isn't out of the realm of legitimate possibility that the Jets can win it all, but given the state of the team (pretty good record = difficult draft day situation, few to no great players on either side of the ball, a QB who will never be better than slightly above league average), I don't see the Jets making that kind of run that a few teams have in recent history (as you noted). Besides, the Trent Dilfer Ravens were built on their historically awesome defense. The Bucs had 6 pro bowlers in 02 (Sapp, Rice, Brooks, Lynch, Alstott, and .... BRAD JOHNSON), not to mention a quality possession receiver in his prime (Keyshawn Johnson) and a good, quick halfback (Warrick Dunn). The Jets have maybe 4-5 guys who could be top tier players at their positions (Coles, D'Brick, Mangold, Vilma, Rhodes). Two of them are lineman; one is a MLB who does not fit the 3-4 defense perfectly.

Enough on the Jets. They're out, and it's time to watch PBA tournaments on Sunday afternoons. By the way, how hard do you think Berman has to restrain his laughter when he has to promote professional bowling during Sunday NFL countdown? Can you name 3 bowlers off the top of your head? Walter Ray Williams, Jr. That's all I got.

24 is one of three network TV shows that I regularly watch. The others pale in comparison. What are the odds of seeing Bauer dropping a 15 minute dump this season? Or eating a sandwich at his desk? Or tying his shoes? Every 24 fan has thought of this at least once per season. It won't look that ridiculous in the grand scheme of things (like if you watched them on DVD, a couple episodes at a time).

Are you suggesting that this 24 movie come out in theaters? That would be absurd. Obviously, I would go see it. But the only way that it would be preferrable to the two-hour, back-to-back day first four hours is if they made it an "R" rated movie. Bauer would be even more of a badass if he called everybody "Motherf*cker." Could Fox do it? Absolutely. In fact, that might set a precedent for other very popular TV shows... you know, like Deal or No Deal.

Oh yeah, there's some important CFB game on tonight. Not only do I not care that much, but I will be watching CSI:Miami more closely than that game. Horatio is a much more compelling personality than the wily Troy Smith.

Hey, remember the OC? First time in my life that I have ever felt relieved after a show was canceled. Either theyre good shows, and I'm pissed that they are canceled, or the show sucks and I didn't care because it sucked. The OC, and similar shows like The Hills and Laguna Beach, are entirely worthless to me.

Ok, time to work.