1.  I’ll borrow this one from ESPNs Stuart Scott:  The Celtics & Lakers have combined to win more than half of the total amount of NBA Championships played (33 of 63).  Celtics of course have the most, with 17.

2. The Pro Bowl is a joke.  It’s even worse that it comes before the Super Bowl this year.  That way, the best players can’t even play.  That’s awesome, way to go Roger Goodell.

3. Peyton Manning is a ding a ling.  Go Saints.

Brady needs to throw at least three TDs for me to be happy, and Maroney needs to show he’s the running back worth the 1st round pick four years ago we thought he was.  As long as no one gets hurt and the Pats come out with it, I’m happy.

How the Patriots do will be determined by their offensive balance.  They need to stick with what has got them their five wins this season, and that’s the balance between the pass and the run.  Now I’ve heard many analysts say you can’t pass effectively without establishing the run.  That’s really not true with the Patriots.  But what I am really starting to believe is that the Patriots can’t run effectively without the pass.  They need to come out and open the Dolphins defense up right away, but soon thereafter they need to strike the balance in their attack.

Let’s go Pats!

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I’m very very excited for the 2009 season to get under way.  Since the Patriots traded Matt Cassel & Mike Vrabel I have been biting my nails as I sit and wait for the Draft.  They have a lot to do in the draft, but it looks like the higher ups made some great choices in Leigh Bodden & Shawn Springs.  We’ll see though.  The Pats are going to need linebackers, big time.  The Draft should be interesting.

For those of you who didn’t know, Cutler hasn’t been happy with the situation in Denver at all since there were rumors of 1st year head coach Josh McDaniels looking to trade Cutler for Matt Cassel.  Josh McDaniels screwed up big time, but hey, now he can start fresh with the terrible QB falling into his lap in Kyle Orton.

Look out, Kellen Clemens.  Because dude, you’re about to lose your job.  How can Clemens brush off rumors that the Jets want Cutler?  Buddy, this is the real world.  It’s time to put your big boy pants on and understand that you’ll never lead a team to an above .500 season.  And the Jets, with all the moves they’ve been making, probably have high ambitions.  If things continue down this path, you’re out of a starting job bro.

I’m really happy to see the Patriots are adding to that secondary.  Although Shawn Springs appears to be a similar signing to Deltha O’Neal, I feel this could be a different story.  I’m really excited to see that Leigh Bodden signs with the Patriots.  This guy has played on some shitty teams and succeeded.  I’m interested to see what he can do in New England.  I’m excited, keep ‘em coming New England!