Thursday, December 28, 2017

Small Changes

There aren't many teams in the NFL with a 12-3-0 record and a chance to lock up home field throughout the playoffs that would see themselves as underperforming or average or even disappointing.

Welcome to New England.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Who Can Beat The Patriots?

Pigskin pundits and bobbleheads have Patriots Fatigue. They are desperate seeking a team that can take down the Patriots before they win yet another Lombardi Trophy. It reminds me of that line from "Thunder Road."

...praying in vain for a savior to rise from these streets...

Well?

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

The Year That Almost Was

It's been a crazy ride and it isn't even close to being over but a few thoughts on 2017 in the NFL…

Monday, December 25, 2017

Destiny Isn't Just The Name of a Stripper

I'm inclined to believe that luck - good or bad - is nothing more than a small data sample.

After these last two games, though, I'm inclined to wonder: Does Fate regress to the mean?

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Friday, December 22, 2017

They're All Big Games

Can you believe Steelers' players are still talking about last week's game against the Patriots?

Can you imagine any Patriots' player talking about anything but the game with the Bills this week?

Thursday, December 21, 2017

That Patriots Problem Thing

You know about the so-called "Patriots Problem" don't you? That problem the Other 31 teams have beating the Patriots? Or maybe I should say, believing they can beat the Patriots.