The Jurassic Age

"Can you believe this 'Adam and Eve' nonsense?" Dr. Jackson Firestone took a bite of his avocado toast and a sip of coffee. "I didn't think this world could get any more delusional but I have clearly miscalculated."

Burn the Ships

Bill Belichick pulled a Cortez on roster cutdown day. 

Recasting the Patriots

We've reached that point in the preseason where Pats Fans face those questions for which the answers could have a season-defining impact. Questions like, Should the Patriots keep 5 defensive tackles or 6?

The Iceberg

 Lieutenant Florence Franklin pulled back the hood of her parka as she returned to the bridge from the observation deck to report to Captain Katrina Townsend. "I know this is going to sound crazy, Captain." She paused. "There's something on that iceberg off the port bow."

Feeling Pretty Good

I know I should pump the brakes for all the obvious reasons (preseason, Joe Flacco, who played/who didn't, and, of course, Joe Flacco) but following the Patriots 35-0 win over the Eagles, I feel a bit like Jack Burton in Big Trouble in Little China, in the elevator scene after drinking the magic potion. I feel pretty good.

The Henhouse

Henrietta Hen shook out her feathers and clucked. It was morning. The sky was clear and blue. Today was the day. It would be a good day, Henrietta clucked.

Jonesing

 Young Tom Brady? Sure, why not? Hey, no pressure, kid.