Just a bunch of stray thoughts:
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Rather than increase the length of the regular season, the NFL should change the playoff format to the following: a winning record gets you in the playoffs; top two seeds by record get a bye week. Break-even teams shouldn’t be in the playoffs, even as a division winner. Especially when there are better teams elsewhere in the conference.
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As well as the Pats are playing right now, I just don’t think they’ll make it to the Super Bowl. I’ve been wrong 3 times before about them, so I won’t be surprised if they make a fool of me again. But still, their defense is a liability and Brady and the offense can only bail them out so many times.
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When will Brady’s luck run out on tipped balls hitting the turf instead of being intercepted?
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I still think the Saints are the team to beat in the NFC. But we’ll find out more after this weekend’s game against the Falcons. Of course, if Brees doesn’t stop throwing picks, they won’t go far in the playoffs.
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The gushing, over-the-top, he’s-a–God-in-mortal-form praise for Michael Vick is getting a bit nauseating. See Peter King for the latest in this genre. I’m also starting to think his new image is more a product of PR than actual change and remorse about his past actions. The media licking his cleats doesn’t help at all.
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What happened to the Cowboy defense this year? Two options: they were playing beyond their ability the past couple of years or offensive coordinators have finally figured them out. I’m thinking the latter.
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I think if the Chargers get into the playoffs, they’re the team to beat in the AFC. If not, then I have this annoying, niggling notion about the Steeler’s chances.
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I think Tom Coughlin is done with the Giants. Further, I think the Giants are done this year. Losses like that don’t go away. I think criticism of Coughlin for the onside-kick is over the top. Not having his hands team is perfectly defensible- the players are supposed to make sure the kick is away. That one is on the players.