Hellified

[Photo Credit]

"Matt is getting in the comfort zone," Moss said. "He's playing some hellified ball."

If you would've told me the day after our Super Bowl loss to the Giants that Brady would be out for the entire 2008 season and Matt Cassel would step in and keep the team in division/playoff contention, and, along the way compile back to back 400+ yard passing games, I would've told you you're full of shit.

It's becoming apparent why we didn't panic and look for another quarterback on the waiver wire when Brady went down.

Loser.

[Photo Credit: AP/Stephan Savoia]

As a Pats fan, my biggest disappointment wasn't Brady's 3 picks. It wasn't our subpar offense. It was our competition, particularly All-Pro running back, LaDanian Tomlinson. You have to expect more from this guy. If you can't play, get up of the bench and root Michael Turner on. Get your team pumped. Be involved.

LT's mask, his hiding behind his face shield on the bench, spoke volumes about his character and attitude. As my dad said after the game, "they should have to peel you off of the field." I wonder what the great Kellen Winslow, a former Charger who was once carried off the field after giving one of the most epic performances in professional sports, thought about LT today.

As for me, I like rolling with Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk. All the way to the Super Bowl.

We Don't Want This Hoser, Anyway

Clemens signs minor league contract with sub-.500 team from New York.
[ESPN.com]

The second video on this page (via a link) shows Curt Schilling saying that "we didn't need him". For once, Curt and I agree.
[Boston.com]

From Boston.com's Extra Bases:

The Sox, according to early indications, only learned of Clemens's decision to go to the Bombers a couple of hours earlier, which was also the case in Houston, where Astros GM Tim Purpura received a call earlier this afternoon from Randy Hendricks, one of Clemens's agents, informing him that the Rocket was not returning to his hometown.

The Sox, according to club sources, had made a bid for Clemens, but had been told by his agents that Clemens would make a decision in a timely manner. That timetable and process was accelerated far beyond what the Sox expected when Clemens, during the seventh-inning stretch, announced he was back with the Bombers after a two-year hiatus.

In related news, Brady is going to get a free pass on this fashion faux pas, because, well, we are going to win another Super Bowl next year. Ridiculous arm candy negates Evil Empire attire, anyway.

My Girlfriend Wants Tom Brady

[Boston Globe]

And guess what, so do...

Yeah, right. Anyway, Brady is the man. Look at this guy! Rolling in to accept his ring (one of three). Coyote Ugly dame. Shirt unbuttoned. Shit eatin' grin on his face like, "figure I'll do this about five more times in my career." Scandalous, Tommy, scandalous. The hilarious part? He is all business, all about team, and all about work ethic. You don't see him on four different ads during one commercial break. If you see him on one, he is with his whole O line. He's proven himself time and time again, and this Sunday against the Colts he will rise to the occasion once more. The Colts are undefeated (again), everyone is talking shit (again), and well, that is why we have the Sports Guy. To shut 'em all up.

I Really Hate The Colts by Bill Simmons
"Meanwhile, here's Tom Brady and his three Super Bowl rings. He's never had a top-10 receiver on his team. He's never had a top-10 tight end on his team. He's never had an elite runner except for Corey Dillon in 2004. His receivers leave for other teams and completely fall off the face of the earth. During his first Super Bowl season, he survived a QB controversy with local hero Drew Bledsoe and the loss of his only deep threat (Terry Glenn). Two summers ago, his offensive coordinator fled for Notre Dame and the team didn't even bother spending money to replace him. This season, they lowballed his top two receivers, pushed them out the door, then expected Brady to break in a new group of guys as the season was going on. And the guy just keeps winning. Out of all the must-win games over the years, he came up short only in Denver last January."
[Sports Guy Speaks Truth]

This track is a stretch, but I think you get the drift...

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