No matter what happens from this point the 2007 New England Patriots put together an amazing season. I know they have had 3 games decided by a field goal and they haven't had a decisive blowout since midseason, but 16-0 is 16-0. Maybe they are vulnerable and maybe they will lose, but history will always remember a 16-0 season, and so will I.
The final game was a fitting capper to their season. The Giants played them tough and had them on the ropes but as always the Patriots made the plays. The key play of course was Randy Moss streaking down the sideline for a touchdown, one play after he dropped a pass that would have been a long gainer and could have been a touchdown, although I say Brady underthrew that one. That play showed that Belichick has guts, and when he allows his players to make plays, they will.
And Then There's the Dolphins
For every yin there must be a yang and the exact opposite of the 2007 Patriots would be the 2007 Dolphins. One field goal away from potentially going winless. They were god awful this year and even worse for them, I'm not sure there is much hope for the future.
Looking at some other 1-15 teams:
2001 Carolina Panthers - 2 years later they made the Super Bowl
2000 San Diego Chargers - Got the #1 pick and traded it for LaDanian Tomlinson and Drew Brees. The Falcons took Michael Vick with the pick they acquired.
1989 Dallas Cowboys - Had Troy Aikman. Won 3 Super Bowls in the next 6 years.
1990 New England Patriots - 17 years later they went 16-0.
1991 Indianapolis Colts - Broke in a young QB named Peyton Manning.
1996 New York Jets - Went to the AFC title game 2 years later with Coach Bill Parcells.
Unlike many of those teams the Dolphins don't have any young franchise player to build around and there won't be one available in the draft this year. But they do have Bill Parcells.
After All They Are the Arizona Cardinals
8-8 is not bad for the Cardinals.
You Are Ridiculous
We really are witnessing something special with Devin Hester. Hester handled the ball 105 times this year (43 kick returns, 42 punt returns, 20 catches) and scored 8 touchdowns (4 kick returns, 2 punt returns, 2 catches). Even when they try to kick away from him they can't and Hester scores. Next year I expect more teams to kick away from him and the Bears will find more ways to get him involved on offense.
The Future For Donovan
I think Donovan McNabb could really use a change of scenery. Eagles fans hate him and I just don't think things will work out for him there. He isn't as great as he used to be before all the injuries, but he still has something left. The Bears and Vikings are both very intriguing options for him and I hope he gets to go to one of those teams and give his career one last shot.
A Brief Rant About the Redskins
I continue to love the way Todd Collins is playing and I am going to stop being apologetic about it. The guy has played unbelievably. I know you can't put too much stock in a game against a Dallas team that wasn't trying, but Todd Collins pretty much made every play. The defense swarmed and refused to allow the Cowboys any running yards. I am so excited for the playoffs now because I can't wait to see if Collins can keep it up.
Clinton Portis has also emerged as Todd Collins has played. The improved passing game seems to have opened things up for Portis a little bit. And he continues to honor his friend Sean Taylor.
Coach Gibbs pointed out that the Redskins won by 21 points (Taylor's uniform number) and says the number was significant because the team continues to play with inspiration from Taylor's memory.
Cheerleader of the Week
Lilly from the Miami Dolphins Cheerleaders
The Dolphins have a great cheerleader site with a lot of pictures of the girls, they don't bother with bios, it's their boobs we want to see.
But all the pictures are slideshows so I can't save them. You need to go to Lilly's page and look at her photo galleries.
By the way, Lilly is only 19.
Game of Next Week
Jacksonville Jaguars at Pittsburgh Steelers
A few weeks ago the Jags went into Pittsburgh and pounded the Steelers, but only won by 7 points. Now popular opinion seems to be saying that the Jags will go to Heinz Field and do it again. The Jags are supposedly built for the playoffs, and the Steelers are without Willie Parker.
If The Super Bowl Were Played Today
New England Patriots 38 Green Bay Packers 34
The Cowboys look very weak to me lately, I think their offense might have serious problems. And the Patriots are no longer dominating, but I am confident that they will do whatever they need to do to win.
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