Random thoughts...

The pressure on Monday night is not on the Jets. We are the underdog, we have the young QB and the Pats have Jesus Christ behind center (apparently), they are the home team, we have already beat them once this season. If we get off to a quick start by forcing a turnover, and or scoring the first TD, it will be very obvious which team has their back against the wall.

Is Peyton Manning declining, or is the team just too banged up? His two biggest games in the past 12 months ended in HORRIBLE interceptions. The Superbowl last year and the Pats game two weeks ago were inexplicable. There weren't any tipped balls or sneaky coverages. Both of those ill-advised, game losing plays weren't on 4th down either. It wasn't like.. throw it up and take one final shot. He was driving down the field in both situations with a chance to win, and he tossed two Favre-esc head scratchers. Weird.

I am disgusted @ what a long leash the Commissioner has given the Steelers. They have publicly attacked him and the league rules flagrantly and without any filter week after week. That organization certainly gets special treatment. If the Jets were taking shots like this the league would be handing down some serious fines. And we would be portrayed as low life cry babies.

I am utterly shocked at the performance of Sam Bradford in his first season, as a part of a horrible team. It is remarkable. I felt that there was zero chance he could have success there. Boy, was I wrong. Matt Ryan, Sanchez Bradford, and Flacco are looking like the next generation of great QB's. The league has been waiting for a solid class of QB's for a while. It's really a sin how injury prone Stafford has turned out to be, because he would also be on that list.

Matt Cassel is ranked in the top 5 in every passing category except total yards. 22 Td's and 4INT's so far. He's sneaky good. His team is trying to prove it is the real deal... and they are still alive with 5 games left.

On the other hand, Kyle Orton is looking like the next John Elway in Mile High, and the team keeps losing games. Denver is certainly taking certain aspects of building a winning team for granted. Guys who can play at a high level at the QB position are HARD to find... to say the least. They dumped rare talents like Marshall and Cutler and replaced them with another signal caller who is capable of leading the league in yards and is top 10 in every other category.

I know McDaniels is not popular right now, but firing him would be a huge mistake. At least give the guy 3 seasons and try to encourage a little continuity. Hiring him to replace a legend... allowing him to alienate and dismantle your team... and dumping him 24 months into the experiment is just plain stupid.

Thomas Jones actually has more rushing attempts than Jamaal Charles... and JC is in second place for total rushing yards in the whole league. I have been singing this guys praises for two years, now he is starting to open everyones eyes.

The Cardinals are in the worst division in the history of the NFL, and they are in last place. Wish you were here Kerry Rhodes... we will send you a post card from the Superbowl!!!!

The Giants have a realistic chance to be the top seed in the lack luster NFC this season, and their fans are ready to fire Coughlin (which happens annually) and trade Eli. There are a huge number of Giants fans who are also Yankee fans. Sorry guys, you can't BUY a championship in the NFL. Stop crying and support your damn team!

The Bengals are 2-9 and their headcoach, who has been there for 8 years, has never won a playoff game. And... no one is calling for his head. Minnesota fans, Dallas fans and Denver fans have been calling for their coaches heads. Two towns have been successful in getting their owners to give in, and Pat Bowlen may be next. I guess in Cincinnati they just expect to lose. Thats just sad.

Finally the Raiders had a taste of success for a minute this season, and they continue to flip QB's. Obviously the person pulling the strings in Oakland has lost it. Thats an understatement, but it's beyond embarrassing at this point. Just like how in South Florida the Dolphins decide to pull the plug on Henne. Only to have their plan B go down in less than 1 minute of game time with a season ending injury and are now forced to play the guy they had given up on. There is no way these organizations put any time into big picture planning. They will keep chasing their tails and watching the playoffs from home.