Also known as, “Filler to Bump Jason’s Ugly-Ass Photoshop Project Down the Page.”

Carrying on…

1. Maybe Jason was right about Larry Johnson. Well, okay, that’s crazy talk.  However, the Chiefs’ lack of a bona-fide WR or legitimate starting QB means that a run-stuffing team like the Vikings will put, oh, 12 men in the box, so no, LJ doesn’t look good (and probably isn’t gonna look good) out there at all. Kudos to the Chiefs for showing some heart for the home fans anyway.
2. Don’t worry, Larry. LDT has the same issues. Seriously, if you had told me that after Week 3, Larry Johnson and LaDanian Tomlinson would have a combined zero 100-yard days, I’d have called you… something that insulted your intelligence. (Damn this head cold!)
3. Remaining undefeateds: Indianapolis, New England, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and… Green Bay? I figured the Pack had a shot at the playoffs because they were in the NFC and showed some life at the end of last year, but this is crazy. Their defense, plus Old Man Favre, plus the collapse of the NFC South means that Green Bay is at least the second-best team in their conference. Legitimately. Scary, ain’t it?
4. To the pundits (*cough*ESPN*cough*) that are convinced that the Patriots have a shot at 16-0: wake us up when they play some real competition. Nice division you got going there. Two wins against inferior opponents and a third against a team that is positively adrift just means that the Patriots are, to their credit, taking care of business. I may be biased, but I’ll still take the Colts’ two road wins against better division rivals plus the blowout of the Aint’s. It might not be as sexy as roughing up Buffalo (and their backup quarterback) at home, but I’m sticking with the Colts as the team to beat right now.
5. Speaking of New Orleans… ouch. They don’t block, don’t tackle, and now they don’t have their best tailback. Talk about dropping a Deuce on your season.
6. How bad is the “rest” of the NFC? Sunday night’s matchup of the 1-2 Giants and the 1-2 Eagles might have major playoff implications. Seriously.
7. Why isn’t anyone talking about the Steelers? Are we deliberately trying to piss them off?
8. Oakland’s funny. I might just like this Kiffin guy.
9. You think after Cade McNown and Rex Grossman, the Bears should retire number 8 for their own safety? The Bears are reeling, but that team will be 100% better if A) Brian Griese can lead three scoring drives per game and turn it over two times or less, and B) Nathan Vasher and Lance Briggs didn’t get hurt too badly last Sunday. Unfortunately, Tommie Harris has a sprained knee, and might miss a month.

You know who’s rooting for Rex Grossman? This guy. The previous Chicago Bears number 8… Cade McNown. He was worse than Grossman, but he played for a terrible team so no one cared. A couple more well-placed picks, and they might forget ol’ Cade… (image courtesy of cota-lott-shootout.com… ironic that he’s playing charity golf with two old defensive backs, isn’t it?)

That’s all for me, kids. Enjoy .38 Special!