Weekend Thoughts

• Wow. There's about a million great things to say about the Pats. Even Patriotsy2k was worried about the injuries, but it didn't even seem to affect them. It's interesting watching other games and the announcers make such a big deal about injuries (the Green Bay offensive line, Vikings secondary, etc.) Credit should be given to Pioli for giving the Pats good depth and the coaches for getting backups ready.
• Have I mentioned I liked Troy Brown? He looks like he belongs on the field now playing defense.
• Probably the last game we see Edgerrin James in a Colts uniform. I was really expecting him to be a bigger factor.
• That was the last game for Weis and probably Crennel as Patriot coaches in Foxboro.
• The Jets suck. The Pats could have had a home game against an easy opponent, but now they need to play a tough opponent on the road. Great play calling Edwards, way to earn your paycheck Brien.
  
• Manning's getting the blame, which I don't mind because he certainly didn't play like the best quarterback in the history of football (as we were led to believe he was). Anyway, Dungy should be the one to blame: his team played soft and they were out game planned.
• I thought the Vikings were better than they actually were because they beat up a bad Green Bay team. Will I make the same mistake when thinking about Atlanta? Probably.
• Mike Tice should be fired. There were so many mistakes in that game that were inexcusable. Plus, Collinsworth was right to criticize the Vikings for playing a soft coverage against the Eagles receivers.
• The Eagles made a lot of mistakes too. I'm still unimpressed by their offense, but I'm starting to appreciate their defense.
• Vick against the Eagles' 'D will be a great matchup
• While Rothlisberger had a tough time throwing, I am impressed with his pocket presence and his ability to scramble.
• When will the national media recognize Tedy Bruschi as an elite linebacker?
• A little statistical nugget: Since 2001, the Pats are 13-0 when playing a quarterback for the second time in a season