Life and Stuff

Hey Anthony Smith, wanna get away? Perhaps no other sentiment echoes how Steelers DB Anthony Smith must be feeling right right now than that one, which was uttered by a caller to the WEEI Whiner Line late Monday afternoon. Hadn't Smith learned? When you run your mouth and guarantee you're going to do something against the New England Patriots, it only motivates them to give you a mercy killing. To add insult to injury, Smith was burned by Randy Moss on a touchdown catch of over 60 yards, and even the normally quiet and reserved Mr. Brady felt the need to talk some trash into his face. The moral of the story is, as long as Corporal Belichick is running the show, never give his troops reason to humiliate you at any cost. Anthony Smith was public enemy #1 to the Patriots and their fans, and they stopped at nothing to let him know that. Enjoy the piece of humble pie you have been served my friend. Let it serve as a lesson to think before you speak. Honestly, after all the writing I have done over the last few days, I'd like to get away. I'd be remiss however if I didn't comment on the majority of the other NFL games.

• Quick question are the Dolphins so bad right now that LSU or Ohio State could destroy them?

• As if it can't get any worse for the Fish, they allowed a total of 78 points over the last two weeks to two of the worst offenses in the NFL. If that's not the mark of an 0-13 team, I don't know what is.

• Another team I pity is the Rams, they have been so bogged down by injury that the guy who started for them a QB was signed off the practice squad. Needless to say, the inexperience of young Brock Berlin made for easy pickings for the Bengals.

• Poor Vinny T, he's so old that he can't distinguish between light blue jersey and dark blue jerseys anymore. He was supposed to throw to the light blue jerseys but, well you know what happened, leading to an easy victory for the Jags.

• Here's another press conference gem from John Gruden, who said after the Bucs loss to the Texans, if you need to blame anyone, blame me. Alright John, your play calling was spotty, your offense stinks, and you'd be better off explaining why you're the one to blame for the loss instead of giving us a bunch of blunt statements.

• Major props to current GB Packer and former Hendricken star Will Blackmon, who on Sunday became only the fourth man to run back a punt and a fumble in the same game. What's more is the Pack also clinched their division and are in prime position for a first round bye.

• The Chiefs are now 0-7 all time against the Broncos in Denver, must be the thin mountain air.

• So long Titans, see you next year, that loss was too demoralizing.

• The same can be said for the pathetic Lions who did not stiffen up and stop the Cowboys late in the game.

• It wasn't a happy birthday for Eagles K David Akers whose FG attempt bounced off the right upright and gave the Giants a win.

• You've got to love Browns RB Jamal Lewis who wasn't content with running the clock on after Cleveland recovered an onside kick and scored a touchdown anyway.

• Here's another question the Vikings keep rolling, the Niners keep scuffling, are the Vikes that good or the Niners that bad.

• Congratulations to the Seahawks for clinching their division, although the 5 passes Kurt Warner threw the wrong guys had to have helped in some way.

• If there is a hell on Earth, it's watching Falcons/Saints game on Monday Night Football with Tony Kornheiser constantly repeating himself to look clever.

• Well folks, that's the column and I am outta here!