JollyJet

Glad they didn't re-sign Welker or sign Wallace (which I would have done). Although the Jets will likely blow chunks next year ... suck for Manziel!!

It was the first year New Era had the contract. They signed a 5 year deal with them that began last year. They're usually really good with their products (see MLB), so I expect nice toques next year too.

Well they usually make new hats/toques every year.

Are you referring to toques only? Because New Era's contract with the NFL is five years.

I don't think Suggs is a good example of a person that "stays quiet" ... he's been pretty consistent with his trash talk.

I actually have less of a problem with Suggs talking trash than Sherman. Suggs has proven to be one of the premier defenders in the league consistently. And the Ravens D is largely the reason they've experienced so much success. It's not his fault the offense wasn't able to win them games. Wasn't until this year that Flacco and the O really stepped up their game. Sherman on the other hand has played 2 years and 2 playoff games, and in one of them he got completely burned for a TD by Roddy White. I really don't have a problem with players talking trash. It's fun, adds excitement and helps to build rivalries making games more intense.

You consistently prove that you have no idea what you're talking about. Peyton loss to the Saints 3 years ago.

Haha, as I was typing it I knew you'd bring up 07'. And to the Patriots' credit, the years they won they actually had good defenses. We'll never know the extent to which spygate helped.

Article advocating to trade Brady, I wouldn't do it personally...but if anyone was gonna do it, does anyone doubt Bellichick would be the guy? lol http://www.eagletribune.com/local/x730434290/Bye-bye-Brady

Against the Eagles and Panthers I thought the Patriots were the better team, but the Rams game is the one that I will forever question. I don't remember who exactly it was, I think Torry Holt, but he said that it was almost as if the Patriots knew what they were doing every play. (This was a team that was putting up 35+ every game). He also mentioned that when they changed the gameplan was when they started having success, I think they got all their points in the second half, not sure though. I don't know, I think the penalty they got was pretty weak and if it wasn't so early in Goddell's time as GM, they probably woulda got slapped harder. But, it's sort of moot unless there is concrete evidence that comes out proving the only reason the Patriots won was because of spying on the opposing team, otherwise it's kinda pointless.

Probably cause you didn't watch it. Just sayin'

How is someone repeating "the Patriots haven't won anything since 2007" any different than someone saying "Patriots have been to 5 Superbowls and 7 Championship games in 12 years"

Stat of the day: Mark Sanchez has more playoff wins than Tom Brady in the last 4 years.

Also, for everyone who doesn't know - and there are quite a few people, Ed Reed wasn't on the first Ravens Superbowl team [yeah it was that long ago].

http://youtu.be/azt1jtvZ1Ms

I had 49ers - Texans. I've found whenever I DO bet, I end up losing. Whenever I don't, I'm cash money.

LOL. I don't know, it's tough for me to digress on this, because I feel like any Championship game takes precedence. I guess it comes down to what/who you value more? But I don't decide who is and isn't a fan.

Yup! Definitely a Canucks fan. I would have sold the tickets, PVRed the Nucks game and watched the Championship Game live. I give favor to playoff games over regular season. Always. Edit: Also, he obviously didn't PVR the game given that he saw the "stats" which again, calls into question how big a fan he really is. Which is why I hate Patriots fans so much, since half of them really aren't fans.

Oh, I'm totally over myself. Seriously, I am.

Umm, you could easily sell the tickets? It's a pretty big game to miss. I'd understand a week 2 or 3 game. But the AFC Championship game? Come on dude.

Missing a game here or there is not a HUGE deal, even though there are only 16 regular season and they're usually on Sundays. But missing the second biggest game of the season is a pretty big deal, especially if you're missing it to go watch an early regular season hockey game.

I figure Talib to parlay his late season success into a decent contract.

Pretty much sums up Patriots fan ... how can you not watch the game and call yourself a fan? The fact is the Patriots haven't won a Superbowl since 2005.

If the Patriots ever want to win another SB in the near future they need to go all in next year. Sign a legit WR. Bowe, Wallace, and Jennings are all free agents. Sign a coupe of pass rushers. Avril and Umenyiora? They need an all-star corner too. However, given Bellichick's track record. He won't go out and spend the big bucks and the Patriots will have the same results.

People don't get awards for playing in championship games, Rex has 2 in 4 years with Sanchez. Means nothing unless you win the SB.