Rumors continue to swirl about the patriarch of Lucas Oil Stadium, Peyton Manning, possibly packing his bags and taking his talents and injury risk to another town. Manning has been the Indianapolis Colts for the past decade and half, reaching two Super Bowl and winning one,  four MVP awards, and is literally the reason Indianapolis host the Super Bowl this month. If/when 18 leaves town, he will have plenty of admirers in free agency, whether he is fully healthy or not (more likely). Every team searching for stability at the quarterback position has been speculated as a possible destination for the perennial Pro Bowler and each team has their pros and cons. If Peyton decides to continue his career elsewhere, he will have to weigh his options.

Miami Dolphins

Pros: New Dolphins Head Coach Joe Philbin is a pass-first play caller that will allow Peyton to air it out at will. The Fins have a number one target with Brandon Marshall and a reliable slot presence in Davone Bess, who will allow Peyton to share the ball as he likes. Jake Long is one of the best left tackles in the game so Peyton has clear protection from his blindside. Miami’s owner Stephen Ross is not afraid to spend money, which means Manning may only lose a few million from his deal with Indy.

Cons: The Dolphins for the most part are a team in flux. They have a new coaching staff and a questionable running game (not that Peyton is use to great running backs over the past five years). While Marshall and Bess are productive receivers, the rest of the pass catchers on the roster are underwhelming. The Dolphins could also be changing their defense which would involve a transition period for the team and could setback Manning’s goal of winning now.

Arizona Cardinals

Pros: Like the Dolphins, the Cardinals have a fantastic receiver in Larry Fitzgerald. That is pretty much where the similarities end. The Cardinals have a seasoned coach who took the team to the Super Bowl in 2008. Arizona seems to have figured out their running game with oft-injured Beanie Wells. Peyton can get use to great field position with returners like Andre Roberts and more specifically, Patrick Peterson.

Cons: The biggest issue with a Cardinals/Manning marriage is the fact that the team already paid Kevin Kolb and the Eagles to fill their quarterback opening just a summer ago. Kolb was inconsistent and oft-injured during his debut season with the Cards, so taking on a guy coming off of neck surgery may not be the best answer. Along with Kolb, comes the fact that despite the heavy payment for the former Eagle, Ken Whisenhunt refused to change his system to fit KK’s needs. Why would Peyton be any different? You can make the argument that he has run an offense on his terms for over a decade, but he is also likely to be on the team for just two years. With that said do the Cardinals want to deal with the loss of another future Hall of Famer, just when the team is in the swing of things and stunt their growth? To make matters even worse, Arizona may the worst offensive line in the league, which is not a great environment for a quarterback coming off of major neck surgeries. Add in a lack luster defense and Peyton may have bitten off more than he can chew with Arizona.

Washington Redskins

Pros: A lot of pundits believe Washington is Peyton’s most likely destination. They have a Super Bowl-winning coach with an offensive line that continues to improve. The owner of the Redskins, Dan Snyder, (for all his faults) is loaded and willing to pay a Pro Bowler or three (I’m looking at you Adam Archuleta). If Peyton wants to bring any of his Indy buddies with him to Washington, Snyder is very likely to oblige. Mike Shanahan can definitely take heat off Manning with his unusual success with average running backs. Also, Fred Davis and Chris Cooley have similar styles to Dallas Clark, one of Peyton’s favorite toys in Indy.

Cons: Much like Peyton’s current owner, Jim Irsay, Dan Snyder tends to stick his nose into things at the worst possible times. Offensive Coordinator Kyle Shanahan has had trouble adjusting to veteran quarterback’s strength and tends to hold too much control of the offense, which may turn off fellow control freak, Peyton Manning. The NFC East features stiff competition, that have dominated the division for years. Not to mention, Peyton’s brother Eli plays in the division. At best, the Skins with Peyton are maybe third in the division on paper, which may not be enough to entice the future Hall of Famer. To add onto the undesirables, Santana Moss is aging and the other Washington receivers leave something to be desired.

San Francisco 49ers

Pros: Of all the teams on this list, the 49ers are probably the most likely to have a win-now attitude and ability. A once-considered afterthought, Alex Smith, led the team to the NFC title game, so imagine what they could do with a guy like Peyton at 75 percent? Peyton Manning succeeded Head Coach Jim Harbaugh in Indy, so there is familiarity there. Harbaugh is a fiery coach in the mold of Jim Mora Sr. who was Peyton’s first pro coach, so that may energize the four-time MVP. Michael Crabtree is a decent wide receiver but the real prize is Vernon Davis, who could be the most dynamic option Peyton has had since Marvin Harrison. Another plus is the team’s defense. The 49ers only allowed one 100-plus game this past season, which means Peyton will have plenty of opportunities to control the clock. With an offensive line the caliber of San Fran’s that shouldn’t be a problem.

Cons: If Jim Harbaugh is honest and Alex Smith understands his value, then there won’t be a new quarterback in the Bay Area. If Peyton dodges that issue, he does have the inconvenience of moving his newborn twins and wife across the country. For all the success that San Fran had last season, they are still very young, so Peyton may have to readjust his leadership skills to fit the youth on the team. Also, of all the teams on the list, the Niners are the least likely to overpay a questionably healthy Manning.

Seattle Seahawks

Pros: Despite the fact that Pete Carroll is built more for younger talent, Peyton could be enticed by Carroll’s open mind. For all of his quirky decisions, Carroll is one of the more innovative coaches in the league, something Peyton may find refreshing. Seattle is another team with an owner who will pay big bucks for a winner. If Peyton wants Reggie Wayne or Robert Mathis to join him on the West Coast, all he has to do is ask. The Seahawks have a talented back in Marshawn Lynch, who can carry the load if Peyton feels the effects of his surgeries early on. The Seahawks also have a decent backup quarterback (Tavaris Jackson) who has starting experience. The backup option allows Peyton to take his time to heal if he has a setback during the training camp and/or (worst case scenario) the season. The defense is also great at causing turnovers, so Peyton has a shot at putting up big point totals like in his prime.

Cons: As mentioned before with the 49ers, a lot plays on Manning’s desire to move his family out West. Also, while Carroll is an outside-the-box thinker, he is coming off one of the worst drafts in quite some time (that didn’t involve Al Davis). The offensive line is consistently inconsistent which may scare the Super Bowl winner. Longevity is the name of the game, so Peyton may want to go to a place with more protection. To pile onto the Seahawks, they paid big money for Sidney Rice and Zach Miller last offseason, with very little to show for it. Those types of big money moves could cause problems when it comes to negotiating a contract with Manning.

Wild Cards

Kansas City Chiefs

Pros: Matt Cassel and Kyle Orton have proven to be mediocre starters and Scott Pioli may want to add his former rival to give his team a better passer. The Chiefs are a fast pace offense and adding Peyton’s arm could set the AFC West on fire. There is little competition in the division, so the former second home of Joe Montana could become Manning’s new playground.

Cons: Romeo Crennel has come out and said he wants Cassel and Orton back in KC, which would likely put a hitch in Peyton’s arrival. As mentioned before, the Chiefs are fast paced, so that may not groove with Peyton’s patient, strategy-driven style of play.

Dallas Cowboys

Pros: Jerry Jones is known for making a splash and paying for it too. Jones recently came out and praised Peyton’s brother and pretty much threw his current QB, Tony Romo, under the bus. This could be a shot in the dark, but it could be the move Jones needs to make.

Cons: Peyton is known for taking control of his offense and doesn’t like a controlling owner. The Cowboys have a lot on their payroll already so it may not make sense to add a large salary to the mix with a Pro Bowl quarterback already on staff.

Cleveland Browns

Pros: A move to Cleveland would keep Peyton close to home and give him the best front office of the options. Mike Holmgren has two first round picks to play with, which could go towards adding weapons for the aging Manning. Much like Miami’s Jake Long, Joe Thomas is among the elite of the blindside protectors, which is something Peyton will no doubt appreciate.

Cons: While the Browns will no doubt look to upgrade over Colt McCoy, the plan could be to go younger (Robert Griffin III, Matt Flynn). The Browns also lack a lot of offensive weapons which could be a nail in the coffin when courting Manning.

Sunday morning, little known 49ers backup kick returner and 4th string WR Kyle Williams woke up to the exciting news that he would be fielding kicks, with all-world special teams guy, Tedd Ginn Jr. out with an injury. The kid had to be ecstatic.

Just a second year WR out of Arizona State, the 5′10, 186 pound Williams was getting the chance of a lifetime: the opportunity to play hero or even to just have a significant impact, in a game that could send the 49ers to the Super Bowl. But like any movie with a hero, the man who comes in to try and save the day, can also be the one who falls victim to the opposite affect: they can also become the villain.  The scapegoat.  The man everyone tries to run out of town.

So when Williams muffed a critical punt return — correction: misplayed a punt, allowing it to graze off his leg — allowing New York’s Devin Thomas to recover deep in 49ers territory with San Fran holding onto a 14-10 lead in the 4th quarter, he went from loveable backup, to despised f*^$up.  The Giants turned the turnover into a touchdown.

But the 49ers came back and Williams seemed to attain for his ghastly error in judgement with a solid return late in the game. Unfortunately, that’s not where the story ends.  By now, you probably know that Williams — son of White Sox GM Kenny Williams — also fumbled a punt in overtime. Oddly enough it was recovered by who else — Thomas. The sinister begining of a pairing that will likely link Williams and Thomas for the duration of their sporting careers and who knows, maybe beyond.  But Williams’ second critical mistake did more than doom the home team and it’s Super Bowl dreams. It made him the scapegoat of all scapegoats.  An easy target for the ire of broken-hearted Bay area fans, jilted by two special teams plays that arguably cost their team the NFC title.

So, people turned to social media and with access, comes well, easy outlets for abject hatred — and they began spewing Williams with death threats. Classy folks.

It’s not surprising, it happens too often. It’s the stage. It’s the eyeballs. When you play for all the marbles you can become iconic or be perceived as demonic. Williams didn’t screw up on purpose, it just wasn’t his night. But 49ers fans, like any sports fan, will tell you that you never know when your team will get that chance again, just ask the Cubs. Their irrational anger was pointed directly at the young returner and today a man we hardly knew some 48 hours ago, is the focus of a barrage of hatred.

Of course, had he taken that second punt to the house and sent the 49ers to the Super Bowl, he’d be a god. They’d give him the key to the city. He’d have his own David Tyree moment in the sun. Instead, the ball was stripped from his grasp, and the chance to be a hero evaporated into the lowest of lows — being perceived as a zero.

In a regular season game, this goes away. Ask Philip Rivers, who fumbled away what appeared to be a sure win on MNF in Kansas City. But he had the week after to make amends, and the week after that. The problem with the post-season, especially in football, is its finality. You don’t get another game to atone for your blunder — you have to hear about it for upwards of 7 months.

Sports fans can be a cruel group, but as Mike Vick, Kobe Bryant, and Tiger Woods have shown, even when we claim to hate an athlete with all our heart, we eventually can be won back over by them, if they make up for it on the field.  Williams did nothing wrong off the field, unlike those 3 larger than life names.  Unfortunately neither did Buckner.

Williams’ teammates quickly came to his aid, as did many other football players after the game — which was nice — but the damage had been done. We always say that athletes have the ability to tune out just about anything, which makes them so brilliant at what they do.  But I find it hard to believe that Williams isn’t shaken by this. There are a lot of nut-jobs out there, meaning that not every threat is baseless. While this isn’t a third world country, where a star might actually get lynched after a costly error, it’s still a place filled with passionate people, who let their heart get in the way of their head.

Sports fans becomes so attached to their teams, that when they lose — especially during an unexpected, out of nowhere thrill ride, like San Fran had this year back to the top — that it rips their hearts out. If you are a hardcore fan of a team you’ve been through those range of emotions — wanting to punch a door, pacing the room, cursing repeatedly, stomping your feet like a 5 year old, even ranting angrily on message boards, Facebook, or Twitter. But the Bill Buckner treatment needs to stop.

It is just a game. Though an escape, it is not the end all. Life goes on, they’ll play another season next year. This will all go away in time.

Threatening a man’s life though because he fumbled a football. That might scar him forever.

Photo: Reuters

What’s old is new again.

Coming from nearly identical paths back to the Big Game, the New York Giants and New England Patriots will square off once more for the Lombardi trophy. I’ll write a story when I can make sense of all the madness that we witnessed on Sunday throughout the day: the botched plays, the incredible performances, the nail-biting finishes, the head-scratching calls from both the refs and the coaches, but first I have to show you just how eerily similar this Super Bowl rematch is:

> In 2007 the Giants made the Super Bowl as a 5 seed with a 10-6 record.
> Today the Giants clinched a Super Bowl berth as a 4 seed with a 9-7 record.

> In 2007 the Giants had to win 3 playoff games to get to Arizona.
> This year the Giants had to win 3 playoff games to get to Indy.

> In order to clinch that Super Bowl appearance the Giants had to go in adverse conditions and knock off the #2 seed Packers in overtime with a Lawrence Tynes 47 yard FG (The Packers were 13-3, 7-1 at home).
> In order to clinch their Super Bowl XLVI appearance the Giants had to go in adverse conditions (this time, wind and rain, compared to Lambeau’s frigid conditions) and knock off the #2 seed 49ers in overtime with a Lawrence Tynes 31 yard FG (The 49ers were 13-3, 7-1 at home).

> Manning’s leading receiver versus the Pack: Plaxico Burress (151 yards)
> Manning’s leading receiver versus the 49ers: Victor Cruz (143 yards).

> 2007: versus New England (at Giants Stadium): Patriots win by 3.
> 2011: versus New England (at Gilette Stadium): Giants win by 4.

> 2007 Giants: started 6-2, finished season 4-4
> 2011 Giants: started 6-2, finished season 3-5

> 2007 Giants: Tom Coughlin’s job reportedly in jeopardy, until team pulls together, wins Super Bowl.
> 2011 Giants: Tom Coughlin’s job in great doubt if Giants don’t beat Cowboys final game of the season, to get in playoffs (they win).

> 2007 Patriots 16-0 (AFC #1 seed)
> 2011 Patriots 13-3 (AFC #1 seed)

So what does all of this tell us? It tells us that the Giants are a team built for the post-season. It tells us that Tom Coughlin, should always be on the hot seat (even though he may never be again), because his team plays better with their back against the wall then any team in the NFL. The Giants play with a chip on their shoulder and are unphased no matter what road they have to take.  But when they’re the favorites they don’t meet the hype.  When people expect little to nothing of them they excel. If people want to pick on the 9-7 NFC West division winning Cardinals as one of the worst teams to ever make a Super Bowl, then the Giants should be in the discussion too, as they are also 9-7.

I’m just saying.

Still, it’s incredible that 4 years later, what’s old is remarkably new again. The Patriots are clearly the superior team on paper once again, but once again, it’s the Giants standing in their way for another Super Bowl title. This has all the makings of another classic heavyweight bout. And what’s amazing, is that, while there are some new faces, 4 years later a lot of the same familiar ones remain. Tom Brady versus Eli Manning. The Hoodie versus Coughlin. Incredible offense versus suffocating pass rush.  The Patriots on a red hot winning streak — 9 games  in a row, running into the team that barely made the show.

This time the setting will be Indianapolis, in a dome. How very familiar. We have two weeks to dissect it, and to ask the same question we asked then, that we’re already asking now: Is Eli Manning an elite QB? The Giants still win with their defense and the Pats are more of an offensively off-kilter than they were in 2007 (and they were a freaking juggernaut back then).  This time, the Patriots won’t hear about how great they are. This won’t be the sports’ most poignant upset if the Giants win. Records aside, New York can play with anyone and they love the limelight.

We’ll hear for the next 2 weeks how Bill Belichick and Josh McDaniels will game-plan that Giants rush, and how Brady has another crack at his 4th Super Bowl ring (now making his 5th appearance). We’ll hear about New England’s historic run, the records they’re running down left and right (all time playoff wins – move over Joe Montana, make room for Brady) and what it would mean for Brady and the Hoodie to win an amazing 4th Super Bowl title as a pair. But now, the Giants, in the most unlikely of ways, have a chance to win an unlikely 2nd Super Bowl in 4 seasons. Dynasty, no? How could you if you miss the playoffs twice in that span. But Goliath killers? Yeah.

The stage is set for another rematch. We were this close to the Harbaugh Bowl instead we get the Bah Harbaugh No!

Baltimore and San Fran both had ample opportunities to flip the script, but both teams made ghastly mistakes: Lee Evans go ahead TD drop, Billy Cundiff’s horrendous hooked FG, and Kyle Williams’ gruesome pair of muffed kicks, the second one dooming a back and forth, field possession game to a chip-shot FG. It became abundantly clear as both teams exchanged possessions late in the 4th that the first team to screw up, would get booted out of the playoffs by a kicker. Neither team could sustain a drive and both pass rushes were unstoppable. Throw in miscues, bad penalties, and two would be picks turned 49er teammate collisions, and San Fran has to be ready to pull its hair out, knowing how close it was to winning this game. The Ravens probably feel like they cheated themselves of a win.

Joe Flacco re-earned my respect (before his dumb post-game tirade, really Joe?) and Vernon Davis showed he’s a primetime player with another big time effort (although he couldn’t get the ball enough).

But in the end it’s Brady and Manning. Again.

Ready for Giants-Pats Super Bowl 2.0?

Last Week: 4-0 /  Season: 158-84 (65%) / Playoffs: 7-1

We are down to the “Final Four” of the NFL Playoffs. While some fans may have tuned out to the league with their teams out of loop, those who have still hung on have had the joy of some breathtaking contests. The two match-ups for this weekend have great defense against great offense written all over both of them. The Niners and Ravens bring the hard-hitting Harbaugh mentally, while the Patriots and Giants can stretch the field and score points with the best of them. Somethings will have to give this weekend. Let’s Take it to the Bank.

NFC

NY Giants @ 49ers

Pick: 49ers 27-23. The match-ups are flowing in this one. The top rushing defense against the (former) two-headed running attack, a steady offensive line against a (seemingly) unstoppable pass rush, and two quarterbacks so different that they are almost similar. If you were to to list the pros and cons NFL-style for both teams, you’d see that these teams match up so well together because each’s strength is the other’s weakness. My favorite battle in this game is one that will likely go understated in the hype and build for this contest: the turnover battle. The Niners don’t turn the ball over but they haven’t played a pass rush like New York’s on a consistent basis. Eli Manning has limited his mistakes this year, but he is also going against the team that tied for the most turnovers in the league (with the Packers). This game will come down to who makes the most mistakes (as cliche as that sounds). It is hard not to love the intensity (in a positive way, not Mike Singletary’s way) and poise that Jim Harbaugh has brought to San Francisco. The Giants’ dreaded West Coast trip and the golden leg of David Akers could play major factors in sealing a victory for the Bay Area’s own.

AFC

Ravens @ Patriots

Pick: Patriots 30-24. The Ravens and Patriots always seem to be among the best in the league and they will settle who is better this weekend. Everyone and their mother seems to be predicting the Pats to win this, simply because of their offense. Take it to the Bank has no shame, so I will concur with those national pundits. The Ravens are consistently inconsistent on the road; so much so that they are the wildcard of the remaining four teams. If Baltimore wants to win this game, they have to find a way to hold onto the ball and they have run on the Pats defense. The key is clock management and avoiding mental errors. Bill Belichick always brings something new to the table, so the Ravens need to be patient against Tom Brady or he’ll end them. Baltimore struggled against the Texans last week (give them a break, they were playing the number two defense in the league) and it is hard to see New England’s tight end duo getting tamed by the Ravens secondary. As much as the Harbaugh Bowl is the more interesting sell for the Super Bowl, John Harbaugh will have to wait till next year.

Photo: Getty

After years of disappointment and failed coaches, the San Francisco 49ers have done more than just put themselves back on the football map in 2011 — they’ve put together the type of team that could (key word, could) contend for a Super Bowl title. After a work-man-like 20-3 drubbing of Big Ben and the hurting Steelers, the 49ers showed they’re not playing around. But are they playing well enough to beat the NFC’s elite? Are they Green Bay’s greatest threat? Also, we examine the rise of Alex Smith: once an inevitable goner, Smith has turned around his career just in time to be the face of an offense that continues to improve. We analyze all of this and more. A Happy holidays to you and yours. We, are Juiced Sports Radio.

SCOTT JACOBS

Yesterday it was Tim Lincecum.  Today it was Cliff Lee.

And you know what the two had in common?

Few even noticed.  Look, winning the CY Young is a great accomplishment, but two things take the luster off of their achievement.  First off, their teams stinked.  The Indians and Giants were blips on the relevence radar after about a month and a half into the season.  More importantly though, the award is given so late in the year, that it’s practically forgotten.

I will never understand why baseball hands out its post-season awards two weeks after the World Series.  As you saw this year the Fall Classic had minimal buzz, so why in the world would you hand out your most prestigious award (arguably) after most of the world has already tuned out?  So what to do?  Here’s my suggestions:

1. Hand out the freaking award during the playoffs.  The NBA may have an incredibly long playoff system in place, but they do have one thing right: they hand out their awards during the heat of the moment.  They crown their best during the best time of their season.  And that’s what baseball needs to do!  Announce the CY Young winners during the ALCS and NLCS.  Give away the MVP award before game one of the World Series or game two.  DO something, anything, but giving it away two weeks plys after the season has reached it’s conclusion.

2. If you’re going to hand out the awards after the season, do it one week after.  Allow it to be fresh in people’s minds.  Most sports fans have moved on to the NFL, College Football, and the NBA (Sorry hockey), and baseball for now is at the bottom of the totem-pole.  Why?  Because this is when the sports season heats up like no other time of the year.  So don’t wait for your sport to be forgotten.  Do it when it’s fresh!

I don’t think I’m asking that much here.  I really don’t.

But baseball has a funny way of doing things differently, so maybe it is fitting that they’d give out their awards long after everyone has moved on.

1. I really think Mike Singletary is going to be a phenomenal coach.  I have no idea if San Fran’s interim coach will be kept around after this year, but man do I like this guy as a coach.  He is so honest, and so intense that I think he will do very well… eventually.  Singletary expects his team to give a great effort, he isn’t proud of it when he gets it.  And that’s what I like.  Look, they had 10 penalties, crucial turnovers, a few baffling calls in the last 40 seconds, but hey, that happens.  So yeah 0-2 looks like 0-2 any way you look at it, but I think Singletary is a better coach then his record suggests.

2. Arizona’s running ills are alive and well.  Look, I didn’t expect the rookie from Richmond to run over the 49ers, but he didn’t really do anything tonight.  Instead, on 13 carries Hightower finished with 22 yards.   That just won’t get it done.  And the crippling play (or what almost became a crippling play) where he lost four yards on a crucial 3rd and one, just won’t get it done when the competition gets stiffer.  Though you could argue, that Arizona plays better against better competition.  They are afterall a few plays in that crushing Carolina loss a few weeks ago, frombeing 7-2.  In the meantime, they’re just one game out of the second best record in the NFC.  But if they want to be a true contender they have got to get more production on a consistent basis from Timmy.

3. Kurt Warner sure is a treat to watch.  He’s so accurate, so calm under pressure, and when he holds onto the ball, he’s arguably the most dangerous QB in the NFL.  The guy gets it.  He has great footwork, and remarkable vision.    Tonight’s 32-42, 328 yards, and three touchdowns were the stuff that MVP’s throw up.  And he certainly is an MVP candidate.  So, we’ll see how he does as the season goes along, but the numbers so far are there: 19 TD’s and 6 picks.  Not bad for someone who many thought was, ‘washed up.’

SCOTT JACOBS

Are you kidding me?

What a wild, ridiculous finish to the Cardinals-49ers battle at the UOPS.

With a huge goal line stand, including a defensive stand on the final play of the game the Cardinals hold off the pesky 49ers, and climb above three games above .500 for the first time in a long, long time.

Epic, incredible, ‘wow’ game of the week.

The Cardinals made so many mistakes, and so many critical penalties, as well as a horrible 3rd down play in which Tim Hightower lost four yards on 3rd down.  The 49ers went down the field and got all the way to the 2, including a wild play in which Frank Gore lost his balance, failing to sneak into the endzone.  This was a wild, sloppy win.  But guess what?  For once, Arizona wins a game it’s supposed to win.  For once, the Cardinals don’t blow the game that will break their spirits and crush their dreams.  For once, Arizona held.  And they held on for dear life.

Arizona is 6-3, and basically has the NFC West sewn up, but this game showed two things: 1) The Cardinals are different this year, and 2) The Cardinals have a ways to go before they become a legitimate contender.

Still they’re up four games on an NFC West that may be the worst bottom-heavy division in football history.  The Cardinals are good.

The rest of the division: 2-7.  It’s not even close.  Whether you look at coaching changes, injuries, or whatever it might be, the division stinks.  But you think the Cards care?  No!  They haven’t had a winning record since 1998, when they won three games in a row to close the season, netting them a 9-7 record, and a playoff berth where they beat the Cowboys.

They proved tonight that they’re young, often stupid, and that their running game is far from solved with the rook from Richmond.  But boy are those Arizona receivers special.  And what can you say about Kurt Warner that hasn’t been said?  He went over 300 yards again, and threw three scores and no picks.  This guy is not only a legit MVP candidate, I think he is the MVP right now.

With just 9 games played Arizona has a four game lead.  The Titans are perfect, and they have the same lead.

Perspective in a place where sometimes its hard to find something.