Back once again...

Just when you thought it was all over, I'm back. Apologys for the lack of activity, but I've been separated from the internet since December 24th thanks to the wonders of modern technology, especially when it refuses to work. Since I've been gone, the regular season has ended and all manner of exiciting and controversial stuff has happened. I'm not gonna trawl back through all of it but just some things that interested me. -- The Saints blew out at the end didn't they? The official "Best team in the NFL" had its posterior handed to it by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Now that is bad. Even though the Bucs' in all actuality just barely scraped the win, the fact that they are so poor and the Saints are supposedly so good made all the difference. One and out anyone? -- The Colts took the road of resting starters to save them. The injury to Patriots WR Wes Welker makes everyone think it was the right choice, but what you perenially find is that teams that rest their starters lose some of that slick team work and competative spirit while they're away. They relax, unwind, and then come back to work finding it hard to gear up to the same level again. I think the Colts might just have hamstrung themselves. -- The Bengals failed to get a single pro bowl selection. Proof then that Pro Bowl voting shouldn't be left to the fans. -- And speaking of the Bengals, they have a repeat of their Sunday night clash against the Jets coming up. And they need to find some offense quickly. It was brutal on Sunday. If that was a Boxing match, it probably would have been stopped before the second half. The combination of a strong run game on offense (including Brad Smith) and some suffocating coverage on defense by Darelle Revis just blew the Bengals away. Further proof was also generated that the option is just as viable in the NFL as it is in college. -- The Cowboys have made a surprising resurgance of late. Miles Austin has taken over as the number 1 guy downfield and the D is rolling along nicely. Can they sustain it though? -- If they overcome the Cardinals on Sunday, I think the Packers might just have a very good shout at going to Miami and possibly meeting the Chargers. These two teams have certainly been the most consistent and determined recently, showing a class that could serve them very well in the post season. But even now it's a bit early for predictions. -- Jim Zorn is gone and Mike Shanahan has now been confirmed as the new Head Coach of the Redskins. A few choice picks on offense in the next draft (and they'll be picking quite high) and that is a team that can do some damage. Big time. Well, that's all I have time for/can be arsed to write tonight. But at least I'm back in the saddle again.