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Imminent Demise of the Vikings

All the Vikings had to do last night was get a win against the lowly Bears and they would guarantee themselves home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. Chicago was 5-9 entering last nights game including 2 losses in a row to the Packers and Ravens. The Bears overrated and over-paid quarterback, Jay Cutler, has 26 interceptions this season and a passer rating of 73.6. Compare that to Brett Favre who has only thrown 7 touchdowns and has a passer rating so far this year of 104.3. On paper it appeared Minnesota was the better team with more to play for, so what happened last night?

First of all, Cutler played better last night than he has most of the year, but he still made several dumb-ass mistakes, including costly turnovers. Minnesota looked flat all game until the end when they realized, "Shit, we need to start trying so we can win this game." If you're a Bears fan you can't be too happy that the Vikings were able to storm back and force overtime. If you're a Vikings fan you're pissed they lost and your playoff tickets are worthless. If you're a fan of any other playoff team in the NFC you're thrilled.

WIth the loss, Minnesota loses home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, which is a huge loss. Additionally the Vikings have been in turmoil over the past week with the rift between Favre and Childress. Everybody remembers the Drama King (Favre) arguing with his coach in Carolina last week. That conflict created a fissure in Minnesota that turned into a full crack last night. Losing is like a virus and the strand in Minnesota is getting worse. Disagreement and losing are not a good formula for entering the playoffs. 

Because of the Drama King and Minnesota's late season, losing ways, we anticipate the Vikings getting knocked out of the playoffs much earlier than anticipated. They will be one win and done. You heard it here first. 

Wacky Weekend in the NFL

The Colts lost to the Jets at home? The Giants get throttled by the Panthers in the last game at Giant Stadium? Sure-handed Derek Mason drops a fourth quarter touchdown and Baltimore loses to Pittsburgh 23-20? The red-hot Titans get spanked at home by the Chargers? The Saints lose at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? What the Fuck is going on!

The story of the day was Peyton Manning getting yanked in the third quarter so that rookie backup, Curtis Painter, could play clean up. The Colts had a 15-10 lead when Painter entered the game and a 15-29 loss when it was all said and done. Painter was 4 for 11 with a costly interception that helped the Jets with their 19 unanswered. Painter also fumbled, which resulted in a Jets touchdown. Many of the starters, including Manning, were visibly upset with the decision, but they all played good solider after the game. 

The Colts may not go undefeated this season but the "undefeated monkey" is off their back, which could help them focus on winning another Lombardi trophy. However, we can't  help but wonder what could have been and how miserable it must be to be Curtis Painter tonight. So much for trying to achieve greatness. Now the Colts can settle for a disappointing exit from the playoffs, either at the hands of the Chargers or the Patriots.

Holmgren in as Browns President

(More like "XXL" Mike...)

The Cleveland Browns have entered a new era as Mike Holmgren has been hired as the the team's President. Much like each new blind date you set up on the internet (you know who you are) it begins with hopes and dreams and will likely end with loneliness and tears. Holmgren will reportedly gain full control of the franchise's decisions and will get truckloads of cash for it. At least when you sell your soul to the devil you're guaranteed a Super Bowl, just saying...

Browns owner Randy Lerner released this statement: 

"We are pleased to announce that Mike Holmgren has agreed to join the Cleveland Browns. We will spend the rest of the week finalizing the details of the agreement and will make a formal announcement next week, at which time we will make him available to the media."

Will Holmgren have what it takes to turn the once great Cleveland franchise around? It's more likely he cures cancer. It's not his fault, he just doesn't have s lot to work with. At least the hire gives Browns fans a chance to convince themselves next season will be the one this whole damn mess gets turned around. Dream big Brownies, dream big.