Tiny tidbits and news niblets from the final week of the NFL season ...
• It sure is nice seeing Kerry Collins back, isn't it? Remember when Kerry Collins was a big controversial figure? He got DUIs before it was cool to get DUIs. Collins has been around longer than you realize; he actually took over for Frank Reich, for crying out loud. Vince Young should be fine for the playoff game next week, which is kind of a shame; it might have been fun to see Collins' goofy arm hitch in the playoffs one more time. Not that we have much hope for the Titans anyway; when Kerry Collins is your savior, not even facing Norv Turner will be enough to keep you around long.
• Honestly, it really has been the worst sports year for Cleveland. It's downright wrong; that city has been cursed with just enough hope to make the disappointments really hurt. But hey, look who got some minutes yesterday!
• No offense to Vikings fans, but we're more excited to see the Redskins in the playoffs than the Vikes. Yep: We have Todd Collins fever. We bet they beat the Seahawks, by the way.
• Everyone in Detroit is chattering that Mike Martz is going to be fired. No Super Bowl losing coach has dropped as far as Martz since, who, Bill Callahan? It's a shame Nebraska, just to be funny, can't hire Martz as its next coach.
• Apparently Marv Levy is leaving Buffalo. That makes us extremely sad; we wanted him to be there until he was 103.
• The Buzzsaw finished 8-8. Mock us if you will, but we'll absolutely take it. That's the first non-losing season in a decade. Just in time for Leinart to return and screw it all up next year.
(CORRECTION: Kerry Collins did not take over for Frank Reich. That was Todd Collins. So many Collinses! We apologize.)













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So next season Leinhart is going to get ridden instead of riding?
Hey, by the way...a big "Fuck You!" to Carl Peterson and Herm Edwards...who, according to Peterson, will both remain in place for the Chiefs.
Thanks a lot Hunt family. Douchebags.
Anyone else get the distinct feeling from last night that the Titans offense is actually better off with Collins than their golden boy Vince?
Speaking of Leinart - I bet that kid had one hell of a Christmas
P.S. I love how Mike Martz takes on the blame for the Lions collapse while HEAD COACH Rod Marinelli sits in the corner of the press conferences and points fingers at him.
It's almost as if Matt Millen doesn't know what he's doing...
Does Marv know he is leaving buffalo? Does he know he is in buffalo now?
@Bruschis Brewsky: no
we bet they beat the seahawks
you and me both, will, you and me both.
@Bruschis Brewsky: Billy Volek agrees.
Finally, the Vikings season is over. Now I can begin to enjoy NFL football again!
/disgruntled (but not as disgruntled as I used to be) Vikings fan
@chilltown: Call me crazy, I've just always been a fan of having a downfield passing threat as opposed to the run in circles before throwing an 8 yard wounded duck into traffic type...
At least i have Matt Schaub on my side...
@MitchKayak: Whom am I? You're coach! Where are you? Pasedena. What's your name? I'm Batman .
@Bruschis Brewsky: Actually, it really should be Merill Hoge agrees.
Happy retirement Troy Williamson!
@stealofthedraft: That guy can't catch a break, can he?
Dear Bill Parcells,
We appreciate your interest in Derek Anderson. Please increase your offer of draft picks. Also, throw in one of your daughters.
Respectfully,
Phil Savage
I remember when Kerry and Todd Collins were both starring in college and I thought the novelty of tall unathletic white quarterbacks with the same last name was a little funny.
Anyone want to bet that Steve Weatherford gets "Sauerbruned" for kicking to Hester?
As a PSU alum and Giants fan I can honestly say that Kerry Collins is my favorite former drunk/racist/quitter of all time. Even if he did shit himself in Super Bowl XXV.
Thank you NFL schedule gods, for setting up the Pats first round playoff game at the exact same time as my friends wedding reception. I didn't need any further proof that the world does not revolve around me, but I appreciate it anyway. Awesome.
Peter King, today in MMQB, with the greatest quote about Eli Manning ever:
Biggest Winner by a Loser, Silver Medal: Eli Manning. Like Mary Tyler Moore, he might just make it after all.
Kerry Collins is the ONLY past or present NFL player my wife recognizes without prompting. She calls him "Big Head Kerry". This is the same woman who asked what a Rothlisberger was, so...
@pr0FF3ss0r_j3rkwh3at:
I could see Eli spinning in a circle and throwing his beret in the air.
I just reread the Quin thread. Maybe it is the New Years nostalgia thing, but that was a great thread. Those were the days.
Should I be happy or sad that my team blew a 16 point lead in the fourth quarter, then won for the fourth time this season on a last play field goal in overtime, thus denying them a top ten pick?
Another Lions season comes mercifuly to an end. Although I guess this year was an improvement since they were still actually relevant at Thanksgiving.
I wonder what WR will be available with the #15 pick in the draft?
/tired joke
Not to have sour grapes, but can we revisit the Browns-Buzzsaw game, in which even Mr. Leitch admitted that the Browns got screwed by the NFL's illogical review rules? In the absence of that asinine policy, the Browns would have won that game, then clinched a playoff spot after beating the Bills two weeks ago.
Instead, I'm in the awkward position of cheering for the f'in Colts last night, and now to cheer for Norv Turner and Philip Rivers next week out of spite.
[I hate being a Cleveland fan.]
@roland_t_flakfizer: Hello good citizen! My name is Batman! You could be my assistant! Would you like that? Would you like to ride with Batman?
@Eirishis: Should have beaten the Bengals in Week 16. I really wanted the Browns to get into the playoffs too, but Horse Balls' performance in that game was inexcusable.
I don't know what the Eagles should do next year; three weeks ago I wanted McNabb out, now I have no idea. I hate being a Philly fan.
@VTBen: Yeah. I know. I just don't want the asslickers in Cincinnati to have anything to crow about. That game was a double kick in the shins - killed the Browns' playoff chances, AND killed Horse Balls' trade value.
Dear everyone,
Suck my balls.
-The Maj
Also, I am assuming Captain Neckbeard is getting his own post?
@Candygram: I see him more as Marlo Thomas.
@j-no: Hall-of-Famers get their own post.
@Eirishis: I have no problem with Horse Balls's athletic ability- it's his friggin' game management skills.
@Unsilent Majority: Where does the line start?
If the Browns don't trade Derek Anderson for some draft picks I might do something bad. Real bad. You hear me, Phil Savage? Been following Cleveland Sports for a long time now and I'm right on the edge. Don't push your luck, bro.
Apparently Marv Levy is leaving Buffalo. That makes us extremely sad; we wanted him to be there until he was 103.
This problem is avoided if retires on Thursday, rather than Wednesday.
@THE GHOST OF TOM GORDON:
Marv can't wait any longer, for he is cold and there are wolves after him.
@Bruschis Brewsky: Yes Merril Hoge and Ship Bayless
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