Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee

As the world holds its collective breath awaiting official word on Tom Brady's knee injury, bloggers are working through their apprehension and grief the only way they know how; with wild, panicky speculation. Here's a sampling ... • A Letter From God Addressed To New England Patriot Fans. Let's face it Boston, you've had a great run on my watch. But yesterday at around 1:10 EST we had to shut down Heaven because you flooded our servers with your prayers. While I applaud your zeal, we just can't keep up with all the sports related prayers in Boston all of the time. I know it's hard for you to believe, but I've got a few more pressing issues. P.S. — I don't want to be seeing one of those Hitler videos about this thing either ... [Blue Monkey Disco Party]• 'Every Time The Fans Cheered I Looked Over At The Door'. Given the reports about the severity of Brady’s injury, Randy Moss’s description of his feelings during the game just twists the knife a little for New England fans: "I was like a little kid at the candy store just hoping you would see that No. 12 come out those doors and up the steps. Like I said, every time the fans cheered I looked at that door so basically I was just snapping my neck around every time. Late in the fourth quarter and after halftime, when I knew he wasn’t coming back, I don’t know his injury or what happened but all I know is he didn’t come back." [The Patriot Act] • Running Blog: We're Screwed. 2:10 Doogie Howser, M.D. is in Bob Kraft’s luxury box. What’s he doing up there? He should be down in the trainer’s room taking a look at Brady’s leg. For God’s sake, he used to be a doctor for pretend! The Patriots need all hands on deck. [The Boston Score] • Attention Bob Kraft: Sign Daunte Culpeper To Patriots. Now. This makes complete sense. Say Tom Brady is out for 4-6 weeks. Daunte can step right in and control the field more comfortably than Matt Cassel. Plus, he is able to thrown downfield far better - and is less likely to make the crucial mistake. Meanwhile, Tom Brady won’t need to hurry back considering their cupcake schedule and Daunte’s ability to lead the team. [InGameNow] • Patriots Look At Simms, Maybe Others. So, based on my beliefs, this leaves veteran Vinny Testaverde as the best option. I understand that he has too many years under his belt, but he already knows the system, he can serve as a mentor to Cassel, and if he had to play, he could lead the team. Plus, Cassel would see him more as a calming figure than a guy who will threaten his job. [A Patriots Blog] • Breaking News: Brady Reportedly Out For The Season. Personally, I would have preferred to see Brady lose to the Jets, so while this (potential for an improbable Mo Lewis / Drew Bledsoe scenario notwithstanding) should help the Jets, it is somewhat of an empty victory. However, I am sure there are those of you that are rejoicing right now. That self-satisfaction you are taking in the misfortune of another…Bradenfreude. [The Jets Blog]