After a Spring/Summer Hiatus the panning of pundits is on.
But first let's jump in this week with some Football Picks.

Accusations, Denials and Recriminations (Digitally Presented in HD): It is the way of things in the 21st century.

Opinion:"It is a subterfuge worthy of a Romulan"- Jean Luc Picard, Captain, Star Fleet.
Coach Bill Belichick could run anything. From the Big Dig to Mid-East Policy to Katrina Reconstruction...and do it well.
But for a second allow good Doctor Tomah^tm to put aside his Coach BB adoration. The penalty handed down is more than fair. The Pats know that. They broke a rule. Done.
Besides what NFL coach wouldn't make the bargain with Ol' Scratch-"If I make the playoffs I will surrender my first round pick unto you (insert groveling here)". And don't start with the whiny ..."yeah but if the Patriots don't make it they'll lose a two and three..(insert hand wringing here)". Stop. Barring NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell making The New England Patriots play the rest of league two teams a time on game day(the remainder of the season), not making the playoffs is a remote possibility.
Coach Belichick made a mistake. He'll pay for it. And he'll continue to look for competitive advantage. Coach Bill is not sucking hind teat to anyone.
So climb aboard for the "Ultimate Us Against The World" season. Watch history be made. And be proud. You good fans of New England, you have the Jack Bauer of NFL coaches.

Now the horror 4-10-2 that was last week is over. It was bad. How bad? Doctor Tomah^tm hired the Giant Glass folks to replace his windshield and start his car each morning. It's expensive being wrong. No one happy. Well a least the MEFA picks of the week were a wash. Love for the Green Bay pick? Anyone? (sigh).

Doctor Tomah's^tm Fresh Pickles

Baltimore->Billick hates snitches. Ravens 13 Jets 0.
Houston-> Kubiak has an agile football mind. And a football team. Texans will cover.
Chicago-> Herm,Tim Gunn called."Project Runway" staff needs to teach new models how to lay down.Thots?
Cleveland-> Did you notice the name Romeo Crennel, barely mentioned this week. Hmmmm.
Dallas-> Wade, please repeat "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough....and gosh darn it Miami stinks" x3.
Denver-> A Mile High Massacre. Yep, Mike Shanahan's Broncos feed the Raiders some Rocky Mountain Oysters.
Detroit-> It's early but We Believe. But first. Hey, when "Robo" join the defense? Second,er... don't screw up.
*Indy-> Is Fisher's offense quick enough to compete with Indy's defense, Bill Cowher? "Yes...This seat is high"
Jacksonville-> Jags make the Falcons explain the Vick indictment through interpretive dance.
NY Giants-> No road magic for Farve, wait here comes Ron Weasley to save the day. Bullocks, he's an Eli fan.
Buffalo-> Really, you'd pick against the Bills. After this week. You sir are a stone cold gambler. Good Luck.
St. Louis-> By week six the 49ers will be holding up "Will Scrimmage For HGH" signs. The NFL won't fine 'em.
Arizona-> Two words Mike Holmgren. "Trap Game".
Washington-> Prediction."The team that takes care of the football wins." NFL coach? No, Nostr'damus in 1560.
*New Orleans-> Why, because New Orleans is a better football team and they are at home. So there!

And finally this week have you ever wanted to see a team win and win big, more than the Patriots this Sunday? Word is Norv Turner has sequestered his team, restricted Patriot employee access to the Chargers' hotel and brought in "Ring wraiths" to guard the team's play books. Won't help. As we dwaddle here, numerous automobiles are being brought in from a local Ford dealership and placed strategically around the hotel parking lot. Every 15 minutes or so, throughout the night, car alarms will sound then mysteriously silenced when NFL personnel arrive on the scene. Which car? Whose car? Diabolical? No just fans being fans. All in good fun.

New England-> LT wants to be a Patriot, sorry Coach Turner. Ty and Vince will convince him of this.


* MEFA Picks Of The Week.
No Analysis Required. For Entertainment Purposes Only.