Yet another thread to be stolen. 

From MaPatsFan: I don't mind thread stealing as it gives people a chance to get a little "goofy".  However, I DO like the idea of a separate thread.

    This thread (named in dubious honor [or honour for Comedic.Sans] of a book titled Steal This Book) is a thread that was designed to be stolen.  Random thoughts, check.  Inane observations, perfectly fine.  Multiple segues, the more the merrier.  Goofy pictures, haiku, whatever.  If the thread gets unwieldy, I'll create a new sandbox for us to play in.  Feel free to jump in, the water's fine.

A couple restrictions, however.  To keep this from becoming a war, we need to steer clear of politics, and religion.

On that note, I'm going to diverge from my usual silliness for a moment.

Good things come in small packages.  Specifically, the 68" of Kevin Faulk and the 69" (though Tom Brady always says 67") of Wes Welker.  Short of stature, big on heart.  What's not to love?  Welker taking long hand-offs, Faulk taking shorter ones.  Hit them hard, they pop up and keep moving the chains.  Some people call them play makers, but the simpler term is football players (in the dictionary under Brown, Troy).  Make the play, huddle up and do it again.  They yell, "C'mon defense give us the ball back, because we want to play", only because Belichick keeps them off the defense (but not the special teams).  Sometimes the biggest players on the field are the ones with the shortest shadows. 

Stretching the tape a little, you could add Laurence Maroney at 71" who has shown up big in the last few games.  There was the nine yarder where he made it to the edge and accelerated up the line.  That's just talent.  The one where he went up the middle, twisted, turned and pushed for 9, that's heart.  The play that says ALA Walter Payton (70"), "Don't die easy."  Oh and that fumble thing?  Not last game.  People were swiping away at him (that happens when you get the reputation), but he held on and pushed.  Much of the third and short was on him.

When you've got guys that are leaving it all on the field, their teammates and the opposition notices.  Game changers.  Try to hit Welker hard so the Patriots don't gain momentum.  He stands back up, pumps his fist and electrifies the place.  Momentum is now in the Pats favor.  Who wants the first down marker more Faulk or the defense?  They both drop their shoulders and it turns out Faulk wanted it more.  People step up.  Hit Watson as he catches the ball in the endzone, and he hangs on.  How could he face Welker or Faulk if he hadn't? 

Moss is struggling a bit, but I don't think it is attitude.  I think he is playing through some pain.  You don't spring back as fast when you're older (I can attest to that), and he's a little afraid of getting injured (taking his eye off the ball as the defenders approach).  It affects your focus a bit.  Welker's the bulldog, and Moss is the greyhound.  One is built for fighting and the other is built for speed.  What makes me so sure Moss still cares?  I saw Moss tucking Welker's pads back in and congratulate him after one of his scramble and hits.  It wasn't an "I'm dogging it" Moss, it was more of a "let me get that for you, wish I could do more" Moss.  Maybe Randy plays decoy for awhile, and pulls guys away from the playmakers.  Whatever it takes.  Moss on the field means he's trying, though, as opposed to those who have given up.

Buffalo is up next, and a chance to cure our road woes.  It doesn't matter if it's the ugliest win ever or a statement game blowout, we need that win.  We'll need our playmakers to get it.

 With that I leave you this:

Julian called Welker "Rocky" after the last game.  Does that leave Welker yelling, "Edelman!"?

Anyway, it's a fight from here on out.

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