NFL Notes

-The Tennessee Titans 24-17 win over Jacksonville on Sunday was one of the oddest games I've ever been witness to. I'm not making these numbers up either. I'm not exaggerating. For the game, Tennessee had under 100 yards on offense. Also, for the game, Tennessee held the ball for just over 15 minutes compared to almost 45 minutes for the Jaguars. All three of Tennessee's touchdowns came on defense, on two interception returns and one fumble return. Unbelievable!

-Tony Romo made the Pro Bowl? What? He has how many starts to his credit? Drew Brees getting the start is a no-brainer, in my opinion. Marc Bulger has had a good year stats wise, so I could see him being the third quarterback. But, Romo? The guy has ten picks in half a season? Oh wait, let's invite Jeff Garcia, Matt Leinart, and Jay Cutler to the Pro Bowl! Meanwhile, Michael Vick has 19 touchdown passes (21 overall), will finish with over 2,500 throwing yards and 1,000 rushing yards. He was invited to last year's Pro Bowl with similar passing numbers (yardage wise), less touchdowns, and 600 rushing yards. Hmmm.

-How many average teams are there in the NFL? Buffalo, Miami, NY Jets, Kansas City, Denver, Jacksonville, Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, NY Giants, Atlanta, Carolina, Green Bay, Minnesota, Seattle, St. Louis, and San Francisco all have 6-8, 7-7, or 8-6 records right now. That's 18 of the 32 teams!

-So, after the 37-3 smack down they suffered against Pittsburgh on Sunday, are the 6-8 Carolina Panthers the "experts" favorite still to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl?

-It is still possible for an 8-8 team to make the playoffs from the NFC.

-If it wasn't for LaDanian Tomlinson, New Orleans' quarterback Drew Brees would be handed the MVP Trophy.

-The Giants and Falcons sure know how to struggle in the second half of the season, don't they? Last year and this year, they started off strong, but have struggled to their current 7-7 marks in the second half of the year. Do head coaches Tom Coughlin and Jim Mora have anything to worry about? I'm thinking they might, especially if their team doesn't make the playoffs.

-Can we please stop playing that song, "The Saints Are Coming" during New Orleans Saints' games? It worked for their first night back at the Superdome. But, does it have to carry on throughout the rest of the year? I'm getting a little tired of hearing that song.

-Will Matt Millen finally be out of Detroit (job wise) after another dreadful season? The guy has been there far too long as it is. It's time to get the guy out!

-Will the 57-year old Brett Favre return for another season in Green Bay? Do Packers' fans want him to return for another year? Do cornerbacks want him to return for another year?

-How and why did Tom Brady get snubbed from the Pro Bowl roster? With his receiving corps (or lack there of), solid numbers, good leadership, and another NFC East title, I don't know how this guy could get the snub in favor of newbie Philip Rivers. Rivers has had a solid year, but if it wasn't for LaDanian Tomlinson, Rivers' job would not be so easy and his numbers would likely reflect that. Brady's job has been less easy this season and his numbers are superior.

-Is anyone surprised that Terrell Owens spit in DeAngelo Hall's face on Saturday and admitted it proudly to reporters following the game? T.O. is a great player, but as a person, I don't know that one could classify him as great.

-What has happened to the Bears' defense? In the past two games, against the Rams and Bucs, they've allowed 58 points. They allowed 31 to a Tampa team who has gone without scoring a touchdown in six games this year.