The New England Patriots - Fire Sale!

 

I wish I knew what's been happening inside Gillette:

We don't know the story behind Malcolm Butler yet,

Or if there's a power struggle really going on,

Or if Rob Gronkowski has decided that he's gone.

Amendola, Lewis, Butler, and Nate Solder are;

Jimmy G's in San Fransisco and a rising star.

(I have never liked the fact New England always cuts

Players who deserve a raise for working off their butts.)

I'm aware that there are caps on salaries, but still

If we do not pay them what they're worth, then others will.

This feels like a fire sale where everything must go...

I'll admit that I'm concerned. I haven't panicked though.

This is not the first time and I'm sure it's not the last;

We have gotten through upheavals like this in the past.

With Tom Brady at the helm we'll - once again -adjust.

Just keep on repeating to yourself; "In Bill we trust."

Another Prayer to the Sports Gods

I still can't believe New England traded Jimmy G.

What will happen if there's - gods forbid! - an injury

To the GOAT, Tom Brady, and it's worse than just a bruise?

I can tell you what will happen then... We're gonna lose.

I'm aware Garoppolo would like a chance to play

As the starting quarterback before he's old and gray.

At the rate that Brady's going, that won't happen here...

Still, I wish the Patriots had waited 'til next year.

I know Belichick's a genius...  Yes, in Bill I trust.

But, it's still a lot to ask some new guy to adjust

To the Pats, where he'd require more than just an arm...

Please dear sports gods, hear my prayer and shelter Tom from harm.

(Not that I am not already praying for the team

But the sports gods haven't listened to me, it would seem,

With so many crucial players on the injured list.)

Still... Good luck Garoppolo! I hope you won't be missed.

Deflategate - A Homer's View

I am what you'd call a "homer." I support my team

Even if they've done something that makes me wanna scream.

Therefore, I'll defend New England. I'll ignore cat-calls

From the fans of other teams about deflated balls.

Go ahead! Accuse Tom Brady...  Never mind the fact

Other quarterbacks are also guilty of the act.

In the future weigh each ball that Brady gets to throw.

Sit him on the bench a while...  We'll start Garoppolo.

Brady may have "took one" on his handsome, chiseled chin;

Bet that only motivates him, even more, to win.

Nothing that the League can do will change the bottom line;

We still have Bill Belichick.  Believe me.  We'll be fine.

Patriots 43 - Bengals 17; Any Questions?

Last night in New England, 'neath a perfect Autumn moon,

Rumors of the Patriots' demise appeared too soon.

Era isn't over yet...  In Belichick we trust;

Confident the Hall of Fame will, one day, house his bust.

Patriots were pilloried in media and blogs,

Coming in to Sunday's game at home as 1 point dogs.

After this past week they've had of listening to crap

The New England Patriots were just about to snap.

You could not have paid me to be in the Bengals' shoes;

There was not a chance in hell the Patriots would lose.

Any stupid questions now about Garoppolo?

Just don't ask Bill Belichick...  He's on to Buffalo.