Taking a Knee

 

Football players take a knee to demonstrate concern;

Waiting, praying for an injured player 'til they learn

If the guy will be okay or if he's badly hurt

While he's lying there in pain and writhing in the dirt.

They don't kneel in disrespect...  The opposite is true.

Now they're worried for our body politic (Me, too!)

With a sitting President who's chosen to attack

Free speech from a former San Fransisco quarterback.

I know there are people who will not agree, and yet

Even Robert Kraft, who is as pro-Trump as you get,

Said he's "deeply disappointed" by the Donald's "tone..."

Judging by the NFL's response, Kraft's not alone.

I served in the military 30 years ago

And don't find it disrespectful when the players show

Their concern in peaceful protest when they take a knee.

Why that should insult our troops or flag's a mystery.

Dear Robert Kraft... That Wasn't Helpful

(Photo/Courtesy of AP via The Boston Herald)

In New England fans are feeling like we got the shaft,

One just driven further in by owner, Robert Kraft.

After meeting fellow owners, he dropped his appeal

But, unless the speculation that he cut a deal -

Took the hit to save Tom Brady - turns out to be true,

Fans are angry...  Feeling it was wrong for him to do.

Since the Wells Report concluded he'd done nothing wrong

And the evidence against Tom Brady isn't strong

 It's seen as admitting that the Patriots are cheats;

That will be our reputation when the team competes.

Non-New England fans have always thought that anyway;

Claiming that we need unfair advantages to play.

Kraft asks fans to trust his judgement in this latest move...

Maybe it's a plan to give the team something to prove?

Most fans think he should have chose to fight the N.F.L.

His capitulation isn't going over well.

Burned By The NFL

4 games out for Brady, losing 2 picks from the draft,

Plus a million dollar fine for owner, Robert Kraft.

Seems a bit excessive for a slightly softer ball

Which did not affect the outcome of the game at all.

I believe Tom Brady likes a lower psi.

(Just like Aaron Rodgers prefers his ball pressure high.)

 Like the teams who warm their balls, perhaps Tom gained an edge

Though, without the proof, the Wells Report could just allege.

Worse than all the penalties the NFL's imposed?

Calls the 1st round ballot to the Hall of Fame be closed

To the greatest quarterback who's ever played the game

Who, unlike some other football players I could name,

Never beat a woman up or killed another guy

Never shot up steroids, not accused of getting high,

Doesn't hit his children - yet his reputation's shot.

That's what's worse than any punishments New England got.

All this vitriol against Tom Brady isn't fair.

He could take a living pig and throw it through the air

Spinning in a perfect spiral if he wanted to.

NFL has robbed him of the legacy he's due.

Hold The Duck Boats

So glad the parade's postponed or I'd be out of luck.

I can't even make it up my driveway yet; I'm stuck.

Hoped to use commuter rail for getting into town

But the snow has caused delays and shut the Red Line down.

Even if I made it up my drive before it's dark,

I can't take my car to Boston.  There's no place to park.

Hopefully tomorrow morning's trains are not delayed

And I'll make it into town in time for the parade.

If I cannot make it though, I want the Pats to know

Don't be fooled tomorrow if the turnout's slightly low.

It won't be because New England fans don't love our team;

Likes of which all other NFL fans only dream.

Thank you Malcolm Butler; thanks Tom Brady...  Mr. Kraft.

Thank you Coach Bill Belichick - a master of his craft.

Please believe there's millions who would like to offer thanks

You just might not see us all behind these huge snowbanks.

Dear Coach Belichick... Unsolicited Advice Regarding Your Tim Tebow Dilemma

Should he stay or should he go now? (Photo/news.yahoo.com)

Hey, I like Tim Tebow...  I've been told he's very nice.

Watched him in the game last night; he threw for touchdowns twice.

But, that doesn't mean that he deserves a roster spot.

Some teams need 3 quarterbacks.  The Patriots do not.

Yes, I know that isn't very Christian of me but

Tebow holds the ball too long.  He shouldn't make the cut...

Not unless you put a person's character in play.

I bet you that Myra Kraft would want Tebow to stay.

Culture of the Patriots has changed, said Rolling Stone.

Not the kind of team that Bob and Myra used to own.

Back when they would cut a guy because he beat his wife.

Nowadays we hire guys who live the "gangsta" life.

Maybe, then, a dose of Tim is what New England needs;

Someone who sets good examples by his words and deeds.

Maybe Tim deserves a spot 'cause maybe he'll mature.

Part of me says cut him; the majority's unsure.

The New England Patriots - Dear Mr. Kraft...

End of an era.  (Photo/USA Today)

Couldn't cough an extra couple million up for Wes,

Even after Brady just agreed to sign for less?

2 years for 12 million doesn't seem a lot to ask

For a guy we stuck with every single, thankless task.

Now it's Peyton Manning who has Welker on his team?

I am feeling bad enough about this I could scream.

I'm not mad at Wes, although I know that some fans are;

Saying only Brady could make Welker such a star...

Maybe so, but Peyton Manning's also pretty good.

(83 is moving to the Denver neighborhood.)

Brady's getting Amendola, who is always hurt...

Now what am I gonna do with my Wes Welker shirt?

I suppose those are the Rockies in the background...  What? The White Mountains weren't good enough?