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."

Dear Non-New England Patriots Fans; Really?

Really?

I find it amusing when the fans of other teams

Think there's a conspiracy because New England creams

Almost every football franchise that we have to play.

"NFL has rigged the game," the latest losers say.

Is there really anybody who believes Goodell

Doesn't think New England's why his ratings went to hell?

It's not 'cause the players took a stand and took a knee,

Not because the fans are worried about CTE.

Ratings fell because New England almost always wins;

Patriots are favored before training camp begins.

When a team's as dominant as we are it's no fun

For the fans whose teams are not on this amazing run.

If we don't get penalized as much as others do

Could it be because we are more disciplined than you?

I'd think - were there bias from officiating crews -

They, like you and Roger, would prefer to see us lose.

The New England Patriots are #NotDone

 

I'm aware I won't convince the fans of other teams

That they shouldn't mind it when New England's crushed their dreams.

If I'm being honest, I suppose I'd feel the same...

But, you must admit, the Pats deliver quite a game.

With Tom Brady on the field the outcome's not in doubt.

Even when the team is down, you never count them out.

You all get exciting football.  We just get the win.

Oh, no! Did I just commit the sports gods' cardinal sin?

I don't want to taunt nor gloat lest they they exact a toll;

Have to mind my Ps and Qs before the Super Bowl.

We're not done...  The Eagles wait and then, I guess, we'll see.

But you'll get outstanding football...  That, I guarantee.

For Casey and Luis

Old Sturbridge Village

Going to another wedding - this one's for my niece.

Now I have to find a gown to wear that's made from fleece.

Wedding's at Old Sturbridge Village; part of it's outside.

There's a horse drawn wagon for the guests who need a ride.

All the rest of us will walk down quaint - but muddy - streets;

Forecast says it's gonna rain (unless, of course, it sleets)

And we'll miss a play-off game; the Pats play Tennessee.

I suggested they postpone... The bride did not agree.

I pray that the happy couple has a happy life.

Hoping that this journey they begin as man and wife

Leads to years of joy and love together for these two...

(If I have to freeze than it's the least that they can do.)

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.

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.

Noooo! Not Edelman.

I have got this thing for slot-receivers; guys like Jules.

Edelman, who's one of Brady's most essential tools,

Tore his ACL in Friday night's pre-season game.

Out before I even wore my jersey with his name.

It is a replacement for the one I have for Wes.

Welker left because he pissed off Belichick, I guess.

Up until I got their jerseys, both those men were fine.

Maybe I should not buy jerseys? Could this be a sign?

Even without Edelman, New England's looking good.

If nobody else gets injured I believe we should

Make it to another Super Bowl...  But this I swear;

I'll be much more careful of whose jersey that I wear.

Happy 40th Birthday to the GOAT

 

40 years ago today the Brady's had a son.

At the time I'm sure they didn't know he was the one

Whom the sports gods favored over any other child...

On the day that Tom was born those gods looked down and smiled.

Tom's a gift the sports gods gave to all New England fans;

One that keeps on giving since, apparently, he plans

To go win another ring.  (He'll need a second hand...

Victory parade route is already being planned.)

On this anniversary of that auspicious day,

On behalf of sports fans everywhere, I'd like to say;

Thank you to the sports gods and to Brady's dad and mom.

Thank you to his teams and coaches...  Happy Birthday Tom!

Unsolicited Advice for the Patriots Organization re: Sports Gods

 

I'm afraid the Patriots are angering the gods.

Until a few days ago I liked New England's odds

Of another thrilling season and a Super Bowl.

With this team that seemed to be a reasonable goal.

But it doesn't do to get too cocky early on.

Sports gods disapprove of it and, when that mojo's gone;

Footballs do not spiral through the air the way they should,

Stars get injured, passes dropped, more field goals fall "No good."

When you register a trade-mark on 19 and 0

You insure that's not the way our season's gonna go.

Brady's risked the Madden curse, already,,,  What is next?

Let's not push our luck too far...  We'll make the sports gods vexed.

Tom Brady and The Sports Gods

Nooooo!

What on earth is Brady thinking? Has he lost his mind?

He's agreed to grace the Madden cover...  Is he blind?

What about poor Rob Gronkowski?  What about the curse?

Now he's making jokes about it? That just makes things worse.

Sure!  It's all just fun and games... Until the sports gods strike.

Just the thought of what could happen makes my heart rate spike.

Please Tom, I am begging you to stop (although you scoff)

If I'm right and there are sports gods, you've just pissed 'em off.

Haters Gonna Hate

There is great rejoicing here in each New England town;

Breathing's almost back to normal, heart rate's slowing down.

Soon the rally will be rolling through the Boston streets

Filled with fans who do not care if you think our team cheats.

We get why the fans of other teams must hate our Pats,

Celebrating (yet again) in new tee-shirts and hats.

If we knew there's nothing that our team will ever do

That could match the Patriots, I guess we'd hate them, too.

Sports gods' First Commandment is that fans ought not to gloat

But that rule's suspended when your quarterback's the GOAT.

And real fans of football, even those who curse our name,

Must admit the Patriots delivered quite a game...

Possibly the most amazing game I've ever seen

Since I started watching back at Super Bowl XIX.

We love Belichick and Brady - not for politics -

But because we want Lombardi trophy number 6.

Don't Blame Cincinnati

Cincinnati's Bengals played New England yesterday.

'though they lost to us the thing their record doesn't say 

Is that they are very good...  Much better than I thought.

Problem is, with Brady back, they didn't stand a shot.

The first half was worrisome; poor Tom kept getting sacked

'til Hightower's Safety gave the Pats the spark they lacked.

Once you give Tom Brady any time - at all - to throw

It is nearly certain how the game is gonna go.

Bengals don't play like a team whose record's 2 and 4.

They were better than what is reflected by the score.

'though they lost by 18 points, the Bengals came to play.

It's not their fault they were standing in New England's way.