Didn't See That Coming...

I have to be honest -- because God knows I always tell you when I've guessed right -- but I didn't expect this win today.

The Pats played a rough and tumble -- bend-don't-break defense, sprinkled with just enough offense to pull out a great win against a good team.

The Moss talk should be hushed now with the return and play of Deion Branch.

I would say more about this game...but the fact is, I didn't watch too much of it (I did listen)...as I spent the day filling in holes under our fence in my backyard for the arrival of our new dog next weekend. Needless to say...some things take precedent.

The dog, which you see here, was rescued from a Mississippi kill shelter, should make it up to us by next Saturday.

A few other notes before turning in for the night and getting ready for a long work week.

The Celtics have done nothing to damper my enthusiasm this pre-season. Standing at 6-1 with one game left before the Heat come to town to kick off the new campaign, the Cs are -- in a word -- Deep.

There is not a real weak spot on this roster. This is a team that was six minutes away from a championship last year, and they have added Shaq, Jermaine O'Neal and Delonte West. They also have signed what looks to be a very solid role player in Luke Harangody (who reminds me of a white, Leon Powe...with a jump shot).

This whole off-season I worried about injuries to this team. How their talent was great, but their age would equal injuries. But, looking at this team now -- I am realizing that Danny has built a roster that can withstand injuries due to their depth.

I'm not saying they can survive season ending injuries to PP or KG, but they can sure weather the storm when someone goes down for a week or three.

Bring on the Heat.