I want the Jets to win the Bowl....
That's right I said it. Though the thought alone might bring shivers to the cores of many lifelong Patriot fans such as myself I think it might be exactly what the Patriots need. Think about it every great hero needs to have a greater nemesis to defeat. Or at the very least an equal and believe me no matter what Jets fans tell you they won't be an equal (or a decent supervillian) until they conquer that obstacle. I mean think about it this team hasn't made a super bowl let alone won one since 1969. People were fucking without condoms in 1969! (except for sailors, who should wear them dirty buggers they go from port to port ) Joe Namath has already had 800 knee surgeries, 400 refills of his Viagra script, and one very embarrassing incident involving Suzy Kolber. Dude I'm a father and almost 30 and my parents couldn't drive in 1969! But that's enough roasting of the Jets for now.
The Jets winning this years super bowl elevates the rivalry to Yankee - Red Soxesqe proportions. The Jets went out this offseason and did exactly what the Patriots did in the offseason going into 2003, 2004, and 2007. They identified and signed Veteran players that fit their scheme perfectly. They realized Thomas Jones had lost a step (or two) and had finally worn all the tread off his once dependable tires. So they went and brought in LT who gave them a versatile one - two punch they never had with a Jones - Greene combo. Both Jones and Greene are and were between the tackles runners. LT is not confined to that .He's a very good receiver and showed the burst to get around the corner that we hadn't seen out of him since 2006. But LT wasn't their only splash, they brought in Antonio "8 seeds" Cromartie (who apparently thinks it's still 1969 or at the very least is a huge fan of ODB's philosophy on contraception), Jason Taylor, Santonio Holmes, and Trevor Pryce. In other words they brought in a veteran presence comprised of a group of veterans with a hunger for two things a ring and patriot blood.
Remember when the Patriots did that? I can cite three specific seasons in which they did 03, 04, and 07. They won the bowl in two of those seasons and were a botched interception/ helmet catch away from the greatest season in the history of sports in the third (Fuck You Mercury Morris). The team has been far more passive in the past three offseasons and have gone for a youth driven approach. Which has certainly worked some of the time, but not brought them to the promised land we have come to expect.
So I digress!
This a league where veteran teams win and the Patriots biggest problem might be their inexperience. So would a Jets Superbowl be the kick in the ass they need to go out and show 03, 04, 07 aggressiveness this offseason? I think it would be and here is why, Belichick has shown in the past the ability to upgrade his teams to cover for weaknesses that cost him. Think the weakness of the defense down the stretch in 2002 which ultimately cost them the division and a wild card berth. So what did he do? He signed Rosie Colvin, Rodney Harrison, Ty Poole, and cut Lawyer Milloy. In 2006 the Patriots had an historic collapse in the second half of the AFC championship at Indy. A collapse which was personified by the drops and general lack of ability, depth, and firepower in their receiving core. So what did the hooded one do? He went out and collected one of the greatest groups of receiving talent the league has ever seen.
So do you really think a Jets Superbowl win won't inspire BB to go out and load up? I do
So this Sunday afternoon when you sit down with a beer and the intention of cheering on the team that inspired one of the worst hiphop songs in history. Ask yourself is this good for Patriots?
I already have.......and Dr. Footrub and his gang green have my vote.
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