Tuesday Morning Quarterback (wk.9)

"Did you see that?" That is the question being heard around many a watercooler this morning. Some folks are referring to the Colts finally getting the Brady off their back. Some folks are asking about the hit that caused Wayne Chrebet his 9th concussion. Some nightclub patrons in Tampa are referring to an 'incident' involving Carolina Panther's cheerleaders. But among the blogosphere savvy, it is no doubt a reference to the stellar 12-2 record the Gridiron Guru compiled this past weekend! "Did you see that?" Then of course, there's T.O.

We moved from ALL-TEDY ALL THE TIME last week to ALL-T.O. ALL THE TIME this week. Yes, everyone's favorite underpaid wide receiver (7 years, $49Million) with "a family to feed" found his way back into every watercooler conversation. The Eagles announced yesterday that T.O. has been suspended for four games for conduct detrimental to the team. That translates into "being a royal pain in the 'pass'". When his suspension is completed, the Eagles have decided to deactivate him for the remainder of the year. In other words, T.O. is an Eagle N.O. more. If T.O.'s play would have only rivaled his complaining about his salary and mentioning his starving kids, he might have gotten a new contract - like two of his teammates did yesterday! That's right Terrell, both David Akers and Brian Westbrook inked long-term extensions while you were at home adding up the paychecks you're forfeiting.

Cheers: Wayne Chrebet, the Jets' aging WR who, as a result of this 9th concussion, is probably going to call it a career. And, as a longshot to even make an NFL roster out of Hofstra, Chrebet has had a very fine career. Not to mention, Wayne is one of the NFL's real good guys! T.O. should take notice of Wayne's class-act. Cheers also to Tony Dungy and his Colts team for finally beating the Patriots last night (and for costing me one of my two losses this week). My Hero of the Week: Eagles Head Coach Andy Reid for making the decision to finally end the Owens circus in Philadelphia. The Eagles will be better off.

Jeers: Saints owner Tom Benson (last week's Goat winner) for continuing to spin his story in a damage control effort. Every time he opens his mouth he loses more Saints' fans. And the way that this team is tanking, his family may be the only folks in the stands by season's end. Jeers also to Angela Keathley and Renee Thomas (who?). Two members of the Carolina Panther's cheerleading squad until they were fired yesterday for a little 'incident' in a Tampa nightclub. I'll not get into all the details here (think Vikings, Love Boat... but no boat), but the night ended with the girls being arrested on a list of charges. And their week began yesterday in an unemployment line. My Goat of the Week: Terrell Owens. My only discouragement about his being sent home is that reporters followed him, so he will be running his mouth for another couple of weeks. What we need is another story to sweep him to the back-burner. And folks, that story just may be my meteoric rise toward that coveted 70% mark. So, stop back Thursday for my mid-season review and my picks for week 10.