Thought #1

The 2010 Minnesota Vikings may very well look like my 2008 fantasy football team. Reportedly LaDainian Tomlinson will visit the Vikes Thursday with the possibility of replacing former back up running back Chester Taylor on the table. Taylor, who signed with the Bears recently as put of their opening day spending spree, left some decent sized shoes to fill in Minnesota but if this works out there is no doubt LT's feet might very well burst the seems out of those puppies though.

Could their possibility be a more dream scenario for Vikings fans? Now granted 2010 LT isn't the same as 2006 LT, but he's made it no secret that he is ok with playing the mentor role. Could he possibly teach Peterson the elusive art of holding onto the rock? Maybe even convince him to upgrade his wardrobe to include that tinted visor? You know that thing adds something to the "holy crap what's he going to do next," mindset.

Can you imagine being a defense against that combo? "Whew, AD's finally taking a breather, now all we have to worry about is getting lit up by a completely rested LT." The Vikings would honestly be one Andre Johnson and the Jets defense away from a legitimate contender in the major of fantasy leagues around the country. And if this does go down, Brett is going to have a heck of a hard time choosing football in that field with his dog over playing with these two.

Thought #2

Carl Edwards was officially put on 3 weeks probation today by NASCAR for his intentional wrecking of Brad Keselowski and his unintentional attempted homicide of Brad and endangerment thousands of fans.

Now I will say, I'm a fan of the whole rubbing is racing philosophy, but NASCAR has got to decide what they really want here. If you are going to come out and say you want the fellas to settle things on the track, don't come out when something goes horribly wrong and act surprised. And worse than that, don't come out and offer up some ridiculous fake punishment. Probation? Really? What does that even mean? "Ok Mr. Edwards, for 3 weeks no almost killing other drivers and fans on the track. You just watch yourself buddy or you'll be on double secret probation come that forth week." Yeah, this about as effective as a kid's punishment being to have a "conference" with the principal at school after being caught smoking in the Boy's room. Sure, after that in depth chat he won't do it again, that is until he swipes another pack of his non-filters and a hall pass.

The bottom line is that NASCAR has be losing fans and was hoping a little beating and banging would increase the increase of the casual viewer. Let's make this clear, they aren't upset for what Edwards did, it was exactly what they wanted, they are just upset of the outcome. If that car doesn't go airborne, then this goes down as just another little rivalry they can try to build up during the pre-race show. Now that things got a little more serious, sure they are apologetic, but secertly you know they are digging the fact that people are talking about stock car racing on a random Tuesday in March.

Thought #3

Congratulations Jim Sorgi, you've gotten a new gig. No longer to have to spend your Sundays wearing an ugly hat and carrying around for Peyton Manning, you can now wear an ugly hat and carry one for Eli. Sorgi just got signed by the New York Giants, where he will compete for the role of clip board holder #1. Now on one hand you think, man dude can't get a break, but on the other you think, sweet pay check and he'll still have the ability to walk when he's 50. Let's face it, back up QB might be one of the best jobs ever. Decent pay check, free travel, free team gear, and no need to take that awkward post game shower. Just walk off the field, ask the coach where the clean jerseys go, and head to the post game buffet. Sure you'd like to play someday, but at the same time you look at the guy on crutches beside you, struggling to get his blood stained pads off and think, "hmm, maybe I'm good."