and I’m sorry to say that Kyle Boller indeed does suck. He was so good at Cal, but has really regressed at this level. Sigh.

As for the Chiefs-Vikings game, it was frightening to see how many people were already sporting their #4 jerseys. I have to believe they were sorely disappointed that Super-Favre didn’t waltz in and throw a couple of bombs for TDs.

Tonight will be a Bay Area showdown – Raiders-49ers at Candlestick. If this week’s practices are any indication, the Raiders will be licking their wounds as they slink away after a 60-minute beatdown.

I agree the third preseason game is the one that gives the best barometer of a team’s status. But, in the Colts’ case, the Lions are, well, the Lions. I expect the Colts to be able to score—because they can do that against any opponent, good or bad. On the other hand, if the Colts offense struggles, yikes! It’s the defense that will provide a more interesting test case. The Lions aren’t the Pats, but they do have Smith, a reasonably capable RB, and Calvin Johnson, a up-and-coming WR. If Stafford or Culpepper play well, the Lions have some weapons. Is the Colts’ D up to the task? Based on how they handled the Eagles, a better offensive team even without Westbrook playing, I say yes, but to me this will be the most important point of next Saturday’s game.

The Raiders-49ers game offers an opportunity to watch some pretty bad quarterbacking. A Raiders beat-down is certainly in the cards, but the 49ers ain’t exactly the Steelers, either.

-The Lions are stupid if they don’t start Stafford on Week 1. He can make some outstanding throws, and he already seems to have a feel for the pocket. And here’s the kicker: you can tell the team believes in him. The players get excited every time a completed pass is thrown, a far cry from the attitudes of last year’s team. He might not have the same season Matt Ryan or Joe Flacco had, but he holds the power to turn the franchise in the right direction.

-I’m not entirely sure how to diagnose the Favre situation. After seeing TJack post a perfect passer rating, I’m inclined to say that the Vikings should just put an end to the whole ordeal and move on toward the future with Jackson at QB, but I feel like Favre wasn’t given much of a chance to prove himself. I’ll hold off my judgement for now, at least until I see more.

-The Falcons could be scary good this year. Their defense has improved with the additions of Peria Jerry and Mike Peterson, and the offense is already looking unstoppable with the addition of Tony Gonzalez. I’m just glad the Colts don’t play in the AFC.

The Titans looked unimpressive on Defense. QB’s mediocre.
Cowboys new stadium is an exercise in mindless excess. That monstrosity hanging down over the field is just silly. What does it have to do with football?
Giants have some beasts on D.
Brady looked immobile at times. Getting to him is what all teams MUST do.
Those Favre fans buying his jersey’s are wasting their money. Favre doesn’t give a crap about Minnesota.
Peyton is the best “leader of an offense” in the NFL today. GO COLTS!

The Titans are still a good team, but it seemed like last year was a perfect storm for them. Collins is not a great QB, but played very well last year. The odds are that he will regress a little this year. Haynesworth was a monster last year. I don’t think they will miss him as much as some think they will, but there will be a drop off in talent for sure.

The new stadium is disgusting. Jerry Jones does it again. Inspired by seeing a Cher concert and a Celine Deion concert, Jerry installs a tv that costs more than Texas Stadium. The fact that a punt can hit that monstrosity is a huge deal, but I doubt the league will do anything about it. But seriously, what if this effects the Super Bowl when it is played in Dallas? Will they still be calling mulligans on punts in 15 years because Jerry didn’t want to move the TV? What a waste of money.

As for the Titans, it was really interesting to see their defense without Albert Haynesworth. Tony Romo could have sat in the pocket all day. Maybe some starters were sitting out so it was just an illusion, but since I didn’t think the Cowboys had a good pass protection o-line last year, I hope it is a sign that they’ll miss Big Al as much as we thought.

Do you think TO watched the game or do you think he was too busy watching himself on VH1?

And, yes, that jumbotron is ridiculous. But Jerry Jones is Jerry Jones, so whatever.

I noticed that Dallas was able to run all over the Titans which I think could be good for us. The Titans D was less than impressive. I also noticed that the Titans had some issues running the ball with both Lendale and CJ. While it is only preseason and the Cowboys linemen (both O and D) are freakin’ giants, it made me smile.

I like the new Cowboys stadium, though it should have been built in Downtown Dallas. I wonder if they showed the Wal Mart across the street on the broadcast? Arlington is a hole, I lived there for two years and got to see this stadium rise from a hole in the ground to 85% complete. It is definitely awe-inspiring.

Though, I was worried about that humongous screen. But, they did their research and the screen is mounted higher than punts and kickoffs are supposed to go. I believe Trapasso tried to kick it on purpose, and I believe Fisher was on board with it.

But everything else about that stadium is incredible, even though the Cowboy fan is definitely footing quite the sizable bill.

On another note, I did not catch either game last night as I spent the whole night at Indy’s incredible new airport.

Jerry Jones is a fool for wanting something so big in that stadium, but it’s a nice looking staduim though.

I expect the Cowboys to a power running team the season. Felix Jones is a stud, but if he gets injured again, then it’s over for the Cowgirls. Romo still has his boy Whitten to count on, but Roy Williams really needs to step up as the #1 guy (which he won’t). Their defense still looks to the same meaning that their secondary still can’t cover a picnic table.

All is right with the universe and the Titans are back at being a 9-10 win team. I don’t care what the Jeff Fisher says; Kerry Collins is just a game manager. The Titans’ wide receivers couldn’t catch a cold. Also the defense will miss Albert; the Titans’ D-line gave Romo all the time in the world to throw. I believe that that’s the same O-line that allowed Philly’s D to force about 3 fumbles in 1 quarter, no?

That is a great t-shirt. Reminds me of what Shrek said about Lord Farquad and his GINORMOUS castle (I saw it recently with my kids). Wish I knew a Cowboy fan to send it to. On second thought, no I don’t. Life is too short.