1. The Giants and Packers have both built their teams "The Patriot Way." Find a franchise QB, draft really well and don't overspend in free agency. It's fitting they're the two teams playing for the right to play the Patriots.

2. Regardless of what happens Eli Manning can be proud of his performance heading into this offeseason. But this Sunday he has a chance to permenantly step out of Big Brother's shadow.

3. I hope Vincent Jackson can keep his head #### on right because he has a chance to be a really special player.

4. Does Shawn Merriman, Shaun Phillips or any of the Charger’s DL ever drop into coverage? If I always know who San Diego's rushing don't you think Tom Brady will too?

5. The 49ers were supposed to be good this year and the Cleveland Browns bad. The Cowboys or Bears win the NFC and the Giants and Packers not even close. That's what's great about football. It's a team sport where it's having the better players is not the same as having the better team. Don't believe me? Just ask Wade Phillips.