Is it possible to be so right and yet so wrong? Is it possible to be a suck-up and a hater at the same time? Apparently so, according to my report card readers and emailers, and this mailbag will reflect that elusive dichotomy.

I’ve also got some great, inside-the-game punter talk from Josh Miller, as well as an obligatory cougar update and more tales from 890. Oh yeah, we also do some driving on Salvia. Hey now!

Stay tuned for the report card on Monday and we’ll chat again next Thursday.

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Subj: Felger is prescient

Why all the antipathy towards Felger? He is the seer of WEEI. Felger wanted to discuss the quality of the back-up QB position and was pooh-poohed. Felger wanted to opine that Manny Ramirez had a track record of performing more often than not and was dismissed as a malcontent. The reality is that the Pats are facing the impending season with an unproven back-up, and if the Sox struggle in the playoffs, it will be because Manny's production would be a massive upgrade over either of the other corner outfielders.  Again, why does Felger create such discord – he happened to make some valid points that have come to fruition?

Dan

Boston

A: Amen, Danny boy. It's not easy being the driver of the Straight Talk Express, but being right all the time is a burden I think I can bear….

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Subject: Jets by 2 TDs?!

Felgy,

In the wake of your pick that the J-E-T-S would win by 2 TDs, I'd like to propose a personal plan for your prognostications going forward. Simply go with the OPPOSITE.  It's the George Costanza theory.

David Roche

A: Seer, schmeer! As you’ll soon discover, I’m not so good at picking games, especially when it comes to the Pats. The reason? I always try and throw in an occasional loss, because if you think a team is going to go, say, 11-5, then you have to pick them to lose at least five times throughout the course of the year, right? The only problem with that logic is the Patriots never lose. And now I’m at a point where I still have to chase those five losses. With only 14 games left, it’s probably going to feel like I pick against them a lot going forward – and that, of course, means I’m probably going to play the jackass a lot this year. (Shocker!).

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Subj: Wrong again

Felger,

I'm not sure who is wrong more often, you or Meterparel. You both take an automatic contrarian view. You are both wrong 97% of the time. I guess the difference is that you are paid better and Meter occasionally backs up his predictions with fact.

Bigbadbostonbbq

A: It’s a great question to ponder. Would you rather be wrong and rich or right and poor?

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Subject: Your prediction

Hey Felger,

How do your words taste?

J Schey

A: Like chicken.

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Felgy,

You have to start giving out some gentlemen's C's! Any time a team has to settle for four field goals, particularly when one of those drives had a first-and-goal from the five, it means the coaching staff demonstrated all of the originality of Terry Francoma – i.e., none. Nice catch finally by Meriweather, but it was a disgrace for the secondary to allow the Jets to convert a third-and-23 from near their goal line. The Pats had three defenders surrounding the receiver but no one was covering him. A? Hardly. Good point on Hanson though. Is it rocket science to go for the coffin corner so you don't get a touchback?

AJ

A: I’ll have more on Hanson later. Otherwise, AJ, your negativity is astounding (even to me). The Patriots’ red-zone play selection (6 run, 5 pass) was obviously part of the management of Matt Cassel, and I think that approach worked out rather well. There will be times when Belichick and Josh McDaniels will have to be bolder with Cassel, and their track record indicates they won’t hesitate to do that. As I’ve said, one of the things I like most about Belichick is that he’s aggressive when he has to be. He just didn’t need to be very often last Sunday. As for the secondary, how can you dock them more for the Favre completion than you give them points for the Meriweather interception? The former was meaningless and the latter led to seven points. Get back to me when they lose, and I’ll be happy to wallow in negativity with you.

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Felger,

I know you want to be right. You expect Moss to pout with Brady out and it may come to that. But do not make up what is not there. He is playing the same as he did last year. Any perceived dogging is not there. Take your head out of your behind and stop trying to invent things to make yourself look good.

Rick

A: Interesting that you use the phrase ``dogging it,’’ because I didn’t. Actually, I don’t think I drew any conclusions in the report card. I just said he should have caught that deep ball from Cassel and that his effort level bears watching. Does even raising that issue or asking that question offend you?

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Hey Married Up,

Good call on the Randy Moss bomb that he dropped. Everyone else was commenting that it was way under thrown. It was, but the missed point was that the ball hit Moss right in the numbers. He should have had that. If he caught it, END OF GAME!

Marc

A: A tough catch, but one that should have been routine for Moss. Again, the throw was poor, but you see that all the time across the NFL. Even rifle-armed Brett Favre did it going towards the same end of the field in the third quarter (that was the play Jericho Cotchery was flagged for offensive pass interference).

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Michael,

I have to agree about the Randy Moss comments. He took more than one play off (I was watching). I think his lack of maturity will shine (ala Owens) and he’ll dog every other play because he won’t be ``the man’’ this year. To this day, I still think he took the second half of the Super Bowl off. Run your damn routes…spread the defense….block somebody…Call me crazy. I’m not a Moss fan….obviously.

John

Milford, NH

A: Obviously. And for the record, I don’t agree with you that Moss will show his lack of maturity. He hasn’t been that guy here. I have every expectation that Moss will play hard and give everything to Cassel that he gave to Brady. I would assume he has too much respect for Belichick and the organization to do anything other than that. I just think when it comes to Moss, you at least have to raise the issue. To do otherwise is to ignore history.

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Felger,

You have had a vendetta against Moss since day one in Foxboro. You are a piece of garbage and you bounce from radio station to radio station like a super ball. Doesn't that tell you anything about how you are perceived here in the New England Market?

jma35

A: So are you saying I should have written Moss had a great game? That he made a good play on the Cassel deep ball? Here’s the weird thing about me: When someone plays well, I’ll say it. And when someone plays poorly, I’ll say it. I have very few allegiances, if any. You’re right, I didn’t have a lot of respect for Moss coming in. So I was wrong about him, as was most everyone else outside of New England. But I defy you to find an occasion he has played well for the Patriots and my coverage didn’t reflect it. If you think he played well against the Jets, then God bless. There are plenty of other places where you’ll hear exactly what you want to hear.

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Subj: Too much lovey-dovey for the Pats

Hey Mike,

Why the love affair with the Pats and all the high grades after they beat the Jets? USC could probably beat the Jets. I know the Pats have a soft schedule but when they face some of the top teams, it will be eight in the box and Matty B+ will need to complete more than two passes to Moss to win the game. I think you need to put down the Pats crack pipe until they beat a top team or Matty B+ throws more than 168 yards in a game.

Dave McKee

A: I’m not comparing Cassel to Tom Brady, Dave. But, for the record, the Pats won six games started by Brady in 2001 in which he threw for fewer than 200 yards, including the AFC title game and the Super Bowl.

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Mike,

Some observations after the Jets game: Maroney is the worst runner I have ever seen with that kind of physical talent (he has no running instincts at all). Cassel has a slow release, let’s hope it gets quicker as he plays more! Whatever I said about Maroney you can apply the opposite to JORDAN! Why did it take so long to get him into the game? Hobbs had his best game in over a year! Seymour had his best game in over 2 years! Remember the last time the Jets beat the Pats in New England; they had to take Seymour out of the game he was so bad.

Thanks,

Michael O'Meara

A: I do remember Seymour in that ’06 Jets game. Not good. He’s obviously a different, more explosive player right now – just as he promised he would be in training camp. I also agree on Hobbs. He had a little bit of that Ty Law/Lawyer Milloy feel to him on Sunday. Swagger backed up by good play. As for Maroney, what a disappointment he’s been so far. It seemed like he had turned the corner last postseason, but he’s back to some of his old bad habits.

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Michael,

You’re letting Maroney off the hook. Is this guy ever going to materialize into a true, impactful, first rounder? Thank God the Pats picked up Jordan – a real stud who is not afraid to play thru the pain. 

Best regards,

Phil Noonan

A: It’s not like me to leave some good, negative material out of a report card. My bad.

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Mike,

I think your O-line grade was way too generous, particularly for their play in the first half against the Jets. I thought Cassel was rushed far too often and it wasn't until the Jets rush tired a bit in the second half that the New England O-line started to look decent. This unit will miss Brady the most because his ability to feel a rush and avoid it was second to none.

Thomas Thornton

A: Boy, I totally disagree. Two of the three sacks were given up by tight end David Thomas and running back Kevin Faulk, respectively. The run blocking was terrific in the fourth quarter. And the job some of the guys did getting downfield on screens led to some huge plays. Yeah, Cassel got hit a few times, but the Jets are a heavy pressure team and Matt doesn't exactly unload the ball quickly like Tom did, does he? Overall, the line play was so solid even Billy Yates looked good. Was I watching a different game? Maybe Moss was terrific after all.

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Hey Mike,

Quick question/observation: Whatever happened to punters trying to kick the ball to the corners of the field instead of straight down the middle near the end zone?  It seems as if punters don’t even try to “coffin corner” kick anymore and I think it would be more effective than booting the ball into the end zone every time.

Sincerely,

Eric

A: It’s true that punters don’t go for the corners anymore, and I’ll tell you what former Pats punter Josh Miller told me was the reason why. Some years back, the NFL changed the way they determined when a punt went out of bounds. Previously, it was up to the back judges, stationed along the sidelines, to make the call. But now it’s actually the referee, stationed behind the punter, who makes the call. After the ball goes out of bounds, the ref puts up his arm and the back judge walks up the sidelines until the ref puts his arm down, signaling the point where he, the referee, felt the ball went out. Obviously, the ref is farther away from the ball and doesn’t have the proper angle, so you never get an accurate spot. Josh said the refs always erred on the side of the returning team and would never spot the ball deep inside an opponent’s territory. So punters have stopped trying. Why would the NFL purposely give that call to an official in a worse spot to make the decision? Josh felt it was because the NFL wanted to discourage punters from kicking the ball out of bounds because the league wanted returns (i.e., offense). I don’t buy that. Maybe it's because the league wanted those officials to have their eyes on the players, not the ball, so they can call holding, illegal blocks and infractions of that nature. Anyway, the next time you’re at a game and a punt goes out of bounds, check it out. It’s crazy to see a ref as far as 40 yards away spot the back judge, and therefore the ball, along the sidelines, but that’s what happens.

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Yo Felgy,

First of all, big fan of you and the old show. Now I have no way to goof off from 3-6pm at work. Could be a good and bad thing….Anyway, I remember you telling a story of Ed Hochuli completely botching a situation in the 2001 playoffs, and I'm hoping you can recount it. I believe it was against the Steelers in the AFC Championship and had to do with a Troy Brown special teams play, but can’t remember exactly. Thought it might be a germane discussion this week regarding the muscle-bound freak in stripes (who royally screwed the Chargers).

Geoff

A: Another Josh Miller story. It was, indeed, the '01 title game in Pittsburgh and Josh was punting for the Steelers. He was kicking deep out of his own end from the left hash mark, and he killed a punt along the near sidelines. It was a 64-yarder with no return -- a brilliant kick. But Steelers gunner Troy Edwards ran out bounds in coverage and drew a flag. When the officials went to re-set the ball, Hochuli, for some reason, spotted it on the right hash. If you have the game on tape, go back and watch the play. Both coach Bill Cowher and Miller were yelling at Hochuli to put the ball back on the left hash, which was important because Miller was a lefty and he would have had a better chance to keep the ball to the outside. But to no avail. Hochuli kept the ball on the right hash and Miller's next punt sailed to the middle of the field, where Brown returned it for a touchdown. It terms of Hochuli screw-ups, this one definitely went under the radar, but you can see how even small mistakes like that can affect the outcomes of games. That punt return gave the Pats a 7-0 lead and built momentum that they never lost in pulling a huge upset. As for Hochuli's blown call in the Chargers game, the big issue I have is not so much that he made the wrong call (that happens), it's that he felt the need to blow the whistle. Just let it go, Ed. It's a huge problem across the league. If the ball is on the ground, officials should swallow the whistle and let the play finish before determining possession. If it's not a fumble, then the officials can get it right after they split up the pile. Or replay will get it right. But when you immediately blow the whistle, the play is dead and you've lost the ability to correct it. So forget changing the rule. The league can start by driving home to the officials that when the ball is on the ground -- even if it looks to the naked eye that it was an incomplete pass, down by contact or whatever -- whistles are to be taken out of the mouth.

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Felger,

At the end of the game as the Patriots were downing the ball, the announcers said that Shaun Ellis from the Jets just threw his helmet, and then they flashed to the Patriots sideline and the sideline microphone picked up some interesting audio from Tedy Bruschi and others. They never showed a replay of Ellis throwing his helmet and the refs didn’t throw a flag. Do you know where he threw it or what the situation was? Have you heard any reaction from the Patriots about the situation?

Bob

Boston

A: I don't think there was anything to this situation other than what we saw: Ellis removed his helmet on the field and the Pats felt he should have gotten a penalty as a result. What the exchange showed to me was how intense the players were about this game. Remember, the offense was merely killing the clock at that juncture. The outcome had been decided much earlier in the quarter, yet here were key Pats veterans frothing at the mouth from the sidelines in garbage time. Good stuff.

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Felger,

You have always said that Belichick is the single most important person in the Pats organization over Tom Brady. Besides looking like a genius after one whole week, I want to know why an owner wouldn't offer Belichick silly money to run their team. When I say silly money I mean something like a 5-year, $125 million deal. There is no salary cap when it comes to coaches. I'm sure Dan Snyder, Jerry Jones, or Paul Allen could afford it. Look at all the wasted money out there. This would be a sure thing.

Mo

Watertown

A: With you 1,000 percent, Mo. I've said this before and I'll say it again: I think Belichick is the single most valuable person (in terms of winning games) in the league, and that includes players. In other words, if the NFL decided tomorrow to redistribute all their players, coaches and executives, and I had the first pick in this make-believe dispersal draft, I'd take Belichick. I'd take him over Tom Brady and Peyton Manning. I think I might take Mike Shanahan over any player as well. I'd also have to think long and hard about taking a top-flight general manager up high. Guys like Bill Polian (sorry, Pats fans, look at his drafting record -- it's exemplary), Ted Thompson, AJ Smith and Bill Parcells (again, look at what he did in Dallas). The point is that guys who can develop and run a consistently winning program – they’re gold. Guys like Belichick and Shanahan, who can pick them AND coach them, are even more special. I think it's rare that a player can make a case for having that kind of value. Brady and Manning qualify. Defensive guys like Ray Lewis, Brian Urlacher and Michael Strahan, in their primes, would also get consideration. So, yes, to answer your question, Mo, I think Belichick would be worth whatever an owner chose to pay him. Sky's the limit.

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Mike,

Would you comment on the job that Dean Pees is doing as defensive coordinator? He does not seem to be mentioned all that much in print or the media as to how well he is doing. The few times I've noticed him on TV, he doesn't really inspire confidence and in the KC game it looked like Bill B was more involved in the play calling then he was, especially at the end. Thanks.

Roddylaw

A: I don't know how you could tell that, Roddy. But, overall, when it comes to play-calling, whether it's offense or defense, I always give credit or blame to Belichick. Every play travels through his headset on the sidelines, and he has veto power. He can call for whatever he wants whenever he wants it. For example, I gave him the credit for throwing the ball the first three plays after the Jets scored their lone touchdown last Sunday. To use an extreme example on the flip side, he also has to bear responsibility for the defense the Pats were in on the Giants' game-winning touchdown in the Super Bowl. I know Belichick fired his secondary coach, Joel Collier, and Pees caught some grief as well. But if the play-calling was so bad, Belichick had the power to change it. Anyway, I think the solid play you're seeing on defense so far this year is, more than anything else, the result of individual players playing at a high level. I'd put Richard Seymour, Adalius Thomas, Ellis Hobbs, Ty Warren and Jerod Mayo high on that list.

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Felger,

Is it just me or does it seem like Rodney Harrison is chasing plays to make tackles instead of making plays to make tackles. He's old now and he's a leader but I think he needs to be on the field less. Nickel and dime packages only and let Sanders and Meriweather plant their roots. 

Dan Faucon

A: I agree that the Pats need Sanders and Meriweather to play consistent football because the defense needs their young legs on the field. But I’m not in total agreement on Harrison. He's always in the area of the play, and while he may not close it out like he used to, I still think he's value-add.

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Subj: Are you sure you made the right decision?

Mike,

I am glad your wife is back working. You are going to need her money if Entercom goes down the tubes as some analysts expect. The stock has lost over 70% of its value in the last year. This loss occurred when ratings peaked. The future looks bright. Go back to 890.

Patrick

Walpole, MA

A: So you're saying 890 is on sounder financial footing than Entercom? Um….not so sure about that. True story:  On the old show, I had to do a live read (advertisement) for the Epicurean Feast at the Schraft's Center, the home of 890. What's the Epicurean Feast, you ask? It was the building's cafeteria. Apparently, someone at our station didn't want to pay for their ham sandwich, so we traded out ad time for it. Something tells me Entercom's situation is a little better than that. As for the Wood being back on the job, I couldn't agree more. We once again get to exchange hair tips.

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Mike,

You list Randy Moss in the "Three Down" but not Maroney? I suppose you are cutting him some slack because he had a sore vulva, I mean shoulder. Cougar Update - did you see the pictures of Cindy McCain at NHIS this weekend? Looks pretty good to me. They must have increased the Secret Service detail up there with all those scary rednecks wanting to jump on her. I wasn't there (I have watched Deliverance once, I don't care to experience it) but how much do you want to bet that crowd was yelling "Show us your #$%^".

Steve G

Whitinsville

A: Super email, Steve. It reaffirms why I made the move to the internet. The Herald never let me write about female genitalia, no matter how hard I tried. I've still got to pass on Cindy McCain, though, and the NASCAR thing only takes away points. I'll leave car racing to the toothless goobers (i.e., Republicans). I'd still rather see Palin's #$%^s.

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Subj: Seriously?

DB,

You open a segment on picks versus Vegas (last Sunday on the football show), yet you don’t know the Colts-Minny line. I try to defend you around town but what an ass-(expletive) you are sometimes.

Matt

Conway, NH

A: So you're saying you were about to convert all the gambling degenerates in Conway to my side but the Colts line thing (it took us about 10 seconds to get it right, Matt) blew the deal? Tough crowd.

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Felger,

I wanted to mention something nobody on the radio or TV has brought up: BB's decision (early in preseason) to always defer if they win the coin toss. Terrible decision if you ask me. Why? 1. Opening drives (long ones) to start off the game completely change the dynamics of the game. Did you notice any pattern develop towards the end of last year and in the playoffs? Looking back, the Pats (unbelievably) lost the coin toss just about every game and teams decided to take the ball first. Result - Jax and NYG put together nice opening drives. That opening drive in SB really went a long way towards winning that game. 2. Deferring to 2nd half for offense is risky because of weather changes and injuries, and you can’t exactly script plays like you can at beginning of game when you know the conditions and who your starters will be.

Steve

Franklin

A: The Pats did it against the Jets, Steve. They won the toss but decided to pick the end zone, not take the ball. Interestingly, in the opener, the Pats won the toss versus Kansas City and took the ball to start the first half. According to the game books, the wind on both days was roughly the same (12 mph in New Jersey; 15 mph in Foxboro) so it’s hard to tell if the change in approach was weather-related. Could it have had something to do with Cassel’s first start? Maybe it was a statement to the defense: this is now your show. Either way, I like deferring. I always want my offense getting the ball to the start the second half. I believe that’s a more important possession than the first series of the first quarter.

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Mike, you DB!

Actually, I don't feel that way, but I figured that would get your attention. Set me apart from the others...wait, that wouldn't work, either....Anyway, I just got my copy of SI with the photo of the hit on Brady, and I have to say, your comments on what should be an illegal hit, especially on QBs, really rings true. The NFL bans hits that lead with the head, yes? So why can Pollard lead with his head to Brady's knee? Anymore than Wilfork can lead with his forearm to a QBs knee?

BT

Rhode Island

A: There was a good example of what I’ve been talking about in the Jets game, when linebacker Calvin Pace drew contact with Cassel’s head on a rush and was flagged for roughing. Looking at that play and the Pollard hit that took down Brady, there is categorically no question which one was more dangerous – Pollard’s. Yet his was legal and Pace’s cost the Jets 15 yards. I just think the league has it backwards.

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Subj: Hey now!

Hey Felger,

Just a reminder if you happen to forget: mention Barstoolsports.com this week. Also, why not bring your "not what we're looking for" segment from 890 to your mailbag and rip some unfortunate soul a new one in response to the worst email of the week.

Eamon

Saco, Maine

A: Another great week on the stool, although I disagree with El Pres. on the Tampa Bay Rays. Those pricks aren’t going anywhere.

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Subj: A twin

Felger,

Were you and author David Baldacci separated at birth? I realize he is very talented and successful, but I still wonder. There certainly seems to be a strong resemblance.

Robert Burrell

A: We already have a winner for the ``not what we’re looking for’’ email. Do I really look like this guy? The hair that bad? Guess I need more help from the Wood.

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Felgy,

All this talk of the defense needing to step up and they need to stick with the running game is true, but one player that I think will be most affected by the Brady loss and people haven't mentioned is Gostkowski. He clearly will have many more FG opportunities with Brady out -- drives will stall and they won't go for it on 4th down nearly as much. Last year he only had 24 FG chances (ranked No. 25  in the NFL) because the Pats only scored touchdowns. This kid has not needed to make game-winning kicks and will this year. Very similar to role Adam had in 2001. Thoughts?

Thanks,

Chris

A: Chris sent this before the Jets game, so he didn’t get to see Gostkowski perform (4-for-4 on field goals) in the exact scenario he laid out. But he’s right. Get used to this. Thankfully, Gostkowski looks like a terrific kicker.

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Felger,

The last two Sundays I listened to you rant about Kevin Faulk’s suspension and what’s wrong with a little weed at a rap concert, etc? How about, it’s illegal? How about, he’s an athlete and should be more concerned with his health than a little weed as you say? How about your immature insistence that it’s no big thing while you’re supposed to be co-hosting a sports talk show? How about growing up just a bit and not acting like an ignorant townie? You think it should be legal? Knock yourself out and do it the right way. If weed is only half as dangerous as alcohol, and the jury is still out on that one, do we need another 3-6 million pot-drunks behind the wheel? Stick to sports, please.

Bill Admirand

A: So legality is the issue for you, Bill? Do yourself a favor and go to You Tube, search Salvia and scroll your way through some of the videos. Totally legal, my friend. And you thought driving on pot was an issue.

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Mike,

I was a chronic when you were starring for the Fisher Cats up the dial. The interview you did with Mac Bledsoe the Friday after Thanksgiving, 2005, was brilliant in it's awkwardness -- that type of cringe inducing banality is REAL RADIO! Anyways, isn't it clear that Brett Favre is the NFL version of Eric Clapton. Since getting clean, the guy's never been the same. But, amazingly he still makes the same judgment errors they made "under the influence," so they might as well get back on the dope. Maybe it's me, but I like musicians to be reprobate junkies and football players to be pill-popping dipsomaniacs. Oh, and great job aggravating the endless array of sunshine boys on WEEI (including the callers)...it's great hearing actual dissent instead of the Pravda-like bromides from the usual suspects.

Cheers,

Rocky

Southie

A: Wow. So you were the guy listening that day with Mac. The day after Thanksgiving? Felger and Bledsoe's dad? Talk about CHRONIC. And if you consider that ``real'' radio, then I can see why you liked the old show. We sucked like that all the time. In fact, when producer boy Ross and I recount our three years on the air, we come up with two low points: the Mac Bledsoe interview and the Epicurean Feast reads. And both incidents have made it into this mailbag. Staggering. While we're on the subject of chronics, I keep hearing from you now, but where the hell were all you guys when they sent out the ratings books? You're killing me! Finally, Favre went downhill when he lost his coach (Holmgren). Not when he lost the Vicodin.

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What's up Felger,

You know who is a SUPER cougar? Joyce Kulhawik! I saw her at a wedding last weekend, and man, is she sexy. Seriously, I was stunned. Never really gave Joyce a second thought through the years, but she was totally smokin'. Had all sorts of great moves and really carried herself like she knew she had it goin' on! Love that confidence in a cougar. 

Later

Phil Groom

A: You are so right, Phil. Joyce carries herself with a swagger that totally adds points. It's something would-be MILFs and cougars could really learn from. Joyce should put out an instructional video or something.

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Felgy, 

Brady's injury is your entire fault! All your ranting during the preseason about the Pats back-up QB situation resulted in the inevitable self-fulfilling prophecy coming to fruition - Brady getting injured and the back-up QB suddenly being important! The next time I see you in the hallway at WEEI you better run the other way because I will inflict severe pain on your left ACL. Good tidings -- Freddy Smerlas.

Seriously Mike,

I was looking forward to you and Smerlas appearing on the air together so you could provide some much needed balance to the non-stop Patriots adoration airing on the WEEI network.

Ray Murphy

A: I know better than to argue with Fred. Before I left three years ago, Fred slammed me into a bookshelf in the studio so hard that I suffered a collapsed lung. He was just being playful (I think), but I’m still sore. So I make it a point never to disagree with Fred, especially when we’re in the same room together.

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Felger you DB!

How great has the reversal of fortune been in the last 7 days for Pats fans? A week ago, every mouth-breathing, knuckle-dragging, barely bipedal Jets fan was openly celebrating Tom Brady's injury like they had just won a case of Mac and Cheese and a year subscription to the Spice channel. That shouldn't have really surprised anyone, btw. We're talking about a fan base that not only cheered their own starting QB getting hurt, but probably cheer for their grandmothers to break their hips so they can swipe their pain meds. These evolutionary throwbacks actually thought that they were going to win the division just because Brady was down, never mind the fact that at the same time, their team was just a Brett Favre pseudo-punt/Hail Mary better than the hopeless Dolphins. To see that stadium empty faster than a bottle of Chivas at a Kennedy Family function was fabulous. I say those front running Cro-Magnons put up with no more than 8 weeks of Favre's bi-polar play before they are cheering for Brett to get creamed so they can see Kellen Clemens throw picks, and are back to harassing the fat chicks at gate D full time. Hey Jets Fans, in the words of your incredibly overrated, stewbag, franchise figurehead,  your team is "Strug-a-ling".

Mike

Attleboro

A: Mike is, hands-down, our best emailer so far. What material.

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Subj: You suck

Felger,

Do wanna know how I know you are gay? You have a bit called "the men I would do." You suck as a sports columnist, and on WEEI. You don’t know (expletive) about (expletive). You should stick to sports out in Milwaukee or wherever you are from. You are wrong about every prediction you have. Everyone thinks you are a douche bag. Does your wife know you're gay?

Scott Hughes

A: I have yet to break the news to the Wood. Although how could she not suspect it?

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Subj: THIS is what you’re doing now?!

Sent: Saturday, Sept., 13, 3:26 a.m.

(Please note, the time on my computer is wrong, it really isn't 3:26 AM.)

Mike,

When I heard that you guys were starting up WEEI.com I was very excited. I figured you could write long articles and would not be constrained by the space requirements of the Herald, and also would not have an editor breathing down your neck. I have to say I am very disappointed with what I have read so far. Is this mailbag all you are going to contribute to this website?  It has gotten very old very fast, the same old insults that you have been getting at WEEI for years. I have to tell you that you are wasting your talent.  There are so many possibilities with this website, such as you and your enemy Ron Borges doing a "Crossfire" type of article every week, or just getting your insider views on the NFL. Instead we get this tired old act of people calling you a DB and your smart allecky remarks. GROW UP MAN.

Bob Walton

North Andover

A: Okay, people. You heard the man: Time to come up with some new insults. Bob is getting sick of the old ones. Meanwhile, how many believe Bob about the time stamp? Admit it, Bob. It's okay. You're chronic.

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Mike Felger can be seen nightly on Comcast Sportsnet. Reach him at mfelger@weei.com.