I know this is old news now, but someone just sent it to me, still funny

A little humor from The Onion:

Today we preview the New England Patriots who will take on the Giants tomorrow night in the final preseason game for both teams

(That is one scary looking Patriot)

2007 Record: 18-1 (won AFC East Title, AFC Championship)

Head Coach: Bill Belichick

Last time they met: Dynasty Derailed!

OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Josh McDaniels

DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR: Dean Pees

OFFENSIVE TEAM RANKS: 13th rushing, 1st passing, 1st scoring

DEFENSIVE TEAM RANKS: 10th rushing, 6th passing, 4th scoring

KEY ADDITIONS: QB Kevin O'Connell (3rd Round, San Diego State), WR Sam Aiken (from Bills), TE Marcus Pollard (from Seahawks), OL Oliver Ross (from Cardinals), OL Mike Flynn (from Ravens), LB Victor Hobson (from Jets), LB Jerod Mayo (1st Round, Tennessee), LB T.J. Slaughter (free agent), OLB Shawn Crable (3rd Round, Michigan), CB Fernando Bryant (from Lions), CB Lewis Sanders (from Falcons), CB Terrence Wheatley (2nd Round, Colorado), CB Jason Webster (from Bills), S Tank Williams (from Vikings), P Scott Player (from Browns)

KEY DEPARTURES: WR Donte' Stallworth (to Browns), WR Troy Brown (not tendered), TE Kyle Brady (released), LB Rosevelt Colvin (to Texans), ILB Larry Izzo (not tendered), LB Junior Seau (not tendered), CB Randall Gay (to Saints), CB Asante Samuel (to Eagles), CB Chad Scott (not tendered), DB Eugene Wilson (to Buccaneers), DB Willie Andrews (released), S Mel Mitchell (not tendered)

Patriots Notes and Quotes:

• Quarterback Tom Brady created a minor stir last week as a sore foot kept him from traveling with the Patriots to Tampa Bay for Sunday night's second preseason game, and he sat out the following game against Philadelphia.  It's not clear which foot is bothering the NFL MVP. Brady created a similar stir in the weeks leading up to Super Bowl XLII last winter when he was photographed wearing a boot on his right foot/ankle to deal with an injury heading into the big game. He declared himself injury-free during the offseason until the foot issue crept up last week. Brady did not play in the preseason opener and has missed a handful of practices during training camp while apparently monitoring his throwing reps.
• For some reason, Tom Brady's contract became a talking point during training camp last week. The reigning NFL MVP's current deal runs through 2010. His base salaries are reportedly in the $5 million range, but bonus dollars from the contract push his yearly cap numbers up around $14 million. At some point, the sides may talk extension or work to reconfigure Brady's cap numbers; there would seem to be no pressing need to do so at this time.

• Patriots head coach Bill Belichick spent some time discussing balls being tipped at the line of scrimmage last week. New England's defensive linemen and linebackers have gotten their hands on a high number of passes in practice action this summer. In going over what the factors are that lead to batted passes -- something that occurs in practice action more often thanks to the fact that offensive linemen aren't cut-blocking their trench counterparts -- Belichick had some high praise for DL Richard Seymour. "I think Richard has gotten as much as anybody gets. Year in and year out, he has tipped more balls than anybody around here and more than anyone I have coached," Belichick said. "He is tall and has long arms. He is athletic, can jump and has a good sense of timing of when to try and get in the throwing lane, when to keep rushing the quarterback and attack the blocker."
• Not every current Patriot missed out on a chance to take home a ring last February, not with the team's addition of veteran CB and former Giants practice squad player Jeff Shoate on Aug. 9. The 5-10, 180-pounder spent the bulk of his previous four NFL seasons, and all of his 14 career games, with the Broncos. But after getting released in Denver last December, he hooked on with New York's practice squad in early January. For a month's work behind the scenes, Shoate got what all players work for -- a Super Bowl ring. "I was able to get a nice ring out of it," Shoate said with a laugh after his first day of practice in New England. "A lot of guys here don't appreciate it. I didn't bring it with me. It's back home." In fact his chance to pursue another ring in New England came up before he even got his little bit of history. "I haven't even seen it yet. My wife (Ronisa) just got it in the mail, so she's at home walking around wearing it and I haven't even seen it." Out of Shoate's sight is out of his new teammates' mind. Best kept that way.

QUOTE TO NOTE: "The most important thing is to rush the passer, not to stand there and play volleyball at the net." -- Bill Belichick, on watching defensive linemen bat down a lot of passes at the line of scrimmage in training camp.

Good Morning Everyone, it is Wednesday, and its time to see what else is happening around the NFL:

• CBS Sportsline has a graph of the average price of NFL home opener tickets, and guess who's Number One?
• That sound you hear is the "Blue Shoe" Nation exhaling, because Peyton Manning practiced yesterday.
• Rick Gosselin from the Dallas Morning News has an interesting take on AFC supremacy being based on turnovers, and a fact about the Giants that I did not know.
• SI.com's Don Banks ranks each team's No. 2 quarterback.
• Former Giant WR and mrs.jrs1940 favorite Joe Jurevicius will miss the  first six weeks of the season.
• If you are like me, and love early pre-game shows but hate anything and everything about ESPN, then the USA Today may have some good news for us, the NFL Network to challenge ESPN in Sunday pregame huddle.

Finally, because I care about you guys and am worried some of you may be depressed about 92 keeping the cleats on the hook, here is something to turn that frown upside down:

Tom Coughlin has just announced that Mathias Kiwanuka is moving back to defensive end, to replace the injured Osi Umenyiora.

As far as Michael Strahan goes, here is what Coach Coughlin had to say:

"There hasn't been any discussion that I've been involved in" about bringing him back. However, he also said "We're going to explore every option."

Here is the story from the Daily News

So your old pal Jim is 38 today. Luckily, I still act 14, so I think it balances out. You know how on foods they have that formula to figure out "good carbs"? Well, I'm going to use a similar formula:

Age according to birth certificate from Weehawken, NJ Public Records: 38

Age I act: 14

38+14=52

Divide by 2: 26

So there you have it, I am 26 years old, net years.

As the old saying goes, "Good things come to those who wait", and in honor of my 38th/26th birthday, I was finally able to get a present I've wanted for 10 years. Here is the first picture of the finished product. I'll have a better pic to show when its all healed.

I am thrilled with the job my new friend Darian did. He had never done a football helmet before, and he did a great job of giving it a fantastic 3-D look. If you're ever in South Florida, and decide to get inked, or if you just want to see his work check out Tattoos By Darian

My tattoo should be on his site soon as well. My niece came along and documented the whole process, I will put some of those pics in my Fan Shots at some point.

Also, Happy Birthday to Big Blue View reader, Giant fan, and dear friend of mine for 35 years, Bryan C, who will ALWAYS be a day older than me.

BBV proudly presents The Greatest Moment in NY Jets History. Back in 2003, the Jets announced their All-Time team, and of course good old Number 12 was on hand to celebrate and undoubtedly tell the "Guarantee" story. Apparently, the Jets had an open bar that day, and Joe was a little, shall we say, over served. At this point, I think it only fair that we let Joe tell the rest of the story. Take it away, Broadway Joe:

As a team that has been in the league almost 50 years, the New York Jets have certainly had their share of great moments. Also, be sure to check back in at 4 PM, when BBV will announce "The Greatest All-Time Jets Moment".

Great Moments in New York Jets History

• 1962: When still the New York Titans, owner Harry Wisner has fans move closer to the field to give the illusion on TV that more fans were at the game.
• 1962: Owner Harry Wisner can't make payroll, AFL forced to take over the team's finances.
• 1968: NBC decides the nation would rather watch "Heidi" then the Jets, a fact that still rings true today.
• 1969: Joe Namath guarantees the Jets will beat the Colts in the Super Bowl. Jets beat Colts 16-7, and Namath never lets the world forget it.
• 1976: Jets hire Lou Holtz as head coach, Jets go 3-11 and Holtz quits before final game. Jets release Joe Namath, Joe tells the "Guarantee" story as he leaves Shea Stadium.
• 1979: Jets celebrate 10^th anniversary of Super Bowl III victory, Joe Namath tells the "Guarantee Story."
• 1980: Jets go 4-12, and are the only team to lose to the 1-15 Saints.
• 1982: Jets lose to Dolphins in AFC Championship Game, 14-0. Jet QB Richard Todd finds a wide open Dolphin linebacker A.J. Duhe three times, including one for a TD.
• 1983: The Jets announce that after 20 years, they are tired of their fans peeing on the walls at Shea Stadium, and that they will move to the Meadowlands for the 1984 season, where their fans have been peeing on the walls ever since.
• 1984: Jets move to Giants Stadium, surrendering their identity and alienating their Long Island fan base.
• 1985: Jets retire Joe Namath's number at Giants Stadium, Joe tells the "Guarantee" story.
• 1987: Giants win Super Bowl XXI, giving them the same number of SB titles as the Jets.
• 1991: Giants win Super Bowl XXV, taking the lead in NY SB wins.
• 1994: Jets have 24-6 lead in 3^rd quarter of 1^st place showdown with Dolphins, but Dan Marino rallies the Dolphins to a 28-24 victory, thanks to the infamous "Fake Spike" TD pass to Mark Ingram. Jets lose last 5 games, head coach Pete Carroll is fired.
• 1994: Jets owner Leon Hess hires Richie Kotite as head coach, proclaiming, "I am 80 years old, I want results NOW!" Jets respond by going 3-13 in Kotite's first year.
• 1994: NFL announces 75^th anniversary team, Joe Namath not named to team, but tells "Guarantee Story" anyway.
• 1996: Richie Kotite fired with a 4-28 record after 2 seasons as Jets coach. In an interview with ESPN after being fired, Kotite says, "I thought Mr. Hess said he wanted results "Now and then", my bad."
  
• 2000: Bill Parcells resigns as head coach after the 1999 season. Bill Belichick is hired as head coach, only to resign as "HC of NYJ"  the following day, saying he took the job after "eating bad mushrooms from my neighbors yard".  Al Groh wins an essay contest and becomes the new Jets head coach.
• 2001: After just one season as head coach, Al Groh resigns.
• 2001-2005: Herm Edwards coaches the Jets, and confuses the hell out of everyone.
• 2007: Jets head coach Eric Mangini catches Patriots stealing signals, Jets don't change signals, Jets go 4-12, and Pats win AFC Championship.
• 2007: NFL investigates fan behavior after its reported drunken Jets fans are berating women to take their tops off at Gate D of Giants Stadium.
• 2008:  February 2^nd widely celebrated as "Worst Day in Jets History" as Patriots and Giants play in Super Bowl 42. Giants defeat previously unbeaten Patriots, 17-14.
• 2008: Jets trade conditional 4^th round draft pick to Green Bay Packers for Brett Favre, last spotted throwing away the NFC Title to Corey Webster of the Super Bowl Champion New York Giants.

When you think of the NY Jets, the first thing that comes to mind is all the success they've had with first round draft picks. The second thing that comes to mind is how much Jet fans love the players the Jets select.

Make sure to note the utter joy on Jets fans faces as these players are chosen.

Here is the story from CNN.

CNN

Good AFTERNOON Giants Fans, welcome to my Wednesday. Let's take a quick look at some stories making headlines this morning:

• Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin has asked the Cardinals for a trade. From AZ Sports Hub, Vince Marotta debates who's in the right in the Boldin vs. Cardinals saga?

• After 5 arrests and 3 suspensions, WR Chris Henry is back with the Bungles.

• Warren Sapp has joined the new version of "Inside the NFL", soon to be on Showtime.

• Remember two weeks ago we brought you a story about 49ers 3^rd string QB J.T. O'Sullivan being someone to keep an eye on? Well, according to the San Jose Mercury News, it looks like J.T. is going to be the starter.

• Faster security access here! Step right up, no line, no wait! Get yer NFL Fast Pass here!

• According to a new report, fantasy football is very costly to employers.

A few parting thoughts:

• If Anquan Boldin becomes available, does Jerry at least make a phone call? I think he has to. Toomer isn't getting any younger, Plax isn't going to get a whole lot healthier, and we haven't seen enough out of the young WR's. The Giants have some extra picks next year; maybe this is a way to put them to good use. Jerry has shown he isn't afraid to make a trade. I think it's at least worth a phone call.

• I don't do fantasy football, it's too time consuming and I don't want to be involved in anything that compromises my rooting interest. I know a few people that are just consumed with fantasy baseball and football, and I just can't get into it. I think that report may be a little exaggerated, but I'm sure employers do suffer a significant productivity loss from fantasy sports, like my employer does from this blog.

• The Cincinnati Bengals have got to be one of the worst franchises in sports, if not the worst. You have 10 players arrested in a 14-month span, you do the right thing with Chris Henry and release him after the proverbial "last straw", then yesterday you hand him another 2 years worth of straws? Head Coach Marvin Lewis said twice in the past month he wanted nothing to do with this guy, but owner Mike Brown signed him anyway. It's no wonder why they've never won a Super Bowl, and won't for a long time. The fish in Cincinnati definitely stinks from the head down. Hang in there for 4 more months, Marvin, a better job awaits you after your office is cleaned out in Cincy.