4 Downs

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4 Downs (NOT Three Things I Think I Think)

1. The Pittsburgh Steelers are truly stupid and the New York Jets are truly lucky. As if adding LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Cromartie weren't enough, the Jets acquired Steelers reciever Santonio Holmes for a mere fifth round draft pick. I understand that Holmes has had his share of off-field troubles and that star quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has tainted the Pittsburgh image. But c'mon people. A fifth-rounder? Even Tim Tebow won't be available then. A player of Holmes' caliber should never be let go for essentially nothing, even if there is a 4-game suspension is in his pocket. Think the Jets moves are risky? Watch them make it to the Super Bowl next year.

2. The Philadelphia Eagles are another team that has made a huge mistake. I take personal joy criticizing the Eggles, as I am a die-hard Dallas fan, but any NFL novice could see how silly this whole Donovan McNabb situation was. Let's think. This guy was perennially a top 5 quarterback, and led the team to 2 NFC championship games in the time that he was in the city of "brotherly love". These fans are unforgiving, to be sure, but let's not jump the gun. Trading him to an in-division rival for essentially nothing and throwing in the "promising" and "feisty" Kevin Kolb who played at the UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON is not going to end up being the best move this franchise has ever made. I heard they even tried to acquire Albert Haynesworth in the deal. Meaning: they tried to acquire a ridiculously large and long contract along with an underachieving primadonna. Way to go Philadelphia. Lucky you have the Phillies.

3. I'm sad that the old Texas Stadium is gone. I have a friend who said that she recently flew into Dallas and said that she "never realized just how close the old stadium was to the airport". Later that day, they blew it up. How gut-wrenching. Many great memories and championship teams have been built in that stadium. The brand new Jerryworld is fantastic, but gaudy doesn't always translate into good. Just look at the Nationals.

4. I think that Jake Delhomme, if he chooses not to retire, will not be out of work for too long. He is a true leader and one of the real good guys in the NFL. He's a role model to kids, and would be a great backup anywhere in the league, mentoring an up-and-coming youngster.