Two Games Clear, Can You Believe It! Back in training camp, in the days when Chris Simms was considered a potential starter, Cadillac had all his body parts intact and the Twits were still thought of as a professional NFL team, if you had dared to predict that the Bucs would be two games clear at the head of the NFC South come the of November you’d have been carted off by the men in white coats and given strong medication. However that’s where we find ourselves on this lofty perch and is all very much in our hands now. That was real laugher last week in The Georgia Dome, though not for me in the first half when the sound on NFL Field Pass went down the tubes. The Falcons were bad enough but starting Byron The Fat Statue at QB simply aided their downfall – thanks Mr Petrino anyway, you certainly helped us. It sounds glib to state that at 31-7 the Falcons got off lightly, but that’s the truth of the matter and we didn’t actually have to play that well to win convincingly; maybe that’s not such a good thing but we have certainly left a good performance in the tank after that showing. At least Gaines Adams twitched into life and defensively we managed to put some pressure on the Fat Statue and Joey Harrington, which augurs well for building confidence for the stretch run. The remainder of our schedule isn’t one that will frighten you either and if we manage to go 3-3 from here on out that should get us the NFC South title and a home play-off game – dreamland considering the past 12 months. A few things I think 1. I think anybody who doubted the Chucky stare had gone away should watch Gruden’s Monday press conference. An absolute classic riposte without saying a word came the way of a local reporter, asking the gutter press questions about Cato June. 2. Sticking with Cato, getting busted for DUI is hardly the smartest thing to do and comes at a very inopportune time. As it’s his first misdemeanour of any sort in 5 years in the NFL, he should be fined the maximum and put on warning. Let’s hope he’s learned his lesson – I’d wager he has. Oh, and one other thing, keep him the hell away from Jerramy Stevens. 3. Since those brain fart games against Detroit (kicks nearest cat) and The Jags it looks to me like the real Jeff Garcia has come back again. Your giving us just what we need back there old man, keep it going. 4. I think I’m glad we don’t have The Cheats on our schedule this year, and the only way we could play them is in Arizona in February, which isn’t going to happen as the Patriots will of course fall in the play-offs! I’m joking, ok. 5. Speaking of the Cheats, as they are running up scores on people they better beware of what comes back to them down the road as NFL teams have long memories. Success in the NFL is a cyclical process, and these guys have made a few enemies this year. They’ll get theirs down the road too, I’m sure of that. 6. Taxi for McLaren, and please take Rene from “Allo Allo” (aka Brian Barwick) with you will you Steve. Amazing how our national teams latest failure is apparently partly the fault of the NFL for cutting up the pitch! Over three weeks since the NFL Game and they cant even get rid of the field marks – usual Wembley efficiency there then. 7. I think Id like to wish a belated Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends in America – have a great one people. The Saints “sophomore jinx” season under Sean Payton, The Michael Vick saga and The Panthers and their general mediocrity are hardly our fault, and their troubles have turned into our gain which we must convert into a title winning season – we won’t have a better opportunity than this. We can start on our journey to the three wins we need this Sunday, as The Skins come to town. Our encounters are usually entertaining and close run affairs and this one should be no different. Skins QB Jason Campbell shows signs of maturation, and looks to be a good one for the future and in Portis and Betts they have a consistent 1-2 punch to throw into the teeth of our defense and this is where the game will be won and lost. I’m confident we can put 20-24 points on the board so if the D stands up and limits the effectiveness of the Skins running game, particularly on first down, then we can be confident of success. Head on the Block Time Last week 12-4 (season 96-63 ) Lock of the week is 2-2. Is this a comeback of sorts from the worlds worst tipster – it’ll probably end like Priest Holmes comeback as well knowing my skills. This week's receivers of the Green Jackets are:- Cheese Romo’s (lock of the week) Peyton and his Friends KC Wolfmen Aints The Fudge Seahawks Buckos Oilers Jags GMen Cardinals Da Bears San Diego Super Chargers Cheats Stillers. Once we have the ball look for more high percentage stuff from Jeff, a health dose of Earnest Graham and Mr Bicep, sprinkled liberally with about three attempts at the home run shot to Joey G – you just know its coming and with Sean Taylor sidelined from his centrefield post in the Skins secondary, I'd say we have a chance to get one here too. Judging by the way they covered Terrell Owens last week, Joey should be licking his chops. For those who didn’t see it, for two of his four scores Owens lined up in the slot and simply ran straight down the field towards the posts, never getting jammed at the line, and into a two-deep zone coverage that was actually only one-deep, with the safety help only arriving after Terrell had caught the ball, spiked it, bowed to the crowd, beat his chest and then returned to the sideline to mug at the camera and shout “Hi Mom/Dr Jones My Therapist.” You know which team I’m going to tip by now anyway but this will be a close one – Bucs 24-17, as we move that one step closer. Nod of Acknowledgement to - Priest Holmes The guy gave it one more shot but had to retire with the same neck injury that ended Mack Strong’s career earlier this year. Classy guys like that will always be missed. Priest can tell his grandkids that for a time he was the most potent running back in the NFL. Get in the Real World Award - Barry Bonds Enjoy your upcoming time in the can sunbeam, once the Feds get hold of you, your toast. Just ask . Mr M Vick, Virginia. Sports News Story I No Longer Give a Toss About – the NHL Regular Season Wake me up when its play-off time guys.