Sigh.

Well, the season is done. If the birds were doomed to lose, I'm glad it was to a deserving team like Nawlins. Saying that doesn't really do much to take the sting out, but there it is. Hopefully, the second half of the season and its conclusion will have two effects.

Big Red should now see what a massive, dominating offensive line he has, and how well Westbrook can move, yes, even between the tackles. Secondly, the season end should put an end to the mouthbreathers clamoring for Garcia to start next year over McNabb.

The net result of this, I hope, is a perfect storm. A healthy McNabb with something he has never had...a balanced offense. Westbrook getting 20 carries or more a game, a healthy DMac, 5-7 people getting receptions a game. This could be beautiful. The offense, which has always been good, could be even better.

The defense does worry me a bit. The line is good and deep. Dhani is a fraud at LB, though, and Trotter has two bad knees. I hate to say it, but it's time to groom someone to take care of the middle. And Dawk....I love Dawkins, but he is not immortal. i guess we'll see what happens in free agency and the draft.

Until then, Saints-good luck, you deserve it...now go get it all. I'll mix some hurricanes and cheer you on, bittersweet as it may be.

Sigh.