I was really impressed with the New Orleans Saints last night. I do get tired of hearing commentator garbage about what a genius Bill Bellichick is, as if he’s some mystical figure come down from the mountain to scowl at us mere mortals. And I think Tom Brady’s over-rated, too. But what do I know? Except that I’m really really biased against the Patriots.

The Colts remain on a roll, winning most games, it seems, with come-from-behind efforts. Classic Peyton Manning. I could see them ending the regular season unbeaten. And then I could see them losing in the first round of the playoffs. Or going to the Super Bowl. Either one.

The first team I loved as a kid was the Minnesota Vikings. So I’m delighted with the season they are having, though they’ve let me down many times in the past. However, if they made it to the Super Bowl, that would be great, and I’d be cheering for them (unless they were playing the Colts). It would mean, of course, getting past the Saints. That would be one amazing game.

Remember how great Drew Brees was with the Chargers? I’ll bet that if they had kept him, instead of clearing him out to make room for Philip Rivers, San Diego, with all the talent they’ve had, would have won a Super Bowl by now.