Enemy among us
Bill has lost his mind by signing Harrison
James Harrison a Patriot?!?! What next, Vladimir Putin an American citizen?!?!
What is going on in Foxboro? Has Bill Belichick sworn away all allegiance to the Patriot Way and taken up with the enemy, now
THE BET BOX Jim Lazar
the ex-Steeler in Patriotshater James Harrison.
“Just getting ready for the Jets on Sunday,” croaked Belichick.
If Harrison, the Pats newest and oldest linebacker, ever liked anything about the Patriots, it’s news to all.
Remember the 2011 Men’s Journal interview, when asked about the Patriots, Harrison barked, “I hate those (expletives), especially those two clowns (Rodney Harrison and Tedy Bruschi) ...” He blasted Harrison as a “steroids cheater” and Bruschi as “an idiot.” And later labeled the Patriots the na- tional refrain — cheaters!
“I only worry about the players who are here,” muttered Belichick about Harrison ripping two of his all-time Pats (the good) Harrison and Bruschi.
“Just getting ready for the Jets,” Bill re-blubbered.
Harrison was the ringleader in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ yearly bashing and whining about Bill’s Boys. Before and after ev- ery loss to the Pats, Harri- son and cohort Joey Porter had something to say. Now the 39-year-old is here to keep fellow senior Tom Brady company and to discuss their future in AARP as well as on the sidelines.
Who will Belichick bring on board next? Pey- ton Manning as assistant quarterbacks coach? John Harbaugh as director of rules study? Rex Ryan the washer of rings? Mike Tomlin as survive-theground coordinator? Roger Goodell the inflater of footballs?
The lineup of Patriots haters-turned-lovers may just go on and on.
As for Harrison, he’s under attack from some former teammates for supposedly forcing his way out of Pittsburgh.
There’s only one way to answer. If there’s a Patriots-Steelers playoff battle, just go out there, (the bad) James Harrison, and sack old-friend Ben Roethlisberger a few times. Enemies no more. This Is The Year:
NY Jets at Patriots (-141⁄2) — Just a little workout before the tournament gets underway. Pats, 31-13. Happy New Year:
Cincinnati at Baltimore (-91⁄2) — Ravens need to win to get in; the Bengals need a loss to poop out, as usual. Ravens, 24-10.
Green Bay at Detroit (-6) — The Have Some Pride Bowl. Easy bet. Packers, 20-16.
Buffalo (-2) at Miami — Eighteen years it’ll be for playoff-less Bills. After replay: The call on the field is confirmed. Bills, 27-20.
Carolina at Atlanta (-4) — Falcons need this to get in. Crank up those stadium speakers! Falcons, 31-21.
New Orleans (-61⁄2) at Tampa Bay — Simply, a division title is there for the Saints. Who would have imagined? Saints, 23-20.
Jacksonville at Tennessee (-3) — Clutch time, Titans. Nope. Jaguars, 23-17.
Houston at Indianapolis (-5) — Happy New Year! That’s about all these two clunkers can look forward to. Colts, 26-17.
Cleveland at Pittsburgh (-101⁄2)— Wrap up the big fat zero, Brownies, as in your wins. Steelers, 28-10.
Washington (-3) at NY Giants — End-of-season blahs for two frightful campaigns. Redskins, 2414.
Chicago at Minnesota (-11) — Bye time. A playoff bye for the Vikings and a bye-bye to the Bears. Vikings, 27-9.
Dallas (-21⁄2) at Philadelphia — Wasn’t this supposed to be the Cowboys heading for the playoffs and the Eagles heading for home? Eagles, 20-17.
Oakland at LA Chargers (-8) — The Chargers got to the final game with a shot at the playoffs. That’s a glorious season for them.
Chargers, 33-17.
Arizona at Seattle (-9) — Seahawks go home with a win and no playoffs. Yay!
Seahawks, 28-13.
Kansas City at Denver (-31⁄2)— KC’s top draft pick Patrick Mahomes steps in at QB for a resting Alex Smith. Looks like a future preview. Chiefs, 20-19.
San Francisco (-31⁄2) at LA Rams — Jimmy Geeeeeeee!
Niners, 24-20.
Last week: 6-8-2
Season: 106-116-14