I wonder what it feels like to be a fan of a team that signs big names.  As an avid Patriots fan/writer, I’ve grown to learn how teams work, more specifically, how the New England Patriots work.  Don’t get me wrong, I’d love for them to sign big player.  The Marshalls and the Westbrooks would give me a sense of quick satisfaction. But instead, we wait and wait and hope and wait some more.  New England does not the sign the names, even if it is an obvious fit for the needs of team.  Bill Belichick has a way of keeping fans on the edge of their seats.  It sucks, but it’s reality.

So what team doesn’t believe in the ways of Belichick? Divisional rivals New York Jets.  Led by Coach Rex Ryan, they have been signing marquee players like he was putting together his fantasy football team.  I define ‘marquee’ not necessarily that these players are the best available in their respective positions, but more of the free agents that grab the headlines.  Interestingly enough, they are also the names that I find the most frequently pop up on my twitter feed. ( Speaking of twitter, you should definitely follow me @kishaT )

The Jets Show: Starring...

Back to the Jets, late Sunday evening the Pittsburgh Steelers traded their former Super Bowl MVP and statistically impressive wide receiver to New York for a meager 5th round pick.  Some have called this a steal for the Jets.  I call this a slap in the face for Holmes.  Holmes had his best year EVER with 79 catches for 1,248 yards.  I guess keeping your toes in during the Super Bowl doesn’t make a drug violation ok.

For Patriots worriers out there, here are my thoughts on the so-called threat to our division:

Eh.

Seriously, I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Like I’ve said to a lot of people who’ve asked me, all these signings look amazing on paper.  If the Jets are trying to instill some fear or nervousness to the other teams in their division, this is a good try.  It’s definitely working a lot more with the fans than their rival teams.  The Patriots find comfort in having a solid locker room and do not deal with any off field issues. Big names or not, a player’s on and off field production is more important.  I have all the faith in the world the although it may seem that the Patriots are sitting around during this free for all in the off season.  I call it the calm before the storm.

The Alge Crumpler signing was a great move and it gives a much needed boost to their vanishing tight end department.  Here is my most recent edition of Kisha’s Korner for Patriots Insider

Loose Ends

This was definitely one of my favorite pieces and was actually my first piece to ever make the cover of profootball.scout.com. Check out it and let me know your thoughts!

Final words:
Keep up the fantasy player collecting Jets, you’ll need it.
The bigger the names of the players you sign, the more you have to explain yourself in the postseason when you aren’t a part of it.

Now for a party and half that EVERYONE needs to attend

BOSTON SPORTS BLOGAPALOOZA 2010

Alright folks, if you ever wanted to hang out at a pretty wicked bar with some of the coolest bloggers in the Boston area talking about the greatest sports teams in existence, this is the event for you.  Here are the details:

What: Boston Sports Blogapalooza Networking Event
Where: The Baseball Tavern, 1270 Boylston St. Boston, MA
When: Sunday, May 2,2010 from 12PM-6PM

Now the who is what’s important.

Several of the top sports bloggers in the Boston area will be at this event. This is a great chance to argue, network and just enjoy a nice beer with some of coolest people.

Not to mention, yours truly will be present with the lovely Kristyn G and Patrick  H to take in all the sports awesomeness.  So if you want to talk sports with me in person or just share a nice, cold beer on a Sunday afternoon, meet me at the Baseball Tavern.

Here’s the link to their facebook event page.