I suppose going 18-0 only to lose the Superbowl in a single play is adequate psychological conditioning for losing Brady for the season in the first quarter of the first game. What a horrible sight. Well, we no longer have to consider the big WHAT IF?. It's here. Unless some major moves are being considered, Matt Cassel is the man. Let's hope the offensive line turns in a pro-bowl year. The running game looked pretty good at times yesterday, and Cassel will still be throwing to Welker and Moss. It will be fun to watch them compete for a playoff spot.

I stopped betting against Rashad Evans after eating crow all the way up to his win in the Ultimate Fighter Finale. Every time I picked his opponent to win and every time he found a way. Since then, his striking has improved immensely, making his phenomenal wrestling all the more dangerous. But it was still a huge surprise to see Evans KO Chuck "The Iceman" Liddell so brutally. Chuck has never been knocked out like that and you seriously have to wonder if age isn't now becoming a factor in his ability to be such a devastating counter-puncher. I think Chuck can still be a big draw and have some success as a gatekeeper for the title. But I think his days as a contender are unfortunately over.

Rumor has it that Evans will fight Forest Griffin for the title next. I would have loved to have seen Lyoto Machida get that chance first. But I'm sure the temptation to have two TUFers fighting for the title is too much for Dana White.