Dear Talking Heads...

Green Bay did not lose because Brett Favre fell apart in the second half.

Sure, he threw two intercpetions, but everyone, literally, everyone knows that's just part of the deal with Favre. Favre had to deal with 3 fumbles after he had driven the ball into scoring position. And some play calls that were real head-scratchers. And, you know, 12 penalties for a total of 93 yards (by the way, no excuse.) And, on top of that, HE LOST HIS CENTER BEFORE HALFTIME. How would you like to be staring down Urlacher without your first-string center? I'm surprised you weren't wetting yourself from all the way up in your press box.

So, talking heads, if you had to play under those conditions, you wouldn't look any better. Favre did fine, but his young team heard the words "undefeated" all week and got cocky. McCarthy should be whipping them back into shape this very morning.

Last of all, to John Madden:

I know that you're in love with Tony Romo. But he is NOT "The next Brett Favre!" HIs style is reminiscent of Favre, yes. But if all it takes for you to be ringing in the next #4 is to see someone sling the ball a few dozen yards down the field under pressure a few weeks running, you are on crack. Let's see him take out a linebacker with one hand, or what he does when he breaks a few bones, or when he recovers from an addiction, or when his father dies. Let's see a superbowl ring or 3 MVP's in a row. Let's see him play for the Cowboys for the next 15 years without missing a single start. Cut his salary in half and see how inspiring he is. You are supposed to know football better than this! If you can't speak intelligently about the game, stay home and watch the game from your couch, like everyone else!

Love,

Rachel