Agree with much of that, Rich. The biggest thing I agree with is that people need to calm down. There are so many 'tards on this board during the game, and especially after the game.
I still like this team. A week from today, we'll have a two-game lead on the Jets and a game on the Pats, and we'll be in sole possession of first place again.
And if you don't want to think about next week, then take this to heart.
Pittsburgh is going to win their division.
Tennessee is going to win their division.
Someone is going to win the West (either Denver or San Diego).
Let's say New England makes the playoffs.
Who else is there? The Jets? The Ravens? We're currently a game in front of them and yes, despite what happened today, we're playing better football than both of them. The Colts? I see the Colts every weekend. While I don't think they're dead yet, this team is a mess right now. The Chargers? All I hear is how dangerous they are. Well, they have five losses and we have a tie-breaker on them. Jacksonville? Same thing.
We have problems. We need to get better. But I'll take 5-2 and the direction I feel we're headed this season and be just fine with it, even with today's stinker.