11-5

I need to find out how many times a team with an 11-5 record hasn't made the playoffs in the NFL. It can't possibly be that many though.

After what I thought would be a season to not even bother watching after Brady went down only 8 minutes into the first game, I could not be happier for Matt Cassel. The only reason I could be happier for him, of course, would be if the Patriots were in the playoffs this season, but with that aside, I am very pleased with the high school turned pro QB. He certainly had big shoes to fill, and what I respect about him the most is that he didn't try to mimic Brady; instead he took what knowledge he learned and became his own identity.

At least this playoff season will be relaxing for all New England fans, right? : /