Thank you Santa For...

[emoses14]

I am thankful for much of what others have already said (especially the icnreased playing time for youngsters due to injury), but will add the following to the list:

Barry Cofield http://espn.go.com/blog/nfceast/post/_/ ... n-the-nose

As I've said before I think we see much of the subtle non-stat sheet improvements of this year, pay LARGE dividends next year, particularly on the defensive side of the ball.

Also highly intrigued to watch Smith play against Jared Allen this week to see if he improves quickly. Be forewarned, if he plays well, let alone spectacularly, I'm going to start having flashbacks of Joe Jacoby!!!