Readers, I need some cheering up

What's the point?

I have been in the blogosphere doldrums the past two days. If we can't beat Green Bay at home...

I mean, come on. The Packers got spanked by the Jets last week...and we make Favre look like the same QB he was ten years ago. Unbelievable. We've sunk right back to square one.

We need a stud cornerback. I'm not totally sold on Spencer, even when he's healthy. I'd take a stud corner in the first round of next year's draft if pass rush wasn't such an obvious need.

Of course, we got no pressure on Favre, and I'm not sure we'll get any pressure on another QB all season. Other than Brandon Moore, we don't have a single player who can rush the QB from the D-line or linebacker position. That is ridiculous and sad. Manny Lawson, where are you? The only time I see you is making a tackle after a running back or wide-out has gained nine yards...for a first round pick, you have to be more valuable than a drop-back-in-coverage linebacker...

Watching the Ravens this week made me remember how important a defense can be...and watching us put no pressure on Favre cemented the notion.

I don't want to talk about Smith (look, he's 22...he's gonna make mistakes) or Gore (disappeared after the first quarter) or Bryant (dude's gotta contribute more than 39 yards) or Davis (Hallelujiah! He finally got in the action...thank you, Eric Johnson, for getting injured)...

I just want a brand new spankin' defense. And unfortunately, that's all that gives me hope at this point, as the 2006 season will likely officially end on Thursday.

Readers, I need some cheering up.