Sure, he makes mistakes sometimes, but I appreciate his energy and his rapport with Jim Palmer. I can't understand why people criticize him so mercilessly.Next time you find yourself feeling the urge to criticize him, try flipping over to the Nationals game for 2 minutes to gain some perspective. If you can listen to it without wanting to punch yourself in the face, than you are a better person than I.In the Oklahoma State star, a player I had rated higher than No. 2 overall pick Jason Smith last year, coach Mike Shanahan Co. Would get a franchise cornerstone who gave up just one sack in 336 pass attempts in 2009.

The smell of cigar smoke and champagne still linger in the tiny visitors clubhouse at Wrigley Field after two days of celebration. The Braves celebrated here Sunday after winning the NL East, and the Pirates partied last night after clinching a playoff berth. There's still a lot to play for as far as Pittsburgh is concerned.Dallas DT Jay Ratliff injured his left