WETBOAT'S SUNDAY MUSINGS, WEEK 11

The Chicago Bears' practice facility.


FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT!

If the future of our country depends on offensive linemen slugging it out between games, then I suggest the FBI open a special office in Soldier Field in Chicago.

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

The excitement in fantasy football circles over Samkon Gado is legit. 105 yards and 3 TD's last week will get you notice on top of the 62 and 1 the week before, especially if you're set to be the starting RB for the rest of the season. Plus, Samkon Gado has been getting an extra boost in his stock than he would have gotten if his name was Joe Smith.

What's more, after Monday night's game against the Love Boats (forecast: snow and below freezing), the Packers' schedule gets harder: they play Philly, Chicago (twice), Detroit (solid run D) and Baltimore. Like I told you about Favre a week ago, trade Gado now.

Did you know his middle name is Kaltho? Thought you should know.

WHAT'S IN A NAME, PART II

While we're on the subject of exotic and interesting names, check out the full name of the Dolphins' starter at QB today: Sage Jamen Bodhi Rosenfels.

Sage's sisters are named Jaia and Jaffa.

There's even money involved -- I came across this interesting tidbit: "The Ultimate Sage Rosenfels Football Experience: The Dolphins third string QB Sage Rosenfels can be hired for high school graduations, corporate events, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvahs, personal training advice or even to watch Monday Night Football in your living room with you and your buddies." This was found at http://www.sportsfilter.com/comments.cfm/3297

KURT WARNER RETURNS TO ST. LOUIS

Kurt Warner's fall from grace the last few years has been nothing short of extraordinary, in the context of the amazing seasons he had with the St. Louis Rams at the turn of the century (note: I SAID "turn of the century"). With the Giants and now with the Cardinals, Warner has had great difficulty finding the form he found in St. Louis, even with an able set of receivers in Amani Toomer, Ike Hilliard, Anquan Boldin, and Larry Fitzgerald.

I really think it's his thumb. It's never been 100% since he broke it.

When he returns to St. Louis today as the starting quarterback of the Arizona Cardinals, you can be sure he'll get a standing ovation. No matter what happens from now on, it should be a very fitting tribute when the Rams retire his number 13.

And be nice to his wife, please.