Just wondering.

You're right--elites often look bad early and then come roaring back.

But every year supposedly elite teams turn out to have cleats made of clay.

I dunno. I never felt that Minny team had fully established itself. Maybe that's wish fulfillment.

But I'll tell you what, Jimmy. I am slowly, gradually being persuaded that we are better than just a very good, contender-level team.

That was a freaking impressive win yesterday. And I am having trouble convincing myself that we aren't showing a level of excellence that the Vikings have not shown. Recently, at least.

I THINK I am quietly confident.

Could be the kiss of death, though.