Every Friday I bring you a different perspective on the weeks top stories. Eight topics to think about as you pound down turkey sandwiches and left-over pumpkin pie... WEEK 13 EIGHT: Another Lion Beating- I'm not quite sure if this is a relevant story anymore, but I had to turn off the Lions' game in the second quarter yesterday. I was not going to subject subject my family to a garbage performance like that. I didn't think it could get any worse, and judging by the empty seats, it is safe to say that Lions' fans didn't either. Was that really Drew Henson playing QB at the end of the game? SEVEN: Take That Andy- Well, we know Donovan McNabb had a nice holiday after watching his Eagles beat down the Cardinals last night in Philly. Four TD passes folks. Now, we can listen to how this was all part of the Eagles plan to "light a fire under McNabb." Please, this was all about Donovan sticking it right back in the face of the guys wearing the expensive suits and Andy Reid. Loved it. SIX: Third Person Tommie- With questions starting to pop up about Bears DT Tommie Harris' recent performance, and his $40 Million dollar contract, Mr. Harris did what every pro athlete does--he went into the third person (T.O. style) when discussing his performance in a game two years ago. "That was vintage Tommie," Harris told The Chicago Sun Times. The only thing Bears' fans want to hear is your name being called over the PA system at Soldier Field for making a play--which has become "vintage" as well. FIVE: Role Model- Reportedly Broncos' WR Brandon Marshall is taking the "right steps" by seeking out advice for both on and off the field siutations from former Cowboy Michael Irvin. Are you kidding me? Off the field advice from Mike Irvin? I heard Robert Downey, Jr is available for one-on-one talks as well, in case the Irvin deal doesn't work out. FOUR: Cowboy Bandwagon- Yes, 8-4 is a solid record at this point in the season for the Cowboys, but let's slow that train down a little bit. Have you seen their remaining schedule folks? Steelers, Giants, Ravens, and Eagles. So, all you Cowboys fans that want to punch your tickets to Tampa take notice, becasue you can't play the Niners and Seahawks every week. It might be a long stretch for the 'Boys next month. THREE: Call For Help- Reportedly the Packers' coaching staff is now asking Ryan Grant to step it up down the stretch in Green Bay. My question: what took you guys so long? I might be going out on a limb here, but when you give a guy a multi-million dollar signing bonus--you expect him to "step it up" in August. Not in December--when you are desperate. TWO: Guarantee Game- The Steelers' Anthony Smith is back at it again. I guess he doesn't learn. The Pittsburgh Free Safety "guaranteed" another win against the Patriots--just like he did last year when he was brutalized by Tom Brady and friends. Guarantees in sports are cheapened because of guys like this--who have six total tackles on the season. Its one thing to hear this from Troy Polamalu ( who makes big plays), but when you are a role guy like I was, just shut your mouth and do your job. That always worked for me. ONE: Leftovers- Today is a great day to stand at the kitchen counter and dip some day-old turkey into a jar of mayo with one hand and sip on a cold Budweiser in the other. Heck, doing that yesterday would have worked as well. How bad were those games? So bad, that I found myself watching Its a Wonderful Life during the Eagles-Cards game last night. Thanksgiving letdown from the NFL.