That's how we play defense in South Florida

There's been very little to be happy about around here lately, but luckily something came along that gives me an excuse to be a big, arrogant assbag and act very smug.

Jason Taylor. Defensive Player of the year.

As expected, JT capped his tremendous season by winning the award, edging out Champ Bailey and Shawne Merriman. Taylor finished the season with 62 tackles, 13 1/2 sacks, 14 quarterback hurries, two interceptions, 11 passes defensed, 10 fumbles forced, two fumbles recovered and two TD's. Yes, take a minute to crunch those numbers...

There's Jason right there, making Tom Brady lose various types of bodily fluid. That's why Bridget Moynahan broke up with Brady. The last time they went out, Tom got sacked by Taylor while they were having dinner in a restaurant.

And that's why Nick Saban left for Alabama. Jason sacked him while he was trying to celebrate new years with his family. Kind of hard to retain your respect after that...

It's been a busy week for JT. Besides winning this award, he's been coaching the Miami Heat in Pat Riley's absence, called the plays for Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl and helped Bob Knight break the all-time win record at Texas Tech. He also fired Denny Green, traded Randy Johnson to the Diamondbacks and kicked the crap out of Vijay Singh...just for shits and giggles.

JT has hinted at retiring now that the season is over. You can imagine that I'd be crushed if that's the case, but lets not think about that yet. Dr. Z has Taylor and Zach Thomas on his All-Pro team this year. Be sure to read his column. There's isn't a more knowledgeable football writer out there in my opinion.