The cart of the problem

December 19, 2011|Eric Wilbur, Boston.com Staff, Globe Staff

Look, I'm all for humans playing football, but when a cart shows this sort of speed, movement, and ability to plow over the opposition, you just can't ignore it. Think the Pats can sign it up in time for the playoff run? Let's name him, "Jim."

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