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As we enter another season, some of at least with eternal hope...this week's games should give us some perspective on the state of play in week #1 of the NFL.  There are lots of examples, from the Patriots getting whipped, to Houston laying an egg on an emotional home opener; Cinci getting shut out; Indy getting blitzed by the Rams; the Giants having no offense against a mediocre (at best) Dallas defense...There was a lot of bad football out there.  I don't know if it is the limited amount of hitting that is now done in training camp, the fact that preseason is now geared more toward not getting guys injured than actually sharpening skills and concepts or other factors, but the fact is that a lot of teams are smarting after week #1 and I expect many will look nothing like they did in week #1 when we hit week #10 and week #17.

Also interesting discussion on ESPN radio this morning about abysmal offensive line play -- the Giants, Seattle and Houston were prime examples.  Seattle's GM was getting roasted for routinely "ignoring" offensive line needs. 

I'm excited for another football season.

about 7 1/2 hours to go til game time.

Tri tip about to go in the smoker, got the greens chips and salsa ready to go.  Can not wait to see the Vikings in their first real game.

@ Steelers game 2...

Makes the home opener almost a must win... 

I been taking a silent break. This off season. This is the yearvee sneak up and shock the world.  Super bowl of in for the bikes baby

The belief is that #Bears WR Kevin White suffered a broken collarbone, source said (as @DanGrazianoESPN reported). Headed to Injured Reserve

typical NFL fashion, the refs are helping Green Bay.

The refs are alive and well in Green Bay.

That was a quick hook...