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Old 09-03-2008, 09:49 AM   #41
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I'm just excited for this season to start, just to have some sports to watch, news to read.
I'm interested to see just how good Jered Mayo plays, I have a wierd feeling that going to NE was the best thing that could have ever happened to him.

I also cannot wait until Monday night....Vikings vs Packers....finally getting to see this defense in action, and wondering wether Jackson can be efficent enough to not lose games for Minnesota.
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Old 09-03-2008, 11:40 AM   #42
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Dr. Z's first Power Rankings for the season (he correctly picked the Giants in the Superbowl):

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200....html#?eref=T1

The Pats have not lost a regular season game since Dec 10, 2006.

SI Writer's Predictions:

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...x.html?eref=T1

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Old 09-03-2008, 12:07 PM   #43
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Here is what Vegas thinks of teams this year....


http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/futures/
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Old 09-03-2008, 02:37 PM   #44
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I think the biggest obstacle for the Pats will be boredom. They might get so tired of crushing their puny opponents that they might actually lose one game again.

Seriously, I think we have to see how well they have adjusted their aging line-backers. That was the biggest weakness last year.
Well their aging LB's will all look like Pro Bowl candidates after week 1. Their schedule is soft, not 1972 Dolphins soft, but soft enough an elite team like the Pats should have no problem getting a first round bye.
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Old 09-03-2008, 07:07 PM   #45
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Here is what Vegas thinks of teams this year....


http://www.vegasinsider.com/nfl/odds/futures/
Wooohooo! I got the Broncos @ 40:1. $200 is mine!!!
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Old 09-03-2008, 07:08 PM   #46
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Just want to see Brady in game action to hopefully put a clamp on all these broken foot/deep bruise rumours. Looking forward to another good season for the Pats... apart from the obvious choices of Brady and Moss, Wilfork needs to stay healthy for the Pats to find success.

I don't believe for a minute that he was every seriously injured. His foot MIGHT have been sore. Beyond that, it's all Bellichick mindgames.
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Old 09-03-2008, 07:12 PM   #47
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Wooohooo! I got the Broncos @ 40:1. $200 is mine!!!
I'm thinking that's $5 you'll never see again.
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Old 09-04-2008, 08:28 AM   #48
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Well the big day is finally here. Can the Skins pull off a division win on the road against the defending Super Bowl Champions?
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Old 09-04-2008, 08:43 AM   #49
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Well the big day is finally here. Can the Skins pull off a division win on the road against the defending Super Bowl Champions?

Im gonna go with.....no.

Rookie head coach, questionable at best QB, emotion of the fans welcoming the SB Champs....and home field advantage.

Might actually be a good game to take in a survivor pool!!

That being said I would not wager a red penny on this game...division games are just too tough to tell sometimes.
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Old 09-04-2008, 08:57 AM   #50
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Im gonna go with.....no.

Rookie head coach, questionable at best QB, emotion of the fans welcoming the SB Champs....and home field advantage.

Might actually be a good game to take in a survivor pool!!

That being said I would not wager a red penny on this game...division games are just too tough to tell sometimes.
I think the Giants will prefail as well. Hope it is a good one. I will be on the road so I'll have to listen instead of watch.
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Old 09-04-2008, 09:05 AM   #51
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THANK GOD THE SEASON IS STARTING.....

I see the Giants taking this game for reasons mentioned above by transplant.

I think it will be a close game thought, but in the end, Manning and crew take the W.
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Old 09-04-2008, 09:05 AM   #52
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I honestly believe that NO could be the best offensive team in the NFL this year.
I'm still nervous about the inside run game. I think Bush(and the Saints) will have a great season if Deuce and Thomas can remain healthy and effective all season. But if Deuce goes down and Thomas can't handle the load, I worry about this team becoming a very obvious passing team like they did last year. And that is not the kind of team that wins games in the play-offs.
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Old 09-04-2008, 10:01 AM   #53
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Daunte Cullpepper informed Sirius NFL Radio by email, that he is retiring from the NFL.
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Old 09-04-2008, 10:21 AM   #54
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Well he's pretty much the reason I became a Vikings fan in the first place. But his inconsistant play and his whiney bitchy attitude eventually got him booted out of Minnesota.
Best of luck to him in his post-NFL life.
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Old 09-04-2008, 12:00 PM   #55
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I found this pretty funny. The Kansas City Stars, Jason Whitlock, trying to convince Belichek to sit Tom Brady on Sunday against the Chiefs.

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...ry/779409.html

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Sunday is the perfect opportunity to build Matt Cassel’s confidence. He’ll be under no pressure to produce touchdowns. As long as he can move the ball between the 30s and post two or three field goals, you guys will be in great shape. You put four field goals on the board and you can toss your rookie quarterback on the field for a few series in the second half.
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Old 09-04-2008, 03:23 PM   #56
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NFL.com says the game tonight starts at 7:00 pm EDT. Anyone have any idea what time the actual kickoff goes at?
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Should be shortly after 5:00 pm MDT - the Kickoff pre-game concert is already underway:

http://www.nfl.com/kickoff

The NFL ushers in its 89th season with a special, free pregame event, "NFL Opening Kickoff 2008 Presented by EA Sports." Usher, Keith Urban and Natasha Bedingfield will perform at the Kickoff concert event from New York City's Columbus Circle on Thursday, Sept. 4.

The event begins at 3 p.m. ET with a public screening of the New York Giants edition of "America's Game," with musical performances starting at approximately 4 p.m. and running until 6:45 p.m. Admission is free, tickets are not required, and all are welcome.
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Old 09-04-2008, 03:48 PM   #58
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Once the musical show is over, the real spectacle begins -- the first regular season game of the year. Kickoff is at 8 p.m. ET at Giants Stadium and the game will be aired on NBC and online, right here at NFL.com.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...o&confirm=true

So, closer to 6 pm MT.
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I'm really not sure. NBC has the game ending by 10 pm EDT?

I hope it is later.
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Sounds like right at 6pm, so I guess if I want to go out and watch this at a pub somewhere, I 'd better get a few things done in a hurry.

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