The NFL Season Finally Begins

Today begins the Nation Football League regular season play. The five month time period between now and the Super Bowl are always very exciting. We can always try to predict how a team will be, but we truly don’t have any idea what a team will do this season.  The teams we expect to do poorly could very possibly end up in the plays-offs and surprise all of us.  With 32 teams, 17 regular season weeks, the paly-offs, and the Super Bowl it is hard not to be pumped about what is in store for us.

                I believe this year the Green Bay Packers will show up just like they did last year. They have a lot of the same weapons in Aaron Rodgers and his receiving corps, as well as an improved defense. Even though I believe they have a great team this year, I predict that Packers lose a game early on. That loss could very likely be in week two against the rival Chicago Bears. Although the Bears may not be as equipped as the Packers, it is very possible they show up and upset the Packers early on. After that I see the Packers rolling into the play-offs with only a few losses. The Packers are my pick to represent the NFC in the Super Bowl.

                A team I am excited to watch this season is the Detroit Lions. With a history that is less than desirable, they have a lot to prove. Last year we saw a Detroit Lion team that was not only putting up a fight, but winning games. After Years of horrible seasons, the Lions are back and more dangerous than ever. With finally healthy quarterback Matthew Stafford at the helm, I wouldn’t doubt the Lions anymore.

                On the AFC side of things I am watching the Indianapolis Colts. For the first time in 13 seasons they are playing a game without Peyton Manning on the roster. With rookie Andrew Luck leading the team it will be interesting to see what the Colts are able to do. Last year with quarterback Curtis painter the colts embarrassed themselves. Winning just two games, the Colts front office knew some decisions had to be made. Getting rid of Manning was the most controversial of them all. It will be interesting to see how the Colts respond with a new coach, new quarterback, and new outlook on the season.

                The Baltimore Ravens are a team I always think could make a run at the Super Bowl. With veteran quarterback Joe Flacco, I think they could do some serious damage this season. With a tough defense and aggressive offense the Baltimore Ravens are my pick to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl.

                Tonight marks the beginning of a new season, new records being made, new teams emerging as dominant forces, and new expectations.  So many emotions are expressed in just one single game, let alone the whole season. Starting today many lives of millions of Americans are sucked into NFL frenzy. Will you be one of those? Enjoy.(WC 512)