10 THOUGHTS ON THE NFL 2012

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Ten  thoughts about the new season:

1) Who will the Dolphins be drafting in the first pick of the 2013 draft, since they already have a QB and are facing a disastrous season?

2) Atlanta has a better team than Green Bay. But the Falcons underperform in the big games. Falcons go as far as their coaches take them (see#10).

3) The Texans almost made it to the Super Bowl last year with a third string QB and without Mario Williams for most of the season. They had the number 2 defense in the league last year. Watch out for them and take the under against the Dolphins in week one. 

4) The Tennessee Titans are another surprise team. Could go 12-4 and will fight the Texans for the divisional title. Bet the Titans early and often, including getting five at home against the cheaters. 

5) The J...E...T...S.. will open the season at 1-4 or 2-3. They will lose to the Steelers, Texans and 49ers.  They will beat the Fins. Only question is whether they beat Buffalo in week one- we think they lose to the Bills.Teebow that!

6) San Fran is the class of the NFC west. But stay away from them in non-divisional games. They just might not be as good as they think they are. 

7) Problem with the Eagles going all the way is that it all rests on the fragile shoulders of Michael Vick. Maybe that's why Philly is only -6 at the hapless Browns in week one. You have to factor in losing Vick every week. 

8) Rex Ryan annoys us. More importantly, his act is wearing thin and will continue to wear thin with a NY team that will underperform. 

9) When considering the o/u line early in the season, take your cue from the Giants/Cowboys. The defense is ahead at this point. 

10) Packers vs Ravens in Super bowl. Packs nip Falcons in NFC Championship game while Ravens bulldoze outmatched Texans.

This is our absolute favourite time of the year. Football. US Open Tennis. Sparkling beautiful weather. Enjoy! See you Monday.