It's just after the 4th of July and I am already itching for some football. What are some of the questions that trigger my hormones to prepare this early?
1. Can the Vikings make the playoffs?
Yes they can. If Travaris Jackson and the receivers can mesh and perform well enough to get nine defenders out of the box and let Peterson and Taylor run amok. I believe their defense can hold up, but only if the offense can stay on the field long enough for the defense not to wear down at the end of the game. With Favre retired (yes, I think he will STAY retired), the Vikes are the team to beat in the NFC Central.
2. Can Terrell and Randy stay good boys?
As long as the winning is there, I think they can keep it toned down. Randy wants another taste of the Super Bowl, Terrell needs the extra cash for his props and popcorn.
3. Can the Dolphins rise from the ashes?
John Beck needs to prove it early and often. Jake Long better pancake a few defenders to keep the pressure off him. Taylor will continue his dancing around the stars and be the defender he is, just to prove a few critics wrong.
4. Will the Rams return to winning?
There were so many injuries, even the press secretary was on IR with writer's cramp. If most of the big names stay healthy, they can make one final run to the playoffs. SF is one year away, Seattle maybe regrouping and Arizona is, well, Arizona.
