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[Shahin]

Wellllllllllllllllllll here we go again! It's coming up on NFL season soon and the exhibition games are starting soon. What are are your predictions for this season? Your favorite players? Your views are certain teams this year?

I'm not much of an Oakland fan, but the Raider pass offense is looking pretty hot this year with Jerry Porter and Randy Moss partnered together.

The Steelers are looking pretty good this year as well, adding Heath Miller as a tight end who will probably be starting this year.

It's looking like a great year for football with all the teams flushed with new talent, Mike Williams, Cadillac Williams, Ronnie Brown, Cedric Benson, Braylon Edwards, Heath Miller, Reggie White, JJ Arrington. Man, I can't wait for the season to start.

[Shahin]

Chicago Bears VS Detroit Lions - The Bears have a monster defense and have only allowed 68 points (second in the league) going into week 8. Detroit also boasts a respectable defense while giving up 100 points thus far. Offensively, Detroit has an advantage with a strong receiving corps headed by Roy Williams. With number one draft pick Mike Williams at receiver #2 (I like this guys potential). Jeff Garcia, coming off a broken leg, is Detroit's starting Quarterback. The former Pro Bowler is coming off of a win, watch out. Chicago's offense is definetly less impressive, with the exception of Muhsin Muhammad. Kyle Orton, their starting quarterback, has a 61 point QB Rating ( i think) and has thrown more Interceptions than TD's this season. The Bears will have to rely on Thomas Jones and Muhammad offensively. Verdict: Detroit, Close win.

Arizona Cardinals VS Dallas Cowboys - The Cardinals O-line may be the most pourous I have seen in the NFL for quite some time. This limits the team's ability to run the ball - the Cardinals average only 71 yards per game rushing, 31st in the league - a severe handicap. This is a shame, as 2nd round draft pick J.J. Arrington would be having a great year nearly anywhere else in the NFL. Passing, the Cardinals are loaded. With Anquan Boldin and Larry Fitzgerald in the wings, paired with Arringtons knack for catching the ball, QB Josh McCown has plenty of weapons. Dallas, on the other hand, is a great all-around team. It is neither the best nor the worst in any category. Running back Julius Jones is out again so Marion Barber (a competent backup) will be running the ball. This game should be a shoot-out with Drew Bledsoe firing away at Terry Glen and Keyshawn Johnson.Verdict: Dallas (although I'd like to see Arizona to win)

Oakland Raiders VS Tennessee Titans- Randy Moss played last week, catching a TD pass. He was used tentatively, and he will be used tentatively this week. With Oaklands main offensive distraction injured, the Raiders will be running the ball more with LaMont Jordan. I'm not a fan but he's a competent back who will make some plays. The Raiders offense is dynamite but it's achilles heel is it's defense. Charles Woodson and Derrick Gibson are both out for the game, which is a devastating blow to Oakland's secondary. The backups are really going to have to step it up. Tennesee is definatly going to gameplan around these injuries. Expect Steve McNair to be firing away to Brandon Jones and Tyrone Calico. The Titans are 13th in the league defensively. They are coming from a demoralizing two game lose streak. Verdict: Oakland (but i honestly dono)

Will include more tommorow. Kinda tired.

edit// I nevr got time to finish these damn things. and i dont even like these teams.