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Yep, those are my picks also. Full disclosure....I've really lost the INTENSE interest in the NFL over the years, due to the numerous Scandals of the Goodell era, especially those related to the Saints. I don't really watch football anymore, but that's relatively easy for me, living in south-central PA...my Saints are hardly ever on.
With that said, I just can't help myself....always seem to be checking up on the team, but mostly here on SR. I'm content to watch the game highlights on Sunday night Sportscenter, where I can see many of the "big plays" and final score of the Saints game.
I also find myself interested in the Lions and Ravens scores. I see the Lions fanbase as a kindred spirit...perennial losers who ocassionally have good seasons, seeding hope and aspirations for "next year." They're still waiting for their CSP and Brees, but I wish them well. I'm interested in the Ravens because of their defensive prowess....year after year after year. They remind me of the excellence of the Dome Patrol. So, the only other teams I have a modicum of interest in are both because they remind me of the Saints in some way.
Once upon a time, I'd have included the SD Chargers. I always thought their unis were the best in the AFC, 2nd coolest in the league (we all know who has the BEST!), and if it weren't for the Chargers' mistake, we would've never gotten DB9. (there's that Saint connection again). But then they played "stick 'em up" with SD for a new stadium, so a billionaire wouldn't have to use any of his own money. When they didn't get their way, they moved to LA. The only NFL city to ever have 2 franchises (at the same time); that failed to support EITHER; then lost BOTH franchises; and HAPPILY sat vacant for years....now has TWO franchises (at the same time)....AGAIN?!!! "F" LA and every team who plays there!
