NFL 2013 SEASON

[ramseycat]

How about Detroit? Old loyalty here.

And Atlanta.

[Duchess]

How about Detroit?
And Atlanta.

Detroit Lions -
RANKED #25 - down 1

The Lions got their man in Ziggy Ansah, a kid the Detroit staff was able to see up close and personal while coaching him at the Senior Bowl. Interestingly enough, GM Martin Mayhew drafted two other players (OG Larry Warford and TE Michael Williams) that his staff coached in the Senior Bowl. Power Rankings side note: Ran into Nate Burleson a couple of times at my hotel in New York. He's pumped about being the WR2 in Detroit's passing attack -- a spot that was ransacked by injury and inconsistency in 2012 -- and seemed ready to rock. Not to mention, he can sport a brick-colored vest without a hint of irony.

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Atlanta Falcons
RANKED #4 - up 2

Atlanta approached the draft with the idea of getting its secondary in order. There might be some growing pains in the back four, but Desmond Trufant (first round, Washington) and Robert Alford (second round, Southeastern Louisiana) should help immediately.

[crash]

What about the Seahawks? Just curious..

[Duchess]

What about the Seahawks?

Seattle Seahawks
RANKED #2 - up 2

The Seahawks make the big leap, pushing the Broncos down -- not because of anything that Denver did wrong, but rather because of how formidable Pete Carroll's group has become. First, the Seahawks have an outstanding free agency period. Then they follow that up with effective drafting. The Jesse Williams pick represents great value, as there is no way that guy should have fallen to Day 3.

[crash]

Cool, thanks.

[Duchess]

You're welcome, Jeff.

[Midwest Spy]

Either San Fran or Seattle is going to crash and burn (not live up to lofty expectations).

Any guesses on which team it'll be?

[ramseycat]

You're welcome, Jeff.

Thank you as well Duch.

[Duchess]

Eagles training camp started today. Rookies & select veterans reported for duty. YeeHaw.

This is way more fun than ice cream & shoe sales.

[Midwest Spy]

I'm with you.

I love football.

Down. Set. Hut, hut.

[Duchess]

Jeremy Maclin tore his right ACL in practice and he's out for the year. Now we're stuck with that prima donna DeSean and guys I can't even name. Woe is me. :(

[crash]

Pats by 15..

*ducks*

Pats by 20!

*ducks again*

[Midwest Spy]

Jeremy Maclin tore his right ACL in practice and he's out for the year. Now we're stuck with that prima donna DeSean and guys I can't even name. Woe is me. :(

Jeremy Maclin is a huge loss.

Sometimes the football Gods really suck.

[Duchess]

Pats by 20!

*ducks again*

Off with your head!

[Duchess]

Jeremy Maclin is a huge loss.

Sometimes the football Gods really suck.

Tremendous loss. I hope that Riley Cooper is able to step up & improve on his better than good season last year. I am loathe to count on DeSean in any fashion.

[Jimbone]

Tremendous loss. I hope that Riley Cooper is able to step up & improve on his better than good season last year. I am loathe to count on DeSean in any fashion.

Come on, you know you love him:

[Duchess]

Come on, you know you love him:

Oh man, was that the best or what! I never get tired of watching that. Without a doubt the most thrilling moments of football I've ever watched.

Yeah, yeah. I love him for that moment but he's made me feel anxious a lot. I will say that when Michael throws a bomb down the field & DeSean catches it & runs, it's like magic.

[Jimbone]

Like most Eagles, when they get the big contract they usually go tits up. I share your frustration and anxiety.

[Duchess]

Did you know that Donovan is retiring an Eagle today? I didn't until I saw it on the news last night.

Someone sent me this video & told me not to be that woman when I go to training camp.

[Jimbone]

That's got to be fake... no one in their right minds even cares about the Redskins.