The Pigskin Preacher’s 2008 NFL Preview is ready for prime time.  Take a spin over there and see what I had to offer up on your favorite team.  If it’s the Jags or the Patriots, Packers or Saints, you’ll probably agree with me.  If it’s the Falcons or the Chiefs… I’m sorry.  No, I mean, I’m sorry they are your favorite teams.  Can I interest you in another?  The Bucs, perhaps? 

Let’s get serious.  Serious like an Ocho-Cinco, baby!  Yes, you’re going to see it on a jersey this weekend, it is his legal last name now.  It’s time for the Jets to face the music - that is, Chad Pennington and the Dolphins.  Do you remember that song?  “We are the… Miami Dolphins… Miami Dolphins… Miami Dolphins number one...” Although I think they’ve changed that last line to “We pick number one...” a couple of seasons ago.  Hey, this is news: Daunte Culpepper retired from the NFL today.  Gee, hadn’t the NFL retired from Daunte a couple seasons ago?  Oh, and how about Tatum Bell leaving the Lions facility the other day, and stealing Rudi Johnson’s bags on the way out the door.  Rudi said, “All my underwear is gone.” Panty raid!

Hey, my friend James commented on the blog here a couple of days ago and challenged my thinking.  He said that, while I am a most amazing prognosticator (I’m loosely paraphrasing him here), that I would be even better if I didn’t pick the Bucs to win every game - which as a die-hard Bucs fan, I must admit, I have a tendency to do.  James… you’re a wise man.  I will heed your counsel starting this weekend.  From now on, I’ll pick them like I see them, and hope I’m wrong when I pick against my beloved Bucs.  Thanks for the advice.

And while I’m talking about friends, my British friend Paul over there at BUK (Someone teach the man how to spell Bucs, please!) Power is trying his hand at prognostication.  He schooled at my feet, you’ll recall, most of last season.  Let’s see if he learned anything.  Check out his picks. 

And now, by the power vested in me by TBO Sports, as a minister of the NFL gospel, and upon the name and reputation of the Pigskin Preacher - it is my extreme privilege to pronounce these, my Week One locks to you: NJGiants over the Native Americans; Lions over the Falcons; Ocho-Cinco’s Bengals over the Ravens; Seahawks over the Bills; NJJets over the Dolphins; Patriots all over the Chiefs; Saints over the Bucs, Eagles over the Rams; Steelers over the Texans; Jaguars over the Titans; Cowboys over the Browns; Chargers over the Panthers; Cardinals over the 49ers; Colts over the Bears; Packers over the Vikings; Broncos over the Raiders.

Don’t forget to give my 2008 NFL Preview a look.  NOW, LET’S GET THIS SEASON STARTED!