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Happy new year to all American football lovers. This is a phrase that is often used among NFL fans and after seven months of waiting, the action finally began.
Season 104 is underway and promises to be packed with lots of action and spectacular plays. To better understand what is coming to us, ESPN analysts Pablo Viruega and Eduardo Varela shared their knowledge with La Nación and explained the keys.
The Kansas City Chiefs are the defending champions and have Patrick Mahomes as the big star to try to repeat, although it will not be easy for them. Furthermore, another issue that is not overlooked is that it will also be the first season without Tom Brady since 1999.
When does the NFL season start?
– The Kickoff is held with a single game on Thursday, a tradition that has been going on for 20 years. On this occasion, the Kansas City Chiefs (reigning champions) host the Detroit Lions on September 7. For Sunday, September 10, 14 games are scheduled and one will be played on Monday, September 11.
When is the Super Bowl and where is it played?
– Super Bowl LVIII will take place on February 11, 2024, at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Who is the favorite to win the Super Bowl?
– Pablo Viruega: “Kansas City Chiefs can reach the Super Bowl again and win it. They have a lot of young talent. They have their quarterback Patrick Mahomes, but if we see the young people in key positions, it is impressive. They were even starters the previous season. Their defense leaves doubts, but the current team is better.”
– Eduardo Varela: “Kansas City Chiefs and Cincinnati Bengals are the two teams I like the most, along with the San Francisco 49ers. In the case of Cincinnati, their quarterback, Joe Burrow, is not the most athletic, but although he is very young, he shows a lot of maturity, is a leader and has a lot of precision. The Bengals even have great receivers.”
What is the bombshell signing, which will have the most impact on the season?
– Pablo Viruega: “There is no doubt, the hiring that is going to have the most impact is that of Aaron Rodgers, who left the Green Bay Packers to join the New York Jets. For some reason he was talked about throughout the preseason and for some reason the Jets are now candidates to be in the postseason. “Rodgers’ presence does this.”
– Eduardo Varela: “Aaron Rodgers is something that changes everything for you. The Jets have gone 11 seasons without being in the postseason and now with this hiring they have turned a corner, at least in expectations.”
Which team was reinforced better?
– Pablo Viruega: “I really liked the Jets, because of the arrival of Aaron Rodgers and the arrival of Dalvin Cook, who is a runner who can give a lot.”
– Eduardo Varela: “A team that has many new pieces is the Ravens. Some don’t give credit to Lamar Jackson, but he is a super athlete and although he runs a lot, he is a quarterback with a good arm and aim. Now they gave him more weapons and they managed to bring in a great rookie like Zay Flowers and they have Odell Beckham, who is a great receiver, even though he is coming off an injury.”
Which team was reinforced the worst?
– Pablo Viruega: “Among those who did things worst should be Washington, because they did not find a quarterback, the same as Arizona. “They are the ones that first come to mind.”
– Eduardo Varela: “Tampa Bay Buccaneers are upside down without Tom Brady. Tampa fell and has no solutions. “Baker Mayfield is not the solution at quarterback.”
It is the first season without Tom Brady since 1999. How much will he be missed?
– Pablo Viruega: “The NFL is much stronger than a player. However, he will be missed, because he is one of those impactful figures, who recognizes him in all parts of the world. Likewise, there is also a group of new, high-quality quarterbacks who emerged to take over the league.”
– Eduardo Varela: “He will be greatly missed because of the great figure he is. Now, the one who will resent his absence the most is his former team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. In any case, they have gone great in all sports and everything continues.”
2023-09-08 11:24:00
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