1. Which one of those six aforementioned players still on a rookie contract (Jalyx Hunt, Moro Ojomo, Kelee Ringo, Sydney Brown, Andrew Mukuba, Tyler Steen) do you think is most important to the Eagles success in 2025?

2. Can you see either Chiefs rookie (Jalen Royals or Brashard Smith) making a healthy impact with Rashee Rice out?

3. LOOKING TO GET OVER THE HUMP

-Do you think there's a real chance Malaki Starks and Mike Green turn out to be the final pieces that help get Lamar Jackson and company over the hump and in the Super Bowl?

-Which new piece on defense, in your view, is the biggest potential factor that could determine whether or not the Bills make it to Santa Clara in February?

-On a scale of 1-10 (1 being "not at all", 10 being "hide the kids"), how worried are you about the Lions offensive line taking a rather significant step backwards this season?

4. If you had to bet on one of these two teams (Bucs or Texans) playing deep into January, which one would it be and why?

5. THE NASTY NORTH

-If Jordan Love can avoid the injury bug, do you think he'll play like the version we saw of him in late 2023?

-Do you think it's a safe expectation that the Vikings will come out of the gate pounding the rock like they never have before under Kevin O'Connell?

-Is it realistic to think that the requisite step forward for Caleb Williams in Year 1 under Ben Johnson may be more incremental than massive?

6. THE WILD WEST

-If two of those three receivers (Tre Harris, KeAndre Lambert-Smith and Oronde Gadsden II) are able to carve out small, yet significant roles early, would you be willing to say that the Chargers have all the firepower they need to dethrone the Chiefs in the AFC West?

-Do you think the Broncos did enough to help Bo Nix develop a counter-punch to whatever new wrinkles these defensive coordinators will throw at him this season?

7. If you had to bet on one of these two teams (Raiders or Patriots) to be this year's surprise playoff team, which one would you bet on and why?

8. Even if both contractual disputes eventually get resolved, do you think another slow start to the season for the Bengals is all but guaranteed?

9. Do you think the addition of Von Miller can give the Commanders an above-average pass rush?

10. Is it safe to say that if Trevor Lawrence doesn't play up to his potential this year, then he never will?

11. Do you think the Rams have an equally strong chance of missing the playoffs as they do of making a deep playoff run?