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Early-season (NFL so far) surprises?

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  1. GMMAT

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    What's got your attention, so far?

    I'm surprised with Miami.

    I'm surprised with Pittsburgh.

    I'm not surprised at some of the over-hyped players. Mucho-Yawn-o
     
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    I'm surprised at Minnesota and Chicago, I thought they would be the opposite of what they are now .
     
  3. Iowa Bowhunter

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    How about them Kansas City Chiefs. 2-0. They are the closest team to me, but I've never been much of an NFL fan. I think I'll start rootin' for them.
     
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    Surprised by Minnesota, Dallas, Kansas City, Chicago, Michael Vick

    I think it will all shake out in the end, but it has been a strange first two weeks.
     
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    Yeah, How bout' them KC Chiefs? They sure don't look pretty but they are definitely improving as a team. This team desperately needs better QB play and for Haley to feed Jamal Charles the freaking ball more than 11 touches a game. I'll be at the 49ers game rooting them on in hopes of going 3-0.
     
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    Michael Vick takes starting position:rock::rock::rock::rock:. I hope he comes back better then ever. Never thought he did anything wrong. God gives man dominion over animals, so , so be it.....
     
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    Well I'm not going to even bring that opinion into the discussion but I do think Andy Reid is crazy for starting Kolb this week. I think 95% of fans believe Vick is the far better QB.
     
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    I'll give the chiefs their due (so far). Good call.

    RE: Vick....I have NO IDEA what Reid is thinking. It's not that he's calling Kolb the starter. It's how emphatic he is about it. I don't understand that. And, if I was Vick it would piss me off.
     
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    Vick is the starting QB this week(and a lot after that). Easy decision IMO. As far as surprises? That's not one of them. The dude has a lot of game. Not too far removed from him being an icon in the NFL. He didnt' lose that talent.

    My biggest surprise would have to be the Cowboys! Same old song and dance. Loaded with talent... blah blah blah blah. Can't get it done. 0-2 and no hope on the horizon. Just don't get it with that team. One (or 2) too many heads in the running game. Seems like Garrett is over complicating the playbook. I dont' know. That team is way better than it is playing
     
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    I guess Reid wised up. I just read he reversed his decision.
     
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    Did Reid change his mind?
     
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    Yes he did. Good choice IMO.
     
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    That's cool. I hear arrowhead is one of the loudest stadiums in the NFL.
     
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    When was this?
     
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    Actually.. I think its a terrible decision by Reid to start Vick instead of Kolb.

    What was the point of dropping McNabb then?

    As far as other strange happenings around the league.. not so sure I see any just yet.

    Dallas is a talented team.. but lead by a sub-par coaching staff IMO.

    KC wasn't really a surprise yet.. unless they go 10-6 or better.

    If anything.. I think the Saints look terrible and I think that's a surprise more than anything.
     
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    Today.Steeler's defense isn't disappointing again, but a fourth string QB and a weak OL could make for a long season.
     
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    After all the BS about Kolb being his man, I think it makes Andy look weak rather than smart by now starting Vick. ( I do think he should have been named the starter after the last game)

    I think Buffalo is a severely more dis functional organization than I previously thought.
     
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    What is happening to my Cowboys????? 0-2 for first time since 2001. Too much talent for that kind of start. Then again that may be part of the problem....
     
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    Browns haven't won, no surprise there.:poke:
     
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    I am a Miami fan so that one is a surprise i like but I am sure things will fall back to norm.It really sucks though,I can't watch a single Miami game in my area,unless they are playing Chicago or the Colts.


    I told a co worker Minnesota would struggle this year,so far.it is true.
     

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