... and that means you’re going to hear plenty of the “O” word.

No, not “Ochocinco"—get your mind out of the gutter.

Optimism.

The Vikings are feeling it.The Lions, Bengals, and Bears are, too. If Bill Belichick had a soul, it would be brimming with unbridled hope for the brave new season to come.

And really, why not? No professional s...

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