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As we reported here a couple of weeks ago Top 25 College Football Hottie Matt Barkley will be the first ever freshman to start at USC. Not sure how much of a gamble this is because on paper they have more talent than any team they will face this year. I predicted USC to play Florida in the BCS title game. I will stick with that pick even though with a freshman QB I think they lose at Ohio State on September 12.

Vick’s return last night overshadowed the performance of the Eagle’s receiving corp who look as explosive as any group I have ever seen. While Vick was 4-4 for 19 yards passing rookie receiver Jeremy Maclin continued to impress with 4 catches for 53 yds. The Eagles must figure out how to utilize Vick better. Shuffling QBs in and out of the game hasn’t worked for any team in the NFL or college and it will not work in Philly. Get Vick his touches at receiver or in the wildcat but remember Vick’s an athlete, McNabb’s a QB.

How is it possible that a little leaguer could beat my ass? Well if you believe Luke Ramirez is really 13 years old then it’s possible. He’s 6-0 and 212 lbs for christ sakes, WTF?!? Look at how he compares to his teammates in this video, it’s RIDICULOUS. Someone needs to do some serious investigative journalism here.

The surprise comeback of Michael Vick overshadowed Tom Brady’s triumphant return to the NFL. While the Partiots walked away with the preseason win the Eagles signed another offensive player with first-round draft pick ability. Michael Vick isn’t going to be expected to play quarterback anytime soon but adding his abilities to an offense which now includes playmakers Michael Westbrook, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, LeSean McCoy and some guy named Donovan McNabb and suddenly the Eagles have become one of the most feared offenses in the NFL.

Michael Vick was a pretty good QB in Atlanta and was always considered a dual threat. There’s no doubt the Falcons are a better team with Matt Ryan at QB but the Eagles took a big step towards the Super Bowl yesterday. Vick’s gonna play several positions and make life hell for NFC defenses.

If the preseason is all about repitition and getting your timing down then fear the Eagles in the NFC this year. Here are some stats from their first preseason game: Donovan McNabb 11/18 for 103 yds, LeSean McCoy (pictured here) 10 rushes for 55yds and Jeremy Maclin 2 rec. for 44 yds and 121 return yds. Those are scary numbers against the Patriots first team defense.

Who would’ve though hot ass Tom Brady would’ve been the second story here. He looked good as usual in his post game presser. On the field Tom was 10/15 for 100 yds and 2TDs and the Patriots won 27-25. In his final series the Patriots even went no-huddle and Brady was 5/8 for 63 yds. Granted it was against the Eagles second team defense but Brady looked sharp in his first action in close to 12 months. Randy Moss caught 3 passes for 54 yds and with Brady’s return now official, Moss in the happiest man in Massachusettes.

In the AFC I consider the Patriots, Steelers, Titans and Ravens as AFC favorites. And now, with the addition of Michael Vick, the Eagles along with the Giants, Vikings, Seahawks and Cardinals are NFC favorites.