WELCOME TO OPENING DAY OF THE NFL, A DAY FAR BETTER THAN CHRISTMAS, THANKSGIVING, NEW YEAR’S AND YANKEE ELIMINATION DAY COMBINED. As you prepare to watch the Chiefs/Lions game tonight, perhaps consider checking out the first half of our NFL podcast, in which we preview the AFC, where 80% of the good NFL teams and good NFL quarterbacks are. And free free to use this as an open thread for the game–but not non-sports b******t and anyone who says “sportsball” is getting banned. NFC preview will be up in a couple of days. Transcript is here. Let this serve as an open thread for tonight’s NFL season opener. The LGM podcast is now available from a variety of corporate overlords, so please perform freedom by making your consumer choice. We would very much appreciate reviews, whether of the thoughtful written variety or just by clicking on the appropriate star. The podcast is time-consuming and expensive, so also contemplate tossing a nickel in the jar. * Apple Podcasts * Android * Google Podcasts * Podchaser * Podcast Index * Subscribe by E-mail * Audible * Amazon Music