Anything football is not as thrilling as normal

In a typical year, the day the NFL schedule is released is like a national holiday.

It has always been something I have counted down the days to, waiting to analyze each part of the season, where I thought the Eagles would win, where their tough stretches were.

But this year is different.

Currently in a lock out, everything NFL related is a little less exciting.

There is no guarantee any of this will even matter - there is still the possibility there will be no season.

Look, when the NFL comes back, I am going to be thrilled. I love football and always will. I love the Eagles and always will.

But until the day the lockout ends, I just cannot get as excited as I usually am at this point in the year.