The National Football League pre-season kicked off tonight with the annual Hall of Fame game. It was actually an entertaining game with several lead changes and a touchdown on the last play, winning the game for the Panthers.

Yes, the NFL exhibitions have begun, but no way can I watch any football in this humid, hot climate. It just doesn't mesh with my body chemistry. I don't get comfortable until November.

This season I get to watch mostly Geno Smith back with the Jets and the third coming of Jaxton Dart with the Giants. I really hate the Jets and their constant underachievement, but I also have always liked Geno. He is a hard luck QB, who has been good, but somehow never good enough. He's 35 and this is probably he's last chance to run an offense unless the Jets actually win a few games and make the playoffs. I hope so.

Now Dart is up to his third coming because last year he was treated like the second coming. It didn't quite work out, but he still has the swagger. I don't like him, but the Giants should be a better team this year. I won't say he will bomb out because he might have the skills it takes. I will say he hasn't proved it yet and that's why I don't like all the hype.

I'm still a Steelers fan and I still love watching Aaron Rodgers, but last year was just painful. It would be fun to see Rodgers go out big this season. Not sure he has it left, but we will probably see early.