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The NFL has gloriously returned to your television/computer/mobile device/toaster(?). The exact moment of joy when that happened is pictured above, and now an offseason of maneuvering across the league is coming to life.

That process begins in baby steps, as starters typically played, at most, one quarter in Week 1 of the preseason. But we still get hints of what's to come.

We know, for example, that the Seattle Seahawks have unearthed an explosive kick returner in Tyler Lockett, and attempting to tackle Detroit Lions running back Ameer Abdullah can end with a mouthful of grass. We also know that being an NFL quarterback is hard, and even the most gifted rookies like Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston require time to navigate the college-to-pro adjustment.

Seeds are planted in early August, with strengths slowly emerging alongside potential weaknesses. We saw only a glimpse of both in Week 1 of the preseason, but enough to wonder about where teams are headed.

Which is exactly what I'll do now in the first edition of our 2015 power rankings. Remember: I probably hate your favorite team.