By Jesse Reed

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Well before training camp arrives, fans from every team know that there are only so many NFL squads that will be championship contenders. But there are big reasons every fan base should be excited about the coming season, nevertheless.

New franchise quarterbacks have arrived in some cities, while veterans have acquired some thrilling new talent to bolster their own attacks in others. Some highly talented rookie defenders are going to make waves, along with veterans who have moved from one spot to another.

Whether your favorite team is among the league’s very best or in a rebuilding year (or decade for some franchises), these are the biggest reasons to be stoked about 2018.