It is different, but I can't say I'm looking forward to it less. I guess I'm still sort of worried about it being wrecked in the middle, so that is hanging over my head. If I knew that I knew that the season would not be canceled or shortened or whatever, I'd be losing my mind I'd be so psyched. I think it is less than it could have been, but not less than other years; simply because the Bills should be so good this year.
As for the politics part, I don't like the angst that goes with it, but I'm glad we have a free country. Maybe I'm selfish, but I would prefer less drama outside of the lines.