A year ago, July 1, Seattle were 5-9-2 and dead last in the west. Philly was second in the east.
It's a long season, there are always huge summer signings, and injuries will have a big impact. I dread what happened to Dallas last year - they led Supporters Shield wire to wire, but lost Diaz in October, and without him they went out to Seattle.
I wish Supporters Shield mattered, but it doesn't. I am more concerned with getting Gio going. Even if it means loosening up in the back and losing a couple of games. We need to play offensive formations and get guys forward to help him out.