2006 Preseason Power Rankings (1 Viewer)

[MLBrandow]

These are a bit dated, but thought we could probably post our own better ones anyway.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking...2006&week=0

This is not a final prediction rankings, just how you feel each team looks heading into the season.

Mine:

1. Kansas City Chiefs

2. Washington Redskins

3. Indianapolis Colts

4. Carolina Panthers

5. New England Patriots

6. Seattle Seahawks

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

8. Jacksonville Jaguars

9. Cincinnati Bengals

10. Pittsburgh Steelers

11. Denver Broncos

12. Philadelphia Eagles

13. Chicago Bears

14. Baltimore Ravens

15. New York Giants

16. San Diego Chargers

17. Dallas Cowboys

18. Atlanta Falcons

19. St. Louis Rams

20. Green Bay Packers

21. Houston Texans

22. Miami Dolphins

23. New Orleans Saints

24. Arizona Cardinals

25. Detroit Lions

26. Tennessee Titans

27. Cleveland Browns

28. New York Jets

29. Oakland Raiders

30. Minnesota Vikings

31. San Francisco 49ers

32. Buffalo Bills

Green = feel they will improve

Red = feel they will get worse

 

[La vittoria è mine]

ESPN's is way to predictable... hey hey hey let's put 49's last because we can never be wrong doing that (I'm not a 49's fan).

Mine:

1. Denver Broncos

2. Washington Redskins

3. Indianapolis Colts

4. Seattle Seahawks

5. Carolina Panthers

6. Kansas City Chiefs

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

8. New York Giants

9. Philadelphia Eagles

10. New England Patriots

11. Pittsburgh Steelers

12. Cincinnati Bengals

13. Miami Dolphins

14. Baltimore Ravens

15. Jacksonville Jaguars

16. San Diego Chargers

17. Chicago Bears

18. Dallas Cowboys

19. St. Louis Rams

20. Green Bay Packers

21. Minnesota Vikings

22. Arizona Cardinals

23. New Orleans Saints

24. Oakland Raiders

25. Atlanta Falcons

26. Tennessee Titans

27. Detroit Lions

28. Houston Texans

29. San Francisco 49ers

30. New York Jets

31. Cleveland Browns

32. Buffalo Bills

 

[MLBrandow]

lvem,

Do you really feel that the best NFC North team is only a slot better the worst NFC East team?

Also, why so high on the Broncos? I can see it, but would like to hear a good explanation. Do you feel like Plummer has a pro bowl year?

I think I may be sleeping a bit on the Broncos, who knows.

 

[Portis 26]

1. Kansas City Chiefs

They lost both starting OTs, their FB, their offensive co-ordinator. They only have 1 WR, Eddie Kennison, and he's pretty average. We know their D is awful. How can you have them as your #1 pick?

 

[zanti8]

1-panthers (N1)

2-colts (A1)

3-patriots (A2)

4-steelers (A3)

5-cowboys (N2)

6-redskins (N5)

7-eagles (N6)

8-broncos (A4)

9-seahawks (N3)

10-dolphins (A5)

11-giants * brutal schedule and division lands them a 7-9 records despite high ranking

12-lions - feel free to laugh (N4)

13-raiders (A6)

14-chiefs

15-falcons

16-jaguars

17-ravens

18-bucs

19-vikings

20-bears

21-rams

22-bengals * the most brutal schedule this year

23-packers

24-cardinals

25-titans

26-browns

27-saints

28-jets

29-chargers

30-49ers

31-texans

32-bills

 

[simmonjm]

These are a bit dated, but thought we could probably post our own better ones anyway.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking...2006&week=0

This is not a final prediction rankings, just how you feel each team looks heading into the season.

Mine:

1. Kansas City Chiefs

2. Washington Redskins

3. Indianapolis Colts

4. Carolina Panthers

5. New England Patriots

6. Seattle Seahawks

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

8. Jacksonville Jaguars

9. Cincinnati Bengals

10. Pittsburgh Steelers

11. Denver Broncos

12. Philadelphia Eagles

13. Chicago Bears

14. Baltimore Ravens

15. New York Giants

16. San Diego Chargers

17. Dallas Cowboys

18. Atlanta Falcons

19. St. Louis Rams

20. Green Bay Packers

21. Houston Texans

22. Miami Dolphins

23. New Orleans Saints

24. Arizona Cardinals

25. Detroit Lions

26. Tennessee Titans

27. Cleveland Browns

28. New York Jets

29. Oakland Raiders

30. Minnesota Vikings

31. San Francisco 49ers

32. Buffalo Bills

Green = feel they will improve

Red = feel they will get worse

LOL its obvious your a Redskin homer. The Redskins ranked #2 and then you have the Cowboys #17. Does your rankings take into account free agency? Not sure if you knew this or not but the Cowboys and Eagles have easier schedules than the Giants and Redskins. Please re-submit your rankings without homerism. My rankings are belowColts

Panthers

Seahawks

Cowboys

Broncos

Steelers

Chargers

Buccaneers

Redskins

Bears

Chiefs

Patriots

Giants

Bengals

Jaguars

Falcons

Ravens

Dolphins

Lions

Eagles

Cardinals

Rams

Browns

Titans

Packers

Vikings

Raiders

Texans

Saints

Bills

Jets

49ers

 

[MLBrandow]

LOL its obvious your a Redskin homer. The Redskins ranked #2 and then you have the Cowboys #17.

Or could it be that the Redskins are the best team in the NFC, and the Cowboys are about to implode?I don't even like the Redskins. But they will win the NFC contrary to my fandom.FYI, per your sig"The Redskins are the worst 2-0 team in NFL history. They barely eecked out a win against the lowly Bears who offense compares to a small college offense. Then after a major collapse from Dallas they pull out a win. I'll admit that my #### nearly fell off when Moss caught those 2 TDs, but it is comical to think that the Redskins team is playoff bound. If they make the playoffs, not only will I eat my hat, but I'll go ahead and numb my thigh and let little people dance on it!"-simmonjm

1. Kansas City Chiefs

They lost both starting OTs, their FB, their offensive co-ordinator. They only have 1 WR, Eddie Kennison, and he's pretty average. We know their D is awful. How can you have them as your #1 pick?

I'll keep it nice and simple:Roaf is coming back. They signed Ty Law. Kendrell Bell is playing like a pro bowler. Herm Edwards will boost them a handful notches in DRankings (lower middle of the pack). Richardson is one of the best FBs in the league, but LJ will be fine without him. Saunders was replaced by his protege. My BLJL is about .935 from drinking all the LJ Kool-Aid. While the defense won't be great, no one will contain their offense. He's better than Priest. He is the next Jim Brown. He will carry them, single-handedly if need be, to a championship this year.BTW, please post your rankings if you have a few minutes, thanks

 

[La vittoria è mine]

lvem,Do you really feel that the best NFC North team is only a slot better the worst NFC East team?Also, why so high on the Broncos? I can see it, but would like to hear a good explanation. Do you feel like Plummer has a pro bowl year?I think I may be sleeping a bit on the Broncos, who knows.

I absolutely feel that the best NFC North team is only a slot better than the worst NFC East team. The NFC north is getting better but is still a joke (and I'm a GB fan). Both GB and CB have a bad RB situation and a pretty poor QB situation. Ahman Green is practising but is pretty iffy in terms of reliability. Herron is decent, Gaddo is good, but still... Jones is semi-hurt, Benson is semi-hurt... This is the year Bledsoe needs to prove that he can play it like Brady can. I'd much rather have Bledsoe, TO, and Glenn with a little Julius Jones action than Favre, Driver, and Jennings with Ahman Green.This is just the year for the Broncos. I called Steelers last year among friends and I'll call Broncos this year. Plummer is always improving. He's looking great in camp:

In one of the most overshadowed stories in camp, Plummer has been outstanding thus far. Plummer, 31, has looked sharp in nearly every practice as he heads into his fourth season with the Broncos. -denverpost.com

Cutler's on the spot to usurp Plummer in 2007 so Plummer needs to give it all he's got this year. Broncos have a great RBBC with Bell, Bell, and Dayne. WR's look OK with Smith and Walker too. It doesn't take a perfect team to get to and win the superbowl; with Denver it just works.

 

[winwithike]

1. Kansas City Chiefs

They lost both starting OTs, their FB, their offensive co-ordinator. They only have 1 WR, Eddie Kennison, and he's pretty average. We know their D is awful. How can you have them as your #1 pick?

Losing both OTs obviously hurts a ton, but Roaf still may come back and they still have waters and shields at G and Casey is one of the better centers in the league. Losing T-rich hurts around the goalline but isn't as big of a loss as many think. LJ likes to run with two TEs and we still have one of the best blocking TEs in football in Dunn not to mention Gonzales. They have the same WR crew as last year and they finished number 1 in total offense so theres not much to say on that. The D was improved last year and I see no reason as to why it shouldnt improve again with a defensive minded coach along with the maturation of the young guys and the addition of Law. It wont take a top 10 defense to get this team to the playoffs and I think they can be a top 15 D.

 

[MLBrandow]

lvem,Do you really feel that the best NFC North team is only a slot better the worst NFC East team?Also, why so high on the Broncos? I can see it, but would like to hear a good explanation. Do you feel like Plummer has a pro bowl year?I think I may be sleeping a bit on the Broncos, who knows.

I absolutely feel that the best NFC North team is only a slot better than the worst NFC East team. The NFC north is getting better but is still a joke (and I'm a GB fan). Both GB and CB have a bad RB situation and a pretty poor QB situation. Ahman Green is practising but is pretty iffy in terms of reliability. Herron is decent, Gaddo is good, but still... Jones is semi-hurt, Benson is semi-hurt... This is the year Bledsoe needs to prove that he can play it like Brady can. I'd much rather have Bledsoe, TO, and Glenn with a little Julius Jones action than Favre, Driver, and Jennings with Ahman Green.This is just the year for the Broncos. I called Steelers last year among friends and I'll call Broncos this year. Plummer is always improving. He's looking great in camp:

In one of the most overshadowed stories in camp, Plummer has been outstanding thus far. Plummer, 31, has looked sharp in nearly every practice as he heads into his fourth season with the Broncos. -denverpost.com

Cutler's on the spot to usurp Plummer in 2007 so Plummer needs to give it all he's got this year. Broncos have a great RBBC with Bell, Bell, and Dayne. WR's look OK with Smith and Walker too. It doesn't take a perfect team to get to and win the superbowl; with Denver it just works.

btw, welcome to the boards.I think it's funny that I'm higher on the Pack than you, as a Packer fan, are, but still.The Broncos, huh... interesting. Normally I'd argue a point with you, but I'm not sure where to start. Defense is top-notch, two pro-bowl WRs, pro bowl QB, one of the best OLs in football, Mike Bell (I'd have been laughing, but Mort just said he's for real, and I believe him).There's not much to be down on the Broncos. I think my problem was that the Bell/Dayne fiasco wasn't impressing me at all, but with this MB's emergence, I suppose there's nothing to really be down on them about.hmm.... thanks for sharing.

 

[This_Is_Not_VRR]

The Panthers are the most overrated team in football.

 

[rascal]

LOL @ Chiefs #1. They had all those players they lost last year and didn't even make the playoffs, so losing Richardson, Roaf, Vermeil, Saunders, etc and gaining Edwards, Hali, and Turley (that is laughable) and they suddenly go from not only making the playoffs but to being the #1 team?

Wow.

 

[jurb26]

LOL @ Chiefs #1. They had all those players they lost last year and didn't even make the playoffs, so losing Richardson, Roaf, Vermeil, Saunders, etc and gaining Edwards, Hali, and Turley (that is laughable) and they suddenly go from not only making the playoffs but to being the #1 team?Wow.

I was thinking this too....

 

[Donnybrook]

These are a bit dated, but thought we could probably post our own better ones anyway.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking...2006&week=0

This is not a final prediction rankings, just how you feel each team looks heading into the season.

Mine:

1. Kansas City Chiefs

2. Washington Redskins

3. Indianapolis Colts

4. Carolina Panthers

5. New England Patriots

6. Seattle Seahawks

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

8. Jacksonville Jaguars

9. Cincinnati Bengals

10. Pittsburgh Steelers

11. Denver Broncos

12. Philadelphia Eagles

13. Chicago Bears

14. Baltimore Ravens

15. New York Giants

16. San Diego Chargers

17. Dallas Cowboys

18. Atlanta Falcons

19. St. Louis Rams

20. Green Bay Packers

21. Houston Texans

22. Miami Dolphins

23. New Orleans Saints

24. Arizona Cardinals

25. Detroit Lions

26. Tennessee Titans

27. Cleveland Browns

28. New York Jets

29. Oakland Raiders

30. Minnesota Vikings

31. San Francisco 49ers

32. Buffalo Bills

Green = feel they will improve

Red = feel they will get worse

So I can bump this at the end of the season and .

 

[MLBrandow]

Be sure to not include your own rankings so you can claim immunity!

 

[Donnybrook]

Be sure to not include your own rankings so you can claim immunity!

1. Denver Broncos2. Carolina Panthers3. Indianapolis Colts4. Seattle Seahawks5. San Diego Chargers6. New England Patriots 7. Pittsburgh Steelers8. Washington Redskins9. Chicago Bears10. Miami Dolphins 11. Baltimore Ravens12. Kansas City Chiefs13. Cincinnati Bengals14. Minnesota Vikings 15. New York Giants16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 17. Jacksonville Jaguars 18. Dallas Cowboys19. Philadelphia Eagles20. Atlanta Falcons21. Arizona Cardinals22. Detroit Lions23. St. Louis Rams24. Tennessee Titans25. Cleveland Browns26. San Francisco 49ers27. New York Jets28. Houston Texans29. Oakland Raiders30. Green Bay Packers31. New Orleans Saints32. Buffalo Bills

 

[angman]

This is fun, I figure I'll chime in with mine

1) Denver Broncos

2) Indianapolis Colts

3) Carolina Panthers

4) Pittsburgh Steelers

5) Seattle Seahawks

6) Washington Redskins

7) New England Patriots

8) San Diego Chargers

9) Chicago Bears

10) Miami Dolphins

11) Dallas Cowboys

12) Cincinatti Bengals

13) Jacksonville Jaguars

14) New York Giants

15) Baltimore Ravens

16) Kansas City Chiefs

17) Tampa Bay Bucanners

18) Atlanta FAlcons

19) Minnesota Vikings

20) Philadelphia Eagles

21) Arizona Cardinals

22) Detroit Lions

23) St. Louis Rams

24) Clevland Browns

25) Tennessee Titans

26) Green Bay Packers

27) Oakland RAiders

28) Houston Texans

29) New Orleans Saints

30) Buffalo Bills

31) New York Jets

32) San Fran 49ers

 

[Borat]

Herm Edwards will boost them a handful notches in DRankings (lower middle of the pack).

I don't care how you spin it, Herm Edwards is not an upgrade over #### Vermeil. For any factor that you think Edwards will improve, you'd better find just as many (and more) factors that will suffer.I could have worded that better, but I'm tired, and you know what I mean anyway.

 

[SSOG]

The Broncos, huh... interesting. Normally I'd argue a point with you, but I'm not sure where to start. Defense is top-notch, two pro-bowl WRs, pro bowl QB, one of the best OLs in football, Mike Bell (I'd have been laughing, but Mort just said he's for real, and I believe him).

There's not much to be down on the Broncos. I think my problem was that the Bell/Dayne fiasco wasn't impressing me at all, but with this MB's emergence, I suppose there's nothing to really be down on them about.

hmm.... thanks for sharing.

There's a ton of questions on the D-line, they don't have a single player on their squad who has proven he's even so much as AVERAGE at pressuring the passer, and they're awfully thin at TE for a squad that loves throwing so much to its TEs (although with Heimerdinger back in town and the newfound depth at WR, that's not really a problem).I think Denver's one of the top 3 teams in the league, but if you want to look for reasons to be down on them, look no further than the D-line. They have a whole lot of mediocre, and their one stud buffalo lineman (Gerard Warren) is currently injured. Courtney Brown is potentially also a stud (although his play was pretty average last year even when healthy), but of course he's injured, too.

 

[SSOG]

Herm Edwards will boost them a handful notches in DRankings (lower middle of the pack).

I don't care how you spin it, Herm Edwards is not an upgrade over #### Vermeil. For any factor that you think Edwards will improve, you'd better find just as many (and more) factors that will suffer.I could have worded that better, but I'm tired, and you know what I mean anyway.

I think, in honor of #### not making it through the swear filter, we need to stop calling him "#### Vermeil" and start calling him "That ####, Vermeil".I do agree that Edwards is a downgrade from that ####, Vermeil.

 

[Assani Fisher]

The Redskins made it to the round of 8 last year, addressed their main weakness in the offseason(#2 and #3 WR spots), greatly improved their coaching staff by adding Al, and they're only #10?

 

[Assani Fisher]

These are a bit dated, but thought we could probably post our own better ones anyway.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking...2006&week=0

This is not a final prediction rankings, just how you feel each team looks heading into the season.

Mine:

1. Kansas City Chiefs

2. Washington Redskins

3. Indianapolis Colts

4. Carolina Panthers

5. New England Patriots

6. Seattle Seahawks

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

8. Jacksonville Jaguars

9. Cincinnati Bengals

10. Pittsburgh Steelers

11. Denver Broncos

12. Philadelphia Eagles

13. Chicago Bears

14. Baltimore Ravens

15. New York Giants

16. San Diego Chargers

17. Dallas Cowboys

18. Atlanta Falcons

19. St. Louis Rams

20. Green Bay Packers

21. Houston Texans

22. Miami Dolphins

23. New Orleans Saints

24. Arizona Cardinals

25. Detroit Lions

26. Tennessee Titans

27. Cleveland Browns

28. New York Jets

29. Oakland Raiders

30. Minnesota Vikings

31. San Francisco 49ers

32. Buffalo Bills

Green = feel they will improve

Red = feel they will get worse

LOL its obvious your a Redskin homer. The Redskins ranked #2 and then you have the Cowboys #17. Does your rankings take into account free agency? Not sure if you knew this or not but the Cowboys and Eagles have easier schedules than the Giants and Redskins. Please re-submit your rankings without homerism. My rankings are belowColts

Panthers

Seahawks

Cowboys

Broncos

Steelers

Chargers

Buccaneers

Redskins

Bears

Chiefs

Patriots

Giants

Bengals

Jaguars

Falcons

Ravens

Dolphins

Lions

Eagles

Cardinals

Rams

Browns

Titans

Packers

Vikings

Raiders

Texans

Saints

Bills

Jets

49ers

Power rankings aren't supposed to take into account schedule.The Redskins beat the Cowboys twice last year including a dominating late season game. The Cowboys missed the playoffs while the Skins made the second round.

Maybe the poster belives that TO is actually a hinderance to their chances and thats why he has them so low. Not saying I agree, but it makes sense.

 

[simmonjm]

The Redskins made it to the round of 8 last year, addressed their main weakness in the offseason(#2 and #3 WR spots), greatly improved their coaching staff by adding Al, and they're only #10?

Well i definetly agree that the Redskins improved their coaching staff but I am not sold for one minute on Brandon Lloyd and Randal-El as dependable recievers. Lloyd is too inconsistent one moment he can make a circus catch and then drop a pass that hits him between the numbers. Randal-El to me is nothing special as a reciever he is equivalent talent wise to a Todd Pinkston although he is good at running trick plays. Being inconsistent as a wide reciever really hinders an offense just ask the 2003 and 2004 Seahawks. Last year was not a fluke but alot of things fell into place for Skins. I dont really think you can count on two wins against the cowboys or eagles this year. Also Brunell is injury prone and a year older. That is why I put the skins at #10

 

[Sigfawn]

The Redskins made it to the round of 8 last year, addressed their main weakness in the offseason(#2 and #3 WR spots), greatly improved their coaching staff by adding Al, and they're only #10?

Well i definetly agree that the Redskins improved their coaching staff but I am not sold for one minute on Brandon Lloyd and Randal-El as dependable recievers. Lloyd is too inconsistent one moment he can make a circus catch and then drop a pass that hits him between the numbers. Randal-El to me is nothing special as a reciever he is equivalent talent wise to a Todd Pinkston although he is good at running trick plays. Being inconsistent as a wide reciever really hinders an offense just ask the 2003 and 2004 Seahawks. Last year was not a fluke but alot of things fell into place for Skins. I dont really think you can count on two wins against the cowboys or eagles this year. Also Brunell is injury prone and a year older. That is why I put the skins at #10

Do people even watch Lloyd play?All together now, Lloyd has VERY GOOD HANDS. He doesn't drop the "easy" balls. Get over it. Lloyd will fit very nicely as the #2. Props to Big Score

This is also bad information by KnowledgeReignsSupreme.Randel El's drops in 2005 were no anomaly. Randel El 200356 Total Targets - 4 DropsRandel El 200463 Total Targets - 2 DropsRandel El 200569 Total Targets - 3 DropsTotal Targets = 188 / Total Drops = 91 Drop per 21 TargetsBrandon Lloyd 200330 Total Targets - 0 DropsBrandon Lloyd 200484 Total Targets - 3 DropsBrandon Lloyd 2005109 Total Targets - 4 DropsTotal Targets = 228 / Total Drops = 71 Drop per 33 TargetsClearly in the hands department, Randel El has a long way to go before he's in the same class as Lloyd. I would say the Skins coaches are aware of the difference between the two and would be very surprised if Lloyd is not their choice for the #2 WR spot.For comparison, 2 of the better hands WR's in the NFL.Marvin Harrison - 2003 thru 2005, had 412 Total Targets & Dropped 12.1 Drop per 34 TargetsTorry Holt - 2003 thru 2005, had 480 Total Targets & Dropped 15.1 Drop per 32 TargetsStatistics pulled from STATS Fantasy Advantage

 

[Reaper]

Herm Edwards will boost them a handful notches in DRankings (lower middle of the pack).

I don't care how you spin it, Herm Edwards is not an upgrade over #### Vermeil. For any factor that you think Edwards will improve, you'd better find just as many (and more) factors that will suffer.I could have worded that better, but I'm tired, and you know what I mean anyway.

I'd love to hear WHY people think Herm would improve a defense other than the fact that they have no where to go but up.... You realize he was never even a DC right? You realize that at his 1st coaching stop he grasped at straws to put a defense together, made up some hybrid scheme and continually passed the blame all the while, the One thing the guy was supposedly experienced in, the secondary, never really showed the genius of great coaching and still needed a Ty Law player added... You would think if a guy's forte is the secondary, you would at least see some amazing progress and player development and not as much of a need to spend big $$$$ on talent there since they should be coached up to the max..... Maybe a showing like the Pats did a few years back with a depleted secondary STILL playing well even with a WR playing CB..

Ehhhhh, no... Herm, is a BOOB... Plain and simple.

KC has talent - KC is the best and possibly only place I can see Herm succeeding on this level - So, I Don't doubt they could win and even be top 10 but #1... I'd bet big money against it. The guy was made to be a college or HS coach where he can really help kids and influence lives - He's a great guy but just a complete Train Wreck as a Head Coach... No game plans, no adjustments, no field level decision making skills, can't tell time, can't figure out what to call given penalties....On and on and on.. A Wreck.

 

[jwvdcw]

The Redskins made it to the round of 8 last year, addressed their main weakness in the offseason(#2 and #3 WR spots), greatly improved their coaching staff by adding Al, and they're only #10?

Well i definetly agree that the Redskins improved their coaching staff but I am not sold for one minute on Brandon Lloyd and Randal-El as dependable recievers. Lloyd is too inconsistent one moment he can make a circus catch and then drop a pass that hits him between the numbers. Randal-El to me is nothing special as a reciever he is equivalent talent wise to a Todd Pinkston although he is good at running trick plays. Being inconsistent as a wide reciever really hinders an offense just ask the 2003 and 2004 Seahawks. Last year was not a fluke but alot of things fell into place for Skins. I dont really think you can count on two wins against the cowboys or eagles this year. Also Brunell is injury prone and a year older. That is why I put the skins at #10

Surely you'd have to admit that those two are big upgrades for the Skins compared to last year though, no?

 

[Slinger]

Carolina Panthers

Denver Broncos

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Pittsburgh Steelers

New York Giants

Indianapolis Colts

Arizona Cardinals

San Diego Chargers

Washington Redskins

Cleveland Browns

Philadelphia Eagles

Chicago Bears

Miami Dolphins

Baltimore Ravens

Kansas City Chiefs

Cincinnati Bengals

Seattle Seahawks

Buffalo Bills

Minnesota Vikings

New Orleans Saints

Jacksonville Jaguars

Dallas Cowboys

Atlanta Falcons

Detroit Lions

St. Louis Rams

San Francisco 49ers

New York Jets

Houston Texans

Tennessee Titans

Green Bay Packers

New England Patriots

Oakland Raiders

Edit: Had to drop the Patriots a tad bit lower.

 

[rascal]

There's a ton of questions on the D-line, they don't have a single player on their squad who has proven he's even so much as AVERAGE at pressuring the passer, and they're awfully thin at TE for a squad that loves throwing so much to its TEs (although with Heimerdinger back in town and the newfound depth at WR, that's not really a problem).I think Denver's one of the top 3 teams in the league, but if you want to look for reasons to be down on them, look no further than the D-line. They have a whole lot of mediocre, and their one stud buffalo lineman (Gerard Warren) is currently injured. Courtney Brown is potentially also a stud (although his play was pretty average last year even when healthy), but of course he's injured, too.

I bleed orange and blue, and I think ranking them inside of the top 5 is too high at this point.They have too many questions at DL, TE, and RB.

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

1- Steelers

2- Colts

3- Seahawks

4- Panthers

5- Chargers

6- Patriots

7- Broncos

8- Bengals

9- Giants

10- Bears

11- Ravens

12- Dolphins

13- Buccaneers

14- Cowboys

15- Redskins

16- Jaguars

17- Chiefs

18- Falcons

19- Eagles

20- Cardinals

21- Vikings

22- Texans

23- Rams

24- Packers

25- Saints

26- Jets

27- Titans

28- Lions

29- Raiders

30- Bills

31- Niners

32- Browns

 

[meanjoegreen]

Also, why so high on the Broncos? I can see it, but would like to hear a good explanation. Do you feel like Plummer has a pro bowl year?

I wouldn't put the Broncos at number one, but they are consistently good. They just seem to always fall short during the playoffs. I expect them to be in the running for first place in their division.

 

[meanjoegreen]

The Panthers are the most overrated team in football.

The Panthers have earned the respect they get.

 

[rzrback77]

Bumped to show the overall rather poor ranking of the teams in pre-season. If there were other preseason rankings, maybe they could be bumped up for review as well.