As I was surfing the net yesterday, looking for any football related news that mattered (no offense, Greg Spires to the Raiders is not too interesting), I found the newest NFL Power Rankings.
Sure, it's never too early to think about next season, but to honestly evaluate teams is another thing altogether.
1. New England Patriots—Of course the Patriots are first. I know they got beat in their final game, but I would be hard pressed to find someone who thinks they will no longer be in the mix. They suffered a key loss in Asante Samuel, but the Patriots always find ways to recover.
2. San Diego Chargers—The Chargers will have an easy road to the playoffs because the AFC West has gone from a highly-competative division to the mirror image of the NFC West's "someone please win the division."
They have been on the verge of greatness for the past three years, and barring injuries in the playoffs, they may have gone all the way last year. The loss of Michael Turner will prove to be bigger than they thought, but still not enough to hold them out of the AFC Championship game.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars—Normally the Colts would have been in this spot, but with the recent allegations against Marvin Harrison, they could be falling furthur than expected. The Jaguars are one of the league's most improved teams in the offseason.
Fred Taylor is admitting that his time is short, which means he may run harder, and David Garrard does not make mistakes. A new receiving corps will definitely help, and the loss of Marcus Stroud will not be noticed too much with the addition of two of the draft's best DE's and Derek Landri's improved play at the end of last season. There may be a new Division Champ in the AFC South.
4. Dallas Cowboys—Do not buy into the hype that Tony Romo doesn't have his head in the right place. He is a good QB with a good supporting cast. The reality with this team is that the window is closing. They are one bad season away from a TO explosion, and bringing in Pacman is not going to help their team cohesion. Regardless, they still appear to be the best overall team in the NFC.
5. New York Giants—They had a great season, but the verdict is still out on Eli Manning. Don't believe me...ask the Giants why they brought in David Carr and drafted Andre Woodson. Plaxico is still the most underrated receiver in the business, and if they switch to a two-TE set, they could be unstoppable. The Giants would normally be one spot higher, but with Strahan mulling retirement, they may as well stay in this spot.
6. Pittsburgh Steelers
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7 months ago
Um Tennesse made the playoffs and played San Diego.
7 months ago
Did you watch the Dolphins last year. They lost 6 games by 3 points. I think they've made enough additions to cover those 3 points.
7 months ago
The Bucs, Skins, Saints, and Packers are not better than the Texans. With the exception of Washington, the other play in inferior divisions. If the Texans played in those divisions they would cruise to a playoff birth, too bad we play in the toughest division in the league.
The Colts 7! You must be crazy. The Jags have an unsteady running game and a fluke at QB. The Colts are returning nearly their entire team, and with Gonzales' emergence last year during Marvin's injury, many were wondering who was the second best on the team now.
from 7 months ago
Unsteady running game? If by unsteady you mean the best 1-2 punch last year I agree. I never said Peyton couldnt do it, he just makes more mistakes without Marvin. You are talking about Harrison a future hall of famer and comparing Anthony Gonzalez a second year receiver to him? You must be out of your mind.
7 months ago
I just don't understand how people get to publish stuff that is this crazy. TENNESSEE MADE THE PLAYOFFS!!!!! After I read what this guy wrote about them "making it over the hump", everything else he wrote is gibberish.
Why do you seek to put out something when you don't even have your facts straight?
7 months ago
The Redskins will win the NFC East. With all of the injury we had last year and death. We still made the playoff,also we have all the starter of 2007 back and ready to bust some heads in 2008. And the draft pick we pick up are going to make some noise, everyone is sleeping on our defence we will finish in the top 5 in the league. thank you very much. REDSKINS FOR LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.
7 months ago
My bad on the Tennessee statement, sometimes what you write and what you think are not the same. I edited it so it actually makes sense. My humblest apologies to those of you who think I have nothing important to say because I did not rank your team high enough.
Secondly you may want to take into consideration the title of the article. It is too early to tell. Just like any NFL season anyone can win, its a matter of it being your team's time. I am a Chiefs fan, believe me since 1969 I have been waiting for it to be our time. But that is what makes the sport great, any team can defy the odds (Giants circa 2007 season). Power rankings mean nothing in the sense that I am sure the Eagles will lose Sheppard before the season starts which would drop them on the list. Injuries can happen, players can emerge from nowhere, and June 1st cuts have not happened. I did not make a prediction for who would win the superbowl, just where I see the rankings.
7 months ago
It is funny how serious people take this, the season has not even started yet! Time will tell where all the teams end up.
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