NFL: Post Draft Power Rankings Spots 22-32

What the Raiders lacked last season in a playmaker they made up in one pick in getting Darren McFadden. McFadden, Fargas (who gained over a 1000 yards last season) look to move the ball on the ground for the Raiders, don't forget they also have Lamont Jordan as a 3rd running back as well. Jamarcus Russell looks to prove why he was worthy of the #1 overall pick in the 2007 draft but who will he throw the ball to? Tight End Zach Miller is very sure handed but doesn't pose as a go to weapon on every passing down. The Raiders do have a pretty good defense even with the loss of Warren Sapp to retirement, they did add Deangelo Hall from the Falcons hoping he can proved a boost to the corners position. The Raiders are definitely going to be on the rise this year even though they rank 30th in my current power rankings.

31. Atlanta Falcons

So the 1st season without Michael Vick was a huge downfall, will the 2nd season be any better? Most likely a little bit but not much. Rookie QB Matt Ryan may not be thrown to the wolves so early in the season but he will play at some point I think. Michael Turner comes in from the Chargers to replace Warrick Dunn as the lead running back in Atlanta. The Falcons won't be good this year thats a definite, will they compete? Yes, will they win a lot of games? No, I predict around 3 or 4 wins for them this season. I will be surprised if they get more then that.

32. Miami Dolphins

The Dolphins didn't draft a QB this year, instead going with Jake Long from Michigan, Long is an absolute beast and will definitely pan out to be a good pro I think, maybe being as good as Orlando Pace, another fellow offensive lineman #1 overall pick. Bill Parcells was brought in to help the team and he definitely has done that, he isn't looking for a quick fix but rather rebuiding to team so that they can be extremely good in a couple years from now. This will be a make or break year for 2nd year QB John Beck on whether or not he can show that he is worthy of being a starting QB in this league. Jason Taylor is a key member of the Dolphins defense, especially now with the loss of Zach Thomas to the Cowboys, question is will Taylor be around once training camp rolls around? Another rough year is in store for the Dolphins I feel but they will definitely win more then the one game they did last season.

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