Time to talk about football. Even better, the NFL. Don’t get me wrong folks, I love college football, but, man, those flaws with the BCS? I don’t want to even get into that. I mean, I’m an avid Notre Dame fan, but why did they even go to a Fiesta Bowl in which they got overmatched?
Anyway, I’m here to rank the top-32 teams in the NFL coming into the 2008-09 season, starting with the squads that need to schedule a tee time almost a year in advance. I’ll have record predictions in the last week.
32. Atlanta Falcons
Nothing against them, I just think that they’re going to be in a rebuilding year. They have a good receiving corps with kinda-sorta playmaker Roddy White, a potential quarterback in Matt Ryan, and the potential to dominate on offense with running back Michael Turner. However, in order to do that, they must dominate the offensive line. Defense is decent, but nothing special. Good potential, but not at the present.
31. Kansas City Chiefs
They’re atrocious. Expect them to be in the rebuilding phase, just like the Falcons. With an unsettled receiving corps, it’s hard to predict that the Chiefs will go anywhere in the Chargers' powerhouse division. Defense has good potential, with some promising rookies coming in. Maybe next year.
30. Miami Dolphins
The Fins and the Big Tuna. Good match. Well, the Fins seemed to patch up some holes with a good rookie in Jake Long, picking up Justin Smiley from the 49ers, and keeping a very average receiving corps. Ronnie Brown looks to recover from his injury, and the defense attempts to regroup in confusion of Jason Taylor’s imminent retirement.
29. Detroit Lions
Jon Kitna guaranteed a 10-win season. That sure isn’t gonna happen. A good receiving corps, a good breakout runner, and almost no offensive line are going to provide for a long season for these Lions, and the loss of Mike Martz to the 49ers will surely hurt them. The defense provides less stability. Lions have not won 10 since 1995.
28. St. Louis Rams
Oh, Marc Bulger. You are good when you aren’t hurt, which isn’t saying much. Two words for Rams fans: Offensive line. If that line can protect Marc Bulger, the Rams will finally be going back to the playoffs. Props to Jim Haslett for bringing the Rams defense back to respectability.
27. Oakland Raiders
Sigh. Another poor year for the Silver and Black. A young offense might provide the Raiders with a good punch, but the once-prized defense has turned the Raiders into a team that can score but not stop. And may I remind you all, defense wins championships.
26. Cincinnati Bengals
Ocho Cinco. T.O. What’s the difference? Both want attention. T.O. got out. Ocho Cinco will, too. No difference. The Bengals still have Carson Palmer and T.J. Houshmandzadeh, but that’s just about the extent of their offense. Bye-bye, playoffs.
So there you have it. The bottom 7.
I'm Tim, that's my rant, and I'm out.
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3 months ago
You will eat crow soon enough. Once more the RAIDERS will rule. The greatest show on turf did not win for there defense.
3 months ago
Good call on the Raiders. Don't buy into the hype, they still suck
3 months ago
I have a hard time believing the Chiefs will be that bad. They have to many good players are on their team even if the team as a whole isn't that great. Tony G, LJ, and maybe a future star in Bowie. I'm not saying they will have enough to win a lot of games, but it should help them win at least 5.
from 3 months ago
Maybe. But what about the line?
3 months ago
well offensively LJ should be good enough to overcome the poor o line and make it average. The defensive line should end up being average with a lot of potential.
from 3 months ago
Um...I hate to break it to you dude, but a good runner needs a good lead, whether that comes from the line or from the FB, doesn't matter. But the Chiefs line is waaay to weak to let LJ capitalize. Sure he'll get quite some yards, but not his many touchdowns once again.
3 months ago
I think you're right. The Raiders need another couple of years.
2 months ago
Nice read.
I'm thrilled the Bears aren't on your list, even though I think they probably should be.
2 months ago
Not so sure the rams D is quite back to respectability they were 21st in yards allowed per game and gave up a little over 27 points per game
from 2 months ago
A couple of draft picks can do that to you. Maybe one, even. (See Patrick Willis). Not saying everyone's gonna be like PWilly, but you can hope right? Hahaha.
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