NFL Power Rankings for 2009

Blaize PenningtonMay 27, 2009

32: St. Louis Rams

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EARTH CITY, MO - MAY 2: Jason Smith #77 of the St. Louis Rams looks on during a mini camp on May 2, 2009 at the Russell Training Center in Earth City, Missouri. (Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)

31: Denver Broncos

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ENGLEWOOD, CO - MAY 03: Safety Brian Dawkins #20 and the defensive backs participate in practice during Denver Broncos Minicamp at the Broncos training facility on May 3, 2009 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

30: Kansas City Chiefs

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KANSAS CITY, MO - MAY 9: First round draft choice Tyson Jackson #94 of the Kansas City Chiefs goes through a drill during rookie minicamp at the Chiefs practice facility on May 9, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by G. Newman Lowrance/Getty Images)

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29: Oakland Raiders

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ALAMEDA, CA - MAY 08: Darrius Heyward-Bey #12 of the Oakland Raiders runs drills during the Raiders minicamp at the team's permanent training facility on May 8, 2009 in Alameda, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

28: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

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TAMPA, FL - MAY 01: Quarterback Josh Freeman #5 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers works out during the Buccaneers Rookie Minicamp at One Buccaneer Place on May 1, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by J. Meric/Getty Images)

27: Detroit Lions

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ALLEN PARK, MI - MAY 01: Matt Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions throws during rookie orientation camp at the Detroit Lions Headquarters and Training Facility on May 1, 2009 in Allen Park, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

26: Cincinnati Bengals

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BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Carson Palmer #5 of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to the sideline against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 7, 2008 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens won 17-10. (Photo by Ned Dishman/Getty Images)

25: Seattle Seahawks

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RENTON, WA - MAY 2: Aaron Curry #59 of the Seattle Seahawks runs drills during minicamp at the Seahawks training facility on May 2, 2009 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

24: Cleveland Browns

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NASHVILLE, TN - DECEMBER 7: Braylon Edwards #17 of the Cleveland Browns points on the field during the game against the Tennessee Titans on December 7, 2008 at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

23: New York Jets

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FLORHAM PARK, NJ - MAY 02: Quarterback Mark Sanchez #6 of the New York Jets throws a pass during minicamp on May 2, 2009 at the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center in Florham Park, New Jersey. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

22: Jacksonville Jaguars

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - MAY 1: Wide receiver Torry Holt #81 of the Jacksonville Jaguars watches play during a team mini-camp on May 1, 2009 on the practice fields at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Im

21: Green Bay Packers

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GREEN BAY, WI - MAY 1: Defensive lineman B.J. Raji #90 runs as he participates in practice drills during Green Bay Packers Minicamp at Don Hutson Center on May 1, 2009 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty Images)

20: Miami Dolphins

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DAVIE, FL - MAY 02: Rookie quarterback Pat White #6 of the Miami Dolphins drops back to pass during mini camp on May 2, 2009 at the Miami Dolphins Training facility in Davie, Florida. (Photo by Marc Serota/Getty Images)

19: Dallas Cowboys

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IRVING, TX - MAY 01: (L-R) Ryan Gibbons #62 , Matt Spanos #69 and Travis Bright #60 of the Dallas Cowboys during rookie mini camp on May 1, 2009 in Irving, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

18: San Francisco 49ers

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SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 01: Michael Crabtree #15 of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during practice as quaterback Alex Smith #11 practices during the 49ers Minicamp at their training facilities on May 1, 2009 in Santa Clara, California. Crabtree was the 4

17: Indianapolis Colts

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SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 03: Head coach Tony Dungy of the Indianapolis Colts speaks to members of the media after being defeated by the San Diego Chargers 23-17 in the AFC Wild Card Game on January 3, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo

16: Washington Redskins

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ASHBURN, VA - FEBRUARY 27: Albert Haynesworth posese with his new jersey at a press conference after signing a 7-year contract worth approximately $100 million with the Washington Redskins on February 27, 2009 at Redskins Park in Ashburn, Virginia. (Pho

15: Baltimore Ravens

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OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - MAY 8: Offensive lineman Michael Oher #74 of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during minicamp at the practice facility on May 8, 2009 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Ned Dishman/Getty Images)

14: New Orleans Saints

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - FEBRUARY 24: Defensive back Malcolm Jenkins of Ohio State runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Scouting Combine presented by Under Armour at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 24, 2009 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Scott Boehm/Getty I

13: Philadelphia Eagles

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PHILADELPHIA - MAY 1: Wide receiver Jeremy Maclin #18 of the Philadelphia Eagles runs during minicamp practice at the NovaCare Complex on May 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

12: Arizona Cardinals

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TEMPE, AZ - MAY 2 : Chris Wells #26 of the Arizona Cardinals runs drills during a team minicamp at the team training facility on May 2, 2009 in Tempe, Arizona. (Photo by Jonathan Willey/Getty Images)

11: Houston Texans

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NEW YORK - APRIL 25: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell poses with with Houston Texans #15 draft pick Brian Cushing at Radio City Music Hall for the 2009 NFL Draft on April 25, 2009 in New York City (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

10: San Diego Chargers

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SAN DIEGO - MAY 03: Linebackers James Holt #53, Anthony Fielder #58 and Larry English #52 of the San Diego Chargers participate in a practice drill during minicamp at the Chargers training facility on May 3, 2009 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Kevin

9: Buffalo Bills

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 30: Dallas Cowboys Wide Receiver Terrell Owens arrives for the Maxim Magazine Super Bowl XLIII party at The Ritz Ybor on January 30, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Tim Boyles/Getty Images)

8: Minnesota Vikings

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MINNEAPOLIS - JANUARY 4: Adrian Peterson #28 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates his touchdown with teammate Jeff Dugan #83 in the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Wild Card playoff game on January 4, 2009 at the Hubert H. Humphr

7: New York Giants

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - MAY 09: Ramses Barden #13 and Hakeem Nicks #18 of the New York Giants works out at rookie camp on May 9, 2009 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

6: Atlanta Falcons

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FLOWERY BRANCH, GA - MAY 9: Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons attempts a pass during minicamp at the Falcons Complex on May 9, 2009 in Flowery Branch, Georgia. (Paul Abell/Getty Images)

5. New England Patriots

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FOXBORO, MA - SEPTEMBER 7: Quarterback Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots passes the ball up the middle during their NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs on September 7, 2008 at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots defeated

4: Carolina Panthers

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CHARLOTTE,NC- MAY 1: First round draft pick Everette Brown #91 of the Carolina Panthers smiles as Head Coach John Fox (R) pats him on the back as they walk off the field the minicamp practice at the team's practice facility on May 1, 2009 in Charlotte, No

3: Tennessee Titans

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NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 1: Kenny Britt #18 of the Tennessee Titans smiles during the Tennessee Titans Minicamp on May 1, 2009 at Baptist Sports Park in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

2: Chicago Bears

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LAKE FOREST, IL - MAY 20: Jay Cutler #6 of the Chicago Bears participates during an organized team activity (OTA) practice on May 20, 2009 at Halas Hall in Lake Forest, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

1. Pittsburgh Steelers

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PITTSBURGH - FEBRUARY 03: James Harrison #92 of the Pittsburgh Steelers shows off the Super Bowl XLIII trophy during a parade on February 3, 2009 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Recap

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 30: The Vince Lombardi Trophy is seen during the NFC Head coach press conference prior to Super Bowl XLIII held at the Tampa Convention Center on January 30, 2009 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)