NFL Rankings: NE Patriots' Dynasty Could Be Back

No. 32- Detroit Lions

NEW YORK - APRIL 25: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell stands with Detroit Lions #1 draft pick Matthew Stafford at Radio City Music Hall for the 2009 NFL Draft on April 25, 2009 in New York City (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

No. 31-Kansas City Chiefs

ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 28: Matt Cassel #16 of the New England Patriots waits to walk on the field before the game against the Buffalo Bills on December 28, 2008 at Ralph Wilson Stadium in Orchard Park, New York. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

No. 30- Clevelend Browns

CLEVELAND - NOVEMBER 23: Quarterback Brady Quinn #10 of the Cleveland Browns looks to pass the ball during the NFL game against the Houston Texans at Cleveland Browns Stadium on November 23, 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

No. 29-Oakland Raiders

OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 19: Darren McFadden #20 of the Oakland Raiders lines up for a play during the game against the New York Jets on October 19, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

No. 28-St. Louis Rams

ST. LOUIS, MO - DECEMBER 21: Steven Jackson #39 of the St. Louis Rams carries the ball during the game against the San Francisco 49ers at the Edward Jones Dome on December 21, 2008 in St. Louis, Missouri. The 49ers won 17-16. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Ge

No. 27-Denver Broncos

ENGLEWOOD, CO - MAY 03: Quarterback Kyle Orton #8 particiaptes in practice during Denver Broncos Minicamp at the Broncos training facility on May 3, 2009 in Englewood, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)

No. 26-Buffalo Bills

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Terrell Owens #81 of the Dallas Cowboys looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

No. 25-Jacksonville Jaguars

JACKSONVILLE, FL - DECEMBER 18: David Garrard #9 of the Jacksonville Jaguars celebrates a touchdown during the game against the Indianapolis Colts at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on December 18, 2008 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/G

#24-San Francisco 49er's

SANTA CLARA, CA - MAY 01: Head coach Mike Singletary of the San Francisco 49ers talks with the media during the 49ers Minicamp at their training facilities on May 1, 2009 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

No. 23-Cincinnati Bengals

CINCINNATI - SEPTEMBER 14: Carson Palmer #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals throws the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter of their NFL game September 14, 2008 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Ima

No. 22-Washington Redskins

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

No. 21-Tennessee Titans

NASHVILLE, TN - MAY 1: Jeff Fisher, head coach of the Tennessee Titans watches the action during the Tennessee Titans Minicamp on May 1, 2009 at Baptist Sports Park in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Joe Murphy/Getty Images)

No. 20-Green Bay Packers

GREEN BAY, WI - DECEMBER 28: Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers looks for a receiver against the Detroit Lions on December 28, 2008 at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 31-21. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Ima

No. 19-Tampa Bay Buccaneers

CLEVELAND, OH - SEPTEMBER 14: Kellen Wiinslow #80 of the Cleveland Browns looks on during the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 14, 2008 at Cleveland Browns Stadium in Cleveland, Ohio. The Steelers defeated the Browns 10-6. (Photo by Greg

No. 18-Seattle Seahawks

RENTON, WA - MAY 2: Matt Hasselbeck #8 of the Seattle Seahawks works out during minicamp at the Seahawks training facility on May 2, 2009 in Renton, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images)

No. 17-New Orleans Saints

NEW ORLEANS - DECEMBER 28: Quarterback Drew Brees #9 of the New Orleans Saints drops back to pass during the game against the Carolina Panthers on December 28, 2008 at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

No. 16-Chicago Bears

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

No. 15-New York Jets

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)

No. 14-Minnesota Vikings

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

No. 13-New York Giants

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - JANUARY 11: Eli Manning #10 of the New York Giants looks on against the Philadelphia Eagles during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The Eagles defeated the Giant

No. 12-San Diego Chargers

PITTSBURGH - JANUARY 11: Philip Rivers #17 of the San Diego Chargers looks to pass against Brett Keisel #99 of the Pittsburgh Steelers during their AFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 11, 2009 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Steelers won 3

No. 11-Carolina Panthers

CHARLOTTE, NC - JANUARY 10: Steve Smith #89 of the Carolina Panthers looks on in the rain during the game against the Arizona Cardinals during the NFC Divisional Playoff Game on January 10, 2009 at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. (

No. 10-Miami Dolphins

MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 4: Quarterback Chad Pennington #10 of the Miami Dolphins warms up before play against the Baltimore Ravens in an NFL Wildcard Playoff Game at Dolphins Stadium on January 4, 2009 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Ima

No. 9-Indianapolis Colts

SAN DIEGO - JANUARY 03: Quarterback Peyton Manning #18 of the Indianapolis Colts drops back to pass during the AFC Wild Card Game against the San Diego Chargers on January 3, 2009 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty I

No. 8-Atlanta Falcons

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. (Photo by Paul Abell/Getty Images)

No. 7-Dallas Cowboys

PHILADELPHIA - DECEMBER 28: Tony Romo #9 of the Dallas Cowboys scrambles against the Philadelphia Eagles on December 28, 2008 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

No. 6-Arizona Cardinals

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Quarterback Kurt Warner #13 of the Arizona Cardinals looks to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Steelers won 27-23. (Photo by Chris Grayth

No. 5-Baltimore Ravens

OWINGS MILLS, MARYLAND - MAY 8: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 of the Baltimore Ravens seen during minicamp at the practice facility on May 8, 2009 in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Photo by Ned Dishman/Getty Images)

No. 4-Philadelphia Eagles

PHILADELPHIA - MAY 1: Quarterback Donovan McNabb #5 of the Philadelphia Eagles practices during mini camp at the NovaCare Complex on May 1, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)

No. 3-Houston Texans

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 21: Matt Schaub #8 of the Houston Texans celebrates after Vonta Leach scored a touchdown against the Oakland Raiders during an NFL game on December 21, 2008 at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California. (Photo by

No. 2-Pittsburgh Steelers

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers throws a pass against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. Steelers won 27-23. (Photo by Chris

No. 1-New England Patriots

FOXBORO, MA - DECEMBER 21: Coach Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots watches the finals moments of a win against the Arizona Cardinals at Gillette Stadium on December 21, 2008 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. The Patriots won 47-7. (Photo by Jim Rogash/G