NFL Power Rankings: Preseason Edition

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1. Saints - The Super Bowl champs have to be number one coming in. Who’s going to dethrone them?

2. Ravens - After adding a big-time weapon on the outside in Boldin, they’re ready to contend.

3. Colts - It’s amazing how this team has been so good for so long. I think Peyton was an okay draft pick.

4. Cowboys - On paper they’re outstanding. Do they have the intangibles and focus to get to the top?

5. Packers – Their fate depends on the line that allowed Rodgers (50 sacks) to get rocked last year. I really really want a Packs-Vikes NFC Championship.

6. Vikings - Can Favre’s 40-year-old body hold up? The world will be rooting against him.

7. Jets – Good without Revis, great with him. How much Sanchez progresses or regresses will be a huge factor.

8. Falcons – Great balanced offense and an underrated defense. Ryan has star written all over him.

9. Patriots - Their defense looks iffy. The offense will be one of the league’s best with Brady at full strength. By the way, have you seen that mullet?!

10. Dolphins – They start out here because they added a bunch this offseason but still need to prove their worth. How far will Chad Henne lead this young, talented team? Cameron Wake is going to be a terror off the edge for the D.

11. 49ers - Like so many other teams, the development at quarterback (Alex Smith) is critical. They have a great, fast defense.

12. Texans - They will be great on offense. But I’m not so sure about their D.

13. Steelers - Can they hold up with Big Ben likely on the sidelines for the first four weeks? And what are the odds he screws up again during that time period? Pun intended!

14. Giants – The Giants are tough to project. They’re in a competitive division but are in the best shape outside of Big D.

15. Bengals – How soon before Ochocinco, Owens, or both start bitching? Over/Under set at week 3.

16. Titans - I want to see Vince Young take the next step and become a more consistent passer.

17. Chargers – Lots of issues. Losing Cromartie and Williams on defense is going to hurt. Will Vincent Jackson even play this year?

18. Bears - Can Mike Martz save this team and Jay Cutler’s erratic arm?

19. Redskins – McNabb and Shanahan will certainly help, but if they can’t protect him  it will be a long year.

20. Raiders - Don’t sleep on the Raiders. They could be above average. I’m serious. They need Al Davis to peace.

21. Cardinals - Warner, Boldin, Rolle, and Dansby are bye-bye. Things are not looking up.

22. Eagles - This is the year that Eagles fans will finally appreciate what they had in McNabb.

23. Broncos - No Marshall means not much space for the running game.

24. Panthers - If Matt Moore can manage the game they can be a solid team with that lethal rushing attack.

25. Chiefs – They’re getting better offensively, but the defense is still a ways away.

26. Lions – They should be the NFL’s most improved team. They are starting to show the makings of an explosive offense.

27. Seahawks – Pete Carroll is going to wish he was back in college.

28. Jaguars - At least they have cool uniforms.

29. Bucs - They should go back to those nasty burnt orange uniforms from the 1970′s.

30. Browns - Poor Cleveland fans.

31. Rams - The Rams top three receivers are Laurent Robinson, Brandon Gibson, and Mardy Gilyard. It’s going to be a long, long year for Sam Bradford.

32. Bills – How long before the team leaves Buffalo? It would be sad because they have hardcore fans.