Fan-Made Power Rankings

[ed.s52]

Well I felt like looking for the power rankings for next season and we ranged ussually from 12 to 7 and one 4. But really some of these are just plain stupid. I found one where the Cardinals were above us and others with the Steelers above us. And for most of them we were put below the Bengals and Jets. I felt like making my own. And by the way, I also hate how everyone has the saints as there #1 because of one good season. Yes they are better but I really dont expect another 13-3 season and if they missed the playoffs I would only be slightly suprised. And the Colts literally only have Manning. Without him they wouldnt be nearly as good.

1) Minnesota Vikings:

The lost last year to the Saints because of some stupid calls and a lucky Favre mistake. Also, their premiere RB who happens to be probably the league's best or at least top 3, AP, was struggling. They surely will come back guns blazing and kill everybody. Expectations, 13-3

2) Indianapolis Colts:

Well the Colts do have Peyton Manning and because of that they are still among the best in the NFL. Having Reggie Wayne helps but Collie and Garcon are average recievers Manning made good and the line is mediocre. Defense is above average but could be better. Still, they will probably stick to outscoring teams and providing tons of pressure with Freeney, Mathis, and the rook Jerry Hughes. Expectations, 12-4

3)Baltimore Ravens:

Yea I know most would say, well thats just because you are a Ravens fan. Well our team is simply insane. Every player on our line is Pro-Bowl caliber except Marshall Yanda, who is still beastly, Rice is one of the top-5 backs and Willis is probably the best #2 back in the League and would start on a number of teams. Flacco is an emerging star and we are stacked at receiver. We also are stacked at LB and Safety with our only semi-weakness on both sides of the ball being our average corners, who have tons of potential and are young. Super Bowl here we come. Expectations, 12-4

4)Green Bay Packers:

I was debating putting them before us and almost before the Colts. Besides maybe us and the Vikes I would call them the most complete team in the league. Great receivers, Star QB, great RB, Solid line, steller DB's and great run D. Very young besides Charles Woodson and Donald Driver and definitely playoff bound. Expectations, 12-4

5)San Diego Chargers:

They finally dumped LT and got his replacement, although they reached a little, and still are steller all around. They play in a very weak division which is theirs to lose and their passing attack is ferocious. Sproles is a home run hitter and they have a solid D. Expectations, 11-5

6)Dallas Cowboys

Personally, I hate the Boys, but they are obviously back. Scary 3 point rushing attack along with improved targets for decent QB Tony Romo who although imo is not very good has a great upside and can play on a Peyton Manning lvl at times. Fierce pass rush and Terrence Newman is beastly. Should take the division. Expectations, 11-5

7) New Orlean Saints:

Well most would be shocked they are down here but they are a above average team with a big upside. Colston is inconsistent, Henderson is only fast, and Meacham has potential but isnt great yet. Bush is a great asset as a home run hitter but Piere Thomas, although dependable and consistent, is kinda overrated. Their D, although above average, is full of holes and their only consistent DB is Jabari Greer, Sharper is good but at times only plays like an average safety. Expectations, 11-5

8) New England Patriots:

I still hate New England, but they are one of the most consistent teams in the NFL. They always do good and last time the missed the playoffs was with Matt Cassel and they still went 11-5. They have defensive holes but and overall average defense with bright spots such as Jerod Mayo, Brandon Merriwether, and Vince Wilfork, as well as great receiver corps. Expectations: 10-6

9) New York Jets:

The Jets have two great receivers but both flawed. Braylon is a monster other then his drops and Santanio has talent but most of his sucess was because he was the perfect compliment to Ben. Cotchery is also great. Sad part is that Sanchez needs to throw better. Their running game wont be as vicious but still terrifying with their insane line and their pass D, well all I have to mention is Revis island. Expectations, 10-6

10) San Francisco 49'ers:

Some would say too high but I love this squad. They have soooo much potential which I think will be realized this season. Gore is a possible top-5 back, Crabtree is a beast, Ginn is also pretty good and i love Josh Morgan for his work ethic, he plays like a Raven. People don't give Alex Smith the credit he earned for what he did last season and will pull it together this year and their line is already good with the now instant upgrade with Iupati and Anthony Davis. Their D is remarkable with Justin Smith, Aburyo Franklin, Shawntee Spencer, Dashon Goldson, and Patrick Willis. Will definitely make the playoffs. Expectations, 10-6.

11)Atlanta Falcons:

Ryan is a great QB, Turner a great RB, Roddy White a great WR. Their offense is good and their D, with the addition of Duanta Robinson, is now so much better.Last year was ridden with injury and if they stay healthy this year they have a good shot to win their division. Expectations, 10-6

12)Miami Dolphins:

Chad Henne shows promise, Marshall is a monster, Ricky Williams and Reggie Brown are an amazing dynamic duo and their upgraded Defense, now with Karlos Dansby, Odrick, and Koa Misi. Their corners also show good promise. Expectations, 10-6

13)Cincinati Bengals:

Cinncinatti is ussually an up and down team. But now they are simply good. I dont expect Carson to be what he once was but he still is pretty good with the now upgraded recievers and Benson as a dominant rusher. Their D is young and still terrifying with their young LBs as well as their corners in Leon Hall, Jonathan Joseph, and now Pacman. Expectations, 9-7

14)Houston Texas:

They now have a loaded offense assuming Schaub has another good season but on the defensive side of the ball Cushing's suspension as well as the loss of Robinson hurts. Expectations, 9-7

15)Tennesse Titans:
Chris Johnson is a monster and their passing attack is improving. Although their D isnt as good as it once was it still can be dangerous. Look for them to be the possible major upset to go deep in the playoffs. Expectations, 9-7

16)Washington Redskins:

The Skins are a big question mark. They have a great D, and now a good QB. They have potential but they need their receivers to step up and hopefully one more good season out of Portis. Their D gives them a decent chance to make the playoffs. Expectations, 9-7

17)New York Giants:

Will Eli produce? Who will be the RB? The Giants are another question mark but getting Rolle, although paying him too much, was good for them and they have potential at a playoff run. Expectations: 8-8

18)Pittsburg Steelers:

The Steelers are falling apart. They lose Ben for 4 games and lost Holmes. Their D is full of holes and who knows how Troy will do coming off of injury. They have fallen into mediocracy. Expctations: 8-8

19)Philedelphia Eagles

I honestly think their management is mentally handicapped. Letting go of Brian Dawkins and now of McNabb AND Westbrook. Stupid Eagles. Now they have to hope Kolb is the awnser, and he probably isnt, they need to hope McCoy can learn to block and develops, and that Desean Jackson and Maclin can produce with Kolb. Their pass rush is amazing but trading Sheldon away and Gocong was a mistake as well as releasing Witherspoon. Eagles will most likely miss the playoffs. Suddenly the NFC East is looking weaker than ever before. Expectations: 7-9

20) Jacksonville Jaguars:

Horrible draft but their team didnt get any worse. MJD is still a monster, MSW and Garrard are getting better, and their D is still mediocre. Expectations: 7-9

21) Arizona Cardinals:
Well they let go of Dansby and Bouldin for not much and although they lost Antrel Rolle I think Kerry Rhodes is a lot better. The D needs LBs but besides that if Leinart can produce they can be good. But can he produce? Expectations, 7-9.

22)Carolina Panthers:

This all depends on Matt Moore/Jimmy Clause and Carolina's pass rush. If Matt Moore/Jimmy Clausen produces and the pass rush still is decent even without Peppers this could be a 10-6 team. I still only see a mediocre team here though. Expectations, 6-10

23) Oakland Raiders:

A great draft and a team that had great potential might begin to show it. I think this year will show flashes of their breakout year two years from now. Rolando was a good pick and now that Raiders can begin to make a playoff team. However, it is the Raiders, so I dont see them in the playoffs but I wouldn't be suprised if they go 9-7. Expectations, 6-10.

24)Denver Broncos:

Well they have 1 average QB, one sometimes average QB, and another hard worker who can barely play QB. Tebow could boom but certainly not this year. They are average at best. Expectations: 6-10

25)Chicago Bears:

Well Cutler might do well but they still have no great receivers and Forte may do good or decent. Their D could revive but the chance at sucess isnt likely. Expectations, 6-10

26)Detroit Lions:

Detriot is getting better and with Burleson and the progression of their youth as well as Jahvid Best the Lions are getting nothing but better. Ndamukong Suh should certainly have an impact also. Expectations: 5-11.

27)Seattle Seahawks:

If Hassleback stays healthy the Seahawks have a possible chance at not completely sucking, but he will get injured. The line still isn't good and although Earl Thomas helps their D is still below average. Expectations, 5-11.

28)KC Chiefs:

Well Matt Cassell can be good if he gets protection and Jamal Charles is looking good. Their D also isnt bad and progression is visible on this team. Expectations: 5-11.

29)Cleaveland Browns:

Well they have areally tough division but getting Delohme was a good move and Colt McCoy may do good. Getting Sheldon Brown was great for them as well as Haden and their D is better than its been in a long time. But Delohme is a turnover machine and they are still rebuilding. Expectations: 5-11.

30)TB Buccaneers:

Josh Freeman is getting better but letting Bryant go was not smart. The Defense gets help with Gerald McCoy but no great progress was made. Expectations: 3-13.

31)Buffalo Bills:
Lets face it the Bills are horrible. All they have are RBs which cant even be used properly because of their horrible line and they have no true QB. Their only bright spot is their DB's. Simply horrible. Expectations, 2-14.

32)St Loius Rams:

Well the Rams still suck. Bradford will not be of immeadiate impact and without Witherspoon and also without Carriker their D hasnt gotten much better.. Expectations: 2-14.



Just some of my opinions. What y'all think

[Boldinmore]

Interesting. I just dont see St. Louis being bottom feeder again. I think Jags, Bills, Broncos and Browns will be last in the AFC and Bears, Cardinals, Eagles and Tampa will be bottom of NFC. With the off season moves and one of the best drafts in a long time, i think this year in football will be well fought and really dont think there will be a 0-16 team or a 4-12 team.

[Purple Nurple]

I'll give you a plus one for thinking so hard, well done. I like them for the most part.

[Twoo]

[quote name='Boldinmore' date='26 May 2010 - 02:17 AM' timestamp='1274854644' post='414505']
Interesting. I just dont see St. Louis being bottom feeder again. I think Jags, Bills, Broncos and Browns will be last in the AFC and Bears, Cardinals, Eagles and Tampa will be bottom of NFC. With the off season moves and one of the best drafts in a long time, i think this year in football will be well fought and really dont think there will be a 0-16 team or a 4-12 team.
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Ram are still in a rebuilding stage. If they're smart Bradford won't touch the field as a starter until 5-7 games in. The Rams will be a great team again, but it's going to take a while.

[Clutch Ravens]

The Browns have actually got some considerably talented corners;

Sheldon Brown, Eric Wright, Joe Haden, Brandon McDonald and Coye Francies. The latter 2 may not sound like much but they do provide solid depth for a team now stacked at corner. That's right, I said the Browns were stacked at a position.

My rankings went along the same lines, with the Ravens in the exact same position.

Wish NFL.com had a "Predict the Super Bowl Competitors" competition with some nice prizes. I get the feeling that it may very well be a Green Bay v Baltimore climax.

[lowrider]

I think the Titans and Skins are going to impress a lot of people this year. Titans defense is always very solid, and with Vince Young playing real well, that team is tough to beat. And Chris Johnson is unstoppable. As long as vince young doesnt get depressed again they could give the Colts a run for their money for that division.

I also think that the Skins will give the Cowboys a run for the division. I think Kolb and the Eagles drop off this year, and the Skins step up. I really think McNabb is the difference making for the Redskins. The Skins have always had a extremely good d, and were in a lot of close games last year but couldn't finish them out.

I would also have the chiefs higher. They have a bunch of young players and I think they will come out and play better this year, and I would have put the Chargers in front of the Ravens.

On regards to the Ravens making it to the Super Bowl, I'm going to be realistic and say that we can't beat Manning. As long as the Colts are there, I don't think we stand a chance, and until we beat a high powered offense I won't think otherwise.

[AsianRice]

[quote name='lowrider' date='26 May 2010 - 08:11 AM' timestamp='1274879519' post='414539']
I think the Titans and Skins are going to impress a lot of people this year. Titans defense is always very solid, and with Vince Young playing real well, that team is tough to beat. And Chris Johnson is unstoppable. As long as vince young doesnt get depressed again they could give the Colts a run for their money for that division.

I also think that the Skins will give the Cowboys a run for the division. I think Kolb and the Eagles drop off this year, and the Skins step up. I really think McNabb is the difference making for the Redskins. The Skins have always had a extremely good d, and were in a lot of close games last year but couldn't finish them out.

I would also have the chiefs higher. They have a bunch of young players and I think they will come out and play better this year, and I would have put the Chargers in front of the Ravens.

On regards to the Ravens making it to the Super Bowl, I'm going to be realistic and say that we can't beat Manning. [b]As long as the Colts are there, I don't think we stand a chance[/b], and until we beat a high powered offense I won't think otherwise.
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I disagree with that strong statement. On paper, Colts and Ravens are almost as equal as each other this year, disregarding their historic head-to-head matchup record. When everyone get on the football field, noone will predict the outcome of it until the clock went out. I predict Ravens will edge out Colts this year.

[Ngata92NT]

[quote name='lowrider' date='26 May 2010 - 08:11 AM' timestamp='1274879519' post='414539']
I think the Titans and Skins are going to impress a lot of people this year. Titans defense is always very solid, and with Vince Young playing real well, that team is tough to beat. And Chris Johnson is unstoppable. As long as vince young doesnt get depressed again they could give the Colts a run for their money for that division.

I also think that the Skins will give the Cowboys a run for the division. I think Kolb and the Eagles drop off this year, and the Skins step up. I really think McNabb is the difference making for the Redskins. The Skins have always had a extremely good d, and were in a lot of close games last year but couldn't finish them out.

I would also have the chiefs higher. They have a bunch of young players and I think they will come out and play better this year, and I would have put the Chargers in front of the Ravens.

On regards to the Ravens making it to the Super Bowl, [b]I'm going to be realistic and say that we can't beat Manning. As long as the Colts are there, I don't think we stand a chance, and until we beat a high powered offense I won't think otherwise.[/b]
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I know right! I mean Manning put up 20 whole points on us! And 17 in the regular season! There's no way we could stop such an offensive juggernaut!

.... please. The reason we never beat the Colts is our offense, not our defense. Peyton can put up points on anybody, but we shut him down pretty well, especially in the regular season. If our offense can finally show up against the Colts and score 20+ points we'll win.

[lowrider]

[quote name='AsianRice' date='26 May 2010 - 02:02 PM' timestamp='1274896964' post='414636']
I disagree with that strong statement. On paper, Colts and Ravens are almost as equal as each other this year, disregarding their historic head-to-head matchup record. When everyone get on the football field, noone will predict the outcome of it until the clock went out. I predict Ravens will edge out Colts this year.
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You can say a lot teams look equal on paper but a proven fact is that in the playoffs the Colts handed it to us. I understand there is a lot of reasons why you can say now that the Ravens have a better shot, which I 100% agree we do, but I'll believe it when I see it. The fact remains, we struggle with offense on their defense. And Manning can do what he wants to our defense. It also doesn't help, the Colts tear up in the season so they usually get homefield advantage.

[RavensAllTheWay]

That's very similar to last year with almost all the same playoff teams but with different rankings and records. Again, I keep saying this but some of those teams that are projected to finish high and make the playoffs will drop to 8-8 or 7-9, guarantee it. As far as the Ravens, I would put us at 2, right behind the Colts.

[Ed_Reed20]

I think people give Manning too much credit in regards to Garcon and Collie emerging last season. Neither have dominating physical tools but have good hands and run crisp routes and can get yards after the catch.

Manning obviously throws pin-point passes but his WRs still have to catch the ball.

[flaccofan2052]

interesting, i agree with most, i think that the rams will be better, and the ravens could be number one if things play out right, i predict that the colts are on the decline also, peyton is old

[lowrider]

[quote name='flaccofan2052' date='26 May 2010 - 04:15 PM' timestamp='1274904916' post='414682']
interesting, i agree with most, i think that the rams will be better, and the ravens could be number one if things play out right, i predict that the colts are on the decline also, peyton is old
[/quote]
I would like to agree with you but it's hard to say that age affects a quarterback too much. Warner and Favre put up great numbers and they are a million years old. And the Colts offensive line keeps Manning upright so he especially should be fine when it comes to a longer career.

[The Raven]

[quote name='lowrider' date='26 May 2010 - 04:33 PM' timestamp='1274905985' post='414687']
I would like to agree with you but it's hard to say that age affects a quarterback too much. Warner and Favre put up great numbers and they are a million years old. And the Colts offensive line keeps Manning upright so he especially should be fine when it comes to a longer career.
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Unfortunately I completely agree. If they keep a good o-line he'll be playin til he's at least 40.

I see the Ravens and Packers as genuine contenders for the superbowl. I think the 49ers may make it to thr playoffs, but eventually lose, bu their gonna shock some people this year. Chargers and Jets are the biggest threats I see for the Ravens. I hope I don't jinx us, but if it comes down to Ravens and Colts in the playoffs I think we'll handle em.

[T-Sizz]

[b]Here's my rankings:
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[52Kia Kaha92]

ill just say this.....
If you dont think our best offensive lineman (Marshal Yanda) is pro bowl worthy then you must not watch many games.....He is an animal...one of the leagues best guards..

[XxSizzleXx]

[quote name='52Kia Kaha92' date='26 May 2010 - 11:39 PM' timestamp='1274938757' post='414854']
ill just say this.....
If you dont think our best offensive lineman (Marshal Yanda) is pro bowl worthy then you must not watch many games.....He is an animal...one of the leagues best guards..
[/quote]

That is a bold bold statement my friend.

[Ed_Reed_Pick_Six]

Thorough article dude, great work. I think you have a very reasonable order there!

[Shadowalker]

I think the superbowl champs are always the team to beat

[Boldinmore]

[quote name='52Kia Kaha92' date='27 May 2010 - 12:39 AM' timestamp='1274938757' post='414854']
ill just say this.....
If you dont think our best offensive lineman (Marshal Yanda) is pro bowl worthy then you must not watch many games.....He is an animal...one of the leagues best guards..
[/quote]
Grubbs is our best guy.

[Dan The Man Ravens #1 Fan]

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[ed.s52]

I know the Super Bowl champs are ussually the team to beat but imo the lucked out in a lot of close games and a semi-easy schedule in a division that was weak. They were great I just dont think they have what it takes to do it again next year.

And really Yanda is our best lineman? Grubbs is better, I think Birk is too, and Gaither and Oher are both monsters.

The Madden rankings for our starting lineman, they dont mean everything but just sayin:
Grubbs: 92
Oher:87
Birk:87
Gaither:86
Yanda:80


And to the guy that said their will be no 4-12 teams this year, that seems ridiculous. Their are so many teams that did nothing or digressed during the offseason (Bucs, Bills, Eagles, etc) and although I think this year is sort of up in the air, their are some teams thats fates almost seem set in stone, almost.


And Ed_Reed20, maybe I am mistaking but I've heard many analysts and people talk about how Garcon and Collie are total threats and some of the most dynamic players on the Colts offense and thats how I got the impression they were overrated, I agree they are solid but Garcon especially, certainly has not joined the upper echelon of WR's which many analysts seem to believe.