[CBFF] Sportsline Power Rankings Week 1

[Victor Waldron]

Wow, since last season the Cowboys, Giants, Eagles, Cardinals, Falcons 
and Bucs all passed us in the NFC. I know this is a subjective poll, but 
geez.

V

Jerry Madsen wrote:
> POWER RANKINGS
> Current	Team	Previous
> 	1	Steelers · Trends	-
> They haven't lost much from a team that won it all last year. That's
> why they start in this spot. As long as their quarterback can stay off
> the motorcycle, and out of the hospital, they'll be close to the top
> at the end.
> 	2	Panthers · Trends	-
> This is a deep, talented team that made major improvements in the
> offseason. They are the class of the NFC. They will be a fight every
> week.
> 	3	Colts · Trends	-
> In Vegas, they are still the favorites. That has to mean something.
> Maybe the tough playoff loss, and the sting of it, will help get this
> team to the Super Bowl.
> 	4	Patriots · Trends	-
> Don't let all the losses the past few years fool you. This is still
> one of the best teams. Tom Brady and Bill Belichick are the two
> reasons why.
> 	5	Broncos · Trends	-
> They've added deep speed in Javon Walker, which will help the offense,
> and Mike Bell looks like another in the line of runners who can get it
> done for the Broncos. Now it's time for Mike Shanahan to get to the
> Super Bowl without John Elway.
> 	6	Jaguars · Trends	-
> Looking for a rising team? This is it. There is plenty of good young
> talent and a suffocating defense. If the offense makes a move forward,
> this could be a Super team.
> 	7	Cowboys · Trends	-
> The T.O. issues have hung over this team all summer, but they still
> have a ton of talent. If Terrell Owens can put out on the field, none
> of that other stuff will matter.
> 	8	Seahawks · Trends	-
> Super losers usually have Super hangovers. Can they avoid it? We'll
> see. Something says they slide down just a bit.
> 	9	Giants · Trends	-
> This is the year Eli Manning breaks out. The Giants face a brutal
> schedule that will make it tough to repeat last year's record.
> 	10	Eagles · Trends	-
> Andy Reid will have this team bouncing back. As long as Donovan McNabb
> can stay healthy, they should be in the mix to win the tough NFC East.
> 	11	Bengals · Trends	-
> Carson Palmer looked great in his return to the field last week, so
> don't worry about the offense as long he's there. The defense also
> looks improved, which is a must. But something tells me they won't be
> as good as in 2005.
> 	12	Dolphins · Trends	-
> There are a lot of questions for this trendy team. Getting Daunte
> Culpepper was a great move, but the line is so-so, the defensive front
> has age and the secondary is inexperienced.
> 	13	Cardinals · Trends	-
> Their offensive line will decide if they can make a playoff run. They
> have the skill people and the defense is loaded with good players.
> 	14	Falcons · Trends	-
> They will be a much better team on defense than a year ago. John
> Abraham will make that happen. It's now on Michael Vick and the
> passing game for this to be a Super contender.
> 	15	Buccaneers · Trends	-
> This team that will go as far as the offensive line takes it. They
> have all the parts, but the five guys up front have to play better to
> make this a division winner.
> 	16	Chargers · Trends	-
> Philip Rivers takes over at quarterback, and he'll be fine. The
> Chargers will push the Broncos hard in the AFC West. If they don't
> make the playoffs, a coaching change is coming.
> 	17	Ravens · Trends	-
> Steve McNair gives the Ravens a legitimate threat at quarterback. The
> issue will be how much he has left. The defense returns to the 4-3,
> which is better for the players on the roster, especially Ray Lewis.
> 	18	Bears · Trends	-
> That defense better be a lot like the 1985 group if this team is to
> win more than its bad division. The passing game has to make a big
> improvement, no matter who plays quarterback.
> 	19	Chiefs · Trends	-
> The loss of left tackle Willie Roaf is a tough one for the Chiefs.
> Plus, what type of offensive system is Herm Edwards going to use? If
> he tries to shut it down, playing more ball control, the Chiefs could
> have problems.
> 	20	Redskins · Trends	-
> The offense was horrible in the preseason, but, hey, it's the
> preseason. It has to be better once Clinton Portis gets back on the
> field. How much better can it be?
> 	21	Vikings · Trends	-
> It's hard to imagine this team going far with a too-old quarterback
> and no real threat at receiver. The defense will have to carry this
> team for a while.
> 	22	Rams · Trends	-
> They will be good on offense again, but the key will be the defense.
> New coordinator Jim Haslett will liven things up some, but it's the
> players who have to make the difference. The offense will score.
> 	23	Raiders · Trends	-
> Aaron Brooks has new life in Oakland and Art Shell is the right man
> for the job. But there is not enough talent to push for a division
> title.
> 	24	Lions · Trends	-
> Matt Millen's wonderful reconstruction project continues to plod along
> near the bottom of the league. It's going to take time for new coach
> Rod Marinelli to fix this mess.
> 	25	Saints · Trends	-
> New coach Sean Payton has his hands full trying to get this team to
> .500. The offense should be okay, but the defense will struggle.
> 	26	Packers · Trends	-
> Why in the heck did Brett Favre return? Okay, so he loves the game. He
> had better, because it's going to be a long season.
> 	27	Texans · Trends	-
> Can David Carr become a quality quarterback under Gary Kubiak? If he
> can't, it will be a long season for the Texans, and maybe the end for
> Carr in Houston.
> 	28	Bills · Trends	-
> Here's a team that should be good on defense, but might struggle to
> get good quarterback play. That's why they're down here. It's all
> about quarterback play.
> 	29	Titans · Trends	-
> They spent big on free agents, then let their quarterback go. That
> doesn't make sense. Good luck with Billy Volek or Kerry Collins in
> there.
> 	30	Browns · Trends	-
> Losing your first- and second-team centers, one of them a marquee free
> agent, isn't a good way to open the season. Plus, we still don't know
> about Charlie Frye.
> 	31	Jets · Trends	-
> What the heck has Eric Mangini gotten himself into? This team is a
> mess, even if Chad Pennington can stay on the field the entire season.
> 	32	49ers · Trends	-
> They will be a better team in 2006, but the record might not reflect
> it. They are a good year away from coming close to .500.
>
>   

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