Not that it matters. But, here would be my power rankings in reverse order. I think there's a clear bottom 7. Actually bottom 4, then 5-7 not so hot either.
1. Buffalo - Jack Locker come on down.
2. St. Louis - Just as bad as Buffalo.
3. TB - They better hope Freeman can play. If not, back in bottom 3.
4. Detroit. - Could actually jump if a vet like Burleson plays well with Stafford and they
get some production from Suh and J.Best.
5. Cleveland - I just don't see Delhomme working out here.
6. KC - Could finish ahead of Oak if Cassel healthy and E.Berry produces.
7. Oak - I don't think much of J.Campbell. Washington was 4-12 with him and Shanny couldn't wait to get rid of him. What's that tell you? Love R.McClain. Not enough offense.
I have the next 7 as clearly better than Oakland. Just not playoff teams. With injuries/bad luck these teams could slip back. But, I feel they start the season better than
Oakland. Just not good enough to make the playoffs.
8. Jax - Would be terrible if anything ever happened to Jones-Drew.
9. Washington - D.McNabb and Shanahan start their climb to respectability.
10. Seattle - I thought had spectacular draft. Love Okung and E.Thomas. Lendale White and L.Washington should help. Key is health of M.Hasselback.
11. Chicago - Not sure what to make of J.Cutler yet. J.Peppers helps if motivated.
12. Carolina - 2 years removed from a great season. Is Moore the answer at qb?
Claussen not ready for NFL yet. Peppers loss has to hurt a little.
13. Denver - Hot starts the last 2 years and really faltered down the stretch.
14. S.F. - Another team with a good draft that appears to be on the rise. Got 2 ol whom will help immediately. Iupati and A.Davis. Not sold on qb situation though.
I think the next 6 could definetely make the playoffs and are light years ahead
of Oakland.
15. Philly - Gambling Kolb can play. But, he has the playmakers to work with. Made playoffs last year. I'm putting them behind Atlanta because of QB concersn.
16. Cincy - Won their division last year. Seem to have matured as a team a little.
I think the Steelers rebound and nudge them out for wild-card.
17. Miami - C.Henne is the key here. Putting a nice roster around him.
18. Tennessee - Put it together after dreadful start. Chris Johnson and Vince Young
keep them in contention. I like the D.Morgan pick too.
19. Houston - They're going to make the playoffs one of these years aren't they?
20. NY Giants - Not sure they have enough defense to make the playoffs.
Doubt if Pierre-Paul contributes this year. Too raw.
I don't want to argue about which playoff teams are better than the others. But, suffice to say. All of them way better than Oakland. Here's my guesses.
Wild Cards
21. NYJ - Good off-season.
22. Pitt - Maybe, Ben got the hint about getting his act together
23. Atlanta - I like M.Ryan and what they're doing.
24. GB - Continue to get better off solid season.
Division Winners
25. Arizona - Someone has to win that division. Could really miss K.Warner
26. NE - Didn't think I was going to put us behind Jesters did ya?
27. Baltimore - Boldin helps. Flacco better improve. Wasn't so hot last year.
28. SD - Appear to have taken a step back. Lost A.Cromartie and LT. If Williams is healthy at NT will make up for it.
29. Dallas - Don't see them falling back at all.
30. Minny - Obviously, I have Favre coming back. If not, Give GB division and Giants the
wild card.
31. Indy - They always win at least 12 games.
32. NO - Giving champs their props. Better watch out for Falcons though.
There ya go. I have our picks at 7, 26, 44 and 58. You don't expect me to tell you who they are yet do you?