Preseason power poll

Post #1 » by **Icness** » Wed Jul 7, 2010 3:00 pm

http://www.realgmfootball.com/src_wiret ... ower_poll/

A few random thoughts/additions...
--New England's overall roster strength sans Welker rates about 24th. Take Brady/Belichick away and that's where I'd rank them.
--Why does everyone think the Jets can lose so much from a 9-7 team and suddenly get so much better?
--Carolina is the one team I have in the bottom ten that could really surprise IMO. Their running offense is the best in the league, potentially.
--I see little middle ground with Chicago. They could easily win their tough division, just as easily come in last. They'll be real fun to watch.
--other than their top-notch secondary, Buffalo doesn't have 3 players that would start on any other AFC East team.
--If the Saints were not the defending champs, I'd slot them 3rd or 4th.

Post #2 » by **Rafael122** » Wed Jul 7, 2010 3:22 pm

Skins at 10. WOW. That would mean you have them pegged as a wild card team?

Post #3 » by **Icness** » Wed Jul 7, 2010 7:20 pm

Rafael122 wrote:Skins at 10. WOW. That would mean you have them pegged as a wild card team?

I think they can win their division if they can somehow sweep Dallas. Their defense should be fantastic...if they're all healthy because there is zeor depth. I think Philly took a giant step backwards and the Giants are a lot closer to the team that finished 2009 than the one that started it.

DJ504 · Post #4 » by **DJ504** » Fri Jul 9, 2010 12:52 am

saints at 4 you hater the best qb and an improving defense that wont have to rely on turnovers you're a vikings fan aren't you.

High 5 · Post #5 » by **High 5** » Fri Jul 9, 2010 5:34 am

It's a weird thing to say as a Falcons fan, but for once I have total confidence in our franchise. The Falcons were hit hard with injuries last year and still only a play or two away from making the playoffs. I'm expecting a very good year with any luck on health.

LAKESHOW · Post #6 » by **LAKESHOW** » Fri Jul 9, 2010 8:39 am

brandon marshal is a gigantic pick up.

watch for the dolphins!

vincecarter4pres · Post #7 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:25 pm

I would put Philly above San Fran, Pittsburgh and Chicago.
The Big Ben suspension is going to kill that team, San Fran is very meh and Cutler is trash.
I highly doubt Philly is going to light the world on fire this season, but of the teams you have above them, those are the only three I cannot agree on.

I think the Cowboys are too high as well, by maybe 4 or 5 slots.

Overall I like your list though, keeping it top notch.

thierry · Post #8 » by **thierry** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:26 am

vincecarter4pres wrote:I think the Cowboys are too high as well, by maybe 4 or 5 slots.

Really? I think 4th is the lowest they've been on any power ranking I've seen.

Post #9 » by **sunshinekids99** » Tue Jul 13, 2010 12:49 am

That porous defenses you speak of in NWE really was not as bad as people seem to remember. I also believe it will be better this up coming season as well.

Bac2Basics · Post #10 » by **Bac2Basics** » Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:45 pm

I would have put the 49ers above Arizona & Miami.
Arizona is going to suffer greatly losing Warner & Boldin.
SF & Miami both have questionable QB's but SF has a better overall supporting cast (and Vernon Davis as an flash in the pan is a mistake)

vincecarter4pres · Post #11 » by **vincecarter4pres** » Fri Jul 16, 2010 4:56 pm

You know, it completely slipped my mind that Warner retired. Arizona is going to be bad.

ZedgetRedd · Post #12 » by **ZedgetRedd** » Sat Jul 17, 2010 7:09 pm

I think the Pats are too low, but other than that, I pretty much agree.