I write this intro with a heavy heart because as I’m writing it we are still in the middle of a lock out, we still haven’t had free agency, and the first preseason game is less the 30 days away. JoJo and I are still as committed to sports especially football as ever so we powered through some preseason power rankings for two reasons. One, We know because it will be a mad dash to get some semblance of a camp and preseason together thus its more likely free agents will stay home for at least a one year deal and two, eff it, they’re fun and both of us have been in a haze lost not being able to think about football because of the great pain the fact that there is a lock out causes us. That being said be on the lookout for an amended if not totally redone Preseason Power Rankings as teams being to take shape until then, enjoy.
NFL Preseason Power Rankings
Joe Maass
1. Green Bay - The defending champs.
2. Indianapolis- Healthy, and with an improving Offensive line.
3. Pittsburgh- Potent offense and steady defense.
4. New York Jets- This team could be a serious contender if Mark Sanchez develops.
5. Chicago- Cutler improved in the new system and hopefully he will get some protection.
6. New England- Brady played amazing but the defense has holes.
7. Baltimore- Flacco and the offense needs to take the next step.
8. Atlanta- Defending NFC South champs.
9. New York Giants- Defense should be solid and I’m banking on Eli not turning the ball over as much.
10. Philadelphia- The defense needs help and I’m not sure Vick can sustain the high level of play.
11. New Orleans- Brees should bounce back from a bit of a down year.
12. Tampa Bay- Will rely on rookies again heavily this season.
13. Dallas- Returning Tony Romo should be a boost.
14. San Diego- Return to the top of the AFC West.
15. Kansas City- Will Challenge for the AFC West
16. Detroit- IF Stafford can stay healthy they could be dangerous.
17. Oakland- On the right track.
18. Jacksonville- I feel bad for Jones-Drew.
19. Miami- A lot of drama in the offseason.
20. Houston- Trying to install a new defense when you can’t talk to players?
21. St. Louis- Bradford looks like the real deal.
22. Minnesota- I’m not sure why I have them so low, I just have a feeling.
23. Seattle- Might not have Hasselbeck, but that might not be a bad thing.
24. Cleveland- McCoy looks like he is for real.
25. Buffalo- Must improve on defense.
26. Arizona- Fitz wants a QB.
27. Washington- I don’t see them making much noise with the current QBs.
28. San Francisco- New coach and new system…
29. Denver- Again, New coach and system.
30. Tennessee- They have some major issues to correct most notably who is the QB?
31. Cincinnati- Palmer wants out and the defense took a step back last year.
32. Carolina- Worst team last year and now they have another rookie QB.
Dr Jamez
1. Colts- This team will win the Superbowl this year.
2. Packers- I’m hesitant to say this team is better than Superbowl champion form but the will be healthier than last year.
3. Ravens- Ed Reed will the there at the start of the season hopefully they will fix the play calling issues and Boldin should be more comfortable this year.
4. Jets- I hate the Jets as much as someone outside of Boston can. God, Sanchez sucks.
5. Giants- This year was as much of a tossup as last year between The Giants and Eagles.
6. Falcons- I don’t want to look like a fool so I’m going with the smart money but this division really depends on if Talib plays or not.
7. Steelers- Nothing has changed good enough defense to get a playoff spot.
8. Eagles- This team has oddles of talent but Vick isn’t going to get it done. I expect Vick to not be very good and he and Desean Jackson to not finish the season.
9. Patriots- I don’t know what to say, they aren’t very good and Bellichick is a joke. I only have them this high because of circumstantial evidence.
10. Raiders- They looked good last year didn’t lose a division game. The Chiefs took a few personnel hits. WHY THE HELL IS THE GUY WHO PLAYED WOLVERINE THE COACH OF THE RAIDERS?! Man! Al Davis is nuts.
11. Chiefs- see above
12. Bucs- This team baffles me. Could win the NFC south, could be one of the worst in the league. I hope to god they get Asomugha though, keep that mofo away from Houston.
13. Rams- Apparently I hate the NFC West. This is the only team from the west outside of the bottom 10 and they are thirteen. To put that in context 12 teams make the playoffs and one team from the west has to go.
14. Bears- You know who should have gotten Julio Jones? The Bears. The only way they will be legit contenders is if they get a real WR.
15. Lions- One year away from the best defense in the league. Could make serious noise if Stafford can stay healthy (AHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAHAHAHAAH HA. I SAID IF STAFFORD CAN STAY HEALTHY LIKE ITS POSSIBLE.)
16. Saints- I hate them.
17. Cowboys- Offense should be banging. I just don’t like Jason Garret.
18. Browns- I Love me some Colt McCoy, I hope they do better then I think.
19. Broncos- I still don’t understand how they finished so bad last year.
20. Dolphins- I’m not exactly sure what their problem is.
21. Vikings- Aging defense isn’t good, but best running back in the league and best rookie qb in this class is good. We’ll see how it evens out. Sidney Rice’s value to the team sky rocketed when they drafted Ponder.
22. Seahawks- Will have a place in my heart forever for what they did to the Saints last year but
23. Redskins- I…don’t….know …. What to say. Shanahan …..SO…..crazy.
24. Jaguars- what do they got? a Coach that’s going to get fired in season, a Rookie QB that will get no reps (if there is a) preseason who will take over when Del Rio gets fired and MJD…. Could will be bad.
25. Bengals- Seriously, Even Carson Palmer is done with this team.
26. 49ers- Do they have a QB? I thought Harbaugh was the coach of the Ravens.
27. Cardinals- This one may jump depending on if Fitz stays and Kobb signs. But we’ll save that for v.2
28. Texans- Hopefully the Texans won’t get Asomugha but either way they’ve proven to have a totally incompetent head coach which is clearly why they brought in Wade Phillips. Also to fix that awful defense but converting to a 3-4 is always bad for business first year but this year there will be no camps to even start to work it. This team will be bad.
29. Chargers- Suck
30. Bills- probably better than last year?
31. Titans- ….Ahem… Do they have a coach?! a QB? They are going to be awful.
32. Panthers- Boo!
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