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this is a discussion within the Saints Community Forum; 2011 Power Rankings: Offseason RK (LW) TEAM REC COMMENT 1 (9) Packers 10-6 While other teams stockpiled free agents, the Packers stood pat. Are the defending champs still preseason favorites? (Walker) 2 (1) Patriots 14-2 Too bad "Hard Knocks" couldn't ...
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08-09-2011, 12:38 PM | #1 |
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2011 Presaeson Power Rankings
2011 Power Rankings: Offseason
RK (LW) TEAM REC COMMENT 1 (9) Packers 10-6 While other teams stockpiled free agents, the Packers stood pat. Are the defending champs still preseason favorites? (Walker) 2 (1) Patriots 14-2 Too bad "Hard Knocks" couldn't film the daily Albert Haynesworth-Chad Ochocinco show. (Clayton) 3 (7) Eagles 10-6 Only one thing will make this season a success -- winning the franchise's first Vince Lombardi Trophy. (Fox) 4 (5) Saints 11-5 Saints will find out whether Reggie Bush was an underrated contributor after all. (Sando) 5 (3) Steelers 12-4 With off-field distractions behind them, the reigning AFC champs are focused on getting back to the Super Bowl. (Walker) 6 (2) Falcons 13-3 Adding Ray Edwards quiets draft-day criticisms about ignoring pass rush. (Sando) 7 (8) Jets 11-5 So far, they have replaced Braylon Edwards, Jerricho Cotchery and Brad Smith with only Plaxico Burress and Derrick Mason. (Clayton) 8 (10) Colts 10-6 Provided Peyton Manning is healthy, don't write off the Colts. They have healed up and even added outsiders. (Kuharsky) 9 (4) Ravens 12-4 The Ravens can go as far as fourth-year QB Joe Flacco is willing to take them. (Walker) 10 (14) Chargers 9-7 Every year looks promising, then they wind up short of expectations. It's time for Philip Rivers to be grouped with the elite. (Kuharsky) 11 (12) Giants 10-6 Missing the playoffs for a second consecutive year is not an option for Tom Coughlin. (Fox) 12 (13) Buccaneers 10-6 It starts with the quarterback, and Tampa Bay has a good one in Josh Freeman. (Sando) 13 (6) Bears 11-5 The loss of longtime center Olin Kreutz will hurt Chicago's running game. (Walker) 14 (11) Chiefs 10-6 Big breakthroughs are often followed by a step back. Can the Chiefs buck that trend? (Kuharsky) 15 (17) Rams 7-9 Sam Bradford, Josh McDaniels a compelling combination for the Rams. (Sando) 16 (18) Cowboys 6-10 It will be interesting to see Rob Ryan's effect on the Cowboys' defense. (Fox) 17 (21) Texans 6-10 Always a darling preseason pick. Could it be the year? Sure. Could it be another failure with people getting fired? Sure. (Kuharsky) 18 (24) Lions 6-10 The Lions have "sleeper" written all over them, but only if quarterback Matthew Stafford stays healthy. (Walker) 19 (19) Seahawks 7-9 Sidney Rice, Zach Miller give Seattle needed weapons in passing game. (Sando) 20 (20) Titans 6-10 Don't buy that they will be contenders for Andrew Luck. Mike Munchak will squeeze something out of the Titans. (Kuharsky) 21 (28) Cardinals 5-11 Kevin Kolb's arrival restores hope at quarterback, but time will tell whether Kolb's the answer. (Sando) 22 (16) Jaguars 8-8 Defense will be better for sure. The question is whether David Garrard can play with consistency. (Kuharsky) 23 (15) Raiders 8-8 The Raiders are on the rise if Jason Campbell can play consistently. You have to like Hue Jackson's energy. (Kuharsky) 24 (22) Dolphins 7-9 If the Dolphins can't get Brett Favre to challenge Chad Henne, maybe they can ask Dan Marino. (Clayton) 25 (23) Vikings 6-10 Minnesota actually got younger at quarterback by acquiring 34-year-old Donovan McNabb. (Walker) 26 (25) 49ers 6-10 Widespread changes on defense raise questions about 49ers' short-term prospects. (Sando) 27 (29) Broncos 4-12 I fear the first year of the John Fox regime will be a long, ugly one filled with Tim Tebow-related controversy. (Kuharsky) 28 (27) Browns 5-11 If QB Colt McCoy isn't the answer, it will be another long season in Cleveland. (Walker) 29 (26) Redskins 6-10 In a few more weeks, Mike Shanahan might wish he had kept Donovan McNabb. (Fox) 30 (32) Panthers 2-14 Carolina came out swinging in free agency, but future hinges on Cam Newton. (Sando) 31 (30) Bills 4-12 The Bills' offensive line can't afford an injury, but it would look better had it added Tyson Clabo. (Clayton) 32 (31) Bengals 4-12 The Bengals are moving on from the Carson Palmer-Chad Ochocinco era, but expect plenty of growing pains with young players. (Walker) Glossary |
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08-09-2011, 12:41 PM | #2 |
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08-09-2011, 12:50 PM | #4 |
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I don't have anything for these anymore either, but I have to admit with no love from ESPN whatsoever the entire offseason, I am very surprised to see us ranked at number 4.....
And I'm sorry, but what exactly has Phillip Rivers done, or WON, to be put into the "elite qb" status???? |
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08-09-2011, 01:09 PM | #5 |
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Agree with stpaul on Rivers
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08-09-2011, 01:19 PM | #6 |
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I'm not bashing on his talent mind you, because he has put up some good numbers since he became a starter, but wasn't it the so-called "experts", that made the comments, that "Brees COULDN'T be considered an elite QB, until he had at least one ring"? Now, how many SB rings does Rivers have again?
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08-09-2011, 04:43 PM | #9 |
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I can't argue with those rankings. You have to give the number 1 spot to the reining champions before the season starts. I think we are better than number 4, but until the rest of the league and media sees us on the field and how our offseason moves translate into game play, I can see where we would be ranked there.
PS. I would love to see what the Falcons fans think about this. |
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