ESPN Power Rankings

At this point all those guys have to go on is what they did last season and factor in any additions/subtractions in terms of key personnel. They did ask the two biggies with us though. IS AH going to be a total stud for us and is JC going to go all out for us in lieu of us looking to ditch him?

I am not sure that the whole "JC will play well because a chip on his shoulder" holds much water, I just hope that his second year with this offense will mimic weeks 1-8 of last season.

I dont boy the whole chip on the shoulder talk either. if you cant do well without controversy then more than likely it wont make you better with it IMO. and if it does,how long will that drive keep going?

ESPN actually moving the Skins up to 19 was pretty shocking I was expecting something worse knowing them.

I know most of you hate rankings and I also think they are pointless in May but im bored so here ya go....

1 Steelers - On top until someone knocks them off.
2 Cardinals - I cant wait to see how they mix Chris Wells in with that offense.
3 Patriots - Brady is back and the Pats are recharged for another SB run.
4 Eagles - Alot of talent but will they choke come playoff time yet again?
5 Colts - The Donald Brown & Joseph Addai situation should be fun to watch.
6 Titans - Even with the loss of Haynesworth they still have a very good team.
7 Bears - The one-two punch of Forte and Cutler should lead to more TDs in 2009.
8 Falcons - The addition of Tony G will make Matt Ryan even more dangerous.
9 Saints - Gregg Williams will be the key to how good the Saints will be.
10 Chargers - A team with a ton of talent but can they get to where they need to be?
11 Cowboys - A new running game approach with no TO should lead to a better offense overall in 2009.
12 Ravens - Will be interesting to see how much better Flacco can be with a year under his belt.
13 Redskins - If Campbell and the offense can score 20 ppg they will be tough to beat.
14 Giants - The losses of Ward and Burress dropped the Giants on my rankings. If rookies like Andre Brown and Hakeem Nicks step up they will be alot better than 14.
15 Vikings - I think Sage will put up good numbers but will he get the chance with Brett Favre on the way? Favre in Minny makes the Vikings a top 5 team.
16 Panthers - After Delhomme's terrible playoff game vs the Cards its hard for me to put the Panthers any higher than this.
17 Bills - Could be fun to watch with TO, Evans, Lynch, and rookie Shawn Nelson.
18 Texans - If the Texans can finally get over the hump they could be a playoff team in 2009.
19 49ers - Mike Singletary will continue to improve this team and shape them up to be winners.
20 Seahawks - The Hawks still have pieces but at the sametime too many question marks.
21 Packers - The new 3-4 defense will make it hard for the Packers this year.
22 Dolphins - Their Schedule is tough and teams know all about the Wildcat this year.
23 Jags - Solid team with too many holes. Del Rio is on the hot seat.
24 Bengals - I like the Bengals as a sleeper if the defense plays up to the level that they can. Palmer has to stay healthy.
25 Raiders - Young talent on offense and a very good defense. Probably a year away.
26 Broncos - The offense may actually still be pretty good but the defense is terrible and adjusting to a 3-4.
27 Chiefs - Too many question marks and the loss of Tony G will hurt.
28 Jets - I see the late collapse from 2008 continuing in 2009.
29 Bucs - A team that is a shell of its former self.
30 Browns - Solid draft but this team has alot of problems and a terrible Head Coach.
31 Rams - Lucky to be ranked at 31.
32 Lions - They have to win a game before I can even consider moving them up.

dont get my wrong, i want him to do amazing, but it will be for reasons like having a better offensive line and knowing the system better, not that he has something to prove to vinny and dan.

Based of last yrs performance I can't argue. However, some teams got better and others worse. Eagles may be better but they have to get the new Rookies up to speed on their offense and NFL speed which as we know can be hard to do plus they have to hope for no injuries.

I can't believe the Titans are ranked above us. Simply losing AH their MVP of the defense could hurt them defensively but to also lose their defensive co-ordinator? Please, their defense will not be the same. I see them falling.

Dalls will not be a good team this yr. They let their best WR go, then lost too many pieces to their puzzle. Especially on defense. Again Rookies for this team will have to step up big. and with the Michlin man leading them ....decline.

It's funny people are questioning us. We had the 4th ranked defense last yr and lost only two pieces to our puzzle. Not essential pieces either. We gained AH who will make our d-line better. We can only stay the course or get better on defense. 4th ranked isn't bad...it almost took us into the play offs. Our only question is on offense and I'll say again for 8 games we played lights out. I don't think it was all the teams finally figuring out what Zorn was doing. I think injuries played a roll. So if we can bring in younger talent (which we did) and healthier talent (which we did) then the o-line should be fine. Which leaves all conjecture to the WR's. Last yrs Rookies will be back healthy both hopefully and both are working out getting to know the plays better. Plus we brought in a lot more WR's to look at including vetrans. I think we will be a better team then 19th ranked.

The only thing more useless are mock drafts for 2010 right after the 2009 draft.

I agree, so let me go ahead and get started on next years predraft "mancrush". :) Micah Johnson-MLB-Kentucky.
Micah Johnson, 2010 NFL Draft Prospect (http://www.nfldraftdog.com/2010-nfl-draft/Micah-Johnson.html)

I agree, so let me go ahead and get started on next years predraft "mancrush". :) Micah Johnson-MLB-Kentucky.
Micah Johnson, 2010 NFL Draft Prospect (http://www.nfldraftdog.com/2010-nfl-draft/Micah-Johnson.html)

Micah is a good guy. He lived in Alexandria, VA for a while. I used to play basketball with him.

Micah is a good guy. He lived in Alexandria, VA for a while. I used to play basketball with him.

Really? He sounds like a great prospect. He had a good year last year. I'm looking forward to watching him play this year when possible. This could be a breakout year for him.

ESPN actually moving the Skins up to 19 was pretty shocking I was expecting something worse knowing them.

I know most of you hate rankings and I also think they are pointless in May but im bored so here ya go....

1 Steelers - On top until someone knocks them off.
2 Cardinals - I cant wait to see how they mix Chris Wells in with that offense.
3 Patriots - Brady is back and the Pats are recharged for another SB run.
4 Eagles - Alot of talent but will they choke come playoff time yet again?
5 Colts - The Donald Brown & Joseph Addai situation should be fun to watch.
6 Titans - Even with the loss of Haynesworth they still have a very good team.
7 Bears - The one-two punch of Forte and Cutler should lead to more TDs in 2009.
8 Falcons - The addition of Tony G will make Matt Ryan even more dangerous.
9 Saints - Gregg Williams will be the key to how good the Saints will be.
10 Chargers - A team with a ton of talent but can they get to where they need to be?
11 Cowboys - A new running game approach with no TO should lead to a better offense overall in 2009.
12 Ravens - Will be interesting to see how much better Flacco can be with a year under his belt.
13 Redskins - If Campbell and the offense can score 20 ppg they will be tough to beat.
14 Giants - The losses of Ward and Burress dropped the Giants on my rankings. If rookies like Andre Brown and Hakeem Nicks step up they will be alot better than 14.
15 Vikings - I think Sage will put up good numbers but will he get the chance with Brett Favre on the way? Favre in Minny makes the Vikings a top 5 team.
16 Panthers - After Delhomme's terrible playoff game vs the Cards its hard for me to put the Panthers any higher than this.
17 Bills - Could be fun to watch with TO, Evans, Lynch, and rookie Shawn Nelson.
18 Texans - If the Texans can finally get over the hump they could be a playoff team in 2009.
19 49ers - Mike Singletary will continue to improve this team and shape them up to be winners.
20 Seahawks - The Hawks still have pieces but at the sametime too many question marks.
21 Packers - The new 3-4 defense will make it hard for the Packers this year.
22 Dolphins - Their Schedule is tough and teams know all about the Wildcat this year.
23 Jags - Solid team with too many holes. Del Rio is on the hot seat.
24 Bengals - I like the Bengals as a sleeper if the defense plays up to the level that they can. Palmer has to stay healthy.
25 Raiders - Young talent on offense and a very good defense. Probably a year away.
26 Broncos - The offense may actually still be pretty good but the defense is terrible and adjusting to a 3-4.
27 Chiefs - Too many question marks and the loss of Tony G will hurt.
28 Jets - I see the late collapse from 2008 continuing in 2009.
29 Bucs - A team that is a shell of its former self.
30 Browns - Solid draft but this team has alot of problems and a terrible Head Coach.
31 Rams - Lucky to be ranked at 31.
32 Lions - They have to win a game before I can even consider moving them up.

Wow you're really down on the Giants, huh? I can't see them dropping that far, maybe lower portion of the top 10.

I don't see any areas other that RB and LB where the Cowboys are better than us.

I see Atlanta and Baltimore coming back to the pack this year. They had nice runs but Atlanta had an easy schedule last year and Baltimore is going to feel the loss of Rex Ryan more than expected.

Consider me a Grilliams non believer until proven otherwise.