Worthless, pre-draft, pre-FA frenzy 2020 NFL team rankings

TB is in at 10
NE is in at 13

think that over

NFL Power Rankings: 1-32 poll, plus where each team stands after free agency

10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Way-too-early ranking: 19

Three words: Must protect Brady. The Bucs are over-the-moon excited right now after landing six-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady. But they still need a starting right tackle to replace Demar Dotson and to possibly groom into a replacement on the left side if Donovan Smith doesn't work out. They'll also need to address the ground game, getting a running back who can help Brady in the screen game, which in turn helps slow down an opposing pass rush. -- Jenna Laine


13. New England Patriots

Way-too-early ranking: 7

Three words: Life after Brady. Everything that has unfolded with the Patriots is consistent with how they have generally operated under coach Bill Belichick -- more notable defections than additions -- except for one major piece: quarterback Tom Brady. With Brady leaving to sign with the Buccaneers, it takes away a security blanket the Patriots have always had in points of transition. So therein lies the intrigue for what's ahead. The Patriots have always preached that every season is a blank slate, even when Brady was there to lead the way. Now the question becomes if Jarrett Stidham can step in at quarterback. -- Mike Reiss

Poor Stidham.

Even fewer toys than Brady had.

Denver picked up 2 good defensive talents and dropped 2 spots.

Neat.

This list doesn’t count

Clayton said:

Denver picked up 2 good defensive talents and dropped 2 spots.

Neat.

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Broncos have to be one of the toughest teams to figure out. On one hand they did finish the season 4-1 and have a very promising young QB show some ability. They also have some of the best draft capital on top of all the cap space they were able to spend to add to the roster. On the other is a very unproven QB that could flop year two and lead them to being a bottom-10 team in the league.

When is this FA frenzy supposed to happen?

Not much else to say other than I don't get how Dallas is above the Eagles.

cdumler7 said:

Broncos have to be one of the toughest teams to figure out. On one hand they did finish the season 4-1 and have a very promising young QB show some ability. They also have some of the best draft capital on top of all the cap space they were able to spend to add to the roster. On the other is a very unproven QB that could flop year two and lead them to being a bottom-10 team in the league.

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I feel like I have a better read on them than the Chargers. Chargers will either be a bottom 5 team or competing for the playoffs depending on QB play. I don't buy the narrative that they are a super awesome team that Philip Rivers was keeping down. That oline has major holes and Tyrod Taylor isn't getting it through the AFC West as the starter.

Broncos seem to be a 'lock' for 7-10 wins. imo.

Browns at 22. Good, no expectations. Browns players need to keep quiet like they are doing.

femurov said:

When is this FA frenzy supposed to happen?

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usually after cuts