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32. Oakland Raiders
They are in a rebuilding year after a complete firesale. Matt Flynn in unproven and there are still a lot of holes on their defense. And offense. If this was the NBA, they'd be accused of tanking.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars
On the positive side, they had what looks to be a decent draft and they should be getting MJD back. On the flip side, they still won't be able to pass the ball or rush the passer and that puts them pretty firmly in the back of the league. Gabbert would have to take major strides for this team to become relevant but Henne will most likely be a placeholder QB until they get someone in next year's draft.
30. Tennessee Titans
Their defense gives up a ton of points and their QB is pretty inaccurate. They should be able to run the ball this year but you have to wonder if they are still a draft or 2 away from being competitive.
29. Cleveland Browns
Brandon Weeden and a decent defense. And there will be no coverage on this team.
28. New York Jets
Mark Sanchez and a pretty good defense. And there will be way too much coverage on this team.
27. Indianapolis Colts
Making the playoffs with a rookie QB, a bad oline, a subpar running game and an abysmal defense was pretty impressive. I doubt they can do it again without the coach that got them there.
26. Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have some Pro Bowlers on their roster for sure but they also had far and away the worst team in the league last year. Alex Smith, a new LT, a new coach and a healthy roster should help them but there defense should still be pretty bad.
25. Philadelphia Eagles
The oline should be healthier this year and the turnovers shouldn't be as extreme but losing Maclin is a pretty big deal and I'm not sure their defense is going to be any good.
24. Buffalo Bills
I was going to put the Bills lower until I realized that this is about where they are every year with a terrible QB situation so even if Im not high on EJ Manuel, this is about where they'll end up.
23. San Diego Chargers
This franchise has done a really bad job surrounding Philip Rivers with talent and they'll been regressing on offense for a few years now. They certainly have a shot at being around .500 but there just isn't enough talent on the roster despite a boom/bust looking draft this year.
22. Detroit Lions
They fell on to hard luck last year but I think they regressed a bit in the offseason even with the Reggie Bush signing. Megatron is always a wild card that will keep them in games but will the defense hold up?
21. Tampa Bay Bucs
An impossible team to rank because its hard to know which Josh Freeman will show up. And they certainly need to be healthier than what they were last year
20. Miami Dolphins
I think Tannehill has a world of potential and the defense should be pretty good. Not sure there is much big play potential on offense but they should be in almost every game they play. Losing Bush might hurt, too.
19. New Orleans Saints
Speaking of bad defenses, I'm skeptical that they have enough talent in New Orleans on that side of the ball. But they have Drew Brees so the offense will be there in every game on turf.
18. Dallas Cowboys
Not sure why they got rid of their defensive coordinator but there are little issues everywhere on a team that keeps underperforming their hype. Still, they'll almost undoubtedly win at least 7 games
17. Arizona Cardinals
New QB, New head coach and an improved oline should head this team in the right direction with a team that already has an excellent defense and the best kick returner in the league. But how good is Carson Palmer at this stage of his career and how is a pass happy offense going to match up in the NFC West? Extreme sleeper potential in this team.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers
They'll look like a top 10 team for half of the season but their age will show in the other half. Jarvis Jones should help their pass rush.
15. St Louis Rams
Not sure what to make of their offense but their defense will be there. The offense might take a few games to get into sync but even if things don't work out on that end, its not like they were winning games with their offensive prowess before. Make or break year with Bradford but its also the first year that he has had something resembling an oline.
14. Minnesota Vikings
Well, you know they can run the football. Their performance as a team is somewhere in between where it was last year and where it was the year before.
13. Carolina Panthers
A team that underachieved its nerd numbers last year and has a lot of young talent. Do they have the depth around that talent?
12. New England Patriots
Still a scary team with Gronk, a mediocre team without him. How many hits to the roster can Brady and Billichick take before the team starts regressing, though?
11. Chicago Bears
A really good defense and an offense that is just hoping and praying that they'll have something resembling an offensive line. Lots of talent. Lots of expectations. Still pretty reliant on turnovers.
10. New York Giants
Probably the best team that didn't make the playoffs last year. This year, they are flying under the radar a bit but I expect them to compete for a playoff spot.
9. Cincinnati Bengals
A team that looks really, really good on paper but doesn't have an extra gear for the playoffs.
8. Washington Redskins
Everyone talks about what happens to the Redskins if RG3 regresses but what happens to the Redskins if he gets better? This is probably a good spot for them as they'll likely be 5 spots higher or 5 spots lower. This is assuming that RG3 is healthy, of course.
7. Baltimore Ravens
Pretty much impossible to rank but they kept the core of the team that matters and most of the offseason changes are a push. Flacco isn't exactly the model of consistency that he showed in the playoffs last year, though.
6. Houston Texans
Probably top 3 when they are healthy but Im assuming that theyll get banged up every once in awhile.
5. Denver Broncos
4. Atlanta Falcons
3. Green Bay Packers
2. San Francisco Niners
1. Seattle Seahawks
You've heard enough about these teams. I think these are your Super Bowl favorites even if there is no Crabtree or Harvin.
They are in a rebuilding year after a complete firesale. Matt Flynn in unproven and there are still a lot of holes on their defense. And offense. If this was the NBA, they'd be accused of tanking.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars
On the positive side, they had what looks to be a decent draft and they should be getting MJD back. On the flip side, they still won't be able to pass the ball or rush the passer and that puts them pretty firmly in the back of the league. Gabbert would have to take major strides for this team to become relevant but Henne will most likely be a placeholder QB until they get someone in next year's draft.
30. Tennessee Titans
Their defense gives up a ton of points and their QB is pretty inaccurate. They should be able to run the ball this year but you have to wonder if they are still a draft or 2 away from being competitive.
29. Cleveland Browns
Brandon Weeden and a decent defense. And there will be no coverage on this team.
28. New York Jets
Mark Sanchez and a pretty good defense. And there will be way too much coverage on this team.
27. Indianapolis Colts
Making the playoffs with a rookie QB, a bad oline, a subpar running game and an abysmal defense was pretty impressive. I doubt they can do it again without the coach that got them there.
26. Kansas City Chiefs
The Chiefs have some Pro Bowlers on their roster for sure but they also had far and away the worst team in the league last year. Alex Smith, a new LT, a new coach and a healthy roster should help them but there defense should still be pretty bad.
25. Philadelphia Eagles
The oline should be healthier this year and the turnovers shouldn't be as extreme but losing Maclin is a pretty big deal and I'm not sure their defense is going to be any good.
24. Buffalo Bills
I was going to put the Bills lower until I realized that this is about where they are every year with a terrible QB situation so even if Im not high on EJ Manuel, this is about where they'll end up.
23. San Diego Chargers
This franchise has done a really bad job surrounding Philip Rivers with talent and they'll been regressing on offense for a few years now. They certainly have a shot at being around .500 but there just isn't enough talent on the roster despite a boom/bust looking draft this year.
22. Detroit Lions
They fell on to hard luck last year but I think they regressed a bit in the offseason even with the Reggie Bush signing. Megatron is always a wild card that will keep them in games but will the defense hold up?
21. Tampa Bay Bucs
An impossible team to rank because its hard to know which Josh Freeman will show up. And they certainly need to be healthier than what they were last year
20. Miami Dolphins
I think Tannehill has a world of potential and the defense should be pretty good. Not sure there is much big play potential on offense but they should be in almost every game they play. Losing Bush might hurt, too.
19. New Orleans Saints
Speaking of bad defenses, I'm skeptical that they have enough talent in New Orleans on that side of the ball. But they have Drew Brees so the offense will be there in every game on turf.
18. Dallas Cowboys
Not sure why they got rid of their defensive coordinator but there are little issues everywhere on a team that keeps underperforming their hype. Still, they'll almost undoubtedly win at least 7 games
17. Arizona Cardinals
New QB, New head coach and an improved oline should head this team in the right direction with a team that already has an excellent defense and the best kick returner in the league. But how good is Carson Palmer at this stage of his career and how is a pass happy offense going to match up in the NFC West? Extreme sleeper potential in this team.
16. Pittsburgh Steelers
They'll look like a top 10 team for half of the season but their age will show in the other half. Jarvis Jones should help their pass rush.
15. St Louis Rams
Not sure what to make of their offense but their defense will be there. The offense might take a few games to get into sync but even if things don't work out on that end, its not like they were winning games with their offensive prowess before. Make or break year with Bradford but its also the first year that he has had something resembling an oline.
14. Minnesota Vikings
Well, you know they can run the football. Their performance as a team is somewhere in between where it was last year and where it was the year before.
13. Carolina Panthers
A team that underachieved its nerd numbers last year and has a lot of young talent. Do they have the depth around that talent?
12. New England Patriots
Still a scary team with Gronk, a mediocre team without him. How many hits to the roster can Brady and Billichick take before the team starts regressing, though?
11. Chicago Bears
A really good defense and an offense that is just hoping and praying that they'll have something resembling an offensive line. Lots of talent. Lots of expectations. Still pretty reliant on turnovers.
10. New York Giants
Probably the best team that didn't make the playoffs last year. This year, they are flying under the radar a bit but I expect them to compete for a playoff spot.
9. Cincinnati Bengals
A team that looks really, really good on paper but doesn't have an extra gear for the playoffs.
8. Washington Redskins
Everyone talks about what happens to the Redskins if RG3 regresses but what happens to the Redskins if he gets better? This is probably a good spot for them as they'll likely be 5 spots higher or 5 spots lower. This is assuming that RG3 is healthy, of course.
7. Baltimore Ravens
Pretty much impossible to rank but they kept the core of the team that matters and most of the offseason changes are a push. Flacco isn't exactly the model of consistency that he showed in the playoffs last year, though.
6. Houston Texans
Probably top 3 when they are healthy but Im assuming that theyll get banged up every once in awhile.
5. Denver Broncos
4. Atlanta Falcons
3. Green Bay Packers
2. San Francisco Niners
1. Seattle Seahawks
You've heard enough about these teams. I think these are your Super Bowl favorites even if there is no Crabtree or Harvin.
