Post Draft Power Rankings! (Like it matters!
The draft is over. A lot of free agents are signed. And we may a have a team in Los Veges by 2018 (lets hope!) All that being said, lets put together a Power Ranking before pre-season! Why not?! I am going to count down from 32 to 1 because... well because.
32. Cleveland Browns: Did you expect them to be anywhere else?
31. San Francisco 49ers: Blane Gabbert? Colin Kaepernick? Jake Plummer? No idea who is starting for new HC Chip Kelly Week One.
30. Tennessee Titans: Year two of the Mariota project. Timeout! Remember when Jake Locker was supposed to save this franchise?
29. New Orleans Saints: No real direction here. They are ranked low for now until they show me an identity on O or D.
28. Chicago Bears: By Week 3 the Bears will be sending Matt Forte "u up?" at 3am as they drunkenly stare at their phone, missing what they had together.
27. San Diego Chargers: This franchise is a real mystery to me. All I can hope for this them to stay in San Diego as they should.
26. L.A. Rams: We all know by mid-season who will be under center for the Rams. *cough Jared Goff cough*
25. Philadelphia Eagles: I don't know what they were thinking in the draft. They seem to be doing the old "Jon Gruden QB hording technique" in Philly these days.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars: WHAT? Yeah. On paper or in Madden rankings they would be about a 89 overall. But, I need to see it ON the field.
23. Detroit Lions: I think they may tailspin and perhaps trade places with the Browns for the punchline team this season.
22. Dallas Cowboys: They have SEVEN running backs on their roster. A second round pick that won't play in 2016. And I just don't think Tony Romo can not break something, it's enviable.
21. Miami Dolphins: Peyton Manning is their new "QB Mentor." Will that help? Well, it sure can't hurt!
20. New York Giants: A weird first round pick is offset by a solid free agent haul. Their division is a major toss up.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Roll of the dice with new HC Dirk Koetter and new DC Mike Smith. They are they 5,000th new coaching combo in Tampa since 2006. Argh.
18. Atlanta Falcons: They drafted heavy on the defense, which should help. And still have one of the best receivers in the game.
17. New York Jets: So... Christian Hackenberg. I don't know why he is getting so much flack. He STARTED at a major school for three years and isn't Brooks Bollinger. So...that's a plus.
16. Indianapolis Colts: They surprised many in 2015 by just falling apart at the seams. They addressed a few needs in the draft but, it will be interesting to see how they pan out.
15. Buffalo Bills: They have the entire Ryan clan there and an above average running QB in Tyrod Taylor and a solid rookie in Cardale Jones. Things maybe looking up in Western New York.
14. Oakland Raiders: Much like the Bills, I am impressed how the Raiders finally pulled themselves out of their never ending nose dive. Silver and black maybe back in the playoffs.
13. Washington Redskins: After being chucked out of the playoffs the Redskins had time in the off season to reload and toss a franchise tag on Kirk Cousins.
12. Houston Texans: This free agent heavy franchise maybe crushing the AFC South and easily making their way into the playoffs... or picking in the top five in next year's draft.
11. Kansas City Chiefs: Andy Reid did a hell of a job making KC relevant again. A few tweaks on defense in the off season and they will be battling it out with OAK and DEN for the AFC West.
10. Baltimore Ravens: Were they a dumpster-fire last year? You bet. I think that was a fluke and they will be good for AT LEAST 9 wins in 2016.
9. Minnesota Vikings: They now have maybe the best offensive line in the NFL. Plus a solid backfield and a young and very talented Teddy Bridgewater under center makes them a NFC North favorite.
8. Cincinnati Bengals: They secretly had one of the best drafts. And I love Tyler Boyd in this Cincy offense.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers: Big Ben's proverbial clock is running out in Pittsburgh and a lot of their season hinges on their rebuilt secondary.
6. Seattle Seahawks: A few question marks at running back and on the offensive line keep them from being in the top five.
5. Green Bay Packers: A healthy Jordy Nelson and a trimmer Eddie Lacey is great start. Also, it's hard not to bet on Aaron Rogers year in and year out.
4. New England Patriots: They are they Pats... and despite my feelings for them it's insane not to put them up this high.
3. Arizona Cardinals: Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald know this is pretty much it for them this year. I hope for their sake they can get it done.
2. Carolina Panthers: They will be #2 and the Broncos will be #1 until after week one... pending to major injuries.
1. Denver Broncos: Yeah... I know. But, they are still #1 until proven over wise in my mind. Plus. I don't hate Mark Sanchez and Paxton Lynch running that offense.
32. Cleveland Browns: Did you expect them to be anywhere else?
31. San Francisco 49ers: Blane Gabbert? Colin Kaepernick? Jake Plummer? No idea who is starting for new HC Chip Kelly Week One.
30. Tennessee Titans: Year two of the Mariota project. Timeout! Remember when Jake Locker was supposed to save this franchise?
29. New Orleans Saints: No real direction here. They are ranked low for now until they show me an identity on O or D.
28. Chicago Bears: By Week 3 the Bears will be sending Matt Forte "u up?" at 3am as they drunkenly stare at their phone, missing what they had together.
27. San Diego Chargers: This franchise is a real mystery to me. All I can hope for this them to stay in San Diego as they should.
26. L.A. Rams: We all know by mid-season who will be under center for the Rams. *cough Jared Goff cough*
25. Philadelphia Eagles: I don't know what they were thinking in the draft. They seem to be doing the old "Jon Gruden QB hording technique" in Philly these days.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars: WHAT? Yeah. On paper or in Madden rankings they would be about a 89 overall. But, I need to see it ON the field.
23. Detroit Lions: I think they may tailspin and perhaps trade places with the Browns for the punchline team this season.
22. Dallas Cowboys: They have SEVEN running backs on their roster. A second round pick that won't play in 2016. And I just don't think Tony Romo can not break something, it's enviable.
21. Miami Dolphins: Peyton Manning is their new "QB Mentor." Will that help? Well, it sure can't hurt!
20. New York Giants: A weird first round pick is offset by a solid free agent haul. Their division is a major toss up.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Roll of the dice with new HC Dirk Koetter and new DC Mike Smith. They are they 5,000th new coaching combo in Tampa since 2006. Argh.
18. Atlanta Falcons: They drafted heavy on the defense, which should help. And still have one of the best receivers in the game.
17. New York Jets: So... Christian Hackenberg. I don't know why he is getting so much flack. He STARTED at a major school for three years and isn't Brooks Bollinger. So...that's a plus.
16. Indianapolis Colts: They surprised many in 2015 by just falling apart at the seams. They addressed a few needs in the draft but, it will be interesting to see how they pan out.
15. Buffalo Bills: They have the entire Ryan clan there and an above average running QB in Tyrod Taylor and a solid rookie in Cardale Jones. Things maybe looking up in Western New York.
14. Oakland Raiders: Much like the Bills, I am impressed how the Raiders finally pulled themselves out of their never ending nose dive. Silver and black maybe back in the playoffs.
13. Washington Redskins: After being chucked out of the playoffs the Redskins had time in the off season to reload and toss a franchise tag on Kirk Cousins.
12. Houston Texans: This free agent heavy franchise maybe crushing the AFC South and easily making their way into the playoffs... or picking in the top five in next year's draft.
11. Kansas City Chiefs: Andy Reid did a hell of a job making KC relevant again. A few tweaks on defense in the off season and they will be battling it out with OAK and DEN for the AFC West.
10. Baltimore Ravens: Were they a dumpster-fire last year? You bet. I think that was a fluke and they will be good for AT LEAST 9 wins in 2016.
9. Minnesota Vikings: They now have maybe the best offensive line in the NFL. Plus a solid backfield and a young and very talented Teddy Bridgewater under center makes them a NFC North favorite.
8. Cincinnati Bengals: They secretly had one of the best drafts. And I love Tyler Boyd in this Cincy offense.
7. Pittsburgh Steelers: Big Ben's proverbial clock is running out in Pittsburgh and a lot of their season hinges on their rebuilt secondary.
6. Seattle Seahawks: A few question marks at running back and on the offensive line keep them from being in the top five.
5. Green Bay Packers: A healthy Jordy Nelson and a trimmer Eddie Lacey is great start. Also, it's hard not to bet on Aaron Rogers year in and year out.
4. New England Patriots: They are they Pats... and despite my feelings for them it's insane not to put them up this high.
3. Arizona Cardinals: Carson Palmer and Larry Fitzgerald know this is pretty much it for them this year. I hope for their sake they can get it done.
2. Carolina Panthers: They will be #2 and the Broncos will be #1 until after week one... pending to major injuries.
1. Denver Broncos: Yeah... I know. But, they are still #1 until proven over wise in my mind. Plus. I don't hate Mark Sanchez and Paxton Lynch running that offense.
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