ESPN Power Rankings

Originally Posted by Paintrain

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.

Im not really down on the Giants. Out of the four NFC East teams I have them as the 4th best. They are the only team who I have finishing 4th in their division in my top 22. I think they just as easily could be where the Cowboys are at 11.

The Cowboys and Redskins are both going to have playoff teams this year imo. I think both teams defenses will be very good. I think the Cowboys offense will be more effective than ours. Its really just a toss up we very easily could have the better team. Once again we should split our season series.

I ranked Baltimore lower than most at 12 because I agree with you. I think they will be a good football team but not as good as last years. Atlanta I actually like. Matt Ryan proved me wrong last year and seems to be the next great QB in the NFL. The addition of Tony G is going to make their offensive really explosive imo. With Turner and Norwood running the ball and Roddy White making plays I see them really taking the next step. I also think the defense is solid.

As for Gregg Williams all he has to do is make the Saints defense average. Kinda like what the Skins need to do on offense he needs to do for the Saints on defense. I think he can give the Saints defense a pulse and with that offense they should do some good things in 2009. Hell if the offense stays healthy they could reach the Super Bowl.

[Daseal]

Power rankings can't be even close to accurate until after 1/4 of the season is played. It's fun to play, but don't take offense to it...

[GusFrerotte]

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?

[johno]

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.

[DBUCHANON101]

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?

[johno]

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.

[SBXVII]

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.

[Ruhskins]

May Power Rankings = We have nothing to write about.

[GMScud]

I like John Clayton's opinions most of the time. He had us at 12. Again, not that it means anything, just saying....

Power rankings: How the voters voted - NFC West - ESPN

[fkcowboys]

ok these guys are just retarded. they dont get this right every year. an to have the packers ahead of us is just wrong. my skins would beat them i know they would.

[saden1]

My Ranking:

1. Redskins
2. Who cares.
3. Who cares.
4. ...
5. ...
etc etc etc

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by saden1

My Ranking:

1. Redskins
2. Who cares.
3. Who cares.
4. ...
5. ...
etc etc etc

Good one

[Missin21]

Originally Posted by saden1

My Ranking:

1. Redskins
2. Who cares.
3. Who cares.
4. ...
5. ...
etc etc etc

I like that, but you forgot #33 - the Cowboys.

[Missin21]

The Lions made progress this offseason but had nowhere to go but up.

Yet they ranked them at 32. Um, from where I'm sitting, 32 last year & 32 next year is stagnant.