09-25-2015, 01:19 PM
Since most of these rankings are written by biased and ignorant media outlets, I thought this could be an opportunity for the fans to give a more rational perspective. And just doing a Top 5 is enough. No one wants to rank ALL 32 teams.
Here goes mine, a little different than most media outlets...
1: New England
This is obvious. They continue to be the anomaly of the NFL and win, win, win with a seeming rag-tag group of guys. They are the real life plug-and-play team. I mean, Dion Lewis? He was just cut by the Clowns! But he goes with Belichick and Brady and becomes a real threat. It's quite amazing. It will be a sad day when Brady and Belichick are gone (not for the rest of the NFL though).
T-4: Cincinnati
The most talented and balanced team in the NFL. Weapons all over the offense. One of the best (if the not the best) offensive line in the NFL. A monster at DT by the name of Geno. And possibly the most loaded secondary in the league. If it weren't for Andy and Marvin Lewis, they would easily be number 1. They are the anti-Pats. Rather than a great QB and coach surrounded by random player, the Bengals have an average QB and coach surrounded by great players. We will have to see if Marv and Andy can step up when it counts.
T-4: Pittsburgh
Far and away the most explosive offense in the NFL. And they're just getting started. Bell is coming back this week. M. Bryant next week. Along with Antonio Brown and Big Ben, I don't know how you keep this team under 28 points. I don't care who you are. Obviously the defense is concerning. But with that explosive of an offense, they might not have to stop anyone.
T-4: Arizona
Very similar to Cincinnati in terms of balance. An explosive offense, and a tremendous defense. The only true concern with Arizona is if they need Palmer to win games. I saw Palmer play every snap in Cincinnati, and I am shocked at how he is performing now. Maybe he needed a change of environment, but nothing post-2005 showed me he could hang with the elite QBs in the league. Yes, the same could be same for Cincinnati today with Dalton. But with Palmer's age and lower-talent around him, I have less faith in him than any playoff QB.
5: Green Bay
Would easily be #2 if not for Jordy Nelson being hurt. I know these first 2 weeks that the Pack have played fine without him, but he is of the elite caliber. And we all know it's hard to win in the NFL with major injuries. They will be good in his absence, but great? I don't think so. His injury will affect them long term.
Here goes mine, a little different than most media outlets...
1: New England
This is obvious. They continue to be the anomaly of the NFL and win, win, win with a seeming rag-tag group of guys. They are the real life plug-and-play team. I mean, Dion Lewis? He was just cut by the Clowns! But he goes with Belichick and Brady and becomes a real threat. It's quite amazing. It will be a sad day when Brady and Belichick are gone (not for the rest of the NFL though).
T-4: Cincinnati
The most talented and balanced team in the NFL. Weapons all over the offense. One of the best (if the not the best) offensive line in the NFL. A monster at DT by the name of Geno. And possibly the most loaded secondary in the league. If it weren't for Andy and Marvin Lewis, they would easily be number 1. They are the anti-Pats. Rather than a great QB and coach surrounded by random player, the Bengals have an average QB and coach surrounded by great players. We will have to see if Marv and Andy can step up when it counts.
T-4: Pittsburgh
Far and away the most explosive offense in the NFL. And they're just getting started. Bell is coming back this week. M. Bryant next week. Along with Antonio Brown and Big Ben, I don't know how you keep this team under 28 points. I don't care who you are. Obviously the defense is concerning. But with that explosive of an offense, they might not have to stop anyone.
T-4: Arizona
Very similar to Cincinnati in terms of balance. An explosive offense, and a tremendous defense. The only true concern with Arizona is if they need Palmer to win games. I saw Palmer play every snap in Cincinnati, and I am shocked at how he is performing now. Maybe he needed a change of environment, but nothing post-2005 showed me he could hang with the elite QBs in the league. Yes, the same could be same for Cincinnati today with Dalton. But with Palmer's age and lower-talent around him, I have less faith in him than any playoff QB.
5: Green Bay
Would easily be #2 if not for Jordy Nelson being hurt. I know these first 2 weeks that the Pack have played fine without him, but he is of the elite caliber. And we all know it's hard to win in the NFL with major injuries. They will be good in his absence, but great? I don't think so. His injury will affect them long term.
