Who now hold the title as the best team in the NFL? Is it the reigning Super Bowl champs? The losers? Or even a surprise team?
Did anyone help themselves through free agency or the draft? Lets break down this issues NFL rankings, 1-32.
1. Indianapolis Colts – Record Prediction (13–3)
Yes they lost to the Saints but I have a single name for you, Peyton Manning, the quarterback only 4-time Most Valuable Player winner in NFL history. They have won 12 games every year since 2003 and don’t look for them to slip.
They added defensive end Jerry Hughes in the draft to increase the pass rush, get wide receiver Anthony Gonzalez back from injury and most importantly, get safety Bob Sanders back from injury too (well for now anyways).
Bottom line, they have a top three offense and a top 10 defense. They are obviously Super Bowl contenders once again.
2. New Orleans Saints – Record Prediction (12–4)
Have they stopped partying in New Orleans? They bring hope to a region that was decimated by Hurricane Katrina.
In football news, they will be good once again. QB Drew Brees leads the potent offense, and defensive coordinator Gregg Williams continues to think of fearsome schemes.
They have a ball-hawking defense but will be without Pro Bowler S Darren Sharper for the first six weeks due to being placed on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list after offseason microfracture surgery on his knee. Yes last year’s first round pick Malcolm Jenkins has made the switch to S (where he belonged afterall) but don’t downplay Sharper’s influence and leadsership.
3. Dallas Cowboys – Record Prediction (12–4)
Jerry Jones’ wet dream would be to host the Super Bowl in his stadium and then have his team play there. Well he might actually get his fantasy.
This team is loaded. And sure Dallas always seems to be loaded, but this is different. QB Tony Romo has actually won a playoff game now, they have three starting caliber running backs, a Pro Bowl tight end, multiple weapons at WR, and a quality line. And all that is just on offensive. Read More
-By Clayton Fawcette
