Aqua4Ever04
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The team is really starting to take shape and although I'm sure there will be more players to come, I believe we have the foundation for our 2006 team.
So my question to you is, what is the realistic expectation of this team? Can we really be at home in the super bowl? Here's my 2 cents:
My Power rankings
1. Pittsburgh- Despite losing key peices in Randel El, Hope and Bettis they are the defending champs. They also added Santonio Holmes a very nice addition
2. Carolina- Adding Keyshawn Johnson takes a lot of pressure off of Steve Smith and I think that's enough to get them back to the big game
3. Seattle- Can Alexander have a repeat year? No. But Matt Hasselbeck will continue to play well and Julian Peterson is a special player on defense
4. Miami- The Dolphins have had the best off-season so far. The looming question is, when will Daunte be ready? If he has a repeat performance of '04, the Dolphins will play their last game at home, in February.
5. Denver- I still question drafting Jay Cutler because I like Plummer. Jevon Walker is the reciever they were long over due to acquire. Denver will push Miami and Pittsburgh for the AFC crown.
6. Kansas City- Can you imagine what Larry Johnson would have done last year if he had started all 16 games? He could run for 2000 yards and all the way to an MVP
7. Washington- Had an off-season that was 2nd only to Miami. Added Archuleta to anchor the D and Randel El as a big play WR. They should win the NFC East with Mark Brunell as the catalyst.
8. Indianapolis- People don't realize how important Edgerin James was to that offense. They went with Joseph Addai who will be good but in time. They still make the playoffs but make little to no noise there.
9. New England- They had a good draft to reverse a bad free agent period. They lost some key guys in McGinnest, Givens and Vinatieri. But as long as Tom Brady and Bill Billichek are in town, the Pats are in the playoffs.
10. Chicago- The Bears offense was brutal last year. Was Brian Griese the answer? Although I think he wins the job, I don't think he is going to take them to the promise land. That D is scary however.
11. Dallas- Can T.O ruin a 3rd team? Not in the first year he won't. Expect the Cowboys to make the playoffs despite an aging Drew Bledsoe.
12. Jacksonville- Byron Leftwhich is back and the Jags aren't goin to win 12 games again, but look for them to push for a playoff spot.
13. N.Y Giants- Is year 3 the magic number for Eli Manning? I say no, but adding Sinorice Moss was huge along with 3 monster DEs in Strahan, Umeinyora and Kiwanuka will all help them push for a playoff spot.
14. Cincinnati- Does Carson Palmer start the season? I don't think he can and if he is a no go for any significant time, no playoffs for the Bengals.
15. Tampa Bay- Chris Simms is their guy, but will he be the one to put that team over the top? Any team with a good front 7 can shut down that offense. The Bucs offense keeps them out of the playoffs in '06.
16. San Diego- The Drew Brees era is over in San Diego. Enter Phillip Rivers. What will they get with him? I say a repeat performance of last year.
17. Cleveland- Romeo Crenel got some big time free agents this year and Kellen Winslow will be on the field. Braylon Edwards is a soon to be superstar but who is their QB? If they find one, watch out.
18. Atlanta- Michael Vick is overrated, period. I really like their defense though and that running game has a good 1-2 punch in Dunn and Ducket.
19. Philadelphia- T.O is out and Mcnabb is back. The chemistry is certainly improved but Owens is a great player and takes a lot of talent with him to Dallas.
20. Arizona- When Matt Leinart takes over, this could be the top offense in football. But Kurt Warner won't take this team anywhere and that defense is still extremly suspect.
21. Tennessee- The Titans made their biggest mistake when they passed on Leinart. Steve Mcnair may be out the door and if they think Young can start, they are out of their minds.
22. New Orleans- You have to wonder why Drew Brees wanted so much guarenteed money. Maybe that shoulder isn't as good as is being reported. Reggie Bush was a gift however and this team is defintly on the upside.
23. Minnesota- Daunte Culpepper for a 2nd rounder? The Vikings should turn in Nick Saban for theft because they got robbed. Brad Johnson is not going to take this team any where.
24. St. Louis- Bulger is healthy and the Rams will be better than their 5-11 mark last year but still are no where near the playoffs.
25. Baltimore- If they get Mcnair and Jamal Lewis returns to form, this team could be good. But that's too many if's to get them out of the bottom 10.
26. Houston- They stock piled OLineman in the draft and missed out on Bush which they will regret. But this team only progresses from last season.
27. Green Bay- Defense was the key in the draft and Green Bay did a good job of that. Not to mention #4 is back and Charles Woodson signed on.
28. Buffalo- A very werid draft and no QB means a miserable season for Bills fans.
29. N.Y Jets- Bolstering the O-Line in the draft was very noteable. Eric Mangini is still in for a long first year.
30. Detroit- When will this team finally get turned around? Josh McCown and Jon Kitna are not the answers, another horrid year for Millen and crew.
31. Oakland- Aaron Brooks couldn't get it done in New Orleans. What makes Al Davis think he will turn it around in Oakland?
32. San Fransisco- Alex Smith gets beat up real bad and will force San Fransisco into winning the Brady Quinn sweepstakes next year
That took me about 45 minutes and was all on personal opinions. Any feedback will be much appreciated. What do you guys think?
So my question to you is, what is the realistic expectation of this team? Can we really be at home in the super bowl? Here's my 2 cents:
My Power rankings
1. Pittsburgh- Despite losing key peices in Randel El, Hope and Bettis they are the defending champs. They also added Santonio Holmes a very nice addition
2. Carolina- Adding Keyshawn Johnson takes a lot of pressure off of Steve Smith and I think that's enough to get them back to the big game
3. Seattle- Can Alexander have a repeat year? No. But Matt Hasselbeck will continue to play well and Julian Peterson is a special player on defense
4. Miami- The Dolphins have had the best off-season so far. The looming question is, when will Daunte be ready? If he has a repeat performance of '04, the Dolphins will play their last game at home, in February.
5. Denver- I still question drafting Jay Cutler because I like Plummer. Jevon Walker is the reciever they were long over due to acquire. Denver will push Miami and Pittsburgh for the AFC crown.
6. Kansas City- Can you imagine what Larry Johnson would have done last year if he had started all 16 games? He could run for 2000 yards and all the way to an MVP
7. Washington- Had an off-season that was 2nd only to Miami. Added Archuleta to anchor the D and Randel El as a big play WR. They should win the NFC East with Mark Brunell as the catalyst.
8. Indianapolis- People don't realize how important Edgerin James was to that offense. They went with Joseph Addai who will be good but in time. They still make the playoffs but make little to no noise there.
9. New England- They had a good draft to reverse a bad free agent period. They lost some key guys in McGinnest, Givens and Vinatieri. But as long as Tom Brady and Bill Billichek are in town, the Pats are in the playoffs.
10. Chicago- The Bears offense was brutal last year. Was Brian Griese the answer? Although I think he wins the job, I don't think he is going to take them to the promise land. That D is scary however.
11. Dallas- Can T.O ruin a 3rd team? Not in the first year he won't. Expect the Cowboys to make the playoffs despite an aging Drew Bledsoe.
12. Jacksonville- Byron Leftwhich is back and the Jags aren't goin to win 12 games again, but look for them to push for a playoff spot.
13. N.Y Giants- Is year 3 the magic number for Eli Manning? I say no, but adding Sinorice Moss was huge along with 3 monster DEs in Strahan, Umeinyora and Kiwanuka will all help them push for a playoff spot.
14. Cincinnati- Does Carson Palmer start the season? I don't think he can and if he is a no go for any significant time, no playoffs for the Bengals.
15. Tampa Bay- Chris Simms is their guy, but will he be the one to put that team over the top? Any team with a good front 7 can shut down that offense. The Bucs offense keeps them out of the playoffs in '06.
16. San Diego- The Drew Brees era is over in San Diego. Enter Phillip Rivers. What will they get with him? I say a repeat performance of last year.
17. Cleveland- Romeo Crenel got some big time free agents this year and Kellen Winslow will be on the field. Braylon Edwards is a soon to be superstar but who is their QB? If they find one, watch out.
18. Atlanta- Michael Vick is overrated, period. I really like their defense though and that running game has a good 1-2 punch in Dunn and Ducket.
19. Philadelphia- T.O is out and Mcnabb is back. The chemistry is certainly improved but Owens is a great player and takes a lot of talent with him to Dallas.
20. Arizona- When Matt Leinart takes over, this could be the top offense in football. But Kurt Warner won't take this team anywhere and that defense is still extremly suspect.
21. Tennessee- The Titans made their biggest mistake when they passed on Leinart. Steve Mcnair may be out the door and if they think Young can start, they are out of their minds.
22. New Orleans- You have to wonder why Drew Brees wanted so much guarenteed money. Maybe that shoulder isn't as good as is being reported. Reggie Bush was a gift however and this team is defintly on the upside.
23. Minnesota- Daunte Culpepper for a 2nd rounder? The Vikings should turn in Nick Saban for theft because they got robbed. Brad Johnson is not going to take this team any where.
24. St. Louis- Bulger is healthy and the Rams will be better than their 5-11 mark last year but still are no where near the playoffs.
25. Baltimore- If they get Mcnair and Jamal Lewis returns to form, this team could be good. But that's too many if's to get them out of the bottom 10.
26. Houston- They stock piled OLineman in the draft and missed out on Bush which they will regret. But this team only progresses from last season.
27. Green Bay- Defense was the key in the draft and Green Bay did a good job of that. Not to mention #4 is back and Charles Woodson signed on.
28. Buffalo- A very werid draft and no QB means a miserable season for Bills fans.
29. N.Y Jets- Bolstering the O-Line in the draft was very noteable. Eric Mangini is still in for a long first year.
30. Detroit- When will this team finally get turned around? Josh McCown and Jon Kitna are not the answers, another horrid year for Millen and crew.
31. Oakland- Aaron Brooks couldn't get it done in New Orleans. What makes Al Davis think he will turn it around in Oakland?
32. San Fransisco- Alex Smith gets beat up real bad and will force San Fransisco into winning the Brady Quinn sweepstakes next year
That took me about 45 minutes and was all on personal opinions. Any feedback will be much appreciated. What do you guys think?
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