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2009 NFL Power Rankings?

I've come up with my estimated power rankings for the 2009 NFL season (top 15). I was just wondering what people thought of them, or what they think the power rankings will be like. 1. Baltimore Ravens - Coming off a strong year, now with an experienced Flacco at the helm. They have re-signed Lewis and Rolle, and they have brought in Foxworth and Carr to strengthen their secondary. There is also talk of a likely trade for Boldin from the Cardinals. I expect to see a second appearance from this team in the AFC Championship game. 2. New England Patriots - With more or less the same team as their undefeated season in 2007, a recovered Tom Brady, and talk of acquiring Julius Peppers look for the patriots to re-establish themselves as an NFL powerhouse. 3. Tennessee Titans - After being the top ranked team in the NFL last season and loosing their first playoff game the Titans will be out for revenge. Despite the Steelers winning the superbowl, I expect the Titans to upset the Steelers in the 2009 regular season opener. 4. Pittsburgh Steelers - There is no doubt that the Steelers are one of the top teams in the NFL as they proved by winning the superbowl. I have them ranked at 4th, not because I feel they will have gotten much worse, but because I feel that last season the Titans were a better team (not being able to keep a close game head to head) and that the Ravens and the Patriots will be stronger teams than last year. 5. New York Giants - The Giants clearly established themselves as a strong team over the past two years, but I feel that with the loss of Burress this team will become much more one dimensional. 6. San Diego Chargers - The Chargers proved they are still a strong team by knocking off the Colts in the first round of playoffs. With a recovered Tomlinson and Merriman this team will be stepping their level of play up for this season. 7. Indianapolis Colts - Throughout the past few years, the Colts have established themselves as on of the NFL's best teams. However, with the loss of Harrison and still a lack of a running game, I feel the Colts won't be quite as strong a team as they have been in past years. 8. Minnesota Vikings - With one of the top defenses in the league and a running back like Peterson this team, no doubt, has some serious potential. However, with the loss of pro bowl center Matt Birk and a certain lack of a passing game, this team doesn't quite make it in to my top 5 teams. 9. New Orleans Saints - In my opinion, Drew Brees is one of the best quarterbacks to play in the NFL and lead one of the most explosive offenses in the league. Despite his three best receivers being injured for most of last season (Colston, Shockey and Bush) he still managed to lead the league in passing yards, all three of which are fully recovered for the coming season. However, with the loss of McAllister it is hard to tell whether Bush will step up to be an every-down back or if the running game will suffer. 10. Atlanta Falcons - With a promising young quarterback, the 2nd best running game in the league last season, and a successful previous season look for this team to only get better. 11. Miami Dolphins - After an incredible turn around season, I expect them to still be a fairly good team, but not have quite the season they had last year. With a harder schedule and a recovered Patriots team in their division I expect this season to be much more challenging for the Dolphins. 12. Carolina Panthers - The Panthers proved themselves as a powerful team last season by earning themselves a first round bye in the playoffs. The team has potential with WR Smith and RB Williams, but still does not have a QB that has proven they can lead the team. That coupled with the probable loss of DE Peppers suggest this season will not be quite as successful. 13. Arizona Cardinals - Despite their playoff success last season, I don't see this team being equally successful this season. The likely loss of Boldin, leaving the team with only one star receiver, will make it easier for opposing defenses to focus on Fitzgerald. Also, for most of the season their defense was not able to step up and do their job well. Their success next season depends on whether the regular season or the playoff Cardinals show up. I don't see the playoff Cardinals coming back. 14. Chicago Bears - The Bears have generally had a good defense and running game, but had serious issues in the QB position. With a strong QB like Cutler now running the offense, I see this team improving greatly over their performance last season. 15. Dallas Cowboys - In recent history, Dallas has been packed with potential and put together winning seasons, but failed to really pull it together as a team. Despite the loss of Owens, I expect more of the same from the Cowboys.

Public Comments

1. Wheres the Seahawks TJ,Matts Healthy,and a Great Team
2. Why aren't the Browns in the top 15? I think you forgot them.
3. Flacco was not good this season. He played poorly but his defense led him to the championship game. He's almost like a much worse Ben Roethlisberger who has his defense make him seem that good. Only difference is that Berger is a decent qb. Pats didn't make playoffs and are an older offense and defense this year. Colts were HELD BACK with Harrison the last two seasons and will be a more explosive offense without him. Look at his numbers, look at Peytons, than see who is lacking. Cowboys should at least be top ten whether you like them or not. Titans are not top three because they lost their best player in Haynesworth and I mean BEST player. Maybe a top ten with that running game though, but don't forget they have an almost 40 year old qb. Saints?????? Do you know how much they throw the ball???? To everyone, that's what it takes to have a 5,000 yard season. I don't care who your receivers are. Until the Vikes get a real qb, they will be in my bottom 15 teams not top 15. Peterson doesn't make a team. The rest of the pack is about right but the Packers and 49ers will be in the top 10 teams this season. Dolphins will struggle and Ravens #1????? I think the Ravens were the most overrated team last year considering they had an average running game, a horrible passing game, and got to play the Bengals and Browns 4 games. Flacco will NOT be a good qb in the NFL. A strong arm doesn't mean anything if you can't make good decisions.
4. Giants, number 5?! We have great WR's, don't you know about Sinorice Moss, Steve Smith, Hixon, or Manningham?! Dude, we just were shooken up with Burress gone, we will kick @$$!
5. I agree, where are the Seahawks? The Seahawks have the best overall record in the NFC since like 2002, it's true. they made the playoffs for 4 years before last year. last year they were riddled with injuries, with 12 players on IR, and 23 regular season injuries. They have a new coach, a great new receiver, the 4th pick in the draft, and their 3 time pro bowl quarterback is healthy. The seahawks are coming back with a vengeance.
6. Check out this blog below, it has 2009 NFL predictions. http://americanfootballpredictions.blogspot.com
7. I noticed you left the Mighty Raiders off your top 15, other than that it looks pretty good.
8. take Off patriots and Put them in 10 an Put Steelers On 2 Patriots are not going to do better and will not go 16-0 again brady ids not going o play 100% They will Lose one gam move the raven to 10 the Jets torn their defense apart.
9. THIS IS TERRIBLE!!!! You should stop right now. why in the h3ll are the cowboys 15th when they got beat in a must win game 44 to 6. and how r the eagles not in the top10 after they made it to the NFC championship game. this is bull
10. How do you have the cowboys 15th. They is # 1
11. Were are the Eaglez wtf