The 2008 NFL Power Rankings... in May
by TexSkins on May 12, 2008 3:48 PM EDT
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[Note by TexSkins, 05/12/08 2:57 PM CDT ] Skin Patrol types faster and writes better.
As part of the plan to create sports news (specifically NFL news) when there is none to feed to global machine that is ESPN, the Mouse Ear NFL Division has released the first (of many) versions of the NFL Power Rankings.
There are some interesting things here. First, the top NFC team in May is the NFL Champion New York (football) Giants the Dallas Cowboys? Wait... you're telling me that the team that won the Super Bowl and has only added pieces is not only the second best team in their conference, they're the second best team in their division? Is it because TO is now a TV Star? Or is it because Romo butchered "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" at Wrigley worse than Harry Carey ever did? I mean, it has to be something like that, since it can't be on the field where the Giants won... in Dallas... in the playoffs... before winning the Super Bowl.
I mean, I can understand having the Patriots, Colts and even the Chargers ahead of the Giants. I don't like it, but I can understand it. But I think you almost have to have the Super Bowl champs in the top 5 in May, don't you?
From the ESPN article:
Our voters, who also include staff writer John Clayton and Scouts Inc. Insiders Jeremy Green and Keith Kidd, had diverse takes on what offseason moves mean to various teams. The Titans ranked as high as 10th in one voter's opinion, but rated only 22nd in another's. The defending champion Giants are the best team in the league, according to one selector; another ranks nine teams ahead of Big Blue.
Now, on to your Washington Redskins, who are 14th... one behind the Eagles in May. As Matt Mosley, one of many Dallas Cowsheep transplanted in Bristol even though he still lives in Dallas who wrote the blurbs for the NFC East puts it:
Too many questions: a new coach, young QB and a pair of rookie WRs. Hard to get a good read. (MM)
And by "hard to get a good read" he means last place in the NFC East in May. They are ahead of some playoff teams (Bucs, Titans) and in e top half of the rankings... but not by much: the Bucs are #15 (end of the top half) and the Titans are #16. So, basically, this means the football experts in May have the Reskins at, what? 8-8, 7-9? They don't specifically put a record down... but to finish last in your division and to be the 14th best team, and 8th in the NFC, means you are about middle of the pack.
I don't specifically disagree with the 14th overall ranking and predicition a 4th place NFC East finish in May for the Redskins, but I do have a problem with almost all of the rankings... from about #4 down. But that's it for now. What says ye?
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Its that 4 minutes I spent tagging...
that got me.
Yes, I am a nerd.
by TexSkins on May 12, 2008 4:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bias my ass
As Matt Mosley, one of many Dallas Cowsheep transplanted in Bristol even though he still lives in Dallas who wrote the blurbs for the NFC East puts it:
I’m so glad someone else noticed that! His blog is hommer filled gone a muck.
Now I have to comment on Skin Patrol’s tag-less post..
by CptChaosSidekick on May 12, 2008 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Its because the Cowboys are by far and away
the most talented team in the NFC, its not even close.
In Romo we Trust
by Terry on May 13, 2008 8:45 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Far and away
the most talented team in the NFC on offense, to bad for you they suck at defence. Tell Roy Williams to get his head out of his ass then try and win a playoff game this decade.
by CptChaosSidekick on May 13, 2008 9:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
If by suck you mean number 9 in defense then yes i guess they did suck. They didnt have as many big plays as i would like but there is no way you can say they sucked. Their D is young and up and coming. The cowboys front 7 is amazing 3rd in sacks well really 2nd but DWARE is too fast for the refs and they call him offside. And the secondary is coming around, with the addition of dave campo it should make big leaps for the better this year.
They lost no major players from last year and might gain terry glenn back this year. Plus it was a new offense and defense so add another year of experience in those systems and its not hard to see why dallas is ranked #1 in the NFC
What the French?! Toast!
by thebigham on May 13, 2008 9:30 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
..Oh Yeah
First I’m not saying Dallas isn’t talented. However a team that can’t put it together when it counts, like the Cowboys have shown in the past many years then why talk them up? It reminds me of a New England team that shred records and went undefeated only to lose when it counted most At least they win in the postseason.
I’m glad that NFL Power Rankings in May excite Cowboy fans, because whoever is ranked #1 will surly make it to the promised land. Sorta like the ‘99 Rams weren’t they ranked high that offseason?
As for my comment on your defense. Stats are great but sometimes you need to look a little deeper. Just like New England your offenses put up a lot of points that caused teams to abbanden their gameplans. It’s easy to rack up sacks when you know the opposing QB has to drop back for three quarters. Not nessasarly a negitive thing but don’t get your D confused with the likes of Baltimore or Jacksonville’s.
but DWARE is too fast for the refs and they call him offside.Blaming the refs for your woes, mark of a chapion if you ask me.
Tell whoever it was on your blog that compaired T.Newman to Darrell Green to take his meds, and if he’s going to make outlandish comments to at least get the correct spelling of HOF’er Darrell Green.
by CptChaosSidekick on May 13, 2008 10:22 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah..
1. I never said anything about the cowboys winning it all. I was just stating that its understanding why the cowboys would be ranked there. You ask why talk them up? Why be a fan then? As a fan of a team you should always feel that this year is your teams year. Its the whole point inbeing a fan or fanatic for some. If a person is down on their team and doesnt think they will improve before the season even starts then idk i feel sorry for them.
2 Of course its may and ESPN released power rankings but i dont think anyone is using them as some kind of holy text. I know the cowboy fans i talked to dont even care about them. Power rankings arent a list to define the super bowl winner its a list of who the best teams are at that moment in time. That is why they are updated every week.
3. I know my bounds i never said the dallas cowboys D was the best or anyhting close to it. I did say its a young D and they are growing together. The cowboys have one of the best OLB in the game and the rest of the front 7 isnt bad either. And regardless of how the Offense does it still takes skill to get sacks. Even if the team is passing more because they are behind its not like the cowboys are going to blitz everyone because i think we all know how suspect the cowboys secondary is and they dont want the team coming back on them.
4 And yes DWARE is that good..
“Tell him about the Green Bay game. I sacked Brett Favre, and they called me offside. They sent me a letter apologizing, saying that I wasn’t offside. So that is 15 to his 14.
5.I dont know what a
mark of a chapionis but i dont think its someone who should be pointing out spelling errors haha.
What the French?! Toast!
by thebigham on May 13, 2008 11:02 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
...Oh yeah
I wonder what reactions this convo would garner, if anyone that read this knew we work in the same office not 4ft away for eachothers desk….
So in your mind, it’s ok to have deliousions of grandure Ofcourse I want it to be my teams year every year, but I believe in reality and am not prone to boast about my team just b/c they’re my team. Sir those are the ingredents that make a Eagles fan, so you can join them in your closet that leeds to Narnina where your team is always #1.
I;m a greet spelar end dint u foget ti
by CptChaosSidekick on May 13, 2008 11:24 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not uh!
Is it coindence thats the cowboys had 13 wins last year or that they had 13 pro bowlers or this year will mark 13 years without a playoff win or that 2008 added up equals 10 and add 3 it equals 13.. i think not! It means this is our year haha.
Hey im just trying to spice up the life here at hogs haven maybe those lurkers will come out and post to defend you. I dont get hwo you have so many votes but so little comments haha its ok i read so keep posting! Love the insight and not constant we are the best team ever in the world our coach is a mastermind and we have the best team ever and dont need T.O(eagle reference)
What the French?! Toast!
by thebigham on May 13, 2008 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes huh?
I don’t know what that whole “13” thing was about, I guess you were trying to channel your inner Fox Mulder or something..
HogsHaven needs no spicing up, it’s chalk full of falvor and is the Heavy Weight champion of SB*NATION.
by CptChaosSidekick on May 13, 2008 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe featherweight.
Yes, I am a nerd.
by TexSkins on May 13, 2008 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ware
is most certainly too fast for the refs…HIs first step is so fast the refs probably see two of him and just throw the flag because they are confused.
by bluewolf021 on May 21, 2008 12:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Power Rankings
Patriots, Colts, as usual, will be at the top. Chargers? Possibly.
I agree there are too many unknowns at this time about our Redskins; including, but not limited to, new coaches, new offensive system, an unproven starting QB learning another new system and new techniques, any lasting effects from those serious injuries?
The Redskins have enough talent to go 8-8, even better if the new system works and Campbell adapts quickly and the players stay healthy. The Redskins lost a lot of close games last year (except NE) and if the offense had just been slightly more productive, the W-L would have been improved by 2 or 3 games.
by saratogan on May 13, 2008 9:13 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
See SP?
When you tag, like “Cowboys,” you get more comments.
Just imagine the number of comments I would have had if I actually said something bad about the Cowboys.
Yes, I am a nerd.
by TexSkins on May 13, 2008 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Total bullshit.
No one cares what I write. I’m so depressed.
I write too fast for commenters, they call me irrelevant even though I’m not, just because I’m so ESPNow. See editors note at tope of this post.
by Skin Patrol on May 13, 2008 3:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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