yimyammer
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I thought it might be interesting to see how accurate preseason impressions translate to the regular season, so who are your top 10 teams based on what you've seen in preseason games.
Mine are (warning I took off my blue and silver glasses when I did this):
1. Baltimore - Defense looks awesome as usual, Flaco looks unflappable and they seem to be seething with hate toward Pitt to keep them motivated.
2. New England-Brady looks to be back, but appears to be taking a bit of a pounding. If he stays healthy, you know they'll be in the running,
3. Pittsburgh-Super Bowl hangover? Maybe so but they still look tuff and the defense is as stout as ever, but I think Baltimore gets revenge this year and overtakes them
4. Green Bay - If the preseason isn't an illusion, they look like they're gonna steam roll some folks
The top 4 really stood out to me, the rest all seemed bunched up and could finish in any order
5 New York Giants-They appear to have enough talent despite injuries plus their coaches seem to keep them on edge and competitive
7. Minnesota - D looks good and the team seems to be playing with passion. Can Favre be the difference? I doubt it
8. Atlanta-Seemingly well coached, great RB and QB
8. Philadelphia - They're beat up but they seem to always find a way to compete
9. Indianapolis - Manning looked sharp enough to carry them, D? Who knows?
10. New Orleans - Really?
Honorable mentions:
Dallas Cowboys-ball control O looks good, D looks adequate, but something seems to be missing and I just don't trust Wade to get the best out of a team..still too many penalties and not enough turnovers. If they play disciplined, turnover free ball and start to get turnovers on D, they could rise up the ranks fast.
Arizona-they've looked like a mess at times, but I think they're too talented and well coached not to be in the running at some point.
Chicago-always seem to have a good D and Cutler looks like he's coming on
Miami-I expect them to be well coached and play hard, but their O doesn't look like it has enough to do any serious damage
San Diego - Haven't seen them play
This was just for fun folks, so don't take my stabs in the dark too seriously (except for my top 3)
Mine are (warning I took off my blue and silver glasses when I did this):
1. Baltimore - Defense looks awesome as usual, Flaco looks unflappable and they seem to be seething with hate toward Pitt to keep them motivated.
2. New England-Brady looks to be back, but appears to be taking a bit of a pounding. If he stays healthy, you know they'll be in the running,
3. Pittsburgh-Super Bowl hangover? Maybe so but they still look tuff and the defense is as stout as ever, but I think Baltimore gets revenge this year and overtakes them
4. Green Bay - If the preseason isn't an illusion, they look like they're gonna steam roll some folks
The top 4 really stood out to me, the rest all seemed bunched up and could finish in any order
5 New York Giants-They appear to have enough talent despite injuries plus their coaches seem to keep them on edge and competitive
7. Minnesota - D looks good and the team seems to be playing with passion. Can Favre be the difference? I doubt it
8. Atlanta-Seemingly well coached, great RB and QB
8. Philadelphia - They're beat up but they seem to always find a way to compete
9. Indianapolis - Manning looked sharp enough to carry them, D? Who knows?
10. New Orleans - Really?
Honorable mentions:
Dallas Cowboys-ball control O looks good, D looks adequate, but something seems to be missing and I just don't trust Wade to get the best out of a team..still too many penalties and not enough turnovers. If they play disciplined, turnover free ball and start to get turnovers on D, they could rise up the ranks fast.
Arizona-they've looked like a mess at times, but I think they're too talented and well coached not to be in the running at some point.
Chicago-always seem to have a good D and Cutler looks like he's coming on
Miami-I expect them to be well coached and play hard, but their O doesn't look like it has enough to do any serious damage
San Diego - Haven't seen them play
This was just for fun folks, so don't take my stabs in the dark too seriously (except for my top 3)
