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[Mik3]

http://www.nfl.com/n...mp;confirm=true

Its hella early and rankings dont mean ish, but there fun to look at.

1 Pittsburgh Steelers

The Super Bowl champions get Rashard Mendenhall back. Ben Roethlisberger is now a two-time Super Bowl winner. The Steelers also continue to build their roster depth by training their own young players. It will be hard to hold the top spot with Tom Brady back on the field in New England, but this Steelers franchise does not let success go to its head.

2. New England Patriots

Brady is back, and there were key additions in free agency that include Fred Taylor, Shawn Springs and a number of other veterans who will add depth. If the Patriots had secured a veteran outside linebacker, they would have been considered for the top spot

3. Philadelphia Eagles

The offseason put two new offensive tackles on the roster, and insured the pass protection and run blocking will be excellent. Donovan McNabb has plenty of targets to throw to and finally there is a quality running back in LeSean McCoy to back up Brian Westbrook. Despite playing in a tough division, the Eagles appear poised for a run at Super Bowl XLIV.

4. New York Giants

The loss of defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo may be harder to overcome than the loss of Plaxico Burress. Still, the Giants have the quarterback, offensive line and pass rush to warrant a top-five spot.

5. Indianapolis Colts

Holding a top-five spot will be difficult with the recent departure of offensive coordinator Tom Moore and offensive line coach Howard Mudd. Put that together with a new head coach (Jim Caldwell) and there seems to be even more pressure on Peyton Manning than ever before. Indianapolis needs its rookie defensive tackles to help slow the rushing attacks they are sure to face.

6. Baltimore Ravens

Joe Flacco does not appear to be the kind of player to have a sophomore slump. He is really taking command of the offense, so expect more from the passing attack in 2009. The Ravens defense is still the backbone of this franchise, but it needs the offense to pull more of the weight.

7. Atlanta Falcons

Coach Mike Smith, general manager Thomas Dimitroff, and quarterback Matt Ryan flipped this franchise around in one year, and the addition of tight end Tony Gonzalez makes them contenders. Smith told me that they needed to get better on defense and the first five draft picks were for that side of the ball.

8. San Diego Chargers

Philip Rivers and his teammates are ready to take the big step and get to the final game of the season. The return of Shawne Merriman and the improved health of cornerback Antonio Cromartie could put the defense on solid ground in a weak division.

9. Arizona Cardinals

The Cardinals had some key losses in offensive coordinator Todd Haley and defensive end Antonio Smith, but they have playmakers on offense and the addition of Chris "Beanie" Wells should help the running game. This is a fragile situation and it remains to be seen if they can handle the success they had in 2008. There might be too many veterans complaining about new contracts to feel comfortable about the placement of the Cardinals at No. 9 on this list.

10. Tennessee Titans

The Vince Young debate is now on the backburner, and this team will go as far as Kerry Collins can take them. The loss of Albert Haynesworth can't be underestimated, but coach Jeff Fisher will have his always-physical football team ready to go. Expect the offense to open up a bit with the additions of Nate Washington and first-round draft pick Kenny Britt.

[Sir Whirly]

Rankings at this time of the year make me lol.

Edited by Sir Whirly, 20 May 2009 - 02:01 PM.

[Mik3]

Funny Video Review of the offseason

[Illmatic]

Funny Video Review of the offseason

EPIC WIN

[Sir Whirly]

lol, got one thing wrong though. He is now known as Chad OchoCinco. lulz.

[Sir Whirly]

Sorry for the double post, but the Madden curse almost struck once again.

"As I mentioned on Twitter (and on a subject I will expand on later today in a notebook), Larry Fitzgerald came down very awkwardly after a catch today, doing a near-splits/bad back bend on his leg/knee. He was OK, and he went back in to take his normal spot during 11-on-11 at the end of practice."

[Mik3]

Madden NFL 10 Team Ratings


1.New England Patriots 93
2.Pittsburgh Steelers 92
3.New York Giants 89
4.Philadelphia Eagles 88
5.San Diego Chargers 88
6.Tennessee Titans 87
7.Indianapolis Colts 87
8.Arizona Cardinals 86
9.Dallas Cowboys 85
10.Carolina Panthers 83
11.Baltimore Ravens 82
12.Atlanta Falcons 81
13.Minnesota Vikings 80
14.Washington Redskins 79
15.Chicago Bears 79
16.Buffalo Bills 78
17.New York Jets 78
18.Green Bay Packers 78
19.Seattle Seahawks 77
20.Miami Dolphins 77
21.Houston Texans 75
22.New Orleans Saints 74
23.Tampa Bay Buccaneers 74
24.San Francisco 49ers 73
25.Jacksonville Jaguars 71
26.Oakland Raiders 71
27.Denver Broncos 70
28.Kansas City Chiefs 69
29.Cleveland Browns 68
30.Cincinnati Bengals 67
31.St. Louis Rams 66
32.Detroit Lions 65



Espn.com is doing the ratings for each team specifically every week by division with the NFC North this week.

[Mik3]

Ive been pondering the idea of a H&E fantasy football league if we can get enough people.

[True]

That be pretty sweet. I'd be up for it.

[Illmatic]

if we could get this going, im definitely in

[Tahaji]

Count me in for that, sounds fun.

[Sir Whirly]

Ive been pondering the idea of a H&E fantasy football league if we can get enough people.

I am down and we could use NFL.com for the base.

I can make one now. All I need to know is whether should go for 12, 14, 16, 18 or 20 teams. Four divisions and playoffs.
It's up to you guys.

[Mik3]

Ive already set one up through yahoo's league. Its alot smoother to control and theres no divisons. I think its better for the teams with the best records to make the playoffs. But there is a consolation tournament for those who don't make it.

[Sir Whirly]

Ive already set one up through yahoo's league. Its alot smoother to control and theres no divisons. I think its better for the teams with the best records to make the playoffs. But there is a consolation tournament for those who don't make it.

Okie dokey. Create the thread and set up the link.

[Mik3]

Okie dokey. Create the thread and set up the link.

I will but first i wanna see how many more people join and then pick a date and time to do the draft when everyone is available.

[Sir Whirly]

I will but first i wanna see how many more people join and then pick a date and time to do the draft when everyone is available.

Create a fantasy football thread. Make it known.

[Burning_Wulf]

I would so be up for a league.

[Nate River]

Ive been pondering the idea of a H&E fantasy football league if we can get enough people.

I'd be up for it as well. Though as far drafting goes, Saturdays are the only day I can do it.

[Mik3]

Steve Mcnair has been murdered



http://www.newschann....asp?S=10643962

[Sir Whirly]

WTF? That's not cool at all...