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    32. Atlanta - too many holes to fill though the draft and the schedule doesnt help. 3-13

    31. Miami - Picking up outcasts on offense wont do much and their no name defense should keep the O off the field. Unfortunately, it will be their own O. 4-12

    30. San Francisco - They did nothing in the off-season to impress me. Expect them to be in the running to draft Stafford, Bradford or Tebow next year. 4-12

    29. Kansas City - Did nothing in the off-season, but had a solid draft. Unfortunately, Herm plans on playing the rookies regularly. Cant' be good. 5-11

    28. St. Louis - The front office literally voted to decide on drafting Dorsey or Long. The vote was for Dorsey, but VP Devaney ended up drafting Long anyway because he's friends with Howie. Great was to run a struggling team. 5-11

    27. Detroit - Nice offense, but speaking of poorly run teams... Jordon Dizon is already listed as a starter and NFC RB's are licking their chops. 6-10

    26. Oakland - Improved decondary, but the line couldnt block their owner. 6-10

    25. Baltimore - Kyle Boller, Troy Smith and Joe Flacco. Enough said. 6-10

    24. Chicago - Grossman to Bennett scares no one. When you take a bad DB that is good on ST and turn him into a WR...you're in trouble. 6-10

    23. Denver - Brandon Marshall's suspended. Javon Walker's gone. Matt Lepsis has retired. The offensive tackles are inexperienced. Wiegmann was horrendous with the Chiefs last year. There is still no pass rush. There is still no one who can stop the run. Boss Bailey sucks. Keary Colbert sucks even more. Jamie Winborn sucks more than both combined. Jason Elam is a Falcon. Chris Myers is a Texan.

    Is that enough? 7-9

    22. NY Jets - Not the worst roster in the world, they just have a bad OC. Brett should help to make this close to a .500 team. 7-9

    21. Cincinnati - Rudi Johnson seems cooked and they drafted 1000 WR's and no RB's. They'll abandon the run and look like hell. 7-9

    20. Arizona - The team that always dwells in mediocrity no matter what they do. 8-8

    19. Carolina - Solid defense, deep O-line. QB that cant stay healthy. 8-8

    18. Washington - Campbell is set up to be a stud, but the defense is still too shaky. 8-8

    17. Tennessee - Eventually, Tennessee will realize that VY isn't an NFL QB. 8-8

    16. Houston - We can always hope Kubes makes the team better...it just never happens. 8-8

    15. Minnesota - The scary defense will win some games for this team and AP will get a few more. Still wont be enough. 8-8

    14. Buffalo - Great off-season and awesome draft. The Bills could squeeze back into being a playoff team. 9-7

    13. Tampa Bay - A great draft and a shaky conference should put them back in the playoffs. 9-7

    12. Philadelphia - This ranking could drop, but i still expect to see them package a 1st round pick and Lito Sheppard for Boldin or Ocho Cinco. Putting a big target on this team will help. 9-7

    11. Seattle - Not sure who Hassellbeck will throw to, but the defense will keep them in games. 10-6

    10. Pittsburgh - Adding Sweed and Mendenhall will help the offense, btu the line needs work and Leftwich is the man if Big Ben goes down. Could be great...could be scary. 10-6

    9. Cleveland - Try running on this team. Luck and ignorance give them a great season. 10-6

    8. Green Bay - I'm a believer in Rogers. The Pack will have a solid year with him at the controls. 11-5

    7. New Orleans - Awesome draft, defensive improvements and a weak schedule. 11 wins should be easy. 11-5

    6. Dallas - As much talent as anyone...as long as it doesnt blow up. 11-5

    5. Indianapolis - This is the year they lose out on winning the AFC South. 12-4

    4. New England - Always going to be at the top, but the defense is getting older by the minute. 12-4

    3. San Diego - If Rivers grows up and they have no significant injuries, they'll be as tough as ever. 12-4

    2. Jacksonville - Try keeping their defense out of the backfield. Jacksonville takes a step forward. 13-3

    1. NY Giants - No significant losses, QB grew up, excellent draft...hard not to put them at the top...at least for now. 13-3

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    Quote Originally Posted by CoachChaz View Post
    32. Atlanta - too many holes to fill though the draft and the schedule doesnt help. 3-13

    31. Miami - Picking up outcasts on offense wont do much and their no name defense should keep the O off the field. Unfortunately, it will be their own O. 4-12

    30. San Francisco - They did nothing in the off-season to impress me. Expect them to be in the running to draft Stafford, Bradford or Tebow next year. 4-12

    29. Kansas City - Did nothing in the off-season, but had a solid draft. Unfortunately, Herm plans on playing the rookies regularly. Cant' be good. 5-11

    28. St. Louis - The front office literally voted to decide on drafting Dorsey or Long. The vote was for Dorsey, but VP Devaney ended up drafting Long anyway because he's friends with Howie. Great was to run a struggling team. 5-11

    27. Detroit - Nice offense, but speaking of poorly run teams... Jordon Dizon is already listed as a starter and NFC RB's are licking their chops. 6-10

    26. Oakland - Improved decondary, but the line couldnt block their owner. 6-10

    25. Baltimore - Kyle Boller, Troy Smith and Joe Flacco. Enough said. 6-10

    24. Chicago - Grossman to Bennett scares no one. When you take a bad DB that is good on ST and turn him into a WR...you're in trouble. 6-10

    23. NY Jets - Not the worst roster in the world, they just have a bad OC. Brett should help to make this close to a .500 team. 7-9

    22. Cincinnati - Rudi Johnson seems cooked and they drafted 1000 WR's and no RB's. They'll abandon the run and look like hell. 7-9

    21. Arizona - The team that always dwells in mediocrity no matter what they do. 8-8

    20. Carolina - Solid defense, deep O-line. QB that cant stay healthy. 8-8

    19. Washington - Campbell is set up to be a stud, but the defense is still too shaky. 8-8

    18. Tennessee - Eventually, Tennessee will realize that VY isn't an NFL QB. 8-8

    17. Houston - We can always hope Kubes makes the team better...it just never happens. 8-8

    16. Minnesota - The scary defense will win some games for this team and AP will get a few more. Still wont be enough. 8-8

    15. Buffalo - Great off-season and awesome draft. The Bills could squeeze back into being a playoff team. 9-7

    14. Tampa Bay - A great draft and a shaky conference should put them back in the playoffs. 9-7

    13. Philadelphia - This ranking could drop, but i still expect to see them package a 1st round pick and Lito Sheppard for Boldin or Ocho Cinco. Putting a big target on this team will help. 9-7

    12. Seattle - Not sure who Hassellbeck will throw to, but the defense will keep them in games. 10-6

    11. Pittsburgh - Adding Sweed and Mendenhall will help the offense, btu the line needs work and Leftwich is the man if Big Ben goes down. Could be great...could be scary. 10-6

    10. Cleveland - Try running on this team. Luck and ignorance give them a great season. 10-6

    9. Green Bay - I'm a believer in Rogers. The Pack will have a solid year with him at the controls. 11-5

    8. New Orleans - Awesome draft, defensive improvements and a weak schedule. 11 wins should be easy. 11-5

    7. Dallas - As much talent as anyone...as long as it doesnt blow up. 11-5

    6. Indianapolis - This is the year they lose out on winning the AFC South. 12-4

    5. New England - Always going to be at the top, but the defense is getting older by the minute. 12-4

    4. San Diego - If Rivers grows up and they have no significant injuries, they'll be as tough as ever. 12-4

    3. Jacksonville - Try keeping their defense out of the backfield. Jacksonville takes a step forward. 13-3

    2. NY Giants - No significant losses, QB grew up, excellent draft...hard not to put them at the top...at least for now. 13-3

    1. Denver - No explanation necessary.
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    Coach, are these your own rankings?

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    Quote Originally Posted by turftoad View Post
    Coach, are these your own rankings?
    Combination of personal opinion and info from resources.

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    So this is all based off last year correct? I mean, we havent played a meaningful game yet.

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    Well that's depressing.

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    Quote Originally Posted by broncogirler View Post
    Well that's depressing.
    Well, girler, that's what FICTION can do to you.

    What jibberish, chaz.

    Since when did losing myers become a bad thing?
    Same with Walker?

    Funny how a good part of the team hasn't even seen the field yet, in a 'practice' game, and you've already decided they suck.

    lmao.

    You should write for the Post. *or the NYTimes*
    Bitter Clinger. Deal with it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcsodak View Post
    Well, girler, that's what FICTION can do to you.

    What jibberish, chaz.

    Since when did losing myers become a bad thing?
    Same with Walker?

    Funny how a good part of the team hasn't even seen the field yet, in a 'practice' game, and you've already decided they suck.

    lmao.

    You should write for the Post. *or the NYTimes*
    Could replace burger bill easily enough.

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    Rankings from #12 to #15 are at 9-7.

    Rankings from #16 to #21 are 8-8

    Rankings from #22 to #23 are 7-9

    We could be in there anywhere from #12 to #23 given the fact that two games make that much of a diff.

    Not to far off IMO for the Pre Season.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rcsodak View Post
    Well, girler, that's what FICTION can do to you.

    What jibberish, chaz.

    Since when did losing myers become a bad thing?
    Same with Walker?

    Funny how a good part of the team hasn't even seen the field yet, in a 'practice' game, and you've already decided they suck.

    lmao.

    You should write for the Post. *or the NYTimes*
    Do Bailey, McCree, Niko, Robertson and Clady make us much better than we were last year? Does going into the first two games against tough defenses with no running back, an unproven line and Darrell Jackson as our #1 WR bode well for a good start? How about games against NE, Jax, Carolina, SD, etc?...can we expect to win even half of those? I think 7-9 could very well be generous. try getting out of a homer mentality and look at the NFL as a whole.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Anubis View Post
    So this is all based off last year correct? I mean, we havent played a meaningful game yet.
    Last year, off-season improvements, draft quality, etc.

    Obviously an accurate ranking cant be done until futher into the season, but that's why I called it a PRE-SEASON ranking.

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    Coach, other than the fact that you are completely and hopelessly wrong in your predictions, I enjoyed your article.


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    OVERALL nicely done.

    Theree are a few things i disagree with, but we are on a broncos site so i will only go over them. And very briefly.


    We have always been a top 10 run defense. Always. last year we werent and 90% of that was scheme. I am not saying we will be top 10 again. (although i do expect we will be). I am saying we will be much improved in that department just off of scheme alone.

    That right there will more than cover 2 games. So instantly we are a 9-7 team from last year. I would also say that we have a much easier schedule this year than last year. Lets add 1 win for the easy schedule. 10-6.

    How many games did we lose last year by 7 pts or less. If memory serves correct there were 3-4 of them. and by 3 pts or less i think there were 3 of them.

    I dont see anyway possible unless the (fear of saying it) "schmingery tug" bites us again that we are less than 9 wins. Like i said in another thread 10-6-11-5 more likely.
    The Plan at the moment:

    Draft: Trade a 3rd and 6th this year to a team to move up and get a 2nd next year (this will happen).

    Players I want:
    Jake Ferguson (Jake Butt) or Jelani Woods or Jeremy Ruckert or Cade Otten (owen daniels) at TE- All 4th rd or later.
    Troy Anderson LB 3rd/4th rd (yay Timmy!)
    Neil Farrell, JR DL- run stuffer- bye purcell

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    Quote Originally Posted by underrated29 View Post
    OVERALL nicely done.

    Theree are a few things i disagree with, but we are on a broncos site so i will only go over them. And very briefly.


    We have always been a top 10 run defense. Always. last year we werent and 90% of that was scheme. I am not saying we will be top 10 again. (although i do expect we will be). I am saying we will be much improved in that department just off of scheme alone.

    That right there will more than cover 2 games. So instantly we are a 9-7 team from last year. I would also say that we have a much easier schedule this year than last year. Lets add 1 win for the easy schedule. 10-6.

    How many games did we lose last year by 7 pts or less. If memory serves correct there were 3-4 of them. and by 3 pts or less i think there were 3 of them.

    I dont see anyway possible unless the (fear of saying it) "schmingery tug" bites us again that we are less than 9 wins. Like i said in another thread 10-6-11-5 more likely.
    And how many game-winning FGs did Elam have?

    That team last year could have easily been 5-11. And other than the progress of Cutler, D.J. Williams and Selvin Young, where is this team decidedly better?

    Two first-time starters at tackle, a set of journeymen receivers. Unproven defensive ends, question mark at middle linebacker and both safety positions. Question mark at kicker.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MissouriBronc View Post
    And how many game-winning FGs did Elam have?

    That team last year could have easily been 5-11. And other than the progress of Cutler, D.J. Williams and Selvin Young, where is this team decidedly better?

    Two first-time starters at tackle, a set of journeymen receivers. Unproven defensive ends, question mark at middle linebacker and both safety positions. Question mark at kicker.
    Question marks everywhere. Who is a reliable WR after BM? Young, Hall, Torain, Pittman? Rookie LT? Proven DL after Robertson? Niko? Boss at WILL? McCree? Special teams?

    Sure, they could all pan out and we could win 12 or 13 games...or they could flop and we could lose 12 or 13 games. I found the middle ground at 7-9 until I see proof of anything one way or another.

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