Post by Patriots GM (Daniel) on Sept 5, 2015 16:10:45 GMT
Team | Highest Ranking | Lowest Ranking | Team Opinions | ||
1. | Oakland Raiders |  | 1st | 1st | Daniel: "An amazing RB and WR core makes the Raiders the clear favorites this year however the loss of Benjamin hurts especially if players regress from last seasons career numbers. Defence is also very strong and could afford to take a few hits throughout the season." Zach: "Odds on favorite to win the title but the loss of Benjamin hurts." |
2. | New York Giants |  | 2nd | 3rd | Daniel: "The best QB in the league as well as a strong RB and WR core gives the Giants this position, a weaker defence could certainly hold them back however." Zach: "Stacked everywhere you look." |
3. | Chicago Bears |  | 2nd | 6th | Daniel: "A strong defence with a few offensive stars give the Bears a strong chance to win the NFC this season, with a few trades and if Foster returns strongly mid season they could challenge the Raiders." Zach: "Sleeper team, watch out they could go all the way." |
4. | Baltimore Ravens |  | 3rd | 10th | Daniel: "A strong team relying on Peterson to carry them deep into the playoffs, they should win their division meaning that their final seeding and then the playoffs should be what the Ravens are looking towards." Zach: "Probably in the easiest division but they are no joke themselves." |
5. | Carolina Panthers |  | 4th | 11th | Daniel: "A deep roster along with a group of top young WRs should make the Panthers a force to be reckoned with in the NFC this season." Zach: "Probably the deepest team in the league." |
6. | Houston Texans |  | 2nd | 14th | Daniel: "Despite being in a strong division the Texans should reach the playoffs, the health of Bell is important for them as without him they will be desperately short at RB." Zach: "Le’veon can take over and win games on his own sometimes, so look out if the Texans make the playoffs." |
7. | Indianapolis Colts |  | 5th | 14th | Daniel: "A strong team with plenty of talent and even more cap space, look out for them to pick up any in season starters and strengthen their team as the season progresses." Zach: "If Bridgewater improves, look out." |
8. | New England Patriots |  | 7th | 13th | Daniel: "Big Ben, two potential top 10 RBs, Hopkins, and a group of solid WRs give the Patriots a solid offence to go with one of the best defences in the league." Zach: "If you know anything about this league then don’t bet against Daniel making the playoffs, and he could do damage while he is there with Big Ben." |
9. | Green Bay Packers |  | 3rd | 20th | Daniel: "Much like the Patriots, the Packers should once again reach the playoffs and stay in contention as long as Rodgers is throwing the ball." Zach: "Well rounded and should go deep in the playoffs." |
10. | Kansas City Chiefs |  | 5th | 24th | Daniel: "Two elite WRs make the Chiefs a team who could win on the back of their WRs. Lack of depth really could hurt as the season progresses however." Zach: "Antonio Brown and Julio Jones are a two man wrecking crew." |
11. | Arizona Cardinals |  | 8th | 18th | Daniel: "Bradford is the key for the Cardinals this season, if he stays healthy they will be a strong team." Zach: "Probably would be higher but Bradford has too much injury history." |
12. | St. Louis Rams |  | 10th | 18th | Daniel: "If Watt is as good this season as last season then the Rams will be in the race for the playoffs. Zach: "Solid but how good will Foles be?" |
13. | New Orleans Saints |  | 4th | 22nd | Daniel: "The Saints have a solid team but nothing special, look to be selling out for next season." Zach: "Need to get more talent." |
14. | Buffalo Bills |  | 9th | 22nd | Daniel: "A solid team in a very even division means that the Bills could make the playoffs." Zach: "If Palmer stays healthy, and they get an RB upgrade Buffalo could be looking at the playoffs." |
15. | Washington Redskins |  | 6th | 28th | Daniel: "A very young team, Gurley and Cooper should both be studs but will they produce this season?" Zach: "If the young guys break out, there will be no stopping Washington." |
16. | San Francisco 49ers |  | 12th | 23rd | Daniel: "Adding Mariota helps with their QB problem however losing Hill really hurts their RBs, nice core of young WRs. Could make the playoffs as the NFC West is very even." Zach: "Mariota could put them in playoff contention." |
17. | Seattle Seahawks |  | 12th | 23rd | Daniel: "Another NFC West team which is average yet could make the playoffs with a few good performances." Zach: "Solid all around but average, will need to fight to make the playoffs." |
18. | Minnesota Vikings |  | 15th | 23rd | Daniel: "Megatron and Matty Ice could win games on their own but the rest of the team has a lot of holes." Zach: "Many questions at RB." |
19. | Miami Dolphins |  | 16th | 27th | Daniel: "Lack of depth hurts the team, RG3 must have a season like his rookie season for the Dolphins to stand any chance of a respectable season." Zach: "RG3 is going to have to do a lot to get this team anywhere." |
20. | Cleveland Browns |  | 13th | 30th | Daniel: "Young core, need a step up season from Bortles and Brown." Zach: "Have a solid young core in Bortles, Yeldon, Parker." |
21. | Dallas Cowboys |  | 15th | 29th | Daniel: "You can never count a team out with Cam on the team, however the loss of Benjamin might hurt the chances of a top 5 season from him." Zach: "Cam will have to carry the team if they going anywhere." |
22. | Cincinnati Bengals |  | 14th | 29th | Daniel: A sleeper team which could push for a playoff birth if a few of their players reach their potential." Zach: "Team could be decent with a little polishing and offensive upgrades." |
T23. | San Diego Chargers |  | 15th | 26th | Daniel: "Lack of depth an issue for the Chargers, the starters aren't amazing and they are in a strong division, I could see them struggling this season." Zach: "Could make a run at the playoffs but in a rough division." |
T23. | New York Jets |  | 17th | 28th | Daniel: "The Jets will need Ellington to have a strong season to keep up with the Patriots and Bills in the AFC East however they do have a chance at pushing for the division and a playoff birth." Zach: "Lot of underperformers on the roster but could put together a decent season with some luck." |
25. | Detroit Lions |  | 11th | 31st | Daniel: "No depth on the team and best player injured in White." Zach: "Solid but inexperienced." |
26. | Jacksonville Jaguars |  | 14th | 30th | Daniel: "Stripping the roster down in order to get picks, not expecting much this season." Zach: "Needs a lot of work all around." |
27. | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |  | 17th | 32nd | Daniel: "Solid WRs, DEs, and LBs. The Bucs could reach the playoffs if a few players step up." Zach: "Too many bad contracts, but has potential." |
28. | Philadelphia Eagles |  | 21st | 29th | Daniel: "An improved team but in a strong division but requires a top 2 season from Brady to be competitive." Zach: "Brady’s suspension hurts." |
29. | Pittsburgh Steelers |  | 20th | 31st | Daniel: "The team need a lot of work to do anything this season." Zach: "Has a couple solid pieces but not enough to go anywhere." |
30. | Denver Broncos |  | 14th | 31st | Daniel: "Winston needs a solid season otherwise they could be getting a high draft pick again." Zach: "Season hangs on Jameis Winston’s shoulders." |
31. | Atlanta Falcons |  | 18th | 32nd | Daniel: "The team has a lot of problems that need addressing before they can think about the playoffs." Zach: "Don’t know where to start asking questions, the team needs an overhaul." |
32. | Tennessee Titans |  | 26th | 32nd | Daniel: "Russell Wilson is a nice start but that is the only piece that is a top option at the position." Zach: "Russell Wilson is really all they have going for them." |
