ESPN Post Draft Power Rankings

[Toker Smurf]

I thought these were pretty funny.

 

1. New England Patriots

2015 record: 12-4
Post-free agency ranking: No. 1

The top two teams have switched places since we did this in February, which tells you our voters are huge fans of either Josh Norman or Jimmy Garoppolo. Seriously, the Pats have averaged 12.5 wins a year for the past 13 years, so no one's going broke assuming they'll be good. But ... pass rush? Running game? The 2nd Circuit Court? Has this New England offseason really been that great?

2. Carolina Panthers

2015 record: 15-1
Post-free agency ranking: No. 2

It's easy to forget how good the Panthers were last year, mainly because no one ever seemed to buy it while it was happening. This is a team that could lose four games off its 2015 win total and still win its division by three. But Cam Newtonshould be fine with these rankings as long as he can't overhear any Patriots players explaining why they're ranked No. 1.

3. Green Bay Packers

2015 record: 10-6
Post-free agency ranking: No. 6

Key additions: DT Kenny Clark, OT Jason Spriggs. Key losses: Eddie Lacy's gut. Last year's Packers won 10 games without Jordy Nelson and more or less without Lacy. There are worse bets than Aaron Rodgers turning it around in 2016.

4. Seattle Seahawks

2015 record: 10-6
Post-free agency ranking: No. 4

Seattle Seahawks: Using three of your 10 draft picks on running backs doesn't scream, "We're sold on Thomas Rawls!" and it's hard to see how Russell Wilsoncan thrive behind this offensive line. But they didn't have Marshawn Lynch or a line last year, either, and Wilson led the league in passer rating because he's the NFL's Harry Potter.

5. Arizona Cardinals

2015 record: 13-3
Post-free agency ranking: No. 3

How are they not No. 1? What's not to like here? Just because Carson Palmer is 36 and went Full Delhomme in the NFC Championship Game doesn't change the fact that no team is both deeper and better coached. Underestimate now, but don't act all shocked in September when you look up and no one can cover all of their receivers.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15493927/nfl-power-rankings-new-england-patriots-carolina-panthers-top-green-bay-packers-behind

 

[KB_fan]

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How are they not No. 1? What's not to like here? Just because Carson Palmer is 36 and went Full Delhomme in the NFC Championship Game

ROFL!!!

It really is nice that our blowout of the Cards in the NFCCG can transform a terrible Panthers' moment into something that it's possible to laugh about.   It really was appropriate that it was the Cards we rolled over and forced into so many turnovers.  Full Circle.

[Cary Kollins]

What a time 

[Toker Smurf]

2 minutes ago, KB_fan said:

ROFL!!!

It really is nice that our blowout of the Cards in the NFCCG can transform a terrible Panthers' moment into something that it's possible to laugh about.   It really was appropriate that it was the Cards we rolled over and forced into so many turnovers.  Full Circle.

Yeah, couldn't decide what was funnier, that or  'Key losses: Eddie Lacy's gut'.

[nctarheel0619]

Only issue is, every Power Ranking has the Broncos out of the Top 5 it seems.

They'll be highly motivated for that first game again.  God, and Mike Remmers will still be our RT.  Sigh.  Welp, at least there's alcohol.  

[davos]

"Full Delhomme" lol. 

[dpm0409]

21 minutes ago, nctarheel0619 said:

Only issue is, every Power Ranking has the Broncos out of the Top 5 it seems.

They'll be highly motivated for that first game again.  God, and Mike Remmers will still be our RT.  Sigh.  Welp, at least there's alcohol.  

 <--- That's me whether it's a Panthers TD or Cam getting sacked.  Just a little game I like to play where it's impossible for me to lose.

[Floppin]

26 minutes ago, nctarheel0619 said:

Only issue is, every Power Ranking has the Broncos out of the Top 5 it seems.

They'll be highly motivated for that first game again.  God, and Mike Remmers will still be our RT.  Sigh.  Welp, at least there's alcohol.  

I'm willing to put money on Williams being our starting RT this year with Remmers sliding back into a reserve and utility role.

[nctarheel0619]

7 minutes ago, Floppin said:

I'm willing to put money on Williams being our starting RT this year with Remmers sliding back into a reserve and utility role.

I'm willing to not put money on it, because it better fuging happen.  

[Floppin]

1 minute ago, nctarheel0619 said:

I'm willing to not put money on it, because it better fuging happen.  

I'm pretty sure it was slated to happen last year before his injury. Williams was continually seeing more and more snaps, while playing much better than Remmers overall, before he went down.

[Kevin Greene]

I hope they're right and we have a rematch with the Pats.

[Saca312]

1 hour ago, KB_fan said:

ROFL!!!

It really is nice that our blowout of the Cards in the NFCCG can transform a terrible Panthers' moment into something that it's possible to laugh about.   It really was appropriate that it was the Cards we rolled over and forced into so many turnovers.  Full Circle.

CBS's power rankings has us 6th, while cardinals are 2nd

[Davidson Deac II]

31 minutes ago, Floppin said:

I'm willing to put money on Williams being our starting RT this year with Remmers sliding back into a reserve and utility role.

At some point he will if he stays healthy.  I just don't think Williams will be the starter in game one. 

[Floppin]

2 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

At some point he will if he stays healthy.  I just don't think Williams will be the starter in game one. 

I do.