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Perhaps built was too strong. But it certainly made Rexs, and the rest of that defenses, job a hell of a lot easier over the years. With half the field taken away, it was definitely a much easier go at things then it could have been. Please see my response above at why their passing stats were so good...plenty of reasons to choose from. QBs they faced, getting blown out in 7 of their 10 losses and teams running out the clock, their offense being so dreadful turning the ball over that teams had short fields. The reasons are endless. Bottom line is they were 20th in points against. With the offense either being the same, if Sanchez starts, or painfully worse if Geno starts, IMO it spells much of the same as 2012 for the Jets. Dont get me wrong, now that the obnixous Rex Ryan claiming the Jets as the Kings of NY is long gone Im actually pulling for the Jets. I just dont see a lot of bright spots on this team.

No hostility. The ones I wrote one or 2 words about are just a brush off because Id be here all day writing the reasons I think youre wrong. Youd be hard pressed to find many people ranking the pats #1 after the offseason they had, the Vikings at 27 with the best player at any position in the sport, or the Colts as high as 8 with all the issues they have, though that one is more plausible then any of the others I disagree with. To your counter points... 1. Cardinals, as I stated before I dont know how good they will be but with one move, of adding Carson Palmer vs Lindley, Skeleton etc. and having a pretty good D theres no way they finish worse then last year. 2. Bucs, The Jets of 09 and 10' never had an overwhelming pass rush with 4 guys...they sent the house. rolled coverage to the WRs being covered by guys not named Darelle Revis because especially with very little time to throw, no one was making a quick pass in the direction of Revis. The Bucs in my opinion will emply the same strategy. Help out whoever starts at CB on the other side of Revis and blitz A LOT. A guy like Revis drastically changes your defense, even if hes not 100% healthy, most QBs are not going to test him especially when theyre under pressure. They also have one of the up and coming backs in this league and a pretty good OL. Yes the jury is still out on Freeman, but I see him more as the 6-2 start guy then the 1-7 finish guy. Again, how good theyll be? Who knows, but I definitely dont think they belong on the fringe of the bottom 1/4 of the league. 3. Giants, dont get me wrong, Im not too high on them either until I see how some of the guys who had down years and how some new guys fill in. I just dont see you ranking some of the teams with similar, or more, questions then they do. Even if the D is suspect, with Nicks being back healthy Rueben Randle locked in as the #3, the addition of Brandon Myers, and David Wilsons play making ability out of the backfield, this is a very difficult offense to match up with. 4. Chargers, I get how many close games they lost. But i dont know how many of them had points scored in garbage time or what. I do know that of their 7 wins they had one win against a quality opponent. They beat up on the chiefs x2, raiders x2, Titans, Jets, then beat the Steelers. So basically, they lost every game they played vs a decent team...With their entire receiving corp hurt, questions on the OL. I get that all their WR will be playing, but their all banged up before the season even kicks off...not a good sign. 5. Cowboys, I think Lee is a great talent, well see if he stays healthy. Murray has played well.....when he has actually played. The guys durability is terrible, too this point its only a matter of time before he gets banged up. They have talent on offense, yes. But there are big questions almost everywhere on Defense. The safeties are, for lack of a better word, bad. Will Claiborne stay healthy? Thats 2/2 on significat time missed in training camps, will he have his legs under him and be in game shape for the opener in 10 days? Will Spencer be fully recovered from the knee surgery just a month ago? No preseason action for him either, is he ready to roll for 60 minutes? Ratliff is on PUP, the guy starting in his place was a 6th round pick from Carolina 2 years ago, was let go and couldnt even latch on to anyones practice squad last season. Not too mention they have NO depth, on offense or defense. And the OL has been a problem there for years, does moving the laughable Doug Free to OG work out? How do we know.....Way too many questions for me to put them as high as 12. 6. Ravens, maybe I put more stock in to losing 2 iconic players to a franchise, despite their diminished skill sets. I did forget about Dumervil, that will certainly help. Maybe I knocked them a bit too hard, but even still I cant seem them as the #2 overall team. 7. Patriots, Tom Brady is without his favorite targets from the last 4-5 years, at least to start with Gronk, and Welker. I know I know, hes done it with no names before. The Aaron Hernandez ordeal all going down, that skeptical defense, and lets also not forget that Tom Terrific is 36 freakin years old lol, hes not a young man anymore. How long can he sustain this god like status when you continue to let his favorite targets walk, or send them to jail, or they get injured. Dont get me wrong, the Pats will still win 10-12 games and win the AFCE, and probably get a first round bye because their division cant hold a candle to them. But I would easily rank 5 maybe 6 teams ahead of them at this point.

29. Arizona Cardinals- Already a very good defense in Zona, now add a semi-compotent QB to Larry Fitzgerald and Floyd? I dont know how much better it makes them, but no way are they the 4th worst team in the NFL. 27. Minnesota Vikings- Adrian Peterson. Period. Crazier Things Have Happened: 23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- The defense is vastly improved. Even without a great pass rush, Revis (healthy or not) as long as hes on the field takes away one side of the field. QBs simply wont throw his way. Could Go Either Way: 19. New York Giants- Very similar team to the Rams? Only haters would say something like that. I know Charger fans hate us for the making out with the WAYYYY better end of that trade 10 years ago, but dang let it go! 15. San Diego Chargers- One question: I dont see that much of an approvement on the offensive personnel from last year, and is there a single WR who is 100% healthy on this team yet? They didnt have a single quality win last season, top half of the league? No. 12. Dallas Cowboys- Now healthy? Ratliff to PUP, Claiborne just started to practice this week for the first time since July, Spencer coming off a knee surgery 4 weeks ago, O-lineman being signed as starters and immediately retiring, shuffling guys around the OL after 2 OGs were sent to IR, a new starting DT who was a 6th round draft pick a few years ago and wasnt even on an NFL practice squad last year? Not too mention a defense built for the 3-4 for the last 5 years being switched over to a 4-3 and maybe the least talented safety duo in the NFL? This is the exact same team, if not slightly less talented, then last years 8-8 squad. Throw in the fact that their RB is second to only Darren McFadden in the "fragile" category, and a #2 WR who cant manage to go 2 games without pulling a hammy or a groin does not add up to the 12th best team in the league until they show something. A Playoff Berth will Shock Exactly No One: 11. Atlanta Falcons- The same team that was dominant in 12' and runner up in the NFC isnt even in the top 10? Fail 8. Indianapolis Colts- Colts at 8? No....just no. The Cream of the Crop: 2. Baltimore Ravens- They won the superbowl and then got better? Where? Forget about the talent thay they lost in Reed, Pitta, etc. and consider the leadership they lost. Good luck filling the role of Ray Lewis with a rookie from Kansas State. I love him as a player, but those are some mighty big shoes to fill for a very young man. 1. New England Patriots- I mean, really?

Pretty much disagree on just about every level.

You can rank your top defenses by yards all you want. Im going to rank them based on points against. Granted some of those were pick 6s, fumble recoveries for TDs etc etc. But if you take those out at best it bumps them up from 20th to maybe 15th-16th, if you do that for them you have to do it for all the teams in front of them too. There pass defense numbers look way better then they actually should becuase in 7/10 losses they were down by more then 10 points (down by 17 in 6 of those 10 losses) teams were running out the clock sometimes as early as mid 3rd quarter. And it should be noted that the QBs they played last year include the likes of Ryan Fitzpatrick x2, Jake Locker, Blaine Gabbert, Ryan Lindley, Alex Smith (pre Kap era), and rookie Tannehill twice the first being in the kids 3rd career game...Thats 8 games right there, half their season! So take that top 5 pass defense with a pound of salt, not just a grain. The Jets, in addition to Revis, also lost Laron Landry at safety, Quinton Coples is out for an unknown amount of time, which will cut down on the pressure their getting on opposing QBs. And they have a rookie who has been abused in the preseason starting at CB with the added pressure of trying to fill the shoes of arguably a top 3 all time corner in Revis. They werent a top 10 defense last year, and they probably wont be this year either.

Theyre the only team in the NFL yet to name a starter for opening day. Had Sanchez been named the starter I gave them a shot at 6-10. If Geno Smith starts 16 games for this team, Id be suprised if they won 4. From 7 AM to 5PM I listen to sports radio at work, and from Boomer and Carton in the AM to Francessa at night, all they talk about is the Jets. Ive seen all their pre season games here in NY, as well as last years games. With Santonio Holmes refusing to play unless HE feels 100%, despite the doctors clearing him, their "third string QB" Matt Simms out performing BOTH potential starters, and still being on the roster bubble, and 2/5 of the OL being starting caliber in this league this offense is almost a stone cold lock to be far and away the worst in the league. Think about it, outside of Holmes who isnt playing for a while, there is not a SINGLE player on this offense that is a serious weapon. Jeremy Kerley? Stephen Hill? Bilal Powell? Jeff Cumberland? I suppose some of you could make an arguement for Chris Ivory, but he's always hurt and this OL is dreadful. Even the most basic and mediocre defenses are going to look like the 85' Bears. I agree their defense will be decent, but everyone expects it to be a typical Jets defense, and thats just not the case. Rex Ryans defense was literally BUILT around one player, Darelle Revis. In 2009 and 10' when they went to back to back AFCCG they were #1 and #6 defense in the NFL in points against. In 2011 when Revis had his mini holdout and played a lot of the year banged up, and 2012 when he went down in week 3 they were 20th. Their D should be above average, but this isnt the 2000 Ravens...This is an above average Defense and arguably the worst NFL offense in quite some time.

Cecil had almost 1000 yards and 7 TDs last year...He also has Blaine Gabbert throwing him the rock. Hes as "out" as youre gona get in Jacksonville.

How many we got so far?

Thank God. A nice bit of news after hearing of the Stevie Brown move to IR. Antrel Rolle also practicing today. Good sign for Big Blue.

Thats him Bware....really big loss for us. Heres to a quick recovery Stevie.

Never....because hes a Linebacker Anyway, try watching the games instead of the stat line and you will see he is most certainly an elite LB

Clearly....you have never seen Billy Madison....

No body hates the Dallas Cowboys more then me....Not one of those guys you listed can hold Sean Lees jock strap. Provided this guy can stay healthy throughout 80-85% of this contract, he is worth every cent of it.

Definite buy. Boy can run. Hoping to grab him late in some fantasy drafts if I dont get Spiller. B/S- Pierre Garcon regrets not getting that foot ligament surgery that was reccommeded to him in the offseason and misses time and/or plays at a lesser level before seasons end.

Sell. I just dont think he is starting caliber QB B/S - Trent Richardon 1500 yards rushing

Now that we know hes out 6 games.....you automatically win this game if it happens!

1.1 yards per catch? Terrible average, but great in PPR leagues!

GET YOUR PARTY HAT ON BLUE! OUR DREAMS MAY FINALY COME TRUE! Never like to see anyone get hurt, but FINALLY Diehl is where he belongs....Parked firmly on the fuckin' bench.

Sell, Boldin and Davis going to get the lions share of ballsin SF, but I'd say 40 grabs is a good bet. B/S - Geno Smith 15 Passing TDs

Chernobyl. After answering you need to propose your own! B/S - Danny Amendola eclipsing 100 catches

Was looking for you in the shout box during the game Blue. This guy is THE WORST. Look I get keeping him on the team cuz of his salary cap hit if we let him go, and what hes done for this team in the past. But get him THE FUCK out of the starting line up. James Brewer, Pugh, Jasper....any of these guys are a better option for starting. I dont care how inexperienced Pugh and Brewer are, either of them are a better option based soley on there physical and athletic abilities. On the upside... 1. I loved what I saw from David Wilson in both pass pro and on the ground. 2. LOL Aaron Ross on that would be INT in to a TD. Good coverage, very different thing Im used to seeing from Toast, but what a turn of events. 3. Was much more pleased with the rush Defense. 4. Justin Tuck looks rejuvenated, had a few QB pressures, I hope it lasts all season. 5. 1st team Offense was able to move the ball inside the 5 yard line on 3/5 possesions....Coming away with 3 FGs is NOT acceptable come Sept. 8th. I get the offenses and defenses are extremely vanilla right now, but please for the love of GOD....STOP RUNNING THAT STUPID FUCKING SHOT GUN DRAW GILBRIDE!!! We have ran this play in the red zone on 1st down for over a decade and AT BEST we get back to the line of scrimmage....it is more often then not a 2-4 yard loss every single time.

Very, very excited for this. It was originally supposed to premiere last November, after the whole rape case though it was delayed so that whole situation could be part of the documentary. Despite his off the field shit show, LT is one, if not the, greatest defender of all time. This should be really really fun to watch. For those of you who have Showtime, I really suggest you tune in. It premieres Frinday 9/20 at 8 PM.

Damn Dave did you see tonight's game? No TDs?? They have to be a lock for the first overall pick after this performance man. Lock that shit up

Fine by me! Wouldnt mine seein that Nine-Two in Blue again!

Here is what, after seeing this, I hope is an annual occurence for the brothers Manning. Following football cops, Peyton and Eli go 80s.