2008 NFL Power Rankings - Best Teams in the NFL
After the 2008 NFL Draft, it’s time to take another look at the 2008 NFL power rankings. Who are the best teams in the NFL right now?
1. New England Patriots
The Patriots almost went undefeated last season. In 2008, New England will still be the most talented team and the best coached team. That makes them the overwhelming favorite.
2. Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys are extremely talented and could have the best offense in the league in 2008. By drafting Felix Jones in the 2008 NFL Draft, the Cowboys successfully made up for the loss of Julius Jones.
3. Indianapolis Colts
The 2006 Super Bowl champions will go into the 2008 season still riding high. The bad news is that Marvin Harrison is in potentially serious legal trouble. The return of Dominic Rhodes could be key.
4. San Diego Chargers
The Chargers have a lot of athleticism, toughness and talent on their roster. Although the loss of Michael Turner could hurt, the team is deep and now has the experience to be a true contender.
5. New York Giants
While the Giants are the defending Super Bowl champions, they won’t go into the 2008 NFL season as favorites. They lost a few key defensive players to free agency and they need to prove that 2007 wasn’t a fluke.
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2 opinions for 2008 NFL Power Rankings - Best Teams in the NFL
Walter
May 21, 2008 at 11:24 am
I would definately take out the chargers from the top five. they are top ten. they lack on defensive backs. and rely on L.T. One man cant get you there. The Patriots are aging. Defense was there key to an almost perfect season. veterans Seau and Bruscky are washed up.
The Browns are a team to look out for they are hungry and under estimated.
Ishkabibble
May 30, 2008 at 1:48 pm
A good ranking. I could see putting the Giants on top but I suspect it’s very unlikely they can duplicate what they did last postseason.
The Patriots have to be on top. You think about it, their O.L., QB and Offensive Coordinator had their worst games of the season BY FAR and they still came within 30 seconds of a perfect season. Until that point they were as good as any team I’d ever seen. I think, over time, perspective will allow people to remember how truly great that 2007 Patriots team was. All season, they made the so-tough-to-win NFL look like a Saturday college football mismatch. What they still managed to accomplish (16-0 and all those records) is pretty remarkable.
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