The NFL's top ten teams of 2008 and why they're the best.
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots, after coming off of a close loss at the Super Bowl, are the best team in football. Let's remember, they did go 18-1 last year. The loss at the Super Bowl will just make this team hungrier for a Super Bowl victory. Tom Brady, Randy Moss, and Wes Welker are all amazing playmakers, but I think Lawrence Maroney will have a bigger role this year.
Indianapolis Colts
Peyton Manning, Joseph Addai, and Reggie Wayne are all consistently good, but after missing some games last year with an injury, Marvin Harrison will be back and great for the 2008 season. Bob Sanders, also with a few injuries last season, is a huge key to their defense which I think will be surprisingly good. Oh, and don't forget about Dwight Freeny…
Dallas Cowboys
The Cowboys, after signing Pacman Jones and releasing Julius Jones, will be very good in 2008. Their defense will get better (if Pacman gets reinstated), and their offense will have better big play capability with the play-action off of Marion Barber III (much more explosive than Julius Jones) and going long too.
San Diego Chargers
I believe Philip Rivers will come into his own this year. With LaDanian Tomlinsion at the running back spot, Vincent Jackson and Chris Chambers at wide-out, this team will be virtually unstoppable, but it all falls back on Philip Rivers. Shawne Merriman, I believe, will be this year's defensive player of the year.
New York Giants
The New York Giants are the defending Super Bowl champions…What more should be said?
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jacksonville Jaguars have an outstanding defense (especially their D-line), but I have a feeling that David Garrard will become one of the most efficient QBs in the game. Look at last year, he had very few interceptions. Fred Taylor and Jones-Drew also provide a very good support in the running game.
Cleveland Browns
After having an outstanding surprise year, Derek Anderson has become one of the best quarterbacks in the game. He has targets like Jurevicius and Braylon Edwards. Jamal Lewis also was one of the most efficient backs last year (4.4 yards per carry).
Green Bay Packers
The whole Brett Farve thing is overrated. If Farve comes back, then Green Bay jumps up this list. If he doesn't, this is where the Packers stand with Aaron Rogers. He is a talented young QB that has a great defense, running game with Ryan Grant, and a great receiving corp. If he can get the ball to his receivers, who led the league in yards after the catch, then it could be trouble for the rest of the teams.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are going to be very good this season because of their offensive line. Jeff Garcia needs to be protected to be good, and Coach Jon Grudon has done a wonderful job fixing up the O-line. The running back position is going to be fought over by Earnest Graham, Cadillac Williams, and maybe even Michael Bennet.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers have everything going in their favor this season. They have an outstanding defense led by Polamalu, great receivers, a fast running back (Parker), a power back (Davenport), and a great QB in Rothlisberger.
Awesome article...I dont think the Packers should be that high...Maybe the broncos instead?
#2 by anon, Jul 20, 2008
sweet article
#3 by DHS, Jul 21, 2008
Check your facts, the Steelers dumped Davenport a while ago.
#4 by whodeybengals9, Jul 21, 2008
Oops, my bad on that one...thanks for the post DHS...
#5 by whodeybengals9, Jul 21, 2008
btw, i am the writer of this...in case u didnt know
#6 by GEB, Aug 10, 2008
Totally disagree with Tampa Bay. They are nowhere near Steeler caliber. Steelers will looks worse on paper this year due to strength of schedule but still are better than the Bucs. You are also counting on several one-time wonders to perform as well as in 07 (Anderson, Garrard and Eli). Dallas will look good on paper but until Romo can deliver a playoff win I don't think so. GB is very suspect with Rogers.
