ESPN NFL Power Rankings include Seattle being better than Dallas - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 09-09-2009, 08:46 AM

http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings?season=2009&week=1

The 2009 NFL season does not kick off officially until Thursday, but we've already got a rising team -- that is, according to the latest poll of our experts.

If the Seattle Seahawks continue to skyrocket the ESPN.com NFL Power Rankings at the rate they've been climbing this year, expect them to be our No. 1 team by, say, Week 3.

The Seahawks, 4-12 during an injury-riddled 2008 campaign, are No. 15 in the Week 1 edition of our rankings. So what, you say? In May, the Seahawks ranked 22nd. In our Training Camp edition published in July, the birds in blue were 18th. They finished last season ranked 28th.

Instead of 12 experts weighing in weekly, we have four who will cast their votes. See the glossary below for details.

The first four spots remain unchanged from our Training Camp edition. The San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts flip-flopped the Nos. 5-6 spots.

Wreckless · 09-09-2009, 05:24 PM

I agree with our ranking. I think we either could be # 3 or 4, flip flopping with the Giants.

Marvo301 · 09-09-2009, 05:40 PM

It's nice to see a team that plays out here in the pacific northwest getting some respect around the league. Go Hawks!!!

TVFactFan · 09-09-2009, 05:56 PM

The Giants should not be in the Top 5

Mr. Television · 09-09-2009, 06:10 PM

Don't care. Pre-Season rankings are worthless. Last year the Cowboys were picked to go the SB and look what happened. I sort of wish we were picked lower than 17th. Maybe that'll motivate the team. lol

Wreckless · 09-09-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

The Giants should not be in the Top 5

?? why not?

TVFactFan · 09-09-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

?? why not?

Because Forrest Gump is their QB

Wreckless · 09-09-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

Because Forrest Gump is their QB

That's your reasoning? lol.

Wreckless · 09-09-2009, 07:56 PM

Where's Arizona? 13th? They should be at least in the Top 10. Not just because they made the SB last season, they have a good team.

TVFactFan · 09-09-2009, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

Where's Arizona? 13th? They should be at least in the Top 10. Not just because they made the SB last season, they have a good team.

They have no defense. That was evident by how they blew a 24-6 lead in the NFC Championship and let the Steelers drive all the way down the field during the SB with 2 min left

Wreckless · 09-09-2009, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

They have no defense. That was evident by how they blew a 24-6 lead in the NFC Championship and let the Steelers drive all the way down the field during the SB with 2 min left

They've had a Top 10 defense the past 2/3 years. You base sports off of one game. They still won that game regardless, why you mad?

Yeah that was evident, and it was the SB, but they still have a good D.

TVFactFan · 09-09-2009, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Wreckless

They've had a Top 10 defense the past 2/3 years. You base sports off of one game. They still won that game regardless, why you mad?

Yeah that was evident, and it was the SB, but they still have a good D.

Then why was the DC fired after the SB??

Wreckless · 09-09-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by TheLifeAdjuster

Then why was the DC fired after the SB??

Great question lol. I honestly couldn't tell you why. But you look at the top defenses each year, stats wise, and power rankings- they're up their. They're not by any means a Steelers or Ravens d, even the Eagles, but they have a solid core of defensive players as well. The one year, I think it was 2006, they had a top 10 defense, and a top 10 ranked offense- the ONLY team in the NFL....Besides the Colts that year who won the SB I believe.

Wreckless · 09-09-2009, 08:59 PM

And honestly Solomon, I think dude was fired for that final drive like you said........not because they have a bad defense.

Big C · 09-09-2009, 09:17 PM

"Forrest Gump" has a Super Bowl ring, yet Sol thinks they shouldn't be in the top 5?

09-09-2009, 08:46 AM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	ESPN NFL Power Rankings include Seattle being better than Dallas http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings?season=2009&week=1 The 2009 NFL season does not kick off officially until Thursday, but we've already got a rising team -- that is, according to the latest poll of our experts. If the Seattle Seahawks continue to skyrocket the ESPN.com NFL Power Rankings at the rate they've been climbing this year, expect them to be our No. 1 team by, say, Week 3. The Seahawks, 4-12 during an injury-riddled 2008 campaign, are No. 15 in the Week 1 edition of our rankings. So what, you say? In May, the Seahawks ranked 22nd. In our Training Camp edition published in July, the birds in blue were 18th. They finished last season ranked 28th. Instead of 12 experts weighing in weekly, we have four who will cast their votes. See the glossary below for details. The first four spots remain unchanged from our Training Camp edition. The San Diego Chargers and Indianapolis Colts flip-flopped the Nos. 5-6 spots.
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09-09-2009, 06:10 PM	#5
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	Don't care. Pre-Season rankings are worthless. Last year the Cowboys were picked to go the SB and look what happened. I sort of wish we were picked lower than 17th. Maybe that'll motivate the team. lol
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09-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#2
Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	I agree with our ranking. I think we either could be # 3 or 4, flip flopping with the Giants.

09-09-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,151	The Giants should not be in the Top 5

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Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Where's Arizona? 13th? They should be at least in the Top 10. Not just because they made the SB last season, they have a good team.

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Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	And honestly Solomon, I think dude was fired for that final drive like you said........not because they have a bad defense.

09-09-2009, 09:17 PM	#15
Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	"Forrest Gump" has a Super Bowl ring, yet Sol thinks they shouldn't be in the top 5?