I think a weekly update could get wearisome, but I'll respond to the clamoring and publish the Week 4 Power Rankings.
1. Indianapolis Colts 2. Miami Dolphins: A look at their season reveals fewer games against other cellar-dwellers, which has to help their odds. @ NYJ, Den, @NYG, @KC, Wash, Buffalo, @Dallas, Oakland, Philly, @Buffalo, @ NE, NYJ. 3. Minnesota: At 0-4 and in a tough division the losses may add up quickly. 4. St. Louis: If the o-line doesn't improve they may be forced to draft a QB; Bradford's only options to stop the brutal beating he's taking are quitting or death, either of which must look attractive to him at this point. 5. Jacksonville: They are as bad as anybody, but still play two games against the Colts. 6. Seattle: Another truly awful team, but they are an ugly fg attempt away from 2-2. And they play in the NFC West, so it's an uphill battle. At least Olindo Mare is all-in.
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Post subject: Re: 2012 NFL Draft (or: The Race to Andrew Luck)
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:43 pm
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4/5 wrote:
2. Miami Dolphins: A look at their season reveals fewer games against other cellar-dwellers, which has to help their odds. @ NYJ, Den, @NYG, @KC, Wash, Buffalo, @Dallas, Oakland, Philly, @Buffalo, @ NE, NYJ.
The Dolphins get their first win of the year against the Broncos. Mark it down.
4/5 wrote:
4. St. Louis: If the o-line doesn't improve they may be forced to draft a QB;
Or they can trade for a QB the O-coordinator likes.
Post subject: Re: 2012 NFL Draft (or: The Race to Andrew Luck)
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 3:48 pm
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4/5 wrote:
2. Miami Dolphins: A look at their season reveals fewer games against other cellar-dwellers, which has to help their odds. @ NYJ, Den, @NYG, @KC, Wash, Buffalo, @Dallas, Oakland, Philly, @Buffalo, @ NE, NYJ.
It's always dangerous when you have imminently losable games down the stretch where the team should be playing for the pick but where you also have a coaching trying to save his job.
2. Miami Dolphins: A look at their season reveals fewer games against other cellar-dwellers, which has to help their odds. @ NYJ, Den, @NYG, @KC, Wash, Buffalo, @Dallas, Oakland, Philly, @Buffalo, @ NE, NYJ.
The Dolphins get their first win of the year against the Broncos. Mark it down.
Maybe. It is a home game for us. But I'm with you. That'll put us at 1-5. Decent chance to win @KC. Not many other good spots to win. If I were to bet I'm sure Miami will blow it and win 4 games. But watching this team that doesn't look possible. Half the team has completely checked out already.
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2. Miami Dolphins: A look at their season reveals fewer games against other cellar-dwellers, which has to help their odds. @ NYJ, Den, @NYG, @KC, Wash, Buffalo, @Dallas, Oakland, Philly, @Buffalo, @ NE, NYJ.
It's always dangerous when you have imminently losable games down the stretch where the team should be playing for the pick but where you also have a coaching trying to save his job.
This is what keeps me up at night.
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Post subject: Re: 2012 NFL Draft (or: The Race to Andrew Luck)
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2011 6:12 pm
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4/5 wrote:
Green Habit wrote:
4/5 wrote:
2. Miami Dolphins: A look at their season reveals fewer games against other cellar-dwellers, which has to help their odds. @ NYJ, Den, @NYG, @KC, Wash, Buffalo, @Dallas, Oakland, Philly, @Buffalo, @ NE, NYJ.
The Dolphins get their first win of the year against the Broncos. Mark it down.
Maybe. It is a home game for us. But I'm with you. That'll put us at 1-5. Decent chance to win @KC. Not many other good spots to win. If I were to bet I'm sure Miami will blow it and win 4 games. But watching this team that doesn't look possible. Half the team has completely checked out already.
This is the sole reason why I said that, by the way.
I think the Fins will sneak a win by one of their division rivals, as well.
2. Miami Dolphins: A look at their season reveals fewer games against other cellar-dwellers, which has to help their odds. @ NYJ, Den, @NYG, @KC, Wash, Buffalo, @Dallas, Oakland, Philly, @Buffalo, @ NE, NYJ.
The Dolphins get their first win of the year against the Broncos. Mark it down.
Maybe. It is a home game for us. But I'm with you. That'll put us at 1-5. Decent chance to win @KC. Not many other good spots to win. If I were to bet I'm sure Miami will blow it and win 4 games. But watching this team that doesn't look possible. Half the team has completely checked out already.
This is the sole reason why I said that, by the way.
I think the Fins will sneak a win by one of their division rivals, as well.
Yeah I do too. 3-13 might be good enough. I'm really counting on the fact that Seattle has to play the NFC West six times, plus some hungover east coast team can be counted on to go blow a game out there at least once this year. Hopefully Indy and J-ville split their series and accidentally win another couple of games each. I dunno.
I know Miami will be excruciatingly bad to watch this year and then fail in the clutch and leave us with the 6th pick or something. Sigh.
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Yeah Indy is really in this thing to win it. Very strong performances from them and Jacksonville. At halftime this was looking like a big day for Miami. At least Seattle, Minnesota, and KC all look to be pretenders now.
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Following the Luck Bowl II on Sunday I will post the next full installment of power rankings. Until then:
Team to beat: Colts
Rising: Broncos Jaguars
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1. Indianapolis Colts 2. St. Louis Rams 3. Minnesota Vikings 4. Cleveland Browns 5. Tampa Bay Buccanneers 6. Washington Redskins 7. Jacksonville Jaguars 8/9. Miami Dolphins and Carolina Panthers 10. Buffalo Bills 11/12. Kansas City Chiefs and Seattle Seahawks 13. Arizona Cardinals 14. Dallas Cowboys 15. Philadelphia Eagles 16. New York Jets 17. Oakland Raiders (Traded to Cincinnati) 18. San Diego Chargers 19. Chicago Bears 20. Tennessee Titans
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In the 8 or 9 slot we're in prime position to snag the next Ted Ginn!
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