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The Ultimate Source for your Ph.D. in Pigskin |
| 2008
Week Seventeen Power Rankings
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New York Giants (12-4) | They impressed me by barely losing to a motivated Vikings team while playing mostly backups for a half. | |
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Indianapolis (12-4) | Tony Dungy and Peyton Manning have this team peaking at just the right time. | |
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Tennessee (13-3) | They were really pushed around by an undermanned Colts defense. For their sake, I hope they get well soon for when they play a physical Ravens' team. | |
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Pittsburgh (12-4) | Everyone's blaming Mike Tomlin for playing Ben Roethlisberger. Personally, I think coaches should play their regulars if they have a bye week. | |
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Carolina (12-4) | Allowing the Saints to get back in that game probably didn't make John Fox very happy. | |
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Baltimore (11-5) | Ed Reed just made my Defensive Player of the Year vote that much more interesting. | |
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New England (11-5) | They didn't make the playoffs, but at least the Patriots know they're set at the quarterback position even if Tom Brady can't come back in 2009. | |
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Atlanta (11-5) | I can't remember a better rookie year for a quarterback than the one Matt Ryan just finished. | |
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Philadelphia (9-6-1) | Let's see if Eagles' fans still feel the same way about Andy Reid and Donovan McNabb. No, I didn;t think so, either. | |
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Miami (11-5) | They weren't pretty, but you have to credit Bill Parcells and Tony Sporano for the turnaround they orchestrated. | |
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San Diego (8-8) | It took 17 weeks, but they finally looked like the Chargers I picked to win the Super Bowl. | |
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Dallas (9-7) | What a waste of a good team. I can't believe that Jerry Jones is going to stick with Wade Phillips. | |
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Minnesota (10-6) | This team will not survive next week's matchup against the opportunistic Eagles unless Adrian Peterson solves his fumbling problem. | |
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Tampa Bay (9-7) | You can say what you want about the Monte Kiffin distraction, but their collapse was caused by their aging defense tiring as the season wore on. | |
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New York Jets (9-7) | I never thought I'd say this: Brett, please do us all a favor and retire. | |
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Houston (8-8) | Mark my words, this team will be in the playoffs next year. | |
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Arizona (9-7) | The only way they can beat the Falcons is if Matt Ryan finally starts playing like a rookie - and I just don't see that happening. | |
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Denver (8-8) | I'll be interested to see if Mike Shanahan is replaced by a defensive-minded coach. | |
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Chicago (9-7) | Kyle Orton played well, and probably wasn't the biggest problem, but the Bears have to get a playmaking quarterback this offseason. | |
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Washington (8-8) | Jason Campbell took one step forward and two steps back this season. I'm beginning to wonder if he's the answer in Washington. | |
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New Orleans (8-8) | The good news is that they finished in last place in the NFC South. Of course, that means they have a really good chance of winning it next year. | |
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San Francisco (7-9) | What a great turnaround. If Mike Singletary gets an offensive coordinator that he believes in next year, this team could very well win their division. | |
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Green Bay (6-10) | If nothing else, the Packers found out that Aaron Rodgers is the real deal. Now about that defense.... | |
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Oakland (5-11) | Someone needs to drag JaMarcus Russell into the facility every day this offseason, because they will only go as far as he can take them. | |
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Buffalo (7-9) | I was very happy to see Dick Jauron keep his job. Simply put, he wasn't the problem - it was a combination of bad luck and timely injuries. | |
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Jacksonville (5-11) | They are by far my most disappointing team this season. I just can't see the reason for a 5-11 season. | |
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Cincinnati (4-11-1) | It looks like Cedric Benson may have finally found a home - 282 yards and a 4.5 yards per carry average in the last two games will do that for you. | |
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Seattle (4-12) | This may sound goofy, but they actually looked better with Seneca Wallace at quarterback this year. Sorry Matt, but it's time to look for another in the draft. | |
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Kansas City (2-14) | Let Larry Johnson go, Chiefs' fans. Trust me, he's no longer worth it. | |
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Cleveland (4-12) | Romeo Crennel and Phil Savage had to go - it's obvious that the players just didn;t believe in either of them anymore.. | |
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St. Louis (2-14) | Whoever the coach is next year, he has to believe in two things: get Steven Jackson the ball and stop someone...anyone! | |
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Detroit (0-16) | I've never felt more sorry for any athlete than I have for all of the Detroit Lions. Every one of them looked like they were about to cry over the past few weeks. |
