http://nypost.com/2016/05/14/nfl-power-rankings-patriots-have-gotten-downright-scary/ NFL power rankings: Patriots have gotten downright scary By Bart Hubbuch May 14, 2016 | 7:05pm The Post ranks all 32 teams at this point in the offseason (2015 record in parenthesis): 1. Patriots (12-4) The Martellus Bennett signing could make Rob Gronkowski (and their offense) unstoppable. 2. Panthers (15-1) They’re loaded with young talent, though letting Josh Norman walk will hurt. 3. Seahawks (10-6) Russell Wilson led the NFL in passer rating last year and still is just 27 years old. 4. Cardinals (13-3) The league’s deepest team added a pass rush via trade (Chandler Jones) and draft (Robert Nkemdiche). 5. Packers (10-6) Green Bay gets Jordy Nelson back, as well as a slimmer Eddie Lacy on a team that won 10 games last year. 6. Steelers (10-6) There are major questions in the secondary, but as long as they have Ben Roethlisberger … 7. Bengals (12-4) Enough talent to merit a much higher ranking, but Marvin Lewis’ 0-7 playoff record is no fluke. 8. Vikings (11-5) A fancy new stadium, an excellent draft, one of the league’s best coaches and a young team firmly on the rise. Modal Trigger Jamaal CharlesPhoto: AP 9. Chiefs (11-5) With the Broncos decimated and Jamaal Charles and Justin Houston slated to return, Kansas City is the AFC West’s new favorite. 10. Cowboys (4-12) Ezekiel Elliott could be a star, but Dallas’ hopes hinge on how Tony Romo’s collarbone holds up. 11. Colts (8-8) If Andrew Luck can get healthy and stay that way, they still are the team to beat in the AFC South. 12. Broncos (12-4) Enjoy that Lombardi Trophy, guys, because huge free-agency losses and Mark Sanchez under center don’t equal a repeat. 13. Redskins (9-7) They’re in very capable hands with GM Scot McCloughan, and the Josh Norman signing was huge. 14. Raiders (7-9) Everybody’s favorite sleeper did well in free agency and has one of the league’s most promising young QBs in Derek Carr. 15. Giants (6-10) One of the wildest spending sprees in the history of free agency had better pay off … for GM Jerry Reese’s sake. 16. Texans (9-7) They’re the only ones who think they landed a franchise quarterback in Brock Osweiler. 17. Ravens (5-11) Last year was an injury-filled aberration, and teams with Ozzie Newsome as GM don’t stay down for long. Modal Trigger Ryan FitzpatrickPhoto: AP 18. Jets (10-6) This ranking would improve in a hurry if they come to their senses and re-sign Ryan Fitzpatrick. 19. Bills (8-8) This team looks pretty much the same as it did at the end of last season, which isn’t exactly encouraging. 20. Falcons (8-8) Are they the team that opened 6-1 or the one that limped to the finish at 2-7? Bet on the latter. 21. Bears (6-10) They were very busy in free agency, but none of the newcomers look like big difference-makers for a team stuck in a rut. 22. Rams (7-9) A new city and new potential franchise quarterback in Jared Goff, but the same ol’ Jeff “8-8” Fisher. 23. Eagles (7-9) The fact Sam Bradford was afraid to compete with an FCS (formerly Division I-AA) quarterback from North Dakota State doesn’t bode well. 24. Jaguars (5-11) They loaded up in free agency and had the league’s best draft, but six straight seasons of double-digit losses is hard to overcome. 25. Dolphins (6-10) Laremy Tunsil was a draft-night steal (gas mask and all), but the rest of it just looks like more trademark Dolphins blah. 26. Lions (7-9) Calvin Johnson will be tough to replace, and the Vikings’ rise means the NFC North isn’t getting any easier. Modal Trigger Jameis WinstonPhoto: AP 27. Buccaneers (6-10) Jameis Winston with a solid group of receivers will at least be interesting to watch. 28. Chargers (4-12) A team with a lot of holes and an uncertain future in San Diego. Hey, at least they’ve got the weather. 29. Saints (7-9) The league’s worst defense by a mile last year didn’t get any better, and Drew Brees is a year older. 30. Titans (3-13) Yeah, we can’t figure out this whole “sign DeMarco Murray then draft Derrick Henry” thing, either. 31. 49ers (5-11) If anyone understands what new coach Chip Kelly and GM Trent Baalke are doing, please let us know. 32. Browns (3-13) With 25 rookies in camp, the first year of Cleveland’s great “Moneyball” experiment is going to be ugly.
Pats #1 Jets #18 Bills #19 Fish #25 Jets at #18 sounds about right. Fish at #25 sound a bit high. I like his comment about our rankings only going up if we get Fitz into camp.
Wait so an "average" QB would improve our ranking? Weird. Steelers at 6 , Colts at 11 and Jags at 24 are a joke
Yeah, I disagree with that. I think the Jets are lower than that without Fitzpatrick. If Geno Smith is the starter and with that schedule, they would be looking at (6-10) if things go well. With Fitzpatrick, they can shoot for a (10-6), (9-7) record. So Fitz might make them a Top 16 team, but without him I would drop them as far as 25ish.
If we are not going to sign Fitz back , then trade Wilkerson, Revis and Geno to N.O. for Brees and a 4th rounder and be done with it.
"Six straight seasons of double digit losses is hard to overcome" is his rationale for putting the Jags at 24. Weird, I thought every team started at 0-0.
Jaguars are too low. Colts are too high. I'd make them 16 and 17 right now, not sure what order but right in the middle of the pack. Jaguars have a good talent base and if Bortles is real they are the best team in a weak AFC South. Colts have Luck and prayer going for them at this point. If you switched the QB's on the two teams the Jags would be top 5 and the Colts bottom 5. The Jaguars are the most likely team in the NFL to have a surprise 12-4 out of nowhere this year. The Colts are a Luck injury away from 4-12.
Yes we are one QB away from a SB imho...with a Drew Brees its a lock, Fitz back its better but he needs luck big time Bowles has his new attack dog LBs to go after Gronk and Bennet...we still need to stop Brady with a pass rush The team is a definite contender in the AFC ...fully loaded car with no driver..ridiculous That said we are a low average power rank destined for a few defeats in 2016 with Geno
Oh yeah Fitz have shown he can make the playoffs. I'm not saying Geno can do it, but it just amazing how people think Fitz is this good QB.
power rankings - they always seem so important this time of the season, yet they remain one thing always - irrelevant
