1. Pittsburgh Steelers
The Good: Their defense is back and could be even better with the draft selection of Evander Hood and Lawrence Timmons starting in the middle. Big Ben is just a winner and until they lose they are the best.
The Bad: Their offensive line struggled mightily last season and I do not think they did much to improve it. I like the Kraig Ubrik draft selection but their Offensive Tackles need some work
2. New York Giants
The Good: Osi Umenyora returns from injury and combining him with Justin Tuck gives them a fearsome defensive end combination. The draft selections of Hakeem Nicks, Ramses Barden, and Travis Beckum adds viable targets for Eli.
The Bad: I think their secondary is a little young. Aaron Ross has yet to prove first round worthy and the same goes for Kenny Phillips.
3. Philadelphia Eagles
The Good: Donovan McNabb finally has weapons with DeSean Jackson and Jeremy Maclin. LeSean McCoy was a brilliant draft pick in Round 2.
The Bad: Wow they are seriously hurting at the Safety position. Sean Jones? didn't he just get chased out of Cleveland.
4. San Diego Chargers
The Good: A pass rush that consist of Shawn Merriman, Shaun Phillips, and Larry English is scary for any Quarterback. Phillip Rivers is coming into his own as an Elite Quarterback in this league.
The Bad: LaDaniam Tomlinson has a lot of mileage on those wheels and seems to have started a full decline. They need some help at Wide Receiver because the Craig "Buster" Davis pick is certainly not working out well.
5. New England Patriots:
The Good: Tom Brady returns from injury and still has Randy Moss and Wes Welker to chuck the rock to. I like the addition of Joey Galloway as well.
The Bad: They traded Vrabel and do not have anyone who can really get after the Quarterback.
6. Carolina Panthers
The Good: Their Running Game is very strong; they might have the best offensive line in the game and I do not know of a better one-two punch than DeAngelo Williams and Jon Stewart.
The Bad: Jake Delhomme seems rusty for me..
7. Indianapolis Colts:
The Good: They still have Peyton Manning and there is no one better in the business.
The Bad: No Marvin Harrison, No Tom Moore, No Tony Dungy.
8. Minnesota Vikings
The Good: Adrian Peterson is hands down the best Running Back in the game and now they have an x-factor in Percy Harvin. Their defensive line is simply amazing with Jared Allen and Kevin Williams.
The Bad: This whole Brett Favre Situation part 2 is annoying. just retire or play. I'd stick with Sage.
9. Arizona Cardinals
The Good: Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin are still together. Beanie Wells is a major upgrade at Running Back as well.
The Bad: They still need some work at Left tackle as Mike Gandy was abused in the Super Bowl.
10. Miami Dolphins
The Good: The return of Jason Taylor should provide some veteran leadership and improved pass-rush. Pat White really will scare some defenses as he will excel in the "Wild-Cat" offense. The Dolphins drafted a pair of good corners in Vontae Davis and Sean Smith.
The Bad: Is Ted Ginn Jr. a #1 receiver? Need some depth at Defensive Tackle.
11. Baltimore Ravens
The Good: A defense that consist of Ed Reed, Ray Lewis, Haloti Ngata, and Terrell Suggs is still very good.
The Bad: The Ravens needed a receiver before Derrick Mason retired and if he stays retired they are not playing in January next season
12. Tennessee Titans
The Good: Chris Johnson seems poised to be a very special player.
The Bad: Can this defense still be as dominant with Fat Albert absent from the middle?
13. New Orleans Saints
The Good: I see an MVP type year for Drew Brees and a coming out party for Pierre Thomas.
The Bad: Despite drafting Malcolm Jenkins their secondary still is not very good.
14. Green Bay Packers
The Good: Aaron Rodgers doesn't have a full off-season to hear how he is filling Lord Favre's shoes.
The Bad: A transition to a 3-4 defense takes away the effectiveness of their best defensive player in Aaron Kampman.
15. Houston Texans
The Good: Andre Johnson and Steve Slaton give this offense some real fire power. Mario Williams was a genius #1 overall pick. Reggie Who?
The Bad: Their secondary and offensive line are relatively weak units.
16. Dallas Cowboys
The Good: They have a very talented roster and the best Defensive player in the league in Demarcus Ware.
The Bad: Cowboys fans and players alike will realize despite the mouth T.O was a baller and that trading everything away for Roy Williams will haunt this team.
17. Seattle Seahawks
The Good: Hassleback will bounce back from the injury bug. Their defense is solid and TJ Houshmandzadeh is a viable receiver.
The Bad: Julius Jones and TJ Duckett
18. Cincinnati Bengals
The Good: Carson Palmer returns from injury. They had a very solid draft that included chase Coffman, Andre Smith, Michael Johnson, and an absolute steal in Round 2 in Rey Maualuga.
The Bad: NO TJ and Cedric Benson.
19. Atlanta Falcons
The Good: they replaced the face of their franchise and starting Quarterback with Matt Ryan and proved to make a great free-agent acquisition in Michael Turner.
The Bad: their linebackers and secondary is just terrible.
20. Chicago Bears
The Good: Busy off-season acquiring Orlando Pace and Jay Cutler and apparently struck gold in Matt Forte
The Bad: Depth at Corner and lack of a quality Wide Receiver.
The Bad: They still have no receivers
21. Washington Redskins
The Good: Albert Haynesworth, Jeremy Jarmon, and Brian Orakpo should really bolster their defense.
The Bad: They obviously have no faith in Jason Campbell and they need some help at Offensive Tackle.
22. Kansas City Chiefs
The Good: Busy off-season that landed them Tyson Jackson, Zach Thomas, Bobby Engram, Mike Vrabel, and Matt Cassell.
The Bad: Larry Johnson is unhappy, Brian Waters is unhappy, Tony Gonzalez is gone, and they drafted Tyson Jackson at #3.
23. New York Jets
The Good: The Rex Ryan hiring should help this talented defense
The Bad: They have no receivers and Mark Sanchez has bust written all over him
24. Jacksonville Jaguars
The Good: They finally got some receivers on board and they are loaded at Offensive Tackle
The Bad: What week will Jags fans start calling for Garrard's head?
25. Buffalo Bills
The Good: A receiver combination of Lee Evans and T.O. is potent.
the Bad: Marshawn Lynch is suspended 3 games, Trent Edwaards doesn't have me sold,and they have no Left Tackle.
26. Denver Broncos
The Good: Knowshon Moreno.
The Bad: No Jay Cutler for Kyle Orton?
27. Cleveland Browns
The Good: Mangini didn't lose Big Daddy Shaun Rogers.
The Bad: So Much bad here. Terrible secondary, Jamal Lewis, Brady Quinn failing to take the Quarterback job from Derek Anderson, and no Kellen Winslow.
28. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
The Good: Raheem Morris will be a good coach if the front office is patient.
The Bad: A roster makeover is ongoing.
29. San Francisco 49ers
The Good: Michael Crabtree at #10.. WOW!
The Bad: Alex Smith.. Nope... Shaun Hill... Nope.. then who?
30. Detroit Lions
The Good: I really like Calvin Johnson and Brandon Pettigrew as weapons for Matthew Stafford
The Bad: their entire defense not named Ernie Simms
31. Oakland Raiders
The Good: Hmmm..
The Bad: Reaching at the draft again. Jamarcus Russell, Darren McFadden, Darrius Heyward Bey, and Michael Mitchell currently lead their positions for all bust team.
32. St Louis Rams:
The Good: Steve Jackson
the Bad: Everything else.
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