Sports illustrated power rankings - The Orange Mane

OrangeShadow · 11-02-2005, 12:23 PM

NFL Power Rankings
Rank	LW	Team
1	1	Indianapolis Colts (7-0) First they'll run Edgerrin James at the Patriots, and see if they have anywhere near the success Buffalo did with Willis McGahee last Sunday night. When New England stops that, the Colts will see how Duane Starks likes trying to cover Reggie Wayne, giving Starks the same unmerciful treatment they awarded Denver's poor Roc Alexander in last year's playoffs. Remember? The Patriots will be forced to give Starks double-team help, and if they ease up on the way they're covering Marvin Harrison on the other side, Peyton's gaze will switch to the right, where Asante Samuel will surprise him by how well he's handling Indy's premier receiver. But oh oh, look out for Brandon Stokley, working his crossing patterns against nickel back or combination coverage, or Dallas Clark finding yardage down an open middle. What can change this scenario would be: 1) the Colts screwing it up; 2) the Patriots' defense coming up with something weird and unexpected; or 3) the Colts' defense being a mirage, and Tom Brady making a track meet out of the game, a track meet New England wins.
2	2	Pittsburgh Steelers (5-2) Whew, I'm exhausted, and we're just starting. Big Ben wasn't right in the wheels dept. on Monday night. But after the Steelers gave him emergency repairs in the locker, he was out there same as usual, the Statue of Liberty being attacked by hawks. He's a big, strong kid, and he prevailed. After the game his insurance actuaries got together, studied his policy and decided to raise his premium by 18 percent.
3	3	New York Giants (5-2) They won it for Wellington, and how. After the smoke had cleared from the Washington Massacre, you heard all sorts of optimistic opinions, such as, "if they can only keep this going every week," etc. Sorry, but it doesn't work that way. These emotional maelstroms, except in the most abnormal circumstances, usually are quickies, one-shots. I mean look what happened to the Philly defense the week after it overran San Diego. Consistency is what the coaches preach. Just play smart, play nice, don't fight.
4	6	Denver Broncos (6-2) Yes, a wonderful victory, to be sure, but they came very close to blowing it by leaving a crippled Champ Bailey in too long, after it was obvious he couldn't run or cut. It's not like the guy replacing him was a stiff. Domonique Foxworth only made the biggest play of the game, intercepting a pass in the end zone and halting Philly's comeback.

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Doufer · 11-02-2005, 12:36 PM

colts is soo overated it aint funny!!

watermock · 11-02-2005, 12:39 PM

we will find out this weekend...I'm not so sure they are underrated....Dungy has the D working and we know the offense is lethal...I don't know where you come up with that...yes they have a cake schedule...it might make them lax, but that's a very good team...

If you catch them sleeping you probably can beat them...and they might be complacent...It's just unreal how easy their schedule is....

watermock · 11-02-2005, 12:53 PM

I could put more analysis out of my starfish...I have no clue how these guys get a paycheck...can you homer any more than that on Indy? Notice all the hack jobs on Denver, but we are still in the list...

It's really funny because they all called the team crazy before the season...

I'm tired of the two faced analyis...they keep making excuses why we win, when we should be 7-1....Denver was JOBBED in the Giants game...pure and simple...I'm not going to even name all the crap calls and expecially no calls...and God swatted down Elam's field goal. I still can't believe that game...

The amusing thing is how they really hedge their bets with the Broncos...it's like they are just waiting for us to trip and fall...yet they are still willing to let Tom Terrific ride them CowGirl...It's pathetic...

Sassy · 11-02-2005, 01:02 PM

God swatted down Elam's field goal. I still can't believe that game...

Maybe it was Wellington not God.

Rascal · 11-02-2005, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

God swatted down Elam's field goal. I still can't believe that game...

Maybe it was Wellington not God.

God is a Broncos fan so there is no way he would have done that. He must have been busy and I'm guessing Wellington sold his soul to the devil for that swat.

Sassy · 11-02-2005, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Rascal

God is a Broncos fan so there is no way he would have done that. He must have been busy and I'm guessing Wellington sold his soul to the devil for that swat.

Well we know He was around for the fourth Q against the Egals.

watermock · 11-02-2005, 01:32 PM

Anyone see that kick? Elam said he nailed it...it was like it was swatted down by Satan...

And the phantom holding call on Foster after a nine yard gain right before...That was a 19 yard penalty...

And WTF was the dual interference on Burress and Champ...Burress was pushing off ALL DAY...he leads the league in offensive interference...

And the freaking holding on the last drive was literally so obvious you would have to be wearing beer googles...

I'm still steamed...two plays, Foster getting a holding call, and then that moved Elam back, gave them a window...

Screw it...I'm going to get the BP bottle out again....

Phantom · 11-02-2005, 02:04 PM

Funny how reality clears the smoke....

Remember when the Vikings were going to win the NFC, the Chiefs had a greatly improved defense, and Shanahan was going to get fired because of a lousy offseason plan.

Hmm. Once again, us Broncos homers aren't drinking the kool-aid, we're serving it.

Paladin · 11-02-2005, 03:11 PM

The best thing about all of the high rankings is that it keeps the chef trolls down a bit. And certainly the faids have been very quiet. I like it very much.

Swedish Extrovert · 11-02-2005, 04:55 PM

Dont post this ****... if we're winning its bad karma

Kaylore · 11-02-2005, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by MightySmurf

Dont post this ****... if we're winning its bad karma

I don't think its a big deal. It's SI and they don't know crap.

Dagmar · 11-02-2005, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

I don't think its a big deal. It's SI and they don't know crap.

They prove it by putting the giants at 3.

ludo21 · 11-02-2005, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagmar

They prove it by putting the giants at 3.

What

6-2 is a great record, second best in fact. They are the leading offensive team in the league and last week dominated the Skins. Even if that was an abberation they did it and got props for it. No beef from me.

Kaylore · 11-02-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagmar

They prove it by putting the giants at 3.

"How can we sell more issues of SI?"

"There are a lot of people in New York! Let's give them a reach around with the Giants since we can't masturbate the Yankees ego anymore."

Dagmar · 11-02-2005, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

"How can we sell more issues of SI?"

"There are a lot of people in New York! Let's give them a reach around with the Giants since we can't masturbate the Yankees ego anymore."

ludo21 · 11-02-2005, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

"How can we sell more issues of SI?"

"There are a lot of people in New York! Let's give them a reach around with the Giants since we can't masturbate the Yankees ego anymore."

Also a good point.

I agree Paladin, us being up by 2 games is great considering all the chief/Bolt/Fade fans are not talking. Once they get a win closer to our record they may pop back in tho.

Dagmar · 11-02-2005, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ludo21

What

6-2 is a great record, second best in fact. They are the leading offensive team in the league and last week dominated the Skins. Even if that was an abberation they did it and got props for it. No beef from me.

I'm just sick of East coast lovefests, if it's not Brady or Bruschi, its Eli.
Eli was a wee b**** when drafted and I'm sick of Manning love-ins as well, Peyton isn't awesome so lets, as quoting Kaylore, give Eli a reach-around.

To be honest i'm probably still pissed about that game...

ludo21 · 11-02-2005, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dagmar

I'm just sick of East coast lovefests, if it's not Brady or Bruschi, its Eli.
Eli was a wee b**** when drafted and I'm sick of Manning love-ins as well, Peyton isn't awesome so lets, as quoting Kaylore, give Eli a reach-around.

To be honest i'm probably still pissed about that game...

im also pissed about the game as well. But after hearing about the Mara death i eased up a bit. The East coast lovefest is annoying but i guess im used to it by now.

I cant complain about ELi and the draft tho because we also had a crybaby come here who is now the GOAT.

BigPlayShay · 11-02-2005, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ludo21

I cant complain about ELi and the draft tho because we also had a crybaby come here who is now the GOAT.

Ture, but our crybaby was just going to play baseball rather than play for another team. He didn't force the trade like Eli and his daddy.

Vegas_Bronco · 11-02-2005, 06:20 PM

Just give us one shot at Pitt and we'll show SI who's the biatch!

ro_50 · 11-02-2005, 06:56 PM

I dont put much stock into power rankings, especially the NFL.

Because anyone can beat anyone on any given Sunday.

Dr. Broncenstein · 11-02-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Doufer

colts is soo overated it aint funny!!

I disagree... They are a great team with every weapon imaginable, plus the softest schedule in football. That said, I like our chances against them if we are healthy.

BroncoFanDoug · 11-02-2005, 07:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. Broncenstein

I disagree... They are a great team with every weapon imaginable, plus the softest schedule in football. That said, I like our chances against them if we are healthy.

I just don't think we really KNOW how good they are. They are good - you don't go 7 - 0 without being good. But with the schedule they have had, they could be either one of the best teams in the league, or one of the best teams in the history of football.

We just don't know yet.

11-02-2005, 12:39 PM	#3
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	we will find out this weekend...I'm not so sure they are underrated....Dungy has the D working and we know the offense is lethal...I don't know where you come up with that...yes they have a cake schedule...it might make them lax, but that's a very good team... If you catch them sleeping you probably can beat them...and they might be complacent...It's just unreal how easy their schedule is.... Last edited by watermock; 11-02-2005 at 12:41 PM..

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11-02-2005, 12:36 PM	#2
Doufer Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 321	colts is soo overated it aint funny!!

11-02-2005, 12:53 PM	#4
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	I could put more analysis out of my starfish...I have no clue how these guys get a paycheck...can you homer any more than that on Indy? Notice all the hack jobs on Denver, but we are still in the list... It's really funny because they all called the team crazy before the season... I'm tired of the two faced analyis...they keep making excuses why we win, when we should be 7-1....Denver was JOBBED in the Giants game...pure and simple...I'm not going to even name all the crap calls and expecially no calls...and God swatted down Elam's field goal. I still can't believe that game... The amusing thing is how they really hedge their bets with the Broncos...it's like they are just waiting for us to trip and fall...yet they are still willing to let Tom Terrific ride them CowGirl...It's pathetic...

11-02-2005, 01:02 PM	#5
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	God swatted down Elam's field goal. I still can't believe that game... Maybe it was Wellington not God.

11-02-2005, 01:32 PM	#8
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Anyone see that kick? Elam said he nailed it...it was like it was swatted down by Satan... And the phantom holding call on Foster after a nine yard gain right before...That was a 19 yard penalty... And WTF was the dual interference on Burress and Champ...Burress was pushing off ALL DAY...he leads the league in offensive interference... And the freaking holding on the last drive was literally so obvious you would have to be wearing beer googles... I'm still steamed...two plays, Foster getting a holding call, and then that moved Elam back, gave them a window... Screw it...I'm going to get the BP bottle out again....

11-02-2005, 02:04 PM	#9
Phantom Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 1,179	Funny how reality clears the smoke.... Remember when the Vikings were going to win the NFC, the Chiefs had a greatly improved defense, and Shanahan was going to get fired because of a lousy offseason plan. Hmm. Once again, us Broncos homers aren't drinking the kool-aid, we're serving it.

11-02-2005, 03:11 PM	#10
Paladin Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 9,150	The best thing about all of the high rankings is that it keeps the chef trolls down a bit. And certainly the faids have been very quiet. I like it very much.

11-02-2005, 04:55 PM	#11
Swedish Extrovert President of the Universe Formerly known as mightysmurf Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 14,941 Adopt-a-Bronco: Joel Dreesen	Dont post this ****... if we're winning its bad karma

11-02-2005, 06:20 PM	#21
Vegas_Bronco Ring of Famer Fear is a lack of preparation. Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: 63 Yards Out Posts: 4,024 Adopt-a-Bronco: 1 Elam 1	Just give us one shot at Pitt and we'll show SI who's the biatch!

11-02-2005, 06:56 PM	#22
ro_50 Ring of Famer Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Somewhere in Jersey Posts: 3,782	I dont put much stock into power rankings, especially the NFL. Because anyone can beat anyone on any given Sunday.