Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Top 5 and Why?

I have listened to all the analysts give their rankings and have decided to do one for myself. Here is the Top 5 NFL teams and why.


5)Arizona Cardinals- Who would of thought that they would be a top 5 team this time last year? They do have many weapons on offense in the run game as well as passing. They had no QB. Leinart is a flop. Yet a veteran, making a strong case for MVP this year, has slipped into the role and given the Cards. a shot at more. They are a little weak on Defense but, when your opponent has to score so many points to stay in the game, the Offense makes up for it. Kurt Warner has over 3000 yards already this year with a 105.5 rating, he is "partying like it's 1999".

4)New York Jets-"J" "E" "T" "S" Jets, Jets, Jets. With a solid Defense against the run and second in the league in average points per game, the Jets have to be considered a true contender. After taking command in a division that has been the Patriots for years and a veteran QB that still has the taste of the conference championship in his mouth, they are being overlooked by the analysts and are making a strong push for the playoffs and more.

3)Pittsburgh Steelers
- This team is everything they are suppose to be and more. With injuries plaguing them again this year, they could probably be better. As the saying goes, "Defense wins championships" and this #1 defense in the league is going to continue to build a lead in the AFC North, on their way to the playoffs.

2)New York Giants- Defending champions of the NFL. #1 Offense in the NFL. Second in most categories on Defense. They are tough, if they are on their game, know one can stop them. Enough said accept, "Why are they not #1 on my list?"

1)Tennessee Titans- It is no secret that I am a very big Titans fan. I thought about this ranking list for some time. Trying to figure out what makes these teams good and ranked where they are. I weighed things carefully. Yes Pittsburgh and the Giants are 2 of the toughest, best teams in the NFL in 2008. Stronger numbers, higher profile players; young, strong and fast, so what is it about the Titans that makes them better? Do they have the #1 Defense? No, but it's close. Do they have the #1 Offense? No, not at all, but they are doing well. So what argument do I have for all the analysts, for all the fans of the "stronger" teams. It's actually very simple. The thing that makes the Titans the best team in the NFL so far is........

They Beat You! They WIN!!!!

It doesn't matter what you put in front of this team they win. Pound their Defense, they win. Stop their running game, they win. That's what great teams do. They win.