Comments on: Ron Glover’s NFL Power Rankings: Week 5 http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/ Bangin’ and Scorin’ Every Trip Down the Floor Thu, 24 May 2012 21:28:29 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Temple3 http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17707 Temple3 Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:17:25 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17707 Those are great comments re: the Bucs, Eric. The problem is that the Packers without Rodgers have a worse offense than the Bucs -- and that offensive inefficiency creates a short field for your offense...which opens up your playbook and makes them better than they really are. Ike Hilliard is still only a possession receiver. Galloway is out. Bryant is inconsistent (though immensely talented). Remember Michael Clayton? So, the Bucs are a run dominant team that has benefitted from playing teams that could not shut down the run because of field position. We'll see how they do when they play some squads who can reveal them for the 1 dimensional squad they are. The defense is carrying the weight. Denver should not be able to stop the Bucs from running, but if they score, Griese is going to have to do a better job of passing. I love the new additions on D. Talib was a great pick. Those are great comments re: the Bucs, Eric. The problem is that the Packers without Rodgers have a worse offense than the Bucs — and that offensive inefficiency creates a short field for your offense…which opens up your playbook and makes them better than they really are.

Ike Hilliard is still only a possession receiver. Galloway is out. Bryant is inconsistent (though immensely talented). Remember Michael Clayton? So, the Bucs are a run dominant team that has benefitted from playing teams that could not shut down the run because of field position.

We’ll see how they do when they play some squads who can reveal them for the 1 dimensional squad they are. The defense is carrying the weight. Denver should not be able to stop the Bucs from running, but if they score, Griese is going to have to do a better job of passing. I love the new additions on D. Talib was a great pick.

]]> By: Eric Daniels http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17699 Eric Daniels Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:01:04 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17699 Temple ,Grand, my Bucs killed the Packers and made their offense look totally suspect and they couldn't stop Dunn and Graham and the defense got younger at several key postions. To run an efective Tampa-2 defense you must be strong staight up the middle in all three areas, well get younger on the front line and pass rush and our MLB Barrett Rudd is in his second year as the starter and a tackling mcachine and the secondary which was a weakness has gotten younger with Talib,(who will take Barber's place) Picsatelli, and the offensive line is now a strength finally. Yeah we have QB problems but there are only about 8 teams who are totally happy with their starting QBS but we have depth at the postion unlike some teams. Temple ,Grand, my Bucs killed the Packers and made their offense look totally suspect and they couldn’t stop Dunn and Graham and the defense got younger at several key postions. To run an efective Tampa-2 defense you must be strong staight up the middle in all three areas, well get younger on the front line and pass rush and our MLB Barrett Rudd is in his second year as the starter and a tackling mcachine and the secondary which was a weakness has gotten younger with Talib,(who will take Barber’s place) Picsatelli, and the offensive line is now a strength finally. Yeah we have QB problems but there are only about 8 teams who are totally happy with their starting QBS but we have depth at the postion unlike some teams.

]]> By: Temple3 http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17656 Temple3 Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:20:52 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17656 Moose is lucky, too. Getting out of Chicago may give him some legacy. BTW, Delhomme was very good in the SB. I thought they would win that game -- but you may remember that after they scored to tie the game, the kicker kicked the ball out of bounds. The Pats took over at the 40 and Brady dinked and dunked for Vinatieri to win it. Moose is lucky, too. Getting out of Chicago may give him some legacy. BTW, Delhomme was very good in the SB. I thought they would win that game — but you may remember that after they scored to tie the game, the kicker kicked the ball out of bounds. The Pats took over at the 40 and Brady dinked and dunked for Vinatieri to win it.

]]> By: Miranda http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17647 Miranda Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:11:15 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17647 Steve Smith and Mushin Muhammed are perfect compliments to each other. Delhomme is lucky. Steve Smith and Mushin Muhammed are perfect compliments to each other. Delhomme is lucky.

]]> By: thebrotherreport http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17640 thebrotherreport Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:17:36 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17640 I definitely have my work cut out for me. Working on my predictions now. Trying to look for another upset special this week. I definitely have my work cut out for me. Working on my predictions now. Trying to look for another upset special this week.

]]> By: Temple3 http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17639 Temple3 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:08:11 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17639 That's why October is my favorite month for sports. I only put the Bears ahead of the Colts because Indy is a Visanthe Shincoe drop and refs call away from being winless...and they lost at home to Chicago. The Bears just beat Philly and lost 2 close games. The Colts no longer have Bob Sanders and the Jags ran all over them. As for the 23-32, I have alot of interest in those teams. Ronnie Brown is on my league squad. The Raiders just hired a new coach and looked great vs. SD for more than a minute. Cleveland and KC have Black coaches. Minnesota's in that group and you liked them enough to pick them over the Titans last week. I've got more, but I'll hold it. I read your pieces every week - so I'm going to hold you to what you write. Work that list, bruh. This makes the season for fun for everyone...thanks!! That’s why October is my favorite month for sports.

I only put the Bears ahead of the Colts because Indy is a Visanthe Shincoe drop and refs call away from being winless…and they lost at home to Chicago. The Bears just beat Philly and lost 2 close games. The Colts no longer have Bob Sanders and the Jags ran all over them.

As for the 23-32, I have alot of interest in those teams. Ronnie Brown is on my league squad. The Raiders just hired a new coach and looked great vs. SD for more than a minute. Cleveland and KC have Black coaches. Minnesota’s in that group and you liked them enough to pick them over the Titans last week. I’ve got more, but I’ll hold it.

I read your pieces every week – so I’m going to hold you to what you write. Work that list, bruh. This makes the season for fun for everyone…thanks!!

]]> By: thebrotherreport http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17638 thebrotherreport Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:34:51 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17638 As I think about it there is only wins, losses and performances for that week that can be considered in the rankings. Unless I'm missing something. Injuries could be taken into consideration but that's a part of the game. We're only 4 weeks in so there is going to be more movement in these spots as the season goes on. Ultimately, there will be some team that will move up, down and some that will stay in the same position. As I think about it there is only wins, losses and performances for that week that can be considered in the rankings. Unless I’m missing something. Injuries could be taken into consideration but that’s a part of the game.

We’re only 4 weeks in so there is going to be more movement in these spots as the season goes on. Ultimately, there will be some team that will move up, down and some that will stay in the same position.

]]> By: thebrotherreport http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17637 thebrotherreport Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:24:31 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17637 Read my previous post. If we're going on who beat who then the Eagles would be ahead of the Steelers, Miami would be in front of NE and so on. I've seen some online power rankings that need to be flipped upside down. Read my previous post.

If we’re going on who beat who then the Eagles would be ahead of the Steelers, Miami would be in front of NE and so on.

I’ve seen some online power rankings that need to be flipped upside down.

]]> By: michelle http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17636 michelle Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:16:19 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17636 TBR, Fair enough TBR,

Fair enough

]]> By: GrandNubian http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17635 GrandNubian Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:04:56 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17635 The Bears beat the Eagles but are ranked lower? Indy (who should be 0-3) is at number 12? The Ravens drop to 8 spots to #18 with only one loss to a top 5 team? I think Tampa is good (maybe #10) but definitely not #7. The Chargers and Panthers should be ahead of them. The Bears beat the Eagles but are ranked lower? Indy (who should be 0-3) is at number 12? The Ravens drop to 8 spots to #18 with only one loss to a top 5 team?

I think Tampa is good (maybe #10) but definitely not #7. The Chargers and Panthers should be ahead of them.

]]> By: thebrotherreport http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17628 thebrotherreport Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:54:16 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17628 I was telling Temple that they probably aren't as good as the ranking but I was able to watch the game last week against GB and they were impressive. I'm going to have to sit down and make a criteria for the rankings, because for the most part I've been going on wins losses and performance. You know I wanna show the Niners more love but they keep letting me down. I was telling Temple that they probably aren’t as good as the ranking but I was able to watch the game last week against GB and they were impressive. I’m going to have to sit down and make a criteria for the rankings, because for the most part I’ve been going on wins losses and performance.

You know I wanna show the Niners more love but they keep letting me down.

]]> By: michelle http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17626 michelle Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:47:54 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17626 TBR, I don't think that Tampa is as good as their record. Give my 49ers some more love. TBR,

I don’t think that Tampa is as good as their record.

Give my 49ers some more love.

]]> By: thebrotherreport http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17624 thebrotherreport Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:24:52 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17624 Not to say 23-32 don't matter but the only way you're looking at that is if the Steelers are that low. Not to say 23-32 don’t matter but the only way you’re looking at that is if the Steelers are that low.

]]> By: thebrotherreport http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17623 thebrotherreport Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:23:07 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17623 That's the problem with bye weeks, do I punish the Colts for being off? The Bears defense played great but let's not get ahead of ourselves that offense only had 2 first downs in the second half before the game was on ice. As for the Browns they were #27 last week, only one team below them won last week (Chiefs). Are you really concerned about 23-32? Tampa may be too high but I think Denver is right where they should be I dropped them 8 spots. I know some of the teams in the top 10 may be pretenders, they just haven't been put to the test yet. It will all even itself out. As far as FFL kickers, is there a good one out there this season. That’s the problem with bye weeks, do I punish the Colts for being off? The Bears defense played great but let’s not get ahead of ourselves that offense only had 2 first downs in the second half before the game was on ice.

As for the Browns they were #27 last week, only one team below them won last week (Chiefs). Are you really concerned about 23-32?

Tampa may be too high but I think Denver is right where they should be I dropped them 8 spots.

I know some of the teams in the top 10 may be pretenders, they just haven’t been put to the test yet. It will all even itself out.

As far as FFL kickers, is there a good one out there this season.

]]> By: Temple3 http://thestartingfive.net/2008/10/02/ron-glovers-nfl-power-rankings-week-5/comment-page-1/#comment-17622 Temple3 Thu, 02 Oct 2008 14:14:46 +0000 http://thestartingfive.net/?p=1554#comment-17622 Uh, scratch that last point...if they run Marion Barber, they'll win. Uh, scratch that last point…if they run Marion Barber, they’ll win.

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