Comments on: Ron Glover’s NFL Power Rankings: Week 5

By: Temple3

Temple3 — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:17:25 +0000

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

Eric Daniels — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 07:01:04 +0000

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

Temple3 — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:20:52 +0000

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

Miranda — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:11:15 +0000

Steve Smith and Mushin Muhammed are perfect compliments to each other. Delhomme is lucky.

By: thebrotherreport

thebrotherreport — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:17:36 +0000

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

Temple3 — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 18:08:11 +0000

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

thebrotherreport — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 17:34:51 +0000

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.