ESPN Power Rankings

The ESPN power rankings came out yesterday and the Skins are in the 14th spot. I think this is a pretty fair place for them to be. There are a few teams that are ahead of us that I would argue aren't as good if the team hadn't had to pretty much overhaul the coaching staff and the change to the WCO wasn't made. With the new coaches and the new offense and Zorn never having been a head coach before I think 14 is about right at the moment. I think we can jump way up early in the season if the offense gels the way it can and the defense is as good as it was last year!

What do you guys think?

Either way they have us ranked last in the NFC East.  But these lists are never even close, especially the ones made this early.  I thought they were awfully generous to the Saints, having them at 11.  And the Packers at 10 seems a little high considering the loss of Brett Favre. 

The Redskins have question marks everywhere.  The defense won't be better I don't think.  Will it be worse?  Can we stay healthy on the offensive line?   Can we score points?

skins bowlbound,

The Eagles added Asante Samuel. 

I would probably put the Redskins last in the NFC East now (although I do think they will make the playoffs {and yes I know that is a contradiction, but on paper I think we are the worst team in the division}), however I think I would put them in 1st place in any other NFC division.

cj2887 there is a difference between being a rooting fan and a blind homer, unfortunately it sounds like you fall on the latter.

skinsbowlbound, I read your previous post wrong, I though you said they didn't improve the D.  There O will improve as McNabb gets further away from the surgery.

again I think the skins will make the playoffs and I hope they follow the tradition of following up a Giants superbowl with one of their own.

Pat kirwin on NFL radio does a "smell test" to judge where your team is in its divison.  Rank your QB (Campbell is 4th best) then rank your D (probably 3rd and in the conversation for 2)