USA Today's post draft power rankings

[Mike Bass]

Looks like they are thinking that Campbell is a huge question mark

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2008-05-06-power-rankings_N.htm

1  NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS Last rank: 2 Total points: 376
 
Notes: Surprising that 18-1 team receives NFL's easiest schedule. (Four first-place votes) 
 
2  N.Y. GIANTS Last rank: 1 Total points: 362
 
Notes: Really no superstars, but burgeoning depth is impressive. (Five first-place votes.)
 
3  INDIANAPOLIS COLTS Last rank: 5 Total points: 357
 
Notes: Marvin Harrison's health could be least of his worries now. (One first-place vote.)
 
4  SAN DIEGO CHARGERS Last rank: 3 (tie) Total points: 353
 
Notes: Title hopes probably hinge on Philip Rivers' knee. (Two first-place votes.)
 
5  DALLAS COWBOYS Last rank: 7 Total points: 346
 
Notes: With Jerry, Felix, Pacman and in tow, Dallas loves Joneses. (Sorry, Julius.)
 
6  JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS Last rank: 6 Total points: 325
 
Notes: Hey, Peyton, they're coming after you on the field and in the standings.
 
7  SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Last rank: 9 Total points: 288
 
Notes: Mike Holmgren could return to Super Bowl in his swan song.
 
8  CLEVELAND BROWNS Last rank: 11 (tie) Total points: 286
 
Notes: The Browns look primed to make a run at first division title since NFL return.
 
9  GREEN BAY PACKERS Last rank: 3 (tie) Total points: 271
 
Notes: Over/under: Is Brett Favre back under center by Week 6?
 
10  PHILADELPHIA EAGLES Last rank: 14 Total points: 270
 
Notes: Donovan McNabb reverted to Pro Bowl form at end of '07. Will it continue in '08?
 
11  PITTSBURGH STEELERS Last rank: 8 Total points: 263
 
Notes: If patchwork line can block, offense (with Willie Parker and Rashard Mendenhall in backfield) could be really scary.
 
12  MINNESOTA VIKINGS Last rank: 17 Total points: 224
 
Notes: QB questions persist, but with that defense, 13 points a game might net 11 wins.
 
13  NEW ORLEANS SAINTS Last rank: 16 Total points: 215
 
Notes: Sedrick Ellis will stop the run. But will the Saints be able to run themselves?
 
14  TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS Last rank: 13 Total points: 207
 
Notes: Jon Gurden is quietly building the best young offensive line in the league.
 
15  HOUSTON TEXANS Last rank: 15 Total points: 199
 
Notes: They must overcome the division. Despite the injuries, they were 7-3 outside AFC South.
 
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TIE  ARIZONA CARDINALS Last rank: 18 Total points: 198
 
Notes: Issue No. 1: Can Matt Leinart reclaim (and thrive in) his starting role?
 
16
TIE  TENNESSEE TITANS Last rank: 10 Total points: 198
 
Notes:Are they going to run the Wing-T or the wishbone this year?
 
18  WASHINGTON REDSKINS Last rank: 11 (tie) Total points: 193
 
Notes: Jason Campbell must now learn his third NFL offense since 2005.
 
19  CAROLINA PANTHERS Last rank: 23 Total points: 170
 
Notes: The draft showed that this regime is clearly in a win-now mode.
 
20  DENVER BRONCOS Last rank: 21 Total points: 168
 
Notes: It's been awhile since Mike Shanahan's had this many question marks.
 
21  BUFFALO BILLS Last rank: 20 Total points: 152
 
Notes: If Trent Edwards progresses, the Bills could reach the playoffs ... as a wild card.
 
22  CHICAGO BEARS Last rank: 19 Total points: 133
 
Notes: The defense had better rebound as the offense could be non-existent.
 
23  ST. LOUIS RAMS Last rank: 27 (tie) Total points: 127
 
Notes: Avoiding the injuries is key. But the Rams have the tools to be a major factor.
 
24  N.Y. JETS Last rank: 26 Total points: 115
 
Notes: They addressed plenty of needs in the offseason ... just not quarterback.
 
25
TIE  CINCINNATI BENGALS Last rank: 22 Total points: 111
 
Notes: Even if Chad Johnson returns, the damage may be irreparable.
 
25
TIE  DETROIT LIONS Last rank: 24 Total points: 95
 
Notes: Jon Kitna has set 10 wins as the goal again, but can they maintain progress despite the offensive overhaul?
 
27  BALTIMORE RAVENS Last rank: 25 Total points: 86
 
Notes: Ray Lewis might be in a nursing home before Joe Flacco's ready.
 
28  SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS Last rank: 27 (tie) Total points: 82
 
Notes: And you thought Mike Nolan was tough. Alex Smith, meet Mr. Martz.
 
29  KANSAS CITY CHIEFS Last rank: 29 Total points: 50
 
Notes: Will Herm Edwards still be around to reap this excellent draft's rewards?
 
30  OAKLAND RAIDERS Last rank: 30 Total points: 49
 
Notes: The Raiders have skill players aplenty, but what about the trenches?
 
31  MIAMI DOLPHINS Last rank: 32 Total points: 27
 
Notes: Next up on Bill Parcells' agenda: What to do with Jason Taylor?
 
32  ATLANTA FALCONS Last rank: 31 Total points: 24
 
Notes: Matt Ryan will need lots of time and seasoning before this team takes flight.
 

[Bzapf]

We are better than the Cardinals, Vikings, Texans, Titans, and Eagles. For sure.

[BMahoney]

An all around pitiful post draft power ranking by USA today.  How can you find any credibility in power rankings when the G-Nats are ranked 2nd... I don't care it they won the superbowl has been a level above the NFC as of recent.  And cowboys the 5th?  Just a poor attempt at attempting to have some knowledge of the sport of football; its like they followed a forula, superbowl winners= 1-2, and teams that have had potential to be good the past couple of seasons like the Cardinals and Texans, its just pitiful someone would put them above the Redskins.  Looking at this objectively or subjectively(as a skins fan) the power rankings are pitiful, just pitiful.  Little more effort next time fellas.

[Mike Bass]

You're right B-Money, that was a weak attempt but I am used to getting no love from the media by now. We are usually up and down these power rankings all year but I do enjoy looking at them.

[BMahoney]

I completely agree, power rankings are extremely fun to watch all season.  Thats why I would hope these so called analysts would put a little more analysis into there power rankings.  And they made it quite clear in these power rankings that there was little to no analysis involved in the process.

[redskin_ty]

what is funny to me is that they rank the Cardnals higher than us.  Yeah this is Jason third offense but it is Leinart only offense since he has been there and has two probowlers in receivers.  Still has not made the playoffs it is a joke they base everything on hype.  The Saints give a break is Reggie Bush still in the league another hype machine!!!!!   The Browns give me a break all they had to do was win a game and they lost to the Bengals if I am not mistaken they may be good on offense but they cannot stop anybody!!!!!!  These power ranking may be fun to look at but it just blows me away on all the hype that is put behind the comments

[BMahoney]

I just find it funny, last 3 years Skins have made it to the playoffs twice, once losing in the second round.  The Saints have made it once, and had one winning season in how long?  And now since they got sedrick ellis they are a top team in the NFL?  The creator of these draft picks has far too much faith in a weak nfc south, just pitiful he has 3 of the teams ranked above us.  I guess I just can't get over that the skins have a winning season its a fluke, their marked in 18-22 the next season, but the tailbackless Saints are all of a sudden a competitor?  Just pitiful no analysis