Top AFC Conerbacks- The Sporting News

[PATSNUTme]

Here are the top 5 conerbacks in the AFC according to this weeks Sporting News.

1. Chanp Bailey
2. Chris McAllister
3. Rashean Mathis
4. Nnamdi Asomugha
5. Asante Samuel

Top 5 AFC Conerback Units:

1. Broncos
2. Raiders
3.Ravens
4. Patriots
5. Jaguars

The Colts rank 15th out of 16 AFC teams.

 

[He Ban Me]

Here are the top 5 conerbacks in the AFC according to this weeks Sporting News.

1. Chanp Bailey
2. Chris McAllister
3. Rashean Mathis
4. Nnamdi Asomugha
5. Asante Samuels

Top 5 AFC Conerback Units:

1. Broncos
2. Raiders
3.Ravens
4. Patriots
5. Jaguars

The Colts rank 15th out of 16 AFC teams.

Interesting, Colts will play those top five teams six times next season. Wonder how Manning will fare?

I guess I wouldn't list Colts any higher either. By default, you lose both starters, you have to put them at the bottom.

 

[DarrylS]

I am surprised after one very good year, Assante makes it to #5...

 

[JackBauer]

Did they really spell it Samuels?

I am surprised after one very good year, Assante makes it to #5...

Samuel has been playing consistently well for a while now, though it wasn't until last year he really broke out.

 

[MoLewisrocks]

I am surprised after one very good year, Assante makes it to #5...

Not sure if this is subjective or statistical ranking. And it is TSN. But remember he's being ranked as part of a supposedly top 4 unit on a defense that overall likely would rank in the top 2-3 and this is AFC ranking not NFL.

 

[PonyExpress]

Asomugha may be physically talented, but last season was the 1st of his 4 year career in which he recorded an INT. He has never made a big play in a big game, because Oakland's never been in any. I would wait before elevating him to elite status. Give it time to breathe a little. Among Cbs on bad teams, Leigh Bodden is not as physically gifted, but has a longer track record.

 

[Kdo5]

Pats top 5? I dont think the CB Unit is THAT GOOD.

 

[drew4008]

Crap list. McAlister is a piece of junk, Nnamdi isn't better than Samuel yet either. Champ should be numbers 1 through 5, it's not even close.

 

[Pats726]

I am surprised after one very good year, Assante makes it to #5...

Actually after a half a good year...anyone who says that his play in the first of the season was just as good is missing it...How many people would have franchised him after 8 games??

 

[PATSNUTme]

Ok, here is the NFC's list.

1. Nate Clements, 49ers
2. DeAngelo Hall, Falcons
3.Ronde Barber, Bucs
4. Lito Sheppard, Eagles
5.Antoine Winfield., Vikes

Where would Asante fit on the combined list?

Top NFC units;

1. 49ers
2. Cowboys
3.Eagles
4.Packers
5.Bucs

Also notice on the AFC list, Ty Law is no longer in the top 5.

 

[Terry Glenn is a cowgirl]

Crap list. McAlister is a piece of junk, Nnamdi isn't better than Samuel yet either. Champ should be numbers 1 through 5, it's not even close.

I still wonder how the Redskins were so foolish to trade Bailey away for Portis... how friggin stupid!!!!

 

[Remix 6]

Crap list. McAlister is a piece of junk, Nnamdi isn't better than Samuel yet either. Champ should be numbers 1 through 5, it's not even close.

McAlister isnt junk..big part of the Ravens D

Nnamdi has been playing spectacular for 2 years straight. He didnt record and INT the year before but had 8 this year and if u watch him..you see how good he is. Hes a big part of why Raiders pass D was #1 i think

what do u mean "not better yet" ? you act like Samuel has been shutdown for more than half a season.


not bashing Samuel..i defend him when talking about CBs but Asamougha is a very good player

 

[dhamz]

Ok, here is the NFC's list.

1. Nate Clements, 49ers
2. DeAngelo Hall, Falcons
3.Ronde Barber, Bucs
4. Lito Sheppard, Eagles
5.Antoine Winfield., Vikes

Where would Asante fit on the combined list?

Top NFC units;

1. 49ers
2. Cowboys
3.Eagles
4.Packers
5.Bucs

Also notice on the AFC list, Ty Law is no longer in the top 5.

Deangelo Hall is not anywhere near a top 5 CB in the NFC. He has top 5 talent and runs his mouth like he is Deion Sanders. The turth is he was embarassed week after week last season.

 

[patriotsdynasty12189]

Falcons have the 2 most overrated players ever. Mike Vick and DeAngelo Hall.

 

[Remix 6]

Falcons have the 2 most overrated players ever. Mike Vick and DeAngelo Hall.

Pennington and Vilma last year = most overrated

 

[BradfordPatsFan]

Pats top 5? I dont think the CB Unit is THAT GOOD.

They probably look at it as they are part of a defensive unit which, as a whole, is very talented. They likely figure that this cb unit will be good based on what is around it.

 

[Remix 6]

i think were top 5 in AFC because Samuel is a top 5 AFC CB

without him he could of been 10 back

 

[PonyExpress]

Pennington and Vilma last year = most overrated

Most overrated:
Steve Hutchinson
Bryant McKinney
Deangelo Hall
Troy Polamalu
Marvin Harrison
Keith Bullock
Dunta Robinson
Mike Peterson
Roy Williams
Jeremy Shockey
Plaxico Burress
Brett Favre
Tommy Harris
Muhsin Muhammad
Chris Gamble
John Abraham
Nate Clements
Matt Hasselbeck
Shaun Alexander
Edgerrin James

Most underrated:
Logan Mankins
Jericho Cotchery
Lee Evans
Aaron Smith
Haloti Ngata
Leigh Bodden
Sean Jones
John Henderson
Daryl Smith
Travis Henry
Javon Walker
Jared Allen
Kirk Morrison
Jason Campbell
Chris Snee
Donald Driver
Pat Williams
Thomas Jones
Will Smith
Demorrio Williams
Frank Gore
Will Witherspoon
Eric Green

 

[SoonerPatriot]

Did they really spell it Samuels?





Samuel has been playing consistently well for a while now, though it wasn't until last year he really broke out.

Agreed. I know some here hate to hear it, but the kid can play. He's steadily gotten better since his rookie year.

 

[SoonerPatriot]

Most overrated:
Steve Hutchinson
Bryant McKinney
Deangelo Hall
Troy Polamalu
Marvin Harrison
Keith Bullock
Dunta Robinson
Mike Peterson
Roy Williams
Jeremy Shockey
Plaxico Burress
Brett Favre
Tommy Harris
Muhsin Muhammad
Chris Gamble
John Abraham
Nate Clements
Matt Hasselbeck
Shaun Alexander
Edgerrin James

Most underrated:
Logan Mankins
Jericho Cotchery
Lee Evans
Aaron Smith
Haloti Ngata
Leigh Bodden
Sean Jones
John Henderson
Daryl Smith
Travis Henry
Javon Walker
Jared Allen
Kirk Morrison
Jason Campbell
Chris Snee
Donald Driver
Pat Williams
Thomas Jones
Will Smith
Demorrio Williams
Frank Gore
Will Witherspoon
Eric Green

How does Vick not make your overrated list?