More Rodney Fuel, A Preseason Ranking

[Box_O_Rocks]

http://www.creativesports.com/Staff...w/mid/410/articleId/911/ShakedownWeekOne.aspx

9. New England (Last season: 10-6) – The Patriots are still a dangerous team, but several free-agent losses over the years have reduced this once dominant team into a mere playoff contender.

Mere, oy vey!

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

Here's a ranking for the first week (as opposed to forecasting the season)...

http://www.sports-central.org/sports/2006/09/05/nfl_preseason_power_rankings.php

4. New England Patriots [12-4] — Almost every year, the Patriots do things I think are nuts, and they're terrific anyway. Three years ago, they cut Lawyer Milloy right before the season opener, got blown out 31-0, then went 17-1 the rest of the way, including a victory in Super Bowl XXXVIII. This year, they let Willie McGinest go to Cleveland, and they're starting the season without their only premier pass-catcher, WR Deion Branch. If everything works out, Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli have redefined the term "genius" as it applies to professional football.

 

[stinkypete]

#4 is a reasonable fower ranking the Pats. I'm willing to listen to an arguement that, RIGHT NOW, Pittsburgh, Denver, Carolina or Seattle are as strong or stronger than the Pats.

I will walk away from anyone who tries to claim Indy, Miami, Cincy or Dallas are in our league.

Of course, by February, we all now who #1 will be.

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

And here's a guy predicting Bill Belichick's 100th win over Buffalo...

http://www.miningjournal.net/stories/articles.asp?articleID=6135

Buffalo at New England: No Willie McGinest. No Adam Vinatieri. But the Patriots will find a way to win what would be coach Bill Belichick’s 100th victory as an NFL head coach. Patriots 22, Bills 16

I'd assume someone else in the press would be making a fuss if this was the eve of BB's 100th win?

 

[Patsfanin Philly]

And here's a guy predicting Bill Belichick's 100th win over Buffalo...

http://www.miningjournal.net/stories/articles.asp?articleID=6135

I'd assume someone else in the press would be making a fuss if this was the eve of BB's 100th win?

He has 99 regular season wins and 11 post-season ons ( 10-1 with the Pats and 1-1 IIRC with Cleveland)...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/coach?id=2

 

[Box_O_Rocks]

He has 99 regular season wins and 11 post-season ons ( 10-1 with the Pats and 1-1 IIRC with Cleveland)...
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/coach?id=2

Velly interesting, thanks for the research! Okay team, bring home #100 for BB!