These are my pre-training camp power rankings. Some teams (Titans, Jets, Cowboys, Dolphins most notably) could see their stock spike or plummet depending on how things pan out in camp, like how well the Titans can do without Albert Haynesworth or if the Jets are starting Mark Sanchez over Kellen Clemens, etc.

 

1. Pittsburgh Steelers- Champs until someone knocks them off the throne.

2. New England Patriots- A healthy Tom Brady instantly puts them at #2, though the O-line and pass are still suspect.

3. Philadelphia Eagles- Only got better in the offseason, though the loss of Brian Dawkins hurts in the locker room.

4. Indianapolis Colts- Last year's one-and-done playoff performance will drive them to do better this year.

5. New York Giants- It only remains to be seen if Eli Manning can survive a season without Plaxico Burress.

6. San Diego Chargers- A lot hinges on LT's recovery, but Philip Rivers appears to have what it takes to shoulder the burden.

7. Atlanta Falcons- Does Matt Ryan+ Tony Gonzalez = Super Bowl? Only if the defense can step up.

8. Baltimore Ravens- Losing Bart Scott and Rex Ryan hurts, but enough of the core is still there for the Ravens to win.

9. Minnesota Vikings- Favre or no Favre, the Vikings are still a dangerous team as long as AP is healthy.

10. New Orleans Saints- Can the defense give the offense some support? If so, we could see another deep playoff run.

11. Tennessee Titans- Some parts are still there, but the loss of Albert Haynesworth may be too much.

12. Chicago Bears- They finally have the QB, but can Devin Hester be the WR they need him to be?

13. Carolina Panthers- A lot depends on Delhomme's ability to not turn the ball over.

14. Arizona Cardinals- Do they have any magic left?

15. Houston Texans- This is a young team with loads of potential; is this the year they put it all together?

16. Miami Dolphins- Pat White makes their gimmicky offense no laughing matter.

17. San Francisco 49ers- Singletary will drive this team to succeed, no matter the glaring hole at QB.

18. Green Bay Packers- A defense in transition could once again hinder a good team.

19. Buffalo Bills- They have a lot of the necessary tools, but can the offensive line hold up?

20. Dallas Cowboys- Romo has a lot to prove this year.

21. Washington Redskins- Simply can't keep up talent-wise with the rest of the NFC East.

22. New York Jets- A young QB with a questionable receiving corps drags down a team that could otherwise make the playoffs.

23. Jacksonville Jaguars- A retooled offense may not be able to make up for this team's defensive shortcomings.

24. Seattle Seahawks- The window may have passed for a team that has an aging QB, and a declining O-line.

25. Cincinnati Bengals- Carson Palmer will have to put this team on his back if they want to climb out of the cellar.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- A team in flux that will have to suffer through a year in which Josh Freeman gets oriented.

27. St. Louis Rams- Steve Spagnuolo will undoubtedly change the losing culture in St. Louis, but until he upgrades certain positions (QB, TE, DB) it will be tough for the Rams to break .500

28. Oakland Raiders- There's a lot of potential, but dysfunction and poor drafting keep this team from going anywhere.

29. Cleveland Browns- They have a good offensive line, but everything behind it is so shaky they're in for a long year.

30. Detroit Lions- Seems like there is some hope for the future, but they still have several holes to fill.

31. Denver Broncos- McDaniels has already screwed this team, and they haven't played a down yet. At least if they do poorly this year they'll have a high draft pick! Oh wait...

32. Kansas City Chiefs- No offensive line, no defensive line, no linebackers, no pass rush, only real offensive threat is a young WR...sounds a lot like the 2008 Detroit Lions, doesn't it?