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For entertainment purposes only. Of course everyone has to take these things with a grain of salt, especially this time of the year.
FOX OFFSEASON POWER RANKINGS
I'm happy where they have Miami, right at the middle of the pack at 15, decent but not world beaters, because I'd rather them not be "the hyped team before the season." I'd rather them defy the odds as opposed to get beaten by them, if that makes sense. And a lot of what they said makes sense, great game against the Chargers, but the last teams in the streak weren't anything to write home to mudder about.
Like I said, I echo the same thing the guy said about the Dolphins. For me it'd be great for them to do good enough to make the playoffs, but it's a long time before here and there.
FOX OFFSEASON POWER RANKINGS
I'm happy where they have Miami, right at the middle of the pack at 15, decent but not world beaters, because I'd rather them not be "the hyped team before the season." I'd rather them defy the odds as opposed to get beaten by them, if that makes sense. And a lot of what they said makes sense, great game against the Chargers, but the last teams in the streak weren't anything to write home to mudder about.
| Rk | Team | W-L | Last Year |
| 5. | PATRIOTS | 10-6 | 7 |
 As Mark Twain might say, the rumors of the Patriots' demise have been greatly exaggerated. They may not have a Hall of Fame kicker, but they do have great players under 30 at every position except linebacker. Watch for wide receiver Deion Branch, whose career so far has almost exactly mirrored that of Henry Ellard through 1987. In 1988, Ellard began a three-year stretch where he averaged more than 1,300 yards per season. | |||
| 15. | DOLPHINS | 9-7 | 16 |
 In retrospect, the six-game winning streak that ended their season was a bit underwhelming. Counting the win over New England - and the Patriots weren't even trying -- four of Miami's final six wins came by four points or less. Only the upset of San Diego was truly impressive. The combined record of Miami's other four victims was 17-47. The Dolphins will contend for the playoffs, however, and Ronnie Brown is set to be a top-five fantasy running back. | |||
| 28. | JETS | 4-12 | 24 |
 You build your football team from the inside out, and the Jets have taken that axiom to heart. This team is definitely on the right track long-term. Short term, it will be painful. | |||
| 31. | BILLS | 5-11 | 28 |
 New leadership is supposed to provide a new direction. Explain again how Peerless Price is a new direction? | |||
Like I said, I echo the same thing the guy said about the Dolphins. For me it'd be great for them to do good enough to make the playoffs, but it's a long time before here and there.
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