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NFL Power Rankings – Week 10

Team of the Week - Saints
Player of the Week – Kurt Warner

Photo – Drew Brees - Saints

Rank / Team

1. Indianapolis Colts (8-0)
Colts face their arch rival this week with the Patriots coming to town.

2. New Orleans Saints (8-0)
The Saints are very explosive behind Drew Brees in this high powered attack.

3. Minnesota Vikings (7-1)
The Vikings’ and Brett Farve are well rested with the Lions coming to town.

4. New England Patriots (6-2)
Patriots and QB Tom Brady are hitting stride and could be the best in the league in time.

5. Dallas Cowboys (6-2)
Cowboys are peaking as the second half begins with many key NFC games on the agenda.

6. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2)
Steelers are prepping for a major AFC North battle with the Bengals coming to town.

7. Cincinnati Bengals (6-2)
The Bengals face their acid test with trip to Pittsburgh this week.

8. Denver Broncos (6-2)
The Broncos lost tough game vs Steelers and holds only a 1 game lead over rising Chargers.

9. Arizona Cardinals (5-3)
Cards’ Kurt Warner toasted the Bears with 5 TD passes to keep them atop the NFC West standings.

10. Philadelphia Eagles (5-3)
Eagles go on road to San Diego and Chicago next in key matchups.

11. Atlanta Falcons (5-3)
Falcons face a critical run of five NFC matchups on the schedule that may determine their fate this season.

12. San Diego Chargers (5-3)
Chargers won a key game vs the Giants that keeps them just behind the Broncos with the critical second half of the season starting.

13. New York Giants (5-4)
The Giants lost their 4th game in a row and are looking more like the Detroit Lions that title contenders.

14. Baltimore Ravens (4-4)
Ravens facing a must win situation after recent losses and have the Browns in key Monday night contest.

15. Houston Texans (5-4)
Texans have improved nicely this season and get a bye this week to prepare for playoff run.

16. New York Jets (4-4)
Bye week preps them for critical stretch run that will decide their playoff hopes.

17. Chicago Bears (4-4)
Bears are struggling to get any momentum together to mount a playoff run.

18. Green Bay Packers (4-4)
Packers were horrible vs the Bucs and have to regroup quickly with the Cowboys coming to town.

19. Miami Dolphins (3-5)
The Dolphins have played many tough games and look to soft schedule to get back into playoff hunt.

20. Buffalo Bills (3-5)
Bills look to make a run here with a stretch of games vs non contenders over next five weeks.

21. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-4)
Jags need a winning streak now to get into the playoff hunt.

22. San Francisco 49ers (3-5)
The 49ers are struggling and need to regroup for Thursday night game vs the Bears.

23. Carolina Panthers (3-5)
Panthers are slip sliding away this season.

24. Seattle Seahawks (3-5)
Seahawks hit the road for three weeks with little hope of getting back in the playoff picture.

25. Tennessee Titans (2-6)
Titans have won two in a row and hope to finish strong with an eye on next season.

26. Washington Redskins (2-6)
Skins have shown little this season and will look to wholesale changes this offseason.

27. Oakland Raiders (2-6)
The Raiders are hoping to correct things for second half after bye week.

28. Kansas City Chiefs (1-7)
Chiefs face a tough stretch of games to finish a very forgettable season.

29. Cleveland Browns (1-7)
Browns at home on Monday night vs Ravens with a chance at some credibility.

30. St. Louis Rams (1-7)
The Rams get the Saints after bye week with a chance to end their run at perfection.

31. Tampa Bay Bucs (1-7)
The Bucs shocked the Packers for their first win of the season.

32. Detroit Lions (1-7)
Lions face a tough second half schedule and working on a five game losing streak.

Team of the Week - New Orleans Saints

Photo – Peyton Manning - Colts

NFL Power Rankings – Week 7
Rank / Team

1. Indianapolis Colts (5-0)
Colts move into top spot after bye week and travel to St Louis for a mismatch game.

2. Minnesota Vikings (6-0)
The Vikings’ are starting to show some magic with the addition of Brett Favre.

3. New Orleans Saints (5-0)
The Saints are very tough in NO behind Drew Brees in this high powered attack.

4. New York Giants (5-1)
The Giants threw in a clinker in New Orleans and need to regroup fast with the Cardinals coming to town.

5. New England Patriots (4-2)
QB Tom Brady is hitting stride and the Patriots are hungry and starting to build momentum.

6. Denver Broncos (5-0)
The Broncos have won two huge games consecutively vs the Patriots and Chargers over recent weeks.

7. Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
Steelers are prepping for a major battle with the Vikings coming to town.

8. Atlanta Falcons (4-1)
Falcons were ready for the Bears and face a strong stretch of NFC matchups.

9. Chicago Bears (3-2)
Bears face a key contest traveling to Cincinnati after Sunday night loss to Falcons.

10. Philadelphia Eagles (3-2)
Eagles got blindsided by the Raiders.

11. Green Bay Packers (3-2)
Packers shut out the Lions and face a critical stretch of NFC games on the schedule.

12. Arizona Cardinals (3-2)
Cards’ Kurt Warner has a hot hand and capable of beating his ex team, the Giants on the road.

13. Dallas Cowboys (3-2)
Cowboys coming off their bye week and face NFC clubs, Atlanta and Seattle in Big D.

14. Cincinnati Bengals (4-2)
The Bengals enter a critical stretch over the next month that could determine their fate.

15. Baltimore Ravens (3-3)
Ravens have lost three heartbreakers in a row and get their bye week to prepare for the stretch run.

16. New York Jets (3-3)
Three game losing streak has this week’s road contest in Oakland basically a must win situation.

17. San Francisco 49ers (3-2)
The 49ers are rested after their bye week for key road games with Houston and Indianapolis.

18. San Diego Chargers (2-3)
Chargers lost a key AFC West game with Broncos that has the next month vital to any playoff chances.

19. Miami Dolphins (2-3)
The Dolphins are well rested for the Saints, Jets and Patriots on the upcoming schedule.

20. Houston Texans (3-3)
Texans can put a stretch of games together here with 49ers and Bills up next.

21. Carolina Panthers (2-3)
Panthers are trying to sneak back into contention with two game winning streak.

22. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3)
Jags get their bye week to prepare for their critical soft schedule over next month.

23. Seattle Seahawks (2-4)
Seahawks on their bye week and hope to figure out what to fix for second half of season.

24. Buffalo Bills (2-4)
Bills won a key game vs Jets, but must string a few victories together to get into contention.

25. Washington Redskins (2-4)
Skins have lost to both the Chiefs and Lions that has HC Jim Zorn looking over his shoulder.

26. Oakland Raiders (2-4)
The Raiders shocked the Eagles that separates them from the winless clubs.

27. Kansas City Chiefs (1-5)
Chiefs jumped the Redskins that earned them their first win under new regime.

28. Cleveland Browns (1-5)
It might get a lot worse before it gets better.

29. Tennessee Titans (0-6)
Titans were simply terrible vs the Patriots that may start wholesales changes for next season.

30. St. Louis Rams (0-6)
The Rams lost in OT vs Jacksonville and have Colts coming in this Sunday.

31. Detroit Lions (1-5)
Lions are back on the beam with a three game losing streak.

32. Tampa Bay Bucs (0-6)
The Bucs have applied to the UFL as a new franchise.

NFL Trading Deadline

Photo – Braylon Edwards - Jets

Former Top Picks Dealt Over Recent Weeks

The NFL trading deadline closed on Oct 20th at 4 pm with only a couple minor deals on the final day. The Eagles acquired LB Will Witherspoon from the Rams in exchange for rookie wideout Brandon Gibson and a 5th round pick in NFL Draft 2010. The Panthers acquired veteran DT Tank Tyler from the Chiefs for a 5th round pick at the NFL Draft 2010.
Over the past few weeks, there were two deals that involved two former #1 picks. The Browns traded former top pick WR Braylon Edwards to the Jets for two picks that includes a conditional 3rd round selection that could escalate to a 2nd round pick if Edwards meets certain production numbers. The Browns also receive a 5th round pick next April and two marginal veterans. Edwards was an instant star in the Jets passing game in his first game vs the Dolphins. He gives the Jets a true #1 receiver that has been missing in recent seasons.
The Bucs traded former top pick DE Gaines Adams, the fourth overall pick of the NFL Draft 2007 to the Bears for a #2 pick in next spring NFL Draft. The Bears hope he provides some outside pass rush to their veteran defense.

Giants Face Saints in NFC Clash

Photo – Saints' QB Drew Brees

Rank / Team

1. New York Giants (5-0)
The Giants face a huge test traveling to New Orleans this week.

2. Indianapolis Colts (5-0)
Colts get a bye week after crushing the Titans in last victory.

3. Philadelphia Eagles (3-1)
Eagles get the horrible Raiders in Oakland this Sunday.

4. Minnesota Vikings (5-0)
The Vikings’ hope to ride Brett Favre’s hot hand with tough Ravens coming to town.

5. New Orleans Saints (5-0)
The Saints face a huge test with GMen coming to the Crescent City.

6. New England Patriots (3-2)
Patriots lost a tough one in overtime vs the Broncos last week.

7. Baltimore Ravens (3-2)
Ravens face a pivotal matchup with Vikings after coming off back to back losses.

8. Chicago Bears (3-1)
Bears face a key NFC clash traveling to Atlanta this week.

9. Denver Broncos (5-0)
The Broncos won a huge game vs Patriots that gives them momentum facing key West battle with Chargers this week.

10. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-2)
Steelers looking to a run here after a slow start.

11. Cincinnati Bengals (4-1)
The Bengals are for real with Carson Palmer at the controls.

12. New York Jets (3-2)
Jets get the Bills at home and need to terminate two game losing streak.

13. San Francisco 49ers (3-2)
The 49ers get their bye week before starting a tough stretch of games.

14. San Diego Chargers (2-2)
Chargers face a pivotal AFC West contest with Broncos coming to town for Monday nite matchup.

15. Green Bay Packers (2-2)
Packers rested with a key stretch of NFC games on the schedule.

16. Atlanta Falcons (3-1)
Falcons get Sunday night matchup with Bears in an important NFC matchup.

17. Dallas Cowboys (3-2)
Cowboys win in overtime and get this bye week to get Tony Romo right.

18. Arizona Cardinals (2-2)
Cardinals Kurt Warner is capable of beating any team in the league.

19. Miami Dolphins (2-3)
Dolphins won a key AFC East game over Jets and get their bye week to make playoff run.

20. Washington Redskins (2-3)
Skins have backed themselves into the corner with every game critical for any playoff hopes.

21. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-3)
Jags were blown out by Seahawks last week and face a critical soft schedule over next month.

22. Houston Texans (2-3)
Texans find ways to lose close games and need to step up over an upcoming stretch of tough games.

23. Seattle Seahawks (2-3)
Seahawks face another critical contest with Falcons coming to town this week.

24. Carolina Panthers (1-3)
Panthers get first win over Skins and look to build on it with Bucs and Bills on deck.

25. Buffalo Bills (1-4)
Bills lost to Browns at home 6-3. That says it all.

26. Tennessee Titans (0-5)
Titans are struggling to get their first win and travel to New England this week.

27. Cleveland Browns (1-4)
Browns get their first win over Bills and face their divisional rival the Steelers this week.

28. Oakland Raiders (1-4)
The Raiders are simply awful and possibly the worst club in the league.

29. Kansas City Chiefs (0-5)
Chiefs will be lucky to win five games this season.

30. St. Louis Rams (0-5)
The Rams have a chance to win going to Jacksonville this Sunday.

31. Detroit Lions (1-4)
Lions might join UFL before the season is over.

32. Tampa Bay Bucs (0-5)
The Bucs might gut this team in postseason with a major rebuilding job in order.

Prospect George Selvie - South Florida

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Photo - George Selvie - South Florida

George Selvie is one of the highly rated senior defensive players for the NFL Draft 2010. He has been instrumental in the USF fast 3-0 start this season despite special attention by offensive lines. Over 3 games, he has 14 tackles with 3 TFLs and 1 sack in a return to his sophomore performance level when he ranked with any edge defender in the nation. Last season, he flashed big play ability again, but had too many periods of inconsistent play when he struggled facing double team blocks for the first time. He is on my Senior Bowl preliminary recommended September list that will be updated several times prior to the classic All-star game and week in late January 2010.
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Pro Prospect NFL Draft – Draft Insiders' Preview Scouting Report
George Selvie - 6’4” 255 lbs. - South Florida
Quick relentless senior pass rusher returns after only a good junior performance. As a sophomore, he was a difference maker for the USF defense, showing the speed from the outside that allowed him to rank with the nation’s best pass rushers. He looks to establish himself as a complete pro prospect this fall with better hand technique and improved functional strength to perform well vs the run both at the point of attack and in pursue. He is well developed in most areas and is one of the blue chip performers at this critically vital position.

DraftInsiders.com 2009 NFL Predictions
Giants Edge Chargers in Super Bowl Forecast

Photo - QB Peyton Manning - Colts

NFC
EAST
NEW YORK GIANTS - 12-4 - Eli looks to take another step up this season and directs this potent attack. Their veteran defense is one of the top five in the league.
PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - 11-5 - Eagles are among the best in the league again. They are capable of winning the East and going to the show with McNabb and Vick giving them a unique tandem.
DALLAS COWBOYS - 9-5 – With no T.O. this season, QB Tony Romo might struggle more than expected. Defense is good, but not near the top two in this division.
WASHINGTON REDSKINS - 8-8 – Skins face the acid test this season with young QB Jason Campbell the main performer under the microscope. Skins might again struggle to make .500 in the best division in the game.

NORTH
CHICAGO BEARS - 11-5 - Bears can win this division with new QB Jay Cutler. The defense is the best in this division that could spell the difference over the course of the season.
GREEN BAY PACKERS - 10-5 - Aaron Rodgers is the Man here and Packers may be the best club in the division.
MINNESOTA VIKINGS - 10-5 - Vikes look to veteran Brett Favre to be the difference maker on an erratic club that is capable of big wins or total self destruction.
DETROIT LIONS - 0- 16 – Please keep the streak alive. What a joke this organization is.

SOUTH
CAROLINA PANTHERS - 10-6 - Panthers are the best in this division, but they face a very tough schedule that either makes or breaks them.
ATLANTA FALCONS - 9-7 - Falcons are thinking title but they face a very tough schedule that might be the equalizer.
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - 7-9 – This organizations can not get the defense right and a .500 record might be the best to expect despite high production from QB Drew Brees and his big play weapons.
TAMPA BAY BUCS - 5-11 - Bucs are a disaster in the making. This club won 9 games the past two seasons, but they may not be able to register more than 6 wins this fall.

WEST
ARIZONA CARDINALS - 9-7 - Cards looking to repeat in the weakest division in the NFL.
SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - 9-7 – Seahawks look to rebound after a poor 4-12 season, but only if veterans return to former levels. Young defense will determine if they can make the playoffs.
ST. LOUIS RAMS - 6-10 - Rams look to potent offense to help them to return to respectability. Their changing defense is still not up to playoff levels at this point.
SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS - 4-12 – Despite HC Mike Singletary, this club is still struggling to find an identity. They will struggle to even approach the .500 mark.

Divisional Champs
N.Y. Giants, Chicago, Carolina and Arizona
Wild Card Clubs s
Philadelphia & Minnesota

NFC Championship
N.Y. Giants over Carolina – G Men go to the Big Show.

Photo – OT Anthony Davis – Rutgers

Lombardi Award Announces Watch List

HOUSTON – The Watch List for the 40th annual Rotary Lombardi Award has been announced and it includes 153 players from 79 teams and 11 conferences. The Rotary Lombardi Award is presented annually by Houston's Rotary Club to the nation's top college football lineman -- offense or defense -- who, in addition to outstanding performance and ability, best exemplifies the discipline of Vince Lombardi.
The Watch List was formed by using 2008 postseason and 2009 preseason all-conference and All-America teams. Additional nominations were accepted from Rotary Lombardi Award voters and college sports information directors.
On Oct. 14, the 12 semifinalists for the Rotary Lombardi Award will be announced. On Nov. 11, the four finalists will be named. All of the finalists will travel to Houston for the ceremony to announce the winner on Dec. 9 at the Hilton Americas. The 2008 Rotary Lombardi Award winner was Brian Orakpo, a defensive end from the University of Texas. He was the first round draft selection of the Washington Redskins.
The Rotary Club of Houston founded the Rotary Lombardi Award in 1970, in the weeks following the death of legendary coach Vince Lombardi from cancer. The 40th Rotary Lombardi Award dinner will be held on Dec. 9, 2009, at the Hilton Hotel. Net proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information call the Rotary Club of Houston at 713-973-9936 or visit the website at www.rotarylombardiaward.org.
Rutgers junior offensive tackle Anthony Davis (Piscataway, N.J.) is one of the premier players for this award. He was also named to the 40-man Outland Trophy Watch List. He is a Preseason All-American and has been the anchor of a Scarlet Knight offensive line in recent seasons that returns all five starters for the 2009 season.

2009 Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List

Name / School / Pos / Yr / Hgt / Wgt
Rahim Alem - LSU - DE - Sr - 6-3, 254
Sean Allen - East Carolina - OL - Sr - 6-3, 310
Tyson Alualu - California - DL - Sr - 6-3, 295
Geno Atkins - Georgia - DT - Sr - 6-1, 287
Marvin Austin - North Carolina - DT - So - 6-3, 305
Carl Barnett - Houston - OL - Sr - 6-2, 285
Kevin Basped - Nevada - DL - Jr - 6-6, 240
Zane Beadles - Utah - OL Sr - 6-4, 305
Jeremy Beal - Oklahoma - DL - Jr - 6-3, 261
Jason Beauchamp - UNLV - LB - Sr - 6-3, 235
Nick Bellore - Central Michigan - LB - Jr - 6-1, 241
Patrick Benoist - Vanderbilt - LB - Sr - 6-1, 224
Scooter Berry - West Virginia - DL - Jr - 6-1, 294
Ciron Black - LSU - OL - Sr - 6-5, 325
Clint Boling - Georgia - LT - Jr - 6-5, 297
Greg Boone - Virginia Tech - TE - Sr - 6-3, 283
Korey Bosworth - UCLA - DE - Sr - 6-1, 242
Kyle Bosworth - UCLA - LB - Sr - 6-1, 234
Navorro Bowman - Penn St. - LB - Jr - 6-1 230
Mike Brewster - Ohio St - C - So - 6-5, 296
Mike Bryan - Tulsa - LB - Sr - 6-3, 226
Bryan Bulaga - Iowa - OT - Jr - 6-6, 315
Ben Burkett - Northwestern - C - So - 6-4. 285
Brad Bustle - Louisiana - G - Sr - 6-3, 302
Jeff Byers - Southern California - OG - Sr - 6-3, 290
Nate Byham - Pittsburgh - TE - Jr - 6-4, 265
Gabe Carimi - Wisconsin - OL - Jr - 6-7, 325
Alex Carrington - Arkansas St - DE - Sr - 6-5, 275
Brandon Carter - Texas Tech - OL - Sr 6-7, 354
Reggie Carter - UCLA - LB - Sr - 6-1, 240
Anthony Castonzo - Boston College - OT - Jr - 6-7, 287
Nick Charles - Air Force - OL - Sr - 6-4, 285
Keenan Clayton - Oklahoma - LB - Sr - 6-1, 221
Terrence Cody - Alabama - DL - Sr - 6-5, 354
Justin Cole - San Jose St. - LB - Sr - 6-3, 240
Antonio Coleman - Auburn - DE - Sr - 6-3, 257
Erik Cook - New Mexico - OL - Sr. - 6-6, 318
Jermaine Cunningham - Florida - DE - Sr - 6-3, 252
Rennie Curran - Georgia - LB - So - 5-11, 228
Anthony Davis - Rutgers - OL - Jr - 6-6, 325