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NFL Power Rankings ‘08
Titans Move to the Top of the NFL Rankings

1. Tennessee Titans (6-0)
Titans are the NFL's only unbeaten club but meet their old nemesis in the Colts this Monday night.
2. New York Giants (5-1)
The Giant need to bring the A game with big contests over the next month.
3. Buffalo Bills (5-1)
Bills will match up with AFC East foes over the next three weeks that might determine the division.
4. Pittsburgh Steelers (5-1)
Steelers bang heads with the Giants in the game of the week this Sunday.
5. Carolina Panthers (5-2)
Panthers get the underrated Cardinals in a key NFL clash this week.
6. Tampa Bay Bucs (5-2)
The Bucs' face a huge NFC contest vs Cowboys that could have a strong bearing on two divisions.
7. New England Patriots (4-2)
Patriots took Broncos to the wood shed last Sunday.
8. Washington Redskins (5-2)
Skins won another close game last week.
9. Arizona Cardinals (4-2)
Cardinals was our surprise NFL club for this season and have not disappointed.
10. Dallas Cowboys (4-3)
Cowboys have lost two in a row and Tony Romo is sidelined with key NFC games on deck.
11. Philadelphia Eagles (3-3)
Eagles are looking to make up ground over the next month.
12. Green Bay Packers (4-3)
Packers will regroup in bye week with key NFC North games over next month.
13. Indianapolis Colts (3-3)
Colts are hoping a bye week allows them to regroup from slow start and get back on pace.
14. Chicago Bears (4-3)
Da Bears are starting to play up their potential in the mediocre NFC Central.
15. Jacksonville Jaguars (3-3)
Jags are well rested with a stretch of winnable games here that should push them into strong contention.

Cowboys Deal Picks for Roy Williams

Photo - Wideout Roy Williams

The NFL trading deadline closed Tuesday with a major deal between the Cowboys and Lions involving wideout Roy Williams. The Cowboys surrendered their #1, 3 and 6th round selections in the NFL Draft '09 for the talented receiver. Detroit also gave the Cowboys a 7th rounder next year. It presents an interesting alignment for the Cowboys with Terrell Owens and Roy Williams the current starters. Unfortunately, they will operate without starting QB Tony Romo who is out for a month with a broken pinkie. The Cowboys outbid several clubs and paid a high price for the young veteran but he addresses a major need area for their offense. Draft Insiders predicted Williams was on the block this week and stated he was being rumored to be heading to either Dallas and Tennessee with the Lions being able to get three picks and two high selections as the bidding rose over the final days. Dallas paid a high price for this former #1 pick. They quickly signed this potential free agent to a five year deal avoiding Williams becoming an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. The deal indicated the Cowboys are definitely playing for this season with almost half their draft selections already gone in this blockbuster deal. Williams does give them an awesome duo with veteran TO, though it could take to late in the season for the duo to provide any impact with Romo missing until after midseason. Veteran Brad Johnson will take over the QBing duties in the short term and benefits from the deal and strong offensive supporting cast.
The Colts acquired DT John McCargo from Buffalo for a #4 selection plus other consideration next spring in the only other transaction. McCargo addresses the the Colts' battered front four that has struggled with many injuries, in addition to an overall subpar performance through the early '08 season. He is a disappointing former #1 pick who has never lived up to the high expectations when he entered the NFL and gets another opportunity to produce in a four man front that should allow him to succeed in a three technique spot. Otherwise, the NFL trading deadline was an afterthought despite many rumors this year involving veterans like receivers, the Bengals' wideouts T.J. Houshmandzadeh and Chad Johnson and the Rams receiver Torry Holt to Bucs all rumored in trade talks. Kansas City's Pro Bowl TE Tony Gonzalez remained with the Chiefs despite several clubs interested in adding him prior to the 4 pm deadline.

NFL Power Rankings ‘08

Photo - Giants Celebrate Super Bowl Victory

1. New York Giants (3-0)
The G Men continue to win in the new tough NFC East.

2. Tennessee Titans (4-0)
Titans have turned the corner and are ready to make a return to playoff contention.

3. Dallas Cowboys (3-1)
Cowboys are primed for a big season but must win key games to live up to expectations.

4. Buffalo Bills (4-0)
Bills have learned how to win key close games that has their rebuilding program moving up nicely.

5. Carolina Panthers (3-1)
Panthers may be the NFL's sleeper team this season with the talent and focus to return to the Show.

6. Tampa Bay Bucs (3-1)
The Bucs' fast start has them ready for a strong playoff run.

7. Indianapolis Colts (1-2)
Colts are hoping a bye week allows them to regroup from slow start and get back on pace.

8. New England Patriots (2-1)
Patriots will have to do it without Tom Brady.

9. Pittsburgh Steelers (3-1)
Steelers look to Big Ben to carry them to the postseason.

10. Washington Redskins (3-1)
Skins are playing their best football in a decade under new HC Jim Zorn.

11. Denver Broncos (3-1)
Broncos' QB Jay Cutler gives them a chance to beat anyone.

12 San Diego Chargers (2-2)
Chargers will recover from a slow start and could prove to be the best in the AFC.

Draft Insiders' Digest '08 NFL Predictions
DraftInsiders.com - 18th Season

Giants Start NFL Title Defense

NFC

East
New York Giants - Eli has arrived to make G-Men annual threats for title.
Dallas Cowboys - The Boys have trouble winning in the postseason.
Philadelphia Eagles - Veteran club could surprise here.
Washington Redskins - Tough spot for first year coach Jim Zorn.

North
Chicago Bears - Club needs stability at the QB spot to win this even division.

Draft Insiders.com Preseason All- American Team

Photo - QB Tim Tebow - Florida

First Team
Offense

QB Tim Tebow, Florida, 6'3", 230 (Jr.)
RB Chris Wells, Ohio St, 6'0", 230 (Jr.)
RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia, 5'11", 210 (So.)
FB Jorvorskie Lane, Texas A&M, 6’0�, 275 (Sr.)
WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech, 6'3", 210 (So.)
WR Percy Harvin, Florida, 5'11", 185 (Jr.)
TE Chase Coffman, Missouri 6’5�, 255 (Sr.)
OT Michael Oher, Mississippi, 6'4", 325 (Sr.)
OG Duke Robinson, Oklahoma, 6'4", 330 (Sr.)
C Jonathan Luigs, Arkansas, 6'3", 305 (Sr.)
OG Jeremy Perry, Oregon St, 6'2", 315 (Sr.)
OT Andre Smith, Alabama, 6'4", 345 (Jr.)

K Sam Swank, Wake Forest, 6'1", 205 (Sr.)
KR A.J. Jefferson, Fresno St., 5'11" 180 (Jr.)

Frank Coyle is a longtime Member of the FWAA and voter in College team and player awards - Heisman, Outland, Nagurski, Thorpe, etc. He is a voter for the Super 16 College Team Polls throughout the season that will present the Grantland Rice award to the national champion in January ’09. He is also a FWAA voter for All-American teams at the conclusion of the season.

Defense

New York Giants Open Training Camp

Photo - Giants Celebrate Super Bowl Victory

The world champion New York Giants open training camp today in defense of their NFL title. The short NFL offseason has expired after numerous changes on the 32 pro rosters. The Giants will defend their title without future Hall of Fame defensive end Michael Strahan who retired this spring after a long Pro-Bowl career. The Giants also parted with disgruntled Pro Bowl TE Jeremy Shockey who was finally traded to the Saints earlier this week. The Giants will battle in the tough NFC East which has seen each club improve signifcantly over the postseason especially the Dallas Cowboys who have become the darling of the media to win the NFL East title this season. That hopefully is the kiss of death. The Giants will look to a maturing QB Eli Manning to defend their title relying on a deep backfield and talented front four.

NFL Training Camp ’08 Reporting Dates/ Places
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NFC
Arizona Cardinals Flagstaff, Ariz. July 23 (rookies and veterans)
Atlanta Falcons Flowery Branch, Ga. July 25 (rookies and veterans)
Carolina Panthers Spartanburg, S.C. July 25 (rookies and veterans)
Chicago Bears Bourbonnais, Ill. July 23 (rookies and veterans)
Dallas Cowboys Oxnard, Calif. July 25 (rookies and veterans)
Detroit Lions Allen Park, Mich. July 23 (rookies and veterans)
Green Bay Packers Green Bay, Wis. July 27 (rookies and veterans)
Minnesota Vikings Mankato, Minn. July 24 (rookies and veterans)
New Orleans Saints Jackson, Miss./Metairie, La. July 23 (rookies and veterans)
New York Giants Albany, N.Y. July 24 (rookies and veterans)

SEC Heads College Football
The strength of the SEC in undeniable.

Vanderbilt All-SEC OT Chris Williams

The league that went 7-2 in team bowl games and produced college football’s national champion for the second straight year demonstrated another sign of its power by sending 22 of its top senior NFL Draft prospects, more than any other conference, to the 2008 Senior Bowl. They also lead all conferences on the number of pro prospects selected in the NFL Draft '08. The SEC has annually led the nation's conferences in sending pro prospects to the NFL game.