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Ranking the Top Five Offenses in the League Entering Training Camp

Posted by Matt Loede under Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Indianapolis Colts, New England Patriots, San Diego Chargers 

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We gave you the positives of the defensive side of the ball the other day here on Gridiron Gab, and now it’s time to break down the best offenses of the league. There are plenty to choose from, but below are the teams we feel are going to light it up with high-powered offenses in 2008.

1. New England – This offense is simply sick. From a QB that threw for over 4800 yards and 50 touchdowns, to a wide out that caught 23 TD’s to another that had a league high 112 catches, the Pats are as unstoppable as they come. This is not to say that they need to tweak some things, like improving on the O-line as well as getting some more help from the running game. Overall though, it’s hard to think that the Pats will take much of a step back in 2008.

2. Indianapolis – If there is a team that can match New England from an explosion standpoint, it’s probably the Colts, who still employ Peyton Manning and a wealth of talent all over the offensive side of the ball. They averaged close to 360 yards per game, and Manning is still one of the top 2-3 QB’s in the game, if not the best. Look for an even better season for RB Joseph Addai, and for TE Dallas Clark to build on his best season of 2007 with a career high in catches, yards and TD’s.

3. Dallas - While it was their offense that in the end cost them against the Giants in the playoffs, there is not denying the talent that the Cowboys bring to the table on the offensive side of the ball. Tony Romo is telling people that his focus is on the team, and not bimbo blonde Jessica Simpson, which is good. Jason Witten is a stud at TE, Terrell Owens has 1-2 good years left, and the running game should have a solid 1-2 punch with Marion Barber and rookie Felix Jones.

4. San Diego – When healthy, this offense can match just about anyone points for points in the league. RB LaDainian Tomlinson is as good as they come, and Philip Rivers proved his toughness gutting it out in the AFC Title loss to the Pats. The WR core is a little on the weak side, but they do have a great TE in Antonio Gates to fill the void and get Rivers out of trouble on a lot of plays. Bottom line is the Chargers are another explosive team.

5. Cleveland – It’s a big year for the Browns, who are being counted on to make another serious run at the playoffs and this time finish the job. Derek Anderson combined with WR Braylon Edwards is a solid 1-2 punch, and combine that with TE Kellen Winslow, and the running of RB Jamal Lewis, the Browns can put up points. Last season they had games of point totals of 51, 41, 33, and three games where they scored 27, showing how good they are and can be.


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2 Responses to “Ranking the Top Five Offenses in the League Entering Training Camp”

  1. Russ Loede on June 30th, 2008 11:52 am

    My Top 10:

    1. Colts
    2. Pats
    3. Chargers
    4. Saints
    5. Packers
    6. Giants
    7. Raiders (Watch Out!)
    8. Philly Eagles
    9. Cleveland
    10. Dallas

  2. Clark "Tony" Derbigny on July 21st, 2008 6:45 pm

    I know I’m a little biased being a big Saints fan but how can you not put N.O in the top 5 when they were #1 in 2006 and #4 in 2007. Not to mention they only added pieces to the puzzle. They have a first round WR that didnt get to play last year and a great TE in Shockey. Come on….

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