Ranking D

[Ned]

I have a draft coming up in a league where you draft defenses by team. I have only drafted by player before and since I live in England I haven't gotten to see any preseason games or hear the scuttlebut on who's going to have a good D this year. Can I get a couple of top 5 or top 10 lists to give me something to go on in setting up my rankings? Thanks!

[slowkidz]

The defenses that I like so far this preseason is Washington, St. Louis, San Francisco, Chicago, Pittsburgh and Cleveland...I might also go with Cincinnati (who has upgraded pretty well and now just needs an offense), Tampa Bay and New England....

Cleveland's D has gotten better with free agent signings, but unfortunately they lost Miller for the season. Urlacher and Co has always been strong for Chicago, but I think Cinti and San Fran will definitely be sleeper Defenses this year. With some of their players maturing and the off season pickups they made...these two are worth watching.

[Q- Tip]

My list of top D's and why are:
1. Steelers - They led the league in sacks and TD's, and 6th in picks.
2nd easiest schedual.
2. Bears - 2 words. Brian Urlacher. And least points against.
ok 6 words.
3. Rams - Really have not changed from last year. Solid.
4. Packers - I have them 4th on my list b/c of schedualing.
7. Saints - You can get them late this year, they will be over looked.
6. Bucs - Warren Sapp.
5. Fish - Just because.

(Notice the 5 and 7 switched)
Hope this helps.
-Q