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TEAM |
COMMENTS |
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1. |
Eagles |
As team scores more, sack numbers should go up. |
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2. |
Patriots |
Big leads tend to produce interceptions. |
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3. |
Ravens |
Loss of coordinator has to hurt a little. |
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4. |
Redskins |
Addition of Haynesworth is huge. |
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5. |
Giants |
NFC East has turned defensive. |
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6. |
Vikings |
Two season-opening suspensions not helpful. |
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7. |
Seahawks |
New coach, rookie Curry should boost unit. |
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8. |
Chargers |
Decent in 2008 despite Merriman's injury. |
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9. |
Jets |
Ryan brings ex-Ravens with him. |
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10. |
Steelers |
One of league's most trustworthy units. |
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11. |
Packers |
Capers, two first-rounds provide encouragement. |
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12. |
Titans |
Team focused on running, defense. |
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13. |
Colts |
Have to hope for fewer injuries. |
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14. |
Jaguars |
Expect more of same from dependable group. |
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15. |
Bears |
Unit has stooped to importing from Saints. |
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16. |
Dolphins |
Young unit very much on improve. |
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17. |
Bucs |
Unit could take step backward in 2009. |
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18. |
49ers |
Singletary has given team new identity. |
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19. |
Cowboys |
At least three new starters for unit in decline. |
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20. |
Bengals |
Might be league's most improved in 2009. |
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21. |
Chiefs |
First-rounder Jackson should help. |
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22. |
Browns |
Stole some talent from Jets. |
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23. |
Bills |
Can always pray for rain (or worse) in Buffalo. |
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24. |
Cardinals |
Mediocre unit made some improvements. |
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25. |
Panthers |
Losing Lucas can't be good thing. |
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26. |
Texans |
New look can't be as bad as old look. |
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27. |
Raiders |
Another year, another lackluster team. |
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28. |
Rams |
New coach offers optimism. |
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29. |
Lions |
Can't help but be better this year. |
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30. |
Broncos |
Banking on two rookies in new scheme. |
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31. |
Falcons |
One of league's worst lost three starters. |
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32. |
Saints |
More Saints score, more they can give up. |