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TEAM |
COMMENTS |
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1. |
Colts |
Unit was surprisingly good last season. |
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2. |
Chargers |
Thirty interceptions last year - that's nice. |
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3. |
Bucs |
Nobody dented this unit much in 2007. |
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4. |
Patriots |
Only Giants recorded more sacks. |
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5. |
Vikings |
Led league in INT returns for scores. |
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6. |
Cowboys |
New coach has defense on the rise. |
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7. |
Titans |
Won't have Pacman distraction anymore. |
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8. |
Steelers |
Not as strong as in past, but still pretty good. |
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9. |
Bears |
Disappointed last year, but still has potential. |
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10. |
Ravens |
Unit has been on steady decline. |
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11. |
Jaguars |
Coach has defensive mindset. |
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12. |
Eagles |
Always fields consistent unit. |
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13. |
Redskins |
Suddenly, they have fierce pass rush. |
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14. |
Giants |
Came on strong late last season. |
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15. |
Packers |
Must improve on defense with Favre gone. |
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16. |
Seahawks |
Always rate among leaders in sacks. |
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17. |
Jets |
Need to create more turnovers. |
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18. |
Chiefs |
AFC West still pretty high-scoring. |
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19. |
Panthers |
Coming off disappointing season. |
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20. |
Broncos |
Entire team not what it used to be. |
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21. |
Cardinals |
Unit not as bad as most think. |
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22. |
Texans |
Young group is improving. |
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23. |
Bengals |
Good at interceptions, if nothing else. |
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24. |
49ers |
Some talent, but little success in recent years. |
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25. |
Bills |
Not fun having to play Patriots twice. |
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26. |
Raiders |
Off-season improvement came on offense. |
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27. |
Rams |
Nothing exciting about this group. |
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28. |
Dolphins |
You know Parcells will make defense a priority. |
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29. |
Lions |
Losing Martz usually means defense improves. |
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30. |
Falcons |
Can't be any worse than last year. |
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31. |
Browns |
As offense scores more, defense giving up more. |
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32. |
Saints |
Expect a lot of shootouts this season. |