Post by I definitely have a cock~~~ on Sept 1, 2015 12:21:49 GMT -5
So the New York Jets should be a pretty good team in 2015 -- if the ESPN.com top 100 is an accurate barometer of the talent across the NFL.The Jets placed four players in the top 100 -- cornerback Darrelle Revis (ninth), defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson (50th), defensive end Sheldon Richardson (61st) and center Nick Mangold (88th). Only six teams landed more players than the Jets on the list -- the Seattle Seahawks (nine), Dallas Cowboys (six), Green Bay Packers (six), Baltimore Ravens (five), Denver Broncos (five) and Kansas City Chiefs (five).
But, as we all know, ratings don't win championships.
Players were rated on a scale of 1 to 100, determining the ranking. There were 71 voters, including ESPN analysts, Insiders, reporters and Stats & Info NFL experts, as well as partner sites including Pro Football Focus and Football Outsiders. In other words, a lot of football-savvy folks contributed to the effort.I think they got it right with Revis (93.24) -- he's an elite talent -- although it should be noted he finished one spot behind cornerback rival Richard Sherman of the Seahawks. That they finished side by side is poetic justice because they're always being compared.
Wilkerson (84.65) was the seventh defensive linemen on the list, which is fair, but I don't see how Aaron Donald of the St. Louis Rams placed one spot ahead of him. Richardson was the 10th defensive linemen. Clearly, he was hurt by his looming suspension. Mangold (83.04) landed as the fourth center. Can't quibble with that.Omissions ? Wide receiver Brandon Marshall deserved to be on the list. He's coming off a down year, due to injuries, but he's still a very good player. Nose tackle Damon Harrison also warranted consideration.
> espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/53691/jets-place-four-players-in-espn-top-100-led-by-darrelle-revis
But, as we all know, ratings don't win championships.
Players were rated on a scale of 1 to 100, determining the ranking. There were 71 voters, including ESPN analysts, Insiders, reporters and Stats & Info NFL experts, as well as partner sites including Pro Football Focus and Football Outsiders. In other words, a lot of football-savvy folks contributed to the effort.I think they got it right with Revis (93.24) -- he's an elite talent -- although it should be noted he finished one spot behind cornerback rival Richard Sherman of the Seahawks. That they finished side by side is poetic justice because they're always being compared.
Wilkerson (84.65) was the seventh defensive linemen on the list, which is fair, but I don't see how Aaron Donald of the St. Louis Rams placed one spot ahead of him. Richardson was the 10th defensive linemen. Clearly, he was hurt by his looming suspension. Mangold (83.04) landed as the fourth center. Can't quibble with that.Omissions ? Wide receiver Brandon Marshall deserved to be on the list. He's coming off a down year, due to injuries, but he's still a very good player. Nose tackle Damon Harrison also warranted consideration.
> espn.go.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/53691/jets-place-four-players-in-espn-top-100-led-by-darrelle-revis