Jetsfan80 Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-s-most-complete-teams-in-20-ravens-49ers-chiefs-top-the-list Thursday, Jul 09, 2020 02:49 PM NFL's most complete teams in '20? Ravens, 49ers, Chiefs top the list Adam Schein NFL.COM CONTRIBUTING COLUMNIST Heading into the 2020 season, which NFL teams are the most complete? That's the question my esteemed editors at NFL.com posed to me. My initial thought: What does "most complete" even mean? Are we talking about the most TALENTED teams? The teams with the best starting lineups? The deepest rosters, from 1 to 53? Could take this in a lot of different directions ... After spinning my wheels for a while, I eventually embraced a columnist cliché: Let's consult my friend Merriam-Webster, and see what she has to say! The top definition for the word "complete": having all necessary parts, elements, or steps. Well alright. With that phraseology as my guide, I shall identify the most complete teams in the NFL today. This is NOT a Power Ranking; it's a rundown of the teams that have "all necessary parts," Schein Nine style: 1 Baltimore Ravens 2019 record · 14-2 General manager Eric DeCosta has assembled the best roster in the NFL, bar none. Last season, the Ravens led the league in scoring and finished third in scoring defense. Both units are positioned to dominate once again in 2020. On offense, it obviously starts with Lamar Jackson. The former Heisman Trophy winner and reigning NFL MVP took a massive leap forward in his second pro season, leading the league with 36 touchdown passes and shattering Michael Vick's QB record with 1,206 rushing yards. Scary thought: He's only going to get better, with a talented, young supporting cast he can continue to grow alongside. Second-round pick J.K. Dobbins, with his talent, toughness, work ethic and pedigree, was put on Earth to run the football for the Ravens. With Dobbins joining a backfield that already featured Mark Ingram, Gus Edwards and Justice Hill, Baltimore has every possible skill set you could want from the running back position. Meanwhile, second-year wideout Hollywood Brown can fly, making him a big-play threat on every snap. And tight end Mark Andrews is fresh off a breakout season that ended in the Pro Bowl, thanks to 852 yards and 10 touchdowns. Marshal Yanda's retirement is a hit to the offensive line, no doubt, but the Ravens boast one of the NFL's top tackle tandems in 26-year-old Ronnie Stanley and 24-year-old Orlando Brown Jr. Defensively, Baltimore remains absolutely stacked in the back end, with first-team All-Pro CB Marlon Humphrey fronting one of the league's most talented secondaries. On the second level, the Ravens snagged first-round pick Patrick Queen, whose athletic game is perfect for the modern NFL. And up front, DeCosta traded for Calais Campbell and added Derek Wolfe in free agency, giving the D-line a pair of experienced, versatile veterans with great leadership skills. Did I mention that Campbell's been a Pro Bowler in five of the past six seasons? No NFL team is perfect, but DeCosta's fine work -- in free agency and the draft -- has produced a roster with the fewest blemishes in the league today. 2 San Francisco 49ers 2019 record · 13-3 Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch need to take a bow. San Francisco traded DeForest Buckner and Matt Breida, let Emmanuel Sanders walk, watched Joe Staley retire and ... somehow got even better. The Niners still boast the game's best defensive line. First-round pick Javon Kinlaw replaces Buckner. And I loved the decision to prioritize the resigning of Arik Armstead. The former first-rounder rarely receives the credit he deserves, but he really came into his own last season with 10 sacks. Nick Bosa has never lacked for praise, and rightfully so -- the 2019 Defensive Rookie of the Year is already a bona fide game wrecker. And what a luxury it is to have Dee Ford as a designated speed rusher. Elsewhere, Fred Warner is emerging as a prototype linebacker for the modern NFL, while Richard Sherman's an ageless wonder at cornerback. On the other side of the football, the 49ers have the best tight end in football. George Kittle is an absolute force as a receiver and blocker. Speaking of blockers, Trent Williams slides right into Staley's spot on the blind side -- and he's my pick for Comeback Player of the Year. First-round pick Brandon Aiyuk is a brilliant replacement for Emmanuel Sanders; he'll nicely complement playmaking stud Deebo Samuel, who should be able to come back from last month's broken foot pretty early in the season. Jimmy Garoppolo remains polarizing, but I don't know how you can view him as anything worse than solid after last season's performance. And he's obviously helped by San Francisco's potent run game. Raheem Mostert's trade request is concerning, yes, but are you really going to bet against Shanahan forging a productive ground attack one way or another? 3 Kansas City Chiefs 2019 record · 12-4 Please don't misinterpret the Chiefs' No. 3 ranking on this particular list. I'm picking them to win the Super Bowl. Just like I did last year. Shoot, with Patrick Mahomes now signed through the 2031 season, it's hard to imagine a time when I won't be picking Kansas City to hoist the Lombardi Trophy. Mahomes is the best quarterback in the NFL, the best player in the NFL and the best show in sports today. Two teams sit above K.C. in this ranking because their rosters are more well-rounded. But with Mahomes' singular greatness, the Chiefs enter the 2020 season as the definite team to beat. And it's not like the quarterback is surrounded by chopped liver. Home-run hitter Tyreek Hill headlines a receiver group that possesses incredible speed, talent and depth, while Travis Kelce's the best tight end this side of George Kittle. In the draft, Brett Veach scooped up Clyde Edwards-Helaire, a dynamic all-purpose back whom Andy Reid described as being better than Brian Westbrook. The defense is highlighted by Pro Bowl DT Chris Jones. He's a difference-making star -- just look at how he wrecked the 49ers' Super Bowl hopes -- and K.C. needs to get him signed. Safety Tyrann Mathieu is a certified stud. So is edge menace Frank Clark. 4 New Orleans Saints 2019 record · 13-3 New Orleans is locked and loaded once again. GM Mickey Loomis had a superb offseason in free agency and the draft. On the open market, the Saints astutely added Emmanuel Sanders, the perfect complement to Michael Thomas, and re-acquired old friend Malcolm Jenkins, who brings valuable experience and leadership to the secondary. In the draft, New Orleans made one of the game's best offensive lines even better with the addition of Cesar Ruiz, before grabbing a potential steal in third-round linebacker Zack Baun. Drew Brees still has gas in the tank at age 41, especially when he's throwing to the best receiver in the game. And a return to health for Alvin Kamara cannot be understated; when he's right, the Saints back is an electric playmaker running and receiving. In a related vein, the defense should be healthier than it was down the stretch last season. Third-year DE Marcus Davenport could be poised for a breakout campaign. 5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2019 record · 7-9 Much has been written about the offense. Not surprising, with Tom Brady's relocation to Tampa. The G.O.A.T is still great -- and now he has the league's premier 1-2 punch at receiver in Mike Evans and Chris Godwin. And Rob Gronkowski's reuniting with the quarterback, while joining a TE group that already included O.J. Howard and Cameron Brate. Talk about a wealth of receiving options! Not to mention, the Buccaneers' O-line got better with the addition of No. 13 overall pick Tristan Wirfs. But the defense is what sells Tampa Bay as a total package. In the second half of last season, when the Bucs' young secondary started to come into its own, this D was top-tier. Vita Vea and Ndamukong Suh form a brick wall against the run, Shaq Barrett and Jason Pierre-Paul hunt quarterbacks off the edge, and Lavonte David and Devin White comprise the best linebacking duo in the game. 6 Buffalo Bills 2019 record · 10-6 Trade acquisition Stefon Diggs gives Josh Allen the true No. 1 receiver he needed -- and gives Buffalo legit depth and talent at receiver, joining John Brown and Cole Beasley. Allen was so tough and clutch last year when it mattered during the regular season. I really think he's primed for a monster 2020. Devin Singletary and Zack Moss will be a solid 1-2 punch at running back, too. It's only fitting that I haven't even mentioned Sean McDermott's defense, the unit which -- unbeknownst to many -- finished last season at second in points allowed and third in total D. The front seven is very strong, with Tremaine Edmunds emerging as one of the game's most dynamic young linebackers. Tre'Davious White is a flat-out star at corner, earning first-team All-Pro honors last season. Buffalo isn't the flashiest team in the NFL, but it's definitely one of the league's best. 7 Dallas Cowboys 2019 record · 8-8 Dallas oozes offensive talent. Ezekiel Elliott is still one of the NFL's top running backs. The Amari Cooper-Michael Gallup-CeeDee Lamb trio at receiver is dreamy. Yes, Lamb was highway robbery at the No. 17 pick; he's going to be a star. With Mike McCarthy coaching him up, Dak Prescott will dominate and put up gaudy numbers. (Note to Jerry and Stephen Jones: The longer everyone drags their feet on this extension, the more it's going to cost.) Don't be surprised when this offense carries Dallas to the No. 1 overall seed in the NFC playoffs. While losing Byron Jones was a blow to the defense, Dallas still has horses on that side. I still strongly believe in Leighton Vander Esch and Jaylon Smith. DeMarcus Lawrence and Gerald McCoy should present plenty of problems for opposing offensive lines. 8 Cleveland Browns 2019 record · 6-10 They belong on this list because of the gobs of talent across this roster. Baker Mayfield enjoyed a splendid rookie campaign before regressing last year. A new coach will get him back on the right track. As will bookend additions Jack Conklin and Jedrick Wills Jr., who change the offensive line. Odell Beckham Jr. should bounce back in a major way with better health, while Jarvis Landry will be his typically reliable self. Austin Hooper is an upgrade as a pass-catching tight end. Lastly, Nick Chubb is one of the best pure running backs in the business, while Kareem Hunt would be starting on a large number of teams. The Browns' defense has dudes all over the place, beginning with Myles Garrett. He was well on his way to a second consecutive Pro Bowl before losing his mind and striking Mason Rudolph with the quarterback's own helmet. That ghastly incident rightly cost Garrett the rest of the season. Will he come back motivated -- with something to prove -- in 2020? When it comes to the former No. 1 overall pick's talent, the sky's the limit. 9 Indianapolis Colts 2019 record · 7-9 Yes, over their AFC South foes in Tennessee. I love this team. Indy has the best offensive lineman in football in Quenton Nelson -- and there's a solid argument for the O-line as a whole being the NFL's best. RB Jonathan Taylor and WR Michael Pittman Jr. were draft steals. Neither was selected in the first round, but both made Lance Zierlein's list of the top 10 Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates. Philip Rivers is coming off of a down year, but the future Hall of Famer is an upgrade for the Colts at quarterback. The defense wasn't bad last season, but the unit should take a step forward after the trade for DeForest Buckner. He's a game-wrecking force up front, the kind of menacing defender who'll make life easier for Indy's supreme linebacking corps. Darius Leonard is one of the best defensive players in football, while Bobby Okereke showed plenty as a rookie and Anthony Walker was stout as always. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jetsfan80 Posted July 10, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2020 Two of @Trolly McTrollface's favorite teams made the cut. Congrats, Trolly! 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwichjetfan Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 1 hour ago, Jetsfan80 said: Two of @Trolly McTrollface's favorite teams made the cut. Congrats, Trolly! Crap. I counted 3. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindOverMatter Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Colts can make some noise this year if Rivers can still pay at a respectable level. That OLine should keep him clean and Pittman Jr is a great compliment to Hilton. If Luck never retired that team would be a threat. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNJet Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 The Browns ....smh. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Drums Posted July 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2020 We were probably #10 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Expected result when TRUE GM's won't sign here and work for Woody that Boob. Any one who continues to defend Woody is clearly not in tune with what an owners responsibility is. Woody has hired crappy GM after crappy GM going on two decades now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROOKLYN JET Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Obviously once Jamal Adams lands, all of this will change. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 13 minutes ago, BROOKLYN JET said: Obviously once Jamal Adams lands, all of this will change. Dallas will vault to # 1 for sure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playtowinthegame Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Baker is on a stacked team and he still aint had a winning record as a starter. SMH Bills still have one huge hole: QUARTERBACK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Tampa, Buffalo, Cleveland, Indianapolis. I’m certainly happy to be off that list. SAR I 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14 in Green Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Jetsfan80 said: Two of @Trolly McTrollface's favorite teams made the cut. Congrats, Trolly! ? 3 class of 18 QBs on the list....we’re getting passed like we’re standing still. Other teams make nice moves, we sign a bunch of jag level FAs, and our fans want to get rid of our best player... good times. 1 hour ago, greenwichjetfan said: Crap. I counted 3. Me too! ? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Tampa, Buffalo are the massively overrated, over hyped teams that will fall on their asses this year. The browns will be better imo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 So what youre saying the self admitted Bills fans picked his team as the #6 team in the NFL? How many times has he also picked the Bills to win the AFCE or to make the playoffs? 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet Nut Posted July 10, 2020 Share Posted July 10, 2020 Tampa has a defense now? Oh yeah, they got Brady so 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 3 hours ago, greenwichjetfan said: Crap. I counted 3. 1 hour ago, Trolly McTrollface said: Me too! ? I've lost track of how many teams you've been with. Whore. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenbloodblitz Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I keep buying fruit but I never eat it I always throw it out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreekJet Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 The Bills are the media darlings this year, but as we saw with Cleveland in 2019 adding a star WR isn’t going to automatically increase your win total. The Bills were successful last year limiting JA pass attempts and playing off their defense. I’m sure Diggs help Allen (especially on the deep ball), but it’s not likely going to make as much of a difference as many think. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UntouchableCrew Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 2 hours ago, GreekJet said: The Bills are the media darlings this year, but as we saw with Cleveland in 2019 adding a star WR isn’t going to automatically increase your win total. The Bills were successful last year limiting JA pass attempts and playing off their defense. I’m sure Diggs help Allen (especially on the deep ball), but it’s not likely going to make as much of a difference as many think. I'll take it a step further and say that after Allen misses a wide open Diggs by eight yards for the fourth time in one game we might see Diggs throw a hissy fit and berate Allen in a total sideline meltdown. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 So is the trick if we just continue to say every single year that the Browns are better than they have ever actually played, sooner or later it will eventually have to pay off? Only been saying it for what, 5 years now? As far as the Bills go, Allen is undoubtedly a major question mark, but that is still a solid team overall. It certainly isn't out of the question to see them have some success with a similar formula as the 09/10 Jets, but of course as we all know, that's not a particularly long term / sustainable plan. p.s. I hope the Bucs blow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetstream23 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Quote Schein: NFL's most complete rosters (Bills - # 6) Is there a listing of the NFL's most incomplete rosters? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 18 hours ago, Jet Nut said: Tampa has a defense now? Oh yeah, they got Brady so Schein is such a rich boy Syracuse School of Communications hack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philc1 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bleedin Green said: So is the trick if we just continue to say every single year that the Browns are better than they have ever actually played, sooner or later it will eventually have to pay off? Only been saying it for what, 5 years now? As far as the Bills go, Allen is undoubtedly a major question mark, but that is still a solid team overall. It certainly isn't out of the question to see them have some success with a similar formula as the 09/10 Jets, but of course as we all know, that's not a particularly long term / sustainable plan. p.s. I hope the Bucs blow. You should be rooting for the bucs If they make the playoffs and the patriots stink it’s a giant egg on the face of Belichick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Seriously Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleedin Green Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 2 hours ago, Philc1 said: You should be rooting for the bucs If they make the playoffs and the patriots stink it’s a giant egg on the face of Belichick To be clear, I want both teams to be miserable piles of crap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRy56 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I remember when the Jets had one of the most complete rosters and a crap QB in Mark Sanchez... we feel your pain Buffalo, welcome to purgatory 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 10 hours ago, GreekJet said: The Bills are the media darlings this year, but as we saw with Cleveland in 2019 adding a star WR isn’t going to automatically increase your win total. Stefon will have tons of fun getting great separation, only to watch passes go flying into the 3rd row of empty stadiums this Fall. Along with doing a whole lot of run blocking. At least he got his money first.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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