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KACSPORTS 2005 PRE-SEASON FANTASY FOOTBALL RANKINGS - TEAM DEFENSES
(UPDATED 8/23/05)

1.
BALTIMORE Betweeen Ray Lewis' tacking, Terrell Suggs' sacks, B.J. Sams returns, and safety Ed Reed ballhawking ability (12 touches between interception and fumble recoveries last year alone), the Ravens D still tops the charts.

2.
NEW ENGLAND Depsite losing coordinator Romeo Crennel, as well as Ty Law and probably Tedy Bruschi, don't expect too much slippage out of this unit, as they have brought in necessary reinforcements.

3.
PITTSBURGH Old Steeler D bounced back in a big way last year, safety Troy Polamalu is quickly becoming one of the game's most feared hitters.

4.
PHILADELPHIA Will probably lead the league in sacks. CB Lito 'Shuffle' Sheppard quickly becoming one of the best corners for those who use IDP's.

5.
BUFFALO Everyone back on defense plus Terrence McGee will be good for some return scores.

6.
ATLANTA Made a huge rebound under Jim Mora's guidance, leading the league in sacks in '04. Massive DT Rod Coleman was a huge acquisition from the Raiders.

7.
CAROLINA Led league with 26 INT's in '04. Look for Julius Peppers to surplant Ray Lewis as the league's best defensive player this year.

8.
TAMPA BAY Not quite what they were a few years back, but the Bucs have still allowed less than 15 points in each of the last three seasons.

9.
NY JETS Like fellow Hurricane D.J. Williams, Jonathan Vilma also figures to be a force for years to come. Front-four was outstanding last year but loses Jason Ferguson.

10.
SAN DIEGO Pacific Ocean's Eleven - Chargers return entire starting unit plus two first round draft picks up front, although Shawne Merriman may give new meaning to the phrase 'Lights Out' with a prolonged holdout.

11.
DALLAS Rookie Demarcus Ware is the real deal. Safety Roy Williams is a top IDP choice. Dallas/Bill Parcells-led defenses always tend to be overvalued on draft day.

12.
DENVER Linebacker D.J. Williams one of the league's top rookies last year, no one dares throwing towards CB Champ Bailey.

13.
JACKSONVILLE Not a ton of turnovers, but exercise caution starting offensive players against a unit that allowed a stingy 13.3 points per game.

14.
WASHINGTON If Sean Taylor keeps it up I might end up ranking the Mean Machine in the top ten instead.

15.
CHICAGO Brian Urlacher becoming over-rated in the IDP department. CB Nathan Vasher performed very well for a second-day draft pick.

16.
MIAMI Aging unit faces transition to 3-4 schme, but should still be a nice undervalued option this year.

17.
MINNESOTA Defense was pushed all over the place last year, and recorded only 11 INT's. Purple figures to be much improved this year with the addition of Fred Smoot and Darren Sharper. Vikes also further bolstered the front four by drafting Erasmus James in the first round.

18.
ARIZONA Defense on the rise, led by Bertrand Berry, who recorded 14 sacks last year. Second year players Darnell Dockett and Karlos Dansby are risers, along with rookie DB Antrel Rolle.

19.
NY GIANTS Big Blue banking on the returns of Michael Strahan and safety Shaun Williams. Osi Umenyiora became a fixture with seven sacks last year, along with safety Gibril Wilson.

20.
CINCINNATI Marvin Williams just starting to put his stamp on this group. 2005 Draft brings former Georgia stars David Pollack and ODell Thurman.

21.
INDIANAPOLIS Not noted as a great defense, but adequate if you are looking for sacks. DE Dwight Freeney a top IDP choice.

22.
NEW ORLEANS DE Charles Grant (11 sacks the last two years) a preferred weapon of choice among IDP's.

23.
DETROIT LB Teddy Lehman had a nice rookie season, and Boss Bailey hopes to return from injury. Eddie Drummond kick returns must also be factored.

24.
HOUSTON I thought he was a huge reach with the tenth overall selection, but CB Dunta Robinson wound up being the Defensive Rookie of the Year. DE/OLB hybrid Jason Babin also shows promise. Impact CB Philip Buchanan was also brought in, which could result in a defensive score or two.

25.
OAKLAND Raiders could win a track meet with some of their draft picks, but will still get burned often. Don't know how Warren Sapp will work in a 3-4 scheme.

26.
TENNESSEE Linebacker Keith Bulluck a top IDP pick, will be leaned on heavily again.

27.
ST. LOUIS Rams got a break when Leonard Little beat a police rap, but lost bookend Bryce Fisher to a division rival.

28.
CLEVELAND It will take a couple of years for Romeo Crennel to turn this group around.

29.
SEATTLE Seahawks lose three starters from a unit that got torched by the Rams in the playoffs.

30.
KANSAS CITY Kendrell Bell and Patrick Surtain decent pick-ups - and there is the prospect of the occasional Dante Hall return.

31.
GREEN BAY Former Dolphin defensive coordinator Jim Bates comes on board, and may see another stint as interim coach. Let's see if he can bring improvement out of second-year corners Ahmad Carroll and Joey Thomas. LB Nick Barnett the best of a bad group.

32.
SAN FRANCISCO Mike Nolan isn't going to put up with a slacking defense like his predecessor did. Still they're going to have to show me something before I raise them from the bottom.

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1.	BALTIMORE	Betweeen Ray Lewis' tacking, Terrell Suggs' sacks, B.J. Sams returns, and safety Ed Reed ballhawking ability (12 touches between interception and fumble recoveries last year alone), the Ravens D still tops the charts.
2.	NEW ENGLAND	Depsite losing coordinator Romeo Crennel, as well as Ty Law and probably Tedy Bruschi, don't expect too much slippage out of this unit, as they have brought in necessary reinforcements.
3.	PITTSBURGH	Old Steeler D bounced back in a big way last year, safety Troy Polamalu is quickly becoming one of the game's most feared hitters.
4.	PHILADELPHIA	Will probably lead the league in sacks. CB Lito 'Shuffle' Sheppard quickly becoming one of the best corners for those who use IDP's.
5.	BUFFALO	Everyone back on defense plus Terrence McGee will be good for some return scores.
6.	ATLANTA	Made a huge rebound under Jim Mora's guidance, leading the league in sacks in '04. Massive DT Rod Coleman was a huge acquisition from the Raiders.
7.	CAROLINA	Led league with 26 INT's in '04. Look for Julius Peppers to surplant Ray Lewis as the league's best defensive player this year.
8.	TAMPA BAY	Not quite what they were a few years back, but the Bucs have still allowed less than 15 points in each of the last three seasons.
9.	NY JETS	Like fellow Hurricane D.J. Williams, Jonathan Vilma also figures to be a force for years to come. Front-four was outstanding last year but loses Jason Ferguson.
10.	SAN DIEGO	Pacific Ocean's Eleven - Chargers return entire starting unit plus two first round draft picks up front, although Shawne Merriman may give new meaning to the phrase 'Lights Out' with a prolonged holdout.
11.	DALLAS	Rookie Demarcus Ware is the real deal. Safety Roy Williams is a top IDP choice. Dallas/Bill Parcells-led defenses always tend to be overvalued on draft day.
12.	DENVER	Linebacker D.J. Williams one of the league's top rookies last year, no one dares throwing towards CB Champ Bailey.
13.	JACKSONVILLE	Not a ton of turnovers, but exercise caution starting offensive players against a unit that allowed a stingy 13.3 points per game.
14.	WASHINGTON	If Sean Taylor keeps it up I might end up ranking the Mean Machine in the top ten instead.
15.	CHICAGO	Brian Urlacher becoming over-rated in the IDP department. CB Nathan Vasher performed very well for a second-day draft pick.
16.	MIAMI	Aging unit faces transition to 3-4 schme, but should still be a nice undervalued option this year.
17.	MINNESOTA	Defense was pushed all over the place last year, and recorded only 11 INT's. Purple figures to be much improved this year with the addition of Fred Smoot and Darren Sharper. Vikes also further bolstered the front four by drafting Erasmus James in the first round.
18.	ARIZONA	Defense on the rise, led by Bertrand Berry, who recorded 14 sacks last year. Second year players Darnell Dockett and Karlos Dansby are risers, along with rookie DB Antrel Rolle.
19.	NY GIANTS	Big Blue banking on the returns of Michael Strahan and safety Shaun Williams. Osi Umenyiora became a fixture with seven sacks last year, along with safety Gibril Wilson.
20.	CINCINNATI	Marvin Williams just starting to put his stamp on this group. 2005 Draft brings former Georgia stars David Pollack and ODell Thurman.
21.	INDIANAPOLIS	Not noted as a great defense, but adequate if you are looking for sacks. DE Dwight Freeney a top IDP choice.
22.	NEW ORLEANS	DE Charles Grant (11 sacks the last two years) a preferred weapon of choice among IDP's.
23.	DETROIT	LB Teddy Lehman had a nice rookie season, and Boss Bailey hopes to return from injury. Eddie Drummond kick returns must also be factored.
24.	HOUSTON	I thought he was a huge reach with the tenth overall selection, but CB Dunta Robinson wound up being the Defensive Rookie of the Year. DE/OLB hybrid Jason Babin also shows promise. Impact CB Philip Buchanan was also brought in, which could result in a defensive score or two.
25.	OAKLAND	Raiders could win a track meet with some of their draft picks, but will still get burned often. Don't know how Warren Sapp will work in a 3-4 scheme.
26.	TENNESSEE	Linebacker Keith Bulluck a top IDP pick, will be leaned on heavily again.
27.	ST. LOUIS	Rams got a break when Leonard Little beat a police rap, but lost bookend Bryce Fisher to a division rival.
28.	CLEVELAND	It will take a couple of years for Romeo Crennel to turn this group around.
29.	SEATTLE	Seahawks lose three starters from a unit that got torched by the Rams in the playoffs.
30.	KANSAS CITY	Kendrell Bell and Patrick Surtain decent pick-ups - and there is the prospect of the occasional Dante Hall return.
31.	GREEN BAY	Former Dolphin defensive coordinator Jim Bates comes on board, and may see another stint as interim coach. Let's see if he can bring improvement out of second-year corners Ahmad Carroll and Joey Thomas. LB Nick Barnett the best of a bad group.
32.	SAN FRANCISCO	Mike Nolan isn't going to put up with a slacking defense like his predecessor did. Still they're going to have to show me something before I raise them from the bottom.