The defending Super Bowl champions are below .500 at the midseason point. Apparently, all the changes they made in the offseason is affecting them a lot more than they thought. They still have enough talent to turn it around though, so I'll attempt to keep their hopes up and give them a C-.
After starting the season at 3-2, they have lost three straight and now sit at 3-5. If they can ever get consistent play out of a quarterback, they could possibly turn their season around and end on a winning note. As of now, a C- fits them.
What is there to say about "America's Team" that hasn't already been said? Once again, they're playing .500 ball and as a Cowboys fan, I find it sickening to watch their circus sometimes. Tony Romo has been outstanding this season, but their defense has been terrible. At this point, they are extremely average and a C is the best they'll get right now.
Reggie Bush being signed by Detroit has turned the Lions back into a playoff-caliber team. They're currently neck-and-neck with the Green Bay Packers. Only time will tell if they'll keep it up, but right now a B+ is outstanding for them.
Green Bay started the year in rougher shape than usual. Now it's a different story and they're back on top in the NFC North. Their consistency throughout the years makes me think they won't give up first place anytime soon. They are definitely worthy of an A-.
The Chiefs have went from 2-14 to being the last undefeated team in the NFL at 8-0. They have played good football both offensively and defensively, and have beaten the teams they're supposed to. They are the only team worthy of an A+.
4-4 is a great record for the Jets at this point. Everyone thought Rex Ryan was sure to be fired after this season, but the play of his rookie quarterback Geno Smith has not only likely saved his job, but the Jets are in playoff contention at the moment. A C+ sounds about right.
Oakland is the worst team in their division, but Terrelle Pryor has helped make the Raiders appear better than they truly are. This grade can drop or go up depending on how they finish the season, but right now they're just another average team with this C.
New coach. New offense. Below .500 record. Only one game out of first place in their division. With all the injuries to the quarterback position for the Eagles, I'd think they would be completely out of it. However, with how terrible the NFC East is, Philadelphia is still in striking distance. Right now, they deserve this C-, but it could very well end up improving if they end up winning this terrible division.
After all the offseason talk about Robert Griffin III and his comeback, Washington hasn't been very good at all. If RGIII gets it going, he can turn their season right around. As of now, they don't deserve a higher grade than this D.
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