SPORTS WEEKEND : SIMERS’ RANKINGS
TOP 5
1. Jacksonville
Vikings, Dolphins get tough start; Jaguars catch break in opener--draw 49ers.
2. Minnesota
Cunningham predicted end of world last January. Close, Atlanta won title game.
3. Green Bay
Wouldn’t it be great if Desmond Howard returned opening kickoff for touchdown against Raiders?
4. Miami
You think Dan Marino is worried about losing his job now that Jim Druckenmiller has been acquired?
5. Denver
Team might change plans to retire Elway’s jersey at halftime and have him replace Brian Griese.
BOTTOM 5
27. Cincinnati
Now I lay me down for a long winter’s nap.
28. Cleveland
The Browns’ locker room can also be called the Dawg Pound.
29. Philadelphia
Imagine the anticipation: Do the Eagles win three, four or five games?
30. Chicago
Imagine the Bulls without Jordan and Pippen and you have the Bears.
31. San Diego
NFL designated Chargers the worst team in the league by giving them a bye.
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