Pre-Combine 2022 NFL Power Rankings: Rams start out on top

2022 NFL Power Rankings: Los Angeles Rams start out on top

By Randy Gurzi | Feb 28, 2022

Los Angeles Rams defensive end Aaron Donald (99) celebrates after hitting Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) as he threw on fourth down forcing a turnover on downs with the less than a minute to play in 4th quarter during Super Bowl 56, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif.Nfl Super Bowl 56 Los Angeles Rams Vs Cincinnati Bengals Feb 13 2022 Albert Cesare 2686 /

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NFL Power Rankings: Saquon Barkley #26 of the New York Giants runs the ball during the fourth quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at MetLife Stadium on December 19, 2021 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) /

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30. New York Giants

Once again, the New York Giants are switching up head coaches after just two seasons. Of course, it again felt like a dire need. Joe Judge quickly proved he wasn’t the guy for the job and even though he tried to fire Jason Garrett in-season as a scapegoat, it was apparent the team wasn’t buying what he was selling.

Now with Brian Daboll coming in, there will be yet another change made to the offensive philosophy — and it’s going to be very interesting to see how this works with Daniel Jones. The fourth-year quarterback has yet to prove he’s the answer and that’s even after they overhauled the receiving room in 2021.

There are also concerns about Saquon Barkley as well as rumors of him being available. Put it all together and it feels like another rebuild is on the way.

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29. Houston Texans

Three of the first four teams mentioned in these rankings all have one thing in common — a new coach has been hired. The problem for the Houston Texans is, their selection made a lot of waves for the wrong reasons.

After looking long and hard at Josh McCown — who does not have any experience — they went with Lovie Smith who was the associate head coach and defensive coordinator last season when Houston went 4-13. It’s hard to believe in this team after watching them go with someone who was a part of the struggles in 2021 and hoping that will bring change in 2022.

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