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Schein: Insider grading on every team

by Adam Schein

Adam Schein hosts the Sirius Blitz on Sirius NFL Radio from 11-3 ET. He also co-hosts Loudmouths on Sports Net New York every weeknight at 6 ET. He is a weekly columnist, files weekly video reports and makes NFL picks "video style" for FOXSports.com. Email Adam here.


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Updated: September 8, 2009, 5:03 PM EDT
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Dan Rooney Any franchise can catch lightning in a bottle for one season. But records aside, Adam Schein ranks every NFL team from No. 1 to 32.
Any team can catch lightning in a bottle for one season, sometimes even two, for a magical stretch when nearly everything goes right. But it takes true organizational strength — from top to bottom — to achieve consistent excellence and recruit winning players and coaches.

Adam Schein unveils his pet offseason project by ranking every NFL franchise from No. 1 to 32, with a grading system for each team in several categories. Find your favorite team below to dig inside Schein's mind on the reasoning behind his insider grading.

Insider Grading: Behind Adam Schein's organization rankings

NFC East
AFC East

Inside the Grade: Cowboys
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein evaluates the Dallas Cowboys. How much did Jerry Jones factor into America's Team's grade? Find out.


Inside the Grade: Giants
Do the Giants have what it takes to get back to postseason glory? Adam Schein offers his take on New York's organization.


Inside the Grade: Eagles
Do the Eagles have what it takes to make another playoff run? Adam Schein offers his take on Philadelphia's organization.


Inside the Grade: Redskins
The Redskins issues aren't all on the field related but maybe more upper management and coaching. Adam Schein gives his take on the Washington organization.

Inside the Grade: Bills
FOXSport.com NFL contributor Adam Schein rates the Buffalo Bills as an organization. Find out why the scored five or above in all eight categories.


Inside the Grade: Dolphins
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein rates the Miami Dolphins as an organization. Hear why 'The Big Tuna' makes all the difference for the Fins.


Inside the Grade: Patriots
Are the New England Patriots the best organization in the NFL? FOXSports.com's Adam Schein offers his take.


Inside the Grade: Jets
With new head coach Rex Ryan and recently drafted QB Mark Sanchez, Adam Schein thinks the Jets are headed in the right direction.

NFC North
AFC North

Inside the Grade: Bears
Things are looking up in Chicago with acquisition of QB Jay Cutler. Adam Schein offers his take on the Bears' organization.


Inside the Grade: Lions
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein explains his grade for the Lions. Is there hope for a team that has been rebuilding for the last 50 years? Find out.


Inside the Grade: Packers
The Packers have always been a team of tradition, but can they be a team of success this season? Adam Schein offers his take on the organization.


Inside the Grade: Vikings
The Vikings have a solid defense and running back Adrian Peterson but what about the quarterback? Adam Schein feels this is Minnesota's Achilles heel.

Inside the Grade: Ravens
The Baltimore Ravens came close to a Super Bowl last season, can they take it all the way this season? Adam Schein offers his take.


Inside the Grade: Bengals
Adam Schein offers his take on the state of the Cincinnati Bengals. Carson Palmer is coming off injury, but Schein says he's still a franchise QB.


Inside the Grade: Browns
Will Brady Quinn take over as the Browns starting quarterback? Adam Schein offers his take on Cleveland's organization.


Inside the Grade: Steelers
Adam Schein says the Steelers are hard to beat when assessing the entire organization. Hear why Schein's high on the defending Super Bowl champions.

NFC South
AFC South

Inside the Grade: Falcons
The Falcons made it to the 2008 playoffs thanks to young gun Matt Ryan and management decisions. Adam Schein thinks a lot of the praise should go to owner Arthur Blank.


Inside the Grade: Panthers
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein examines the Carolina Panthers. Hear what he thinks about John Fox and his coaching staff.


Inside the Grade: Saints
The Saints have Drew Brees leading their offense and they brought in Gregg Williams to run the defense, but what's the problem? Adam Schein feels it might the head coach.


Inside the Grade: Buccaneers
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein evaluates the Buccaneers. What does he think of the QB position in Tampa Bay? Find out.

Inside the Grade: Texans
Can Matt Schaub bounce back to lead the Texans to greener pastures? Adam Schein offers his take on Houston's organization.


Inside the Grade: Colts
The Colts were one of the top teams in the NFL under head coach Tony Dungy, but will their success continue with a new head coach? Adam Schein is a little skeptical about the new staff.


Inside the Grade: Jaguars
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein rates the Jacksonville Jaguars Bills as an organization.Jack Del Rio is solid, but what about the rest of the team?


Inside the Grade: Titans
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein evaluates the Tennessee Titans as a franchise. Find out how much he like Jeff Fisher as a NFL head coach.

NFC West
AFC West

Inside the Grade: Cardinals
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein likes the Cardinals. Find out how much.


Inside the Grade: Rams
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein explains his grade for the Rams. Find out why he thinks Jason Smith was a good draft pick for St. Louis.


Inside the Grade: 49ers
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein offers up his take on the 49ers. Schein likes Mike Singletary, but what about the QBs?


Inside the Grade: Seahawks
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein evaluates the Seahawks. Hear the kind words he had for Matt Hasselbeck.

Inside the Grade: Broncos
From hiring Josh McDaniels to losing franchise quarterback Jay Cutler and dealing with a struggling defense, Adam Schein thinks the Denver Broncos are in for a rough year.


Inside the Grade: Chiefs
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein examines the Kansas City Chiefs. Find out why their front office was given such a favorable grade.


Inside the Grade: Raiders
FOXSports.com NFL contributor Adam Schein rates the Oakland Raiders as a franchise. Schein thinks Al Davis is killing his team, find out why.


Inside the Grade: Chargers
The Chargers look good on offense and defense, but what about the rest of the organization? Adam Schein offers his take on the Bolts.


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