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NFL Power Rankings, Week 1: Carson Wentz lights up the world

By George Stockburger

Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws his first touchdown pass of his career against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz (11) throws his first touchdown pass of his career against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Lincoln Financial Field. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly looks on from the sidelines during the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Francisco won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly looks on from the sidelines during the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Francisco won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /

31. San Francisco 49ers

Chip Kelly is on the verge of destroying yet another NFL franchise. Between the lack of talent on both sides of the ball and the multiple off the field issues surrounding this team, everything that could go wrong, has.

When Blaine Gabbert is entering the season as your starting quarterback, you know a team will struggle to score points. Take out any receiving talent, and you might not score a point all season.

The only member of the 49ers offense I have any confidence in is Carlos Hyde. Even that is not saying much, as the third-year back out of Ohio State has only started seven games in his career. If Hyde can stay healthy he could have a solid season in San Francisco.

San Francisco might be able to hang their hat on defense to start the year, but the up-tempo offense Chip Kelly runs will wear them out. 49er defenders can expect to be out on the field for 40 minutes, as Blaine Gabbert will quickly produce three and outs.

There’s a reason San Francisco couldn’t bring in free agents this year, and that’s because of Chip Kelly. The defense will be worn out, and they’ll have no depth to substitute players in. Coming out of Oregon, Chip Kelly was used to having a bigger depth chart littered with five-star 19 year olds. When one man went down, they had the talent to replace them.

The entire league has seen Chip’s five plays on offense, and there’s nothing a stubborn Kelly can do.

Wake up Chip, you’re not in Oregon anymore.

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