1. Carolina Pantherz
The Greatest DTD has been around awhile. He's played against the toughest coordinators and knows how to win consistently and most importantly how to win the big games. Probably the most experienced owner in S5 an easily one of the top 3 coordinators. With most gold owners taking a break this season the Pantherz will more than likely be one of the toughest teams in silver.
2. Mission Beach Monarchs
Anyone remember Team Tapout ? Whatever Carumba does behind the scenes on offense should be stickied in the forums somewhere because when he has time to prepare for games there's not a defense in gold or silver that can keep him from scoring in bunches. If I recall correctly Tapout had 11 or 12 wins in his 1st gold season. Not an easy to accomplish at all. Can win it all.....the question is does he want to ?
3. Michigan Crusaders
Michigan belongs in gold......plain and simple. krpolaski knows it too but.....
4. Corrupted Mayors
Last season the Mayors were right on the edge of becoming that next level team before running into the Crusaders. A few more games against top notch guys like krpolaski should get them there. How much of what kokken learned will he bring into this season ?
5. Pittsburgh Steel Rangers
Seric in the regular season has been a monster. seric in the playoffs is another story. Before the Rangers can be considered one of the big dawgz they have to beat one of the big dawgz in a meaningful game. My wildcard pick of the 5.