SPRINGER’S RANKINGS

TOP 5

1. ST. LOUIS

The Rams have added a new element: defense. That’s scary.

2. MINNESOTA

Dennis Green erases doubts, owners smartly erase his old contract, give him a longer one.

3. MIAMI

Has anybody ever won a 2-0 victory in the NFL? The Dolphins might.

4. NEW YORK JETS

Still not impressive, except for their record.

5. TAMPA BAY

The Buccaneers were impressed.

BOTTOM 5

27. NEW ORLEANS

Saints back in familiar territory.

28. PITTSBURGH

Even the officials are beating the Steelers.

28. CHICAGO

Cade McNown should apologize for Bears’ record.

30. CINCINNATI

New coach. Now if only the Bengals can get some new players.

31. SAN DIEGO

Dan Fouts could come out of the booth and play QB better than anybody the Chargers have.