CHARTS TO COMPARE TEAMS

September 18, 1967

In the chart below and those on succeeding pages, each team has been rated in the most important phases of pro ball. To assure a realistic appraisal of strengths, the ratings have been weighted. Thus, quarterback, linebackers and the defensive line, the most vital positions, are accorded four points; the offensive line, next most vital, is given three; the secondary and receivers two and running backs and kicking game one. A team's points for a position are figured by multiplying the weighted value against its ranking (4, 3, 2 or 1). The charts were prepared by Tex Maule and Edwin Shrake, who wrote the NFL and AFL scouting reports.