John was one of the best and put Denver ahead of everybody else, but without him they are still a strong contender. Probably five teams in both the AFC and NFC that have the ability to win their conference, if they remain healthy. It was a big loss when Ted Johnson went down, but I feel Andy, with some experience, will fill that hole. He's very strong, fast and talented. There are a lot of good ones out there.
Some kickers have better years than others for whatever reason.
I have huge respect for guys that play in less than perfect conditions, such as Doug Christie in Buffalo. There are a lot of great kickers out there. Morten Andersen has always been a hero of mine. Gary Anderson is one of the best. Jason Elam is a good one.