Anything But A Tie
Maybe it was the fact of being featured on this season’s version of Hard Knocks on HBO, but the Cleveland Browns played a good game. Continue reading
Browns
AFC North
Standard1. Pittsburgh Steelers
This could be the last ride with Roethlisberger, Bell and Brown all together on offense.
2. Cincinnati Bengals
A greater focus on running the ball and protecting Andy Dalton should get them back into contention.
3. Baltimore Ravens
The writing is on the wall for Joe Flacco. This will be his last chance to make something of his gigantic contract.
4. Cleveland Browns
Attitudes are changing for the better and that could lead to some surprising results. Continue reading
Week 17 Review of the NFL
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The Drought Is Finally Over
In the year 1999, that was the last time the Buffalo Bills had made the NFL playoffs. If you also remember correctly, that was the season that the ‘Miracle in Tennessee’ happened for the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills. Continue reading
AFC North
Standard1. Pittsburgh Steelers
A full season with Le’Veon Bell and Martavis Bryant will do wonders for their Super Bowl aspirations.
2. Cincinnati Bengals
With a bit more balance on offense, the Bengals should be Wild Card contenders this year.
3. Baltimore Ravens
The defense is missing playmakers while there are still questions about the offense surrounding Joe Flacco.
4. Cleveland Browns
Another season of lowered expectations, but back-to-back years of strong drafts has Cleveland remaining optimistic. Continue reading
AFC North
Standard1. Pittsburgh Steelers
From top to bottom this is one of the best teams that Mike Tomlin has ever had in Pittsburgh.
2. Cincinnati Bengals
If Andy Dalton can stay healthy for the playoffs, maybe they can make some noise in January.
3. Baltimore Ravens
Keeping key players healthy (namely their QB Joe Flacco) will determine their success this year.
4. Cleveland Browns
With the Cavaliers bringing the city a championship, the Browns have a shining example to follow.
