AFC North

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1. Pittsburgh Steelers

A normally defensive minded team has now become an offensive powerhouse.

2. Baltimore Ravens

An influx of youth at key positions has them ready for a Super Bowl run.

3. Cincinnati Bengals

This is the make or break season for Marvin Lewis and Andy Dalton.

4. Cleveland Browns

The defense is playoff ready, but will the offense follow? Continue reading →

AFC East

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1. New England Patriots

Minus Darrelle Revis and Tom Brady being suspended for 4 games, the Pats still sit atop this division.

2. Miami Dolphins

Getting Ndamukong Suh brings a lot more attention to Miami’s need to clinch a playoff spot.

3. New York Jets

A new regime that struck it rich in free agency and the draft, but QB remains an issue.

4. Buffalo Bills

Rex Ryan arrives with a lot of fan fare, but he has a familiar problem in finding a franchise QB. Continue reading →

Putting It To Rest

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Here’s what most likely happened before the 2015 AFC Championship game between the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots. I did not read the Ted Wells report nor do I have any interest in reading it. Tom Brady, like almost every quarterback that has ever played in the NFL, prefers to have a softer football. He told some equipment guys for the Patriots to ensure the footballs were set up to his personal preference. Continue reading →

Recap of Super Bowl XLIX

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Super Bowl XLIX - New England Patriots v Seattle Seahawks

Quite The Finish

Before we get to the second guessing of the final offensive play for the Seattle Seahawks, lets face facts. Time of possession was a huge factor in the New England Patriots winning Super Bowl XLIX. As was the fact that going 8 for 14 on third down and having Tom Brady being sacked only once helped them score 28 points. Who played to win the game? Both of them did, but we all know that if anyone else had a say, Marshawn Lynch would be getting the ball on the one yard line. Continue reading →