AFC East Predictions, 2014
The AFC East has long been dominated by the New England Patriots. Quite simply, the rest of the division has failed to be competitive and the Pats have cruised to the playoffs year after year. This year, after an off year from Tom Brady, the crown seems ripe for the taking. That said, are the Miami Dolphins, Buffalo Bills, or New York Jets ready to contend?
1. New England Patriots (10-6): Tom Brady has his favorite targets healthy again and this balanced attack should be able to take another year atop the league’s most mediocre division. This is more a pick against the rest of the division than for the Patriots, but I think they win the division with relative ease.
2. New York Jets (8-8): So Tim Tebow was too controversial a quarterback for the New York Jets, but Mike Vick and his checkered past are a perfect fit as a backup to mentor a young quarterback? This franchise is at a new level of dysfunctional. I don’t think it’s Rex Ryan’s fault, but even with some free agency moves the Jets won’t topple the Patriots.
3. Miami Dolphins (8-8): Ryan Tannehill has a lot of upside and the Dolphins could be poised for a breakout season. That said, there may still be too many holes to climb the division. Coaching could be the difference here.
4. Buffalo Bills (6-10): I like the Bills. They have some serious talent at the skill positions and some dynamic players throughout the roster. Still, without consistent quarterback play, I think Buffalo finishes in the basement of this weak division.
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