With the NFL season on its way, starting tomorrow, it is time to make some predictions and lets start with the very improved AFC East.
Buffalo Bills
The Bills are once again super bowl contenders, but this year it is much more attainable than previous years. Their biggest addition was former super bowl MVP Von Miller who was added to an already stacked defense that the Bills possess. Not much movement on the offensive side, but when you have Josh Allen at the helm and Stefon Diggs in your back pocket, you don't need much more.
I believe the Bills will once again come out on top in this heavily competitive division in which was once ran by the Patriots, in recent years and the near future, this looks like it will solely be the Bills division. I have them going 13-4 finishing 1st in the AFC East once again.
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins had a spectacular offseason as they did everything possible to help their 3rd-year, struggling quarterback, Tua Tagovailoa. They acquired arguably one of the best receivers in the NFL in Tyreek Hill, one of the best offensive linemen in the league in Terron Armstead, and picked up 2 running backs in Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert who could both start on most NFL teams. On defense they added some veteran presence to a defense that was already stacked as well.
But in the end it all comes down to the quarterback play of Tua. If he succeeds, the team succeeds, but if he does not perform well, the new additions on this team won't really affect how much winning this team does. Personally, I am not a very high believer in Tua, so I have the dolphins going 10-7, maybe just sneaking into the playoffs as the bottom seed in the AFC, but the second spot in the division.
New York Jets
The Jets like the Dolphins had a terrific offseason and upgraded almost every weakness they had. Picked up two stellar tight ends addressing a major need at that position. Having an amazing draft with 3 first rounders that will make immediate impacts in the league. Lots of upgrades on defense and on the offensive line as well really impressed me and as a Jets fan made me excited for the future of this team.
But, the Jets similar to the Dolphins have to have good quarterback play with Joe Flacco for the first 3 weeks and then Zach Wilson for the rest of the season. Although they are put in a tough spot with the Wilson injury, Flacco is more than capable of stepping up and guiding this team throughout however long they need him. If the team stays healthy I can see the Jets going 7-10 making a huge leap from last season and a huge leap into the future as well.
New England Patriots
The Patriots unlike the rest of the AFC East teams did not improve in my opinion, they actually got worse. Losing star cornerback in JC Jackson, not addressing offensive needs in the wide receiver position, and drafting a projected 5th rounder in the 1st round of the NFL draft certainly did not help the Patriots case. Although Mac Jones had a stellar rookie season, I believe that we will see the real Mac Jones this season with tougher competition he has to face now.
New England is making it hard to look like an improved team as they really went in the opposite direction. I have this team finishing the season at an uncharacteristically 6-11, not looking like the normal Patriots we have seen in the previous 2 decades.
Final Standings Prediction:
1. Buffalo Bills 13-4
2. Miami Dolphins 10-7
3. New York Jets 7-10
4. New England Patriots 6-11
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