AFC East
1.
New England Patriots
2.
New York Jets
3.
Miami Dolphins
4.
Buffalo Bills
Analysis: The fact the
New York Jets missed the playoffs last year was shocking, but I'm thinking it's back-to-back seasons without them winning the division. The
New England Patriots are too well stacked and will be returning quarterback Tom Brady to the field. I like them to take the division. All the teams are good though. The
Miami Dolphins showed amazing gameplanning last season, but I don't know if it can last for two years in a row. And while the
Buffalo Bills looked good as well, I still don't trust John David Booty.
AFC North
1.
Cleveland Browns
2.
Baltimore Ravens
3.
Pittsburgh Steelers
4.
Cincinnati Bengals
Analysis: I hate predicted this division, because someone always gets butthurt.
Every damn year. There's no reason not to pick the defending AFC Champion
Cleveland Browns to win the division, though, as they only got better. You could point to their revolving door at quarterback, but Schaub is on part with the other signal callers in the division. Tyler Thigpen may have something to say about that and I do think the
Baltimore Ravens yet again push for the division. The
Pittsburgh Steelers are interesting -- my concern is they are akin to the New Orleans Saints from a couple years back and will regress, but I could be wrong. Lastly, we have the
Cincinnati Bengals. GM Brady Tinnin doesn't get butt-hurt by being put last, so I'm saving face. He likes it to show on the field. I think it will be another year until he can though, as he has the right pieces, but they've developing.
AFC South
1.
Tennessee Titans
2.
Houston Texans
3.
Indianapolis Colts
4.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Analysis: Something feels special with the
Tennessee Titans this year and I feel like Eli is finally wanting to prove he can win a ring before his big brother does in Kansas City. The defending division champions, the
Houston Texans, are still competitive but the Titans roster looks better all around. I am intrigued to see what the
Indianapolis Colts look like, especially if Mark Sanchez can play more than two quarters this season. In last place, I have a very good
Jacksonville Jaguars team, but I don't trust the glass mannequin under center.
AFC West
1.
San Diego Chargers
2.
Oakland Raiders
3.
Kansas City Chiefs
4.
Denver Broncos
Analysis: Every couple of years, the
Oakland Raiders relinquish the division title. Smart money would be on the
Kansas City Chiefs with their overpowered offense, but I think they still have too many holes to compete this season (look out for them next season). I'm going with the
San Diego Chargers to win the division as Brady Quinn looks like he is ready to be the quarterback GM Anthony Cepparulo thought he would be a couple seasons back. Pair that with a solid defense and I like their chances. Let's not forget the upstart
Denver Broncos, however. They looked good last year, but sadly, their entire division stepped up to the plate and hit a home run with their offseason.
AFC Playoff Seedings
1.
Tennessee Titans
2.
San Diego Chargers
3.
Cleveland Browns
4.
New England Patriots
5.
New York Jets
6.
Oakland Raiders
