BuffaloSoldier2
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I've done this the past two years and it always good for conversation. Although I'm a Bills fan, I try my best to as unbiased as possible. A lot has changed in this division in the offseason and it appears to once again shaping into the best divisions in football. The rating work like this: 4 points for the best, 3 points for the 2nd best, and so on. So without further ado, here we go:
Quarterbacks
NE 4
NYJ 3
BUF 2
MIA 1
A week ago, this was just Tom Brady and a bunch of nobodies. Obviously, a whole lot has changed. Brady, as much as I hate to say it, is one of the greatest QBs to ever play. The Jets got themselves a HOFer who is coming off a great year. Of course, the previous 2 years, he threw 47 ints. Still, he is by far and away the 2nd best QB.
Now, here's where there will be some arguments. Pennington definitely is an upgrade over what the Fins have. He is a gamer and seems to always make the right decisions. However, I see Edwards a younger version of CP without the injuries. Additionlly in their only head to head meeting, TE outplayed CP. Thus, an emerging (hopefully) Edwards gets the nod over a declining CP by the slightest of margains.
Running Backs
BUF 4
NE 3
MIA 2
NYJ 1
This one is a very tough one because of a lot of uncertainty. Lynch proved to be a very tough runner and when he was injured, Fred Jackson stepped in and played very well. NE under used Maroney last year (not that it matter) and I think Lamont Jordan is a very solid under the radar pickup.
Miami's situation is a very tough one to rate. They very well could have the best backs in the division. But with Ronnie Brown coming back from knee injury and Ricky not really playing in years, their ranking is lowered. Thomas Jones is a decent back who runs hard but is nothing special. Washington is a very good change of pace back but doesn't get enough carries to be a major player.
Wide Receivers
NE 4
NYJ 3
BUF 2
MIA 1
Not even close. Moss and Welker (though overrated) are an awesome duo. Coles and Cotchery are a very solid duo in their own right, bt neither is a gamebreaker. Lee Evans is the 2nd best receiver in the division but he has had little help. Hardy could be a beast but he is still a rookie and has a lot to prove. Miami's receivers are shaky to say the least.
Tight Ends
NE 4
NYJ 3
BUF 2
MIA 1
Worst position by far in the division. Watson is pretty good but still drops a lot of balls. Between Keller, Franks, and Baker, the Jets have some solid players but no real stars (though Keller maybe). Buffalo's TEs are bad but Miami's are worst.
Offensive Line
NE 4
BUF 3
NYJ 2
MIA 1
This group has improved the most in the division. If you have a record setting offense, your oline gets a lot of credit. Miami and the Jets have improved a lot but have yet to play together. Chemistry takes time to develop. That's why I rate Buffalo's ahead of them both. But all 4 teams have the pieces for a very solid units.
Defensive Line
NE 4
BUF 3
NYJ 2
MIA 1
NE has one of the best d-lines in football, though age maybe catching up with them. The Bills have a pro bowler in Schobel; a former pro bowler in Stroud; and run 2 deep at every position. Jenkins, IMO, isn't what he used to be and is playing a new position. But he still is an upgrade though the rest of the d-line is pretty average. Jason Taylor alone drove down Miami's ranking.
Linebackers
NE 4
BUF 3
NYJ 2
MIA 1
This one is really close. NE gets the nod, though they are fading fast. Mayo probably will be a player, but they are very old every where else. Buffalo and NYJ are almost identical. I think Poz and Harris will both have really good careers. However, I like the experience of the Bills other LBs (Mitchell and Crowell) over the potential of the Jets. And I think Pace got paid way too much money when he was a borderline bust for most of his career. And honestly, I don't know much about Miami's LBs except that Crowder was one of the most overrated players ever on this board.
Secondary
NYJ 4
BUF 3
NE 2
MIA 1
Again, another very difficult group to rate. Neither of these groups are that impressive but there is a lot of potential. Buffalo and the Jets are basically even but I give the Jets the edge because I think Rhodes is the best d back in the division. The bills have a very young group that has a lot of potential. Samuel was a huge loss and Harrison is a year older. Jason Allen doesn't look like a total bust anymore.
Special Teams
BUF 4
NYJ 3
MIA 2
NE 1
Buffalo has a good kicker, great punter, and really good returners. The Jets have a good return game and Nugent is a pretty good kicker. Ginn has a lot of potential and Feely is solid. NE can't dominate everywhere haha.
Obviously, this isn't an exact science but these are my final scores:
NE 30
BUF 26
NYJ 23
MIA 11
Again, this is just one man's opinion. The point isn't to bash other team but to make for an entertaining thread. In my opinion, this is how I believe the teams will finish in the division. I welcome any creative feedback and would appreciate filling me on any players you thinking I'm overlooking. I just am so excited that football is finally back. Enjoy the weekend! :hi5:
Quarterbacks
NE 4
NYJ 3
BUF 2
MIA 1
A week ago, this was just Tom Brady and a bunch of nobodies. Obviously, a whole lot has changed. Brady, as much as I hate to say it, is one of the greatest QBs to ever play. The Jets got themselves a HOFer who is coming off a great year. Of course, the previous 2 years, he threw 47 ints. Still, he is by far and away the 2nd best QB.
Now, here's where there will be some arguments. Pennington definitely is an upgrade over what the Fins have. He is a gamer and seems to always make the right decisions. However, I see Edwards a younger version of CP without the injuries. Additionlly in their only head to head meeting, TE outplayed CP. Thus, an emerging (hopefully) Edwards gets the nod over a declining CP by the slightest of margains.
Running Backs
BUF 4
NE 3
MIA 2
NYJ 1
This one is a very tough one because of a lot of uncertainty. Lynch proved to be a very tough runner and when he was injured, Fred Jackson stepped in and played very well. NE under used Maroney last year (not that it matter) and I think Lamont Jordan is a very solid under the radar pickup.
Miami's situation is a very tough one to rate. They very well could have the best backs in the division. But with Ronnie Brown coming back from knee injury and Ricky not really playing in years, their ranking is lowered. Thomas Jones is a decent back who runs hard but is nothing special. Washington is a very good change of pace back but doesn't get enough carries to be a major player.
Wide Receivers
NE 4
NYJ 3
BUF 2
MIA 1
Not even close. Moss and Welker (though overrated) are an awesome duo. Coles and Cotchery are a very solid duo in their own right, bt neither is a gamebreaker. Lee Evans is the 2nd best receiver in the division but he has had little help. Hardy could be a beast but he is still a rookie and has a lot to prove. Miami's receivers are shaky to say the least.
Tight Ends
NE 4
NYJ 3
BUF 2
MIA 1
Worst position by far in the division. Watson is pretty good but still drops a lot of balls. Between Keller, Franks, and Baker, the Jets have some solid players but no real stars (though Keller maybe). Buffalo's TEs are bad but Miami's are worst.
Offensive Line
NE 4
BUF 3
NYJ 2
MIA 1
This group has improved the most in the division. If you have a record setting offense, your oline gets a lot of credit. Miami and the Jets have improved a lot but have yet to play together. Chemistry takes time to develop. That's why I rate Buffalo's ahead of them both. But all 4 teams have the pieces for a very solid units.
Defensive Line
NE 4
BUF 3
NYJ 2
MIA 1
NE has one of the best d-lines in football, though age maybe catching up with them. The Bills have a pro bowler in Schobel; a former pro bowler in Stroud; and run 2 deep at every position. Jenkins, IMO, isn't what he used to be and is playing a new position. But he still is an upgrade though the rest of the d-line is pretty average. Jason Taylor alone drove down Miami's ranking.
Linebackers
NE 4
BUF 3
NYJ 2
MIA 1
This one is really close. NE gets the nod, though they are fading fast. Mayo probably will be a player, but they are very old every where else. Buffalo and NYJ are almost identical. I think Poz and Harris will both have really good careers. However, I like the experience of the Bills other LBs (Mitchell and Crowell) over the potential of the Jets. And I think Pace got paid way too much money when he was a borderline bust for most of his career. And honestly, I don't know much about Miami's LBs except that Crowder was one of the most overrated players ever on this board.
Secondary
NYJ 4
BUF 3
NE 2
MIA 1
Again, another very difficult group to rate. Neither of these groups are that impressive but there is a lot of potential. Buffalo and the Jets are basically even but I give the Jets the edge because I think Rhodes is the best d back in the division. The bills have a very young group that has a lot of potential. Samuel was a huge loss and Harrison is a year older. Jason Allen doesn't look like a total bust anymore.
Special Teams
BUF 4
NYJ 3
MIA 2
NE 1
Buffalo has a good kicker, great punter, and really good returners. The Jets have a good return game and Nugent is a pretty good kicker. Ginn has a lot of potential and Feely is solid. NE can't dominate everywhere haha.
Obviously, this isn't an exact science but these are my final scores:
NE 30
BUF 26
NYJ 23
MIA 11
Again, this is just one man's opinion. The point isn't to bash other team but to make for an entertaining thread. In my opinion, this is how I believe the teams will finish in the division. I welcome any creative feedback and would appreciate filling me on any players you thinking I'm overlooking. I just am so excited that football is finally back. Enjoy the weekend! :hi5:
