GrieseInMiami
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How tough is the AFC east?
Since the two-wildcard teams came from the two weaker divisions in the AFC, one must assume that the division winner will be the only team representing the AFC east in the playoffs. The AFC east is one of the toughest divisions in either conference. The AFC east and west are probably the toughest among all division. In fact, there was no team in the AFC east with W/L record below .500. The division winner wasn't decided until the final game of the season.
All teams have improved on the defensive side of the ball:
The Jets, who won the division on the last game of the season, have made strides in the draft to add more muscle to their defensive line with the selection of DT Dewayne Robertson. The Jets defense already contains veterans like Shaun Ellis, John Abraham, Marvin Jones, Sam Cowart, Donnie Abraham, and Sam Garnes. The Bills have also made efforts to add muscle to their defensive line and line backing crew in hopes to contend in the AFC east. Bills already contain one of the most explosive offenses in the league. Despite losing Price, the Bills still have quality receivers to continue their high explosive offense. New England, who probably had the best draft in the east, will also be much improve on the defense side of the ball, especially on defensive line and secondary.
Still legitimate concerns for the Dolphins?
Can the Dolphins win on the road in late November and December? Besides the Dolphins, the rest of the AFC east plays in cold weather cities. This has always been a major concern for the Dolphins going into November and December. The two additions of Knight and Seau both come from environment of warmer weather. Knight played home game inside a Dome, and Seau coming from the San Diego.
Final thoughts:
I must say I am impressed with the off season acquisitions by the Dolphins, but I will not be sold until this team can jell and live up to the hype that the media will thrust upon them come August. Team chemistry will be the underlining theme on both offense and defense all season long. I am curious to how this season will play out for the Dolphins. And last, I am still optimistic to whether the Dolphins can win multiple games come November and December in cold weather environments.
Since the two-wildcard teams came from the two weaker divisions in the AFC, one must assume that the division winner will be the only team representing the AFC east in the playoffs. The AFC east is one of the toughest divisions in either conference. The AFC east and west are probably the toughest among all division. In fact, there was no team in the AFC east with W/L record below .500. The division winner wasn't decided until the final game of the season.
All teams have improved on the defensive side of the ball:
The Jets, who won the division on the last game of the season, have made strides in the draft to add more muscle to their defensive line with the selection of DT Dewayne Robertson. The Jets defense already contains veterans like Shaun Ellis, John Abraham, Marvin Jones, Sam Cowart, Donnie Abraham, and Sam Garnes. The Bills have also made efforts to add muscle to their defensive line and line backing crew in hopes to contend in the AFC east. Bills already contain one of the most explosive offenses in the league. Despite losing Price, the Bills still have quality receivers to continue their high explosive offense. New England, who probably had the best draft in the east, will also be much improve on the defense side of the ball, especially on defensive line and secondary.
Still legitimate concerns for the Dolphins?
Can the Dolphins win on the road in late November and December? Besides the Dolphins, the rest of the AFC east plays in cold weather cities. This has always been a major concern for the Dolphins going into November and December. The two additions of Knight and Seau both come from environment of warmer weather. Knight played home game inside a Dome, and Seau coming from the San Diego.
Final thoughts:
I must say I am impressed with the off season acquisitions by the Dolphins, but I will not be sold until this team can jell and live up to the hype that the media will thrust upon them come August. Team chemistry will be the underlining theme on both offense and defense all season long. I am curious to how this season will play out for the Dolphins. And last, I am still optimistic to whether the Dolphins can win multiple games come November and December in cold weather environments.
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