AFC East 2008 Predictions and Awards
August 11, 2008
Predictions
1. New England Patriots
A great rebound from devastating Super Bowl XLII loss will result in world championship. A terrible rebound will still result in a division title.
2. New York Jets
They’re apparently bent on winning now. Brett Favre is key, but their upgraded O-line is the linchpin. If it stays healthy, they’ll contend for a playoff spot.
3. Buffalo Bills
In a nice spot as they construct a long-term program. Jets are running a sprint for this year; these guys are running a marathon for this epoch.
4. Miami Dolphins
Not to worry – Parcells is on it.
Best Offseason Move
The Patriots signing Randy Moss to a bargain rate three-year, $27 million contract.
Worst Offseason Move
The Patriots letting 27-year-old star Asante Samuel get away.
Biggest Question
How will New England bounce back from the ultimate disappointment?
Quick Hits
Team Bests
Passing Game 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Running Game 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Offensive Line 1 Jets, 2 Patriots, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Pass Rush 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Run Defense 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Pass Defense 1 Jets, 2 Bills, 3 Patriots, 4 Dolphins
Special Teams 1 Bills, 2 Jets, 3 Patriots, 4 Dolphins
Coaching Staff 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Front Office 1 Patriots, 2 Dolphins, 3 Bills, 4 Jets
Home Field Adv. 1 Patriots, 2 Bills, 3 Jets, 4 Dolphins
Player Bests
Pure Athlete Randy Moss, Patriots
Big Play Threat Randy Moss, Patriots
Gets Most out of Talent Tom Brady, Patriots
Gets Least out of Talent Ahmad Carroll, Jets
Breakout Prospects Marshawn Lynch, Bills
Darrelle Revis, Jets
Paul Posluszny, Bills
Breakdown Prospects Vonnie Holliday, Dolphins
Joey Porter, Dolphins
David Bowens, Jets
Best Leader Tom Brady, Patriots
Unsung Hero Jabari Greer, Bills
Impact Veteran Acquisition Alan Faneca, Jets
Impact Rookie James Hardy, Bills
ALL-AFC EAST TEAM
Offense
QB Tom Brady, Patriots
RB Laurence Maroney, Patriots
FB Tony Richardson, Jets
WR Randy Moss, Patriots
WR Lee Evans, Bills
TE Ben Watson, Patriots
LT Jason Peters, Bills
LG Alan Faneca, Jets
C Nick Mangold, Jets
RG Steve Neal, Patriots
RT Langston Walker, Bills
Defense
DE Richard Seymour, Patriots
NT Vince Wilfork, Patriots
DE Aaron Schobel, Bills
OLB Adalius Thomas, Patriots
ILB David Harris, Jets
ILB Channing Crowder, Dolphins
OLB Mike Vrabel, Patriots
CB Darrelle Revis, Jets
FS Jason Allen, Dolphins
SS Kerry Rhodes, Jets
CB Terrence McGee, Bills
Special Teams
K Rian Lindell, Bills
P Brian Moorman, Bills
RS Roscoe Parrish, Bills
ST Larry Izzo, Patriots
