NFL Preview: Part III

AFC EAST

Miami Dolphins: The Dolphins are the one team in this division that has absolutely no chance to win the division or even make the playoffs as a wild card. They have two inept QB's, an aging defense, and everybody's favorite laid-back potsmoking dred is making an appearance. Besides Chris Chambers and Randy McMichael who will put up big numbers in fantasy leagues, there is nothing interesting here. Prediction: 4-12

New York Jets: The Jets should have beaten the Chargers in the playoffs last year if not for their shitty kicker. This year they have drafted a good kicker, traded their top receiver for a similar quality receiver, and signed an elite CB in Ty Law. These moves will pay off if Curtis Martin and Lamont Jordan can keep the offense moving with their solid but unspectacular keep-the-chains moving type of running style. Barring a collapse in the running game the Jets will be in the postseason. Prediction: 10-6

New England Patriots: I have disliked the Patriots ever since their team cost me money by beating the Rams in the Super Bowl way back in 2001. I have never understood how a team with so little talent on paper could beat all the other far more talented teams. I understand now it is because of the great coaching and chemistry this team has. With that being said, I am a stubborn bastard and the smoke and mirrors end this year. To borrow from the Soup Nazi, "NO PLAYOFFS FOR YOU!!!" Prediction: 8-8

Buffalo Bills: The Bills traded away the statuesque Drew Bledsoe and are starting an unproven entity in J.P. Losman. The Bills have a very underrated defense, and only a few close losses to start the season prevented the Bills from making the playoffs and being that team that no one wanted to play. This year they will pound the football with McGahee, throw to their two good receivers Moulds and Evans when necessary, and continue to play great defense. They will get home-field advantage for at least one game in the playoffs and would be a Super Bowl darkhorse if they had an experienced QB. As it stands, they will be one of the top four teams in the AFC. Prediction: 11-5