NFL 2008 Outlook (AFC)

FInally a look at the AFC. (Aka my internet has been installed!)


-West-



This division will be more competitive than most people think. I really like the Chargers chances at winning it all, but it will no doubt be a tough trip. THe Broncos and Jay Cutler have a chance at competing this year in the division. I think it's division title or bust for this division. No Wild Cards. The Raiders now have potential at Running Back, with the drafting of Darren McFadden. FInally the Chiefs will be much improved after coming off with the best draft class this season, unfortunately it won't be enough.

1. San Diego Chargers
2. Denver Broncos
3. Oakland Raiders
4. Kansas City Chiefs


-South-



Maybe the most competitive division in the AFC, the AFC South sported 3 playoff teams last year. This year I don't know if they will get that lucky. A lot of people are picking the Jaguars, but I'm not sold on them quite yet. I think the Colts are the class of the division and with a great QB and a young, fresh back running the ball, I think the Colts have the division. The Jaguars will be close behind and might win the division. I just don't think they have the big time players to win the division, but not having that has kinda been the source of their success recently. Also competing for the division will be the Tennessee TItans. Rookie Running Back Chris Johnson looks like a good fit with Lendale White. Now the team is in the hands of Vince Young, who has some proving to do. Rounding out the division are the Houston Texans, who have some talent on both sides of the ball, but probably won't have what it takes in this tough division.

1. Indianapolis Colts
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
3. Tennessee Titans
4. Houston Texans


-East-



It's no wonder who the winner will be in the division. The Pats were amazing last year, to put it simply. I don't think they will be as good this year, but at the same time I think they will do fine and easily win the division. Coming in second will be the Buffalo Bills. I think the Bills are a very good, young team with a lot of potential. Competing for second will be Brett Favre and the New York Jets, who have made big strides to be able to compete this season. Rounding out the division will be the Miami Dolphins. The 'Fins won't be as bad as they were last season, but still won't be very good.

1. New England Patriots
2. Buffalo Bills
3. New York Jets
4. Miami Dolphins


-North-



Ah, my favorite division. A division known for toughness and rivalry. I still think the Steelers are the best team, even though the Browns are on the rise. I think that with a great defense, running and passing game, the Steelers are on pace the win the division. The Browns will get second. They have a lot of talent with Derek Anderson, Braylon Edwards and Kelen Winslow. They have great lines and could compete for the division title. The Ravens are a pretty young team offensively, and a pretty old team defensively. Because of this they will come in third. All that talent, and I see the Bengals coming in last. There are too many distractions on this team, no real running game and a weak defense will all lead to another disappointing year in Cincy.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers
2. Cleveland Browns
3. Baltimore Ravens
4. Cincinnati Bengals