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Post by Zig on Aug 5, 2016 10:18:36 GMT -5
Ahhh the AFC North, my kind of football. The Bengals took the division by 2 games last year. Both the Steelers and especially the Ravens were hit hard by injuries.The Ravens won only 5 games but 2 of those came at the Steelers expense. Burfict and most likely Bell will both games due to suspension. I like the Steelers to win the division(and at least make the AFC title game) but it should be a 3 way fight. I can't stand the Ravens but do expect them to bounce back and the Bengals have a lot of talent. Maybe the best division in football.
So who you got?
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Post by Swamp Dragon on Aug 9, 2016 1:00:57 GMT -5
Pittsburgh Steelers 12-4 Like the Patriots Packers and Seahawks The Steelers rely on the draft and develop system of building their franchise and although their offense is probably when all the parts are on the field (do you hear me LeVon) is probably the leagues best it's their defense that'll take them deep into the playoffs An easy out of division sched (NFC East and AFC East) means they are probably going to get a 1st round bye
Cincinnati Bengals 11-5 Probably the deepest roster in the AFC Dalton and gang don't miss a beat without Jackson as OC. And their defense returns 10 of 12 starters minus a couple 30+ DB's. The question everyone wants to know is will the Bengals ever win a playoff game (sans a late hit by Burfict on Brown and the additional PF on Jones that would have been answered last season)
Baltimore Ravens 9-7 Another of the draft and develop teams, with a penchant for letting them go for compensatory picks instead of paying them, should call it draft develop and reload. The Ravens looked like a MASH unit last season yet lost 9 games by 8 or less points Questions at the skill positions on offense need to be answered before they can contend in the playoffs
Cleveland Browns 5-10-1 Hue's being treated like the second coming of Vince Lombardi by the media, sorry I don't see it although if they give him more time than his last few predecessors. That's on you Jimmy H, the worst meddler of an owner since Danny Snyder finally learned his lesson. They need a culture change but more importantly they need some continuity from season to season plus a better draft record would help RG3 takes the reins and if his ego has been downsize to fit thru a double door and he spends the time on film that he spends making himself look good in the gym they may have a QB worth something in Cleveland for the 1st time since Bellichek jettisoned Kosar so many years ago. Far too many holes on this roster to expect any more than 5-6 wins and 3-4 are just as possible
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Post by EWA Beach PGH Fan on Aug 10, 2016 14:19:21 GMT -5
My pick to win the division is the Steelers, of course.
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Post by Otis B. Driftwood on Aug 14, 2016 8:22:19 GMT -5
If Marvin Lewis could rein in this gang of goofballs, the Bengals could easily compete for a championship. I'm saying they win the division narrowly over the Steelers but just narrowly. The Ravens are the "X Factor" team in the AFC. I'm such a fan of Ozzie Newsome. I do not believe for a second they are as bad as last year's record. Beware the Ravens.
Just saying.
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