Breaking down the divisions: AFC East

1. New York Jets - (12-4) - The Jets have brought in some big names to win a championship. Rex Ryan's defense was great in his first season and should be again. Adding Jason Taylor can give them another pass rusher. Darrell Revis gets help on the other side of the field with Cromartie and rookie Kyle Wilson. Quarterback Marc Sanchez Got a couple of weapons in Santonio Holmes and Ladanian Tomlinson. Holmes can be great but needs to be more consistent. He is an upgrade. Tomlinson can take over the role of Leon Washington, catching passes out of the backfield. I think this can help keep him healthy. Shonn Green can be the main back chewing up the clock between the tackles. Tight end Dustin Keller could take that next step to be Sanchez's big target. He came into his own in the playoffs a season ago. The line is still strong. Left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson just signed, a long term deal. The only question mark is if rookie Vladimir Ducasse can transition to guard. This is a team built to go far into the playoffs. Can the egos stay in check? There is the major question.

2. New England Patriots - (11-5) - Tom Brady has a year under his belt since the ACL injury. Randy Moss is in the final year of his contract and should be at the top of his game. Wes Welker is already running routes since getting hurt in week 17 in Houston. He may not play in the preseason, but could be suited up on week one. Julian Edelman stepped up as rookie to make an impact last year. Brandon Tate is healthy, two young tight ends in Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez will help the offense. Gronk should be a solid run blocker and a big target over the middle. Hernandez can be lined up all over the field. Don't forget the acquisition of future hall of famer Torry Holt. Holt wont light up the world. But he will add a great veteran presance and will be a target in the short to middle routes. He is not another Joey Galloway. Brady has a ton of weapons this year. The runningback situation hasn't gotten any younger. Fred Taylor, Sammy Morris, Kevin Faulk, Laurence Maroney are all back. Taylor will be the feature back. But fragile Fred has a history of injury. Faulk is a clutch player for the offense. He was the only player who tried in the blow out against the Ravens in the playoffs. Logan Mankins contract is a big problem. He wants a ton of money and probably isn't going to get it. The Pats have built up some depth in the last two drafts which will ease the blow should Mankins sit out. Rich Ohrnberger, Dan Connolly could both be starters at right and left guard this year. Ted Larsen was drafted this season and can play center and guard. So there is there. Vollmer will hold down the right side and Matt Light will be back at left. Thomas Welch is a viable back up for both sides. Welch is a rookie out of Vanderbilt. The defense added some parts in the draft. Devin McCourty was taken in round one and could be a starter at corner. He has 4.3 speed and will contribute on special teams. Brandon Spikes and Jermaine Cunningham will add depth and push for starting jobs at linebacker. Tyrone McKenzie missed last season due to injury at rookie mini camp. He is back healthy and wants to start this season. Leigh Bodden is back at corner. He was a solid performer last season and will be again in 2010. This unit needs to find a leader and tougher identity. If they find themselves in camp, it could be stronger that last year.

3. Miami Dolphins - (10-6) - Miami is going to sneak up on people by the end of the season. Chad Henne now has a year under center and a top wide receiver to throw to. Brandon Marshall is one of the most talented receivers in the NFL. Devon Bess, Greg Camarillo and Brian Hartline are all very underrated players. Ronnie Brown will be back with Ricky Williams. All this with a very solid offensive line makes for a tough offense. The defense has been upgraded through the draft and free agency. Jared Odrick was taken round 1 and could be a force at right end.
Karlos Dansby will play next to Channing Crowder making it tough for offenses to rush on them. The pass rush of Cameron Wake and rookie Koa Misi could prove to be very effective. The secondary is young and up and coming. Watch out for the Dolphins this year. They have a tough schedule but will find themselves in a playoff race.

4. Buffalo Bills - (5-11) - In my opinion the Bills totally whiffed by taking C.J. Spiller with their first pick of the draft. Runningback was not a major need. They could have taken a franchise left tackle which they need in Anthony Davis. But they passed on him. Trent Edwards is still at quarterback. He will never lead a team to the promise land of a championship. He doesn't have any great weapons to throw to. James Hardy has been a complete bust at wide receiver. Lee Evans skills have seemed to diminish. I like Fred Jackson at runningback. He is a tough running who's pass catching has been utilized more and more each of the last few years. Spiller can spell him and should be the main special teams player. The Bill defense is nothing special. Jarius Byrd was a bright spot at Safety as a rookie. Middle linebacker Paul Posluszny is solid but get hurt a lot. They will win some games with their rushing attack. Maybe a couple special teams plays by Spiller get them to win a game or two. Playing in Buffalo late in the season is tough. But 5 or 6 wins is the limit for the Buffalo Bills.