Now with the acquisition of Brett Favre to the Jets and Brady on the Pats, the attention on the AFC East will be on these teams, leaving the Buffalo Bills flying under the radar as usual. Known as heavy underdogs in the NFL, I think they will finally break through and get back into the postseason for the first time since 1999.
Before everyone puts down my notion, consider this: Buffalo had 14 ppl on IR last year (most on NFL), lost last second games at home to Denver and Dallas, starting 1-4, the Kevin Everett situation, and getting humiliated by the Pats at home, yet still remained in the playoff race till week 15. They showed tremendous courage in a season filled with adversity.
This year, they have beefed up on defense with the acquisitions of Mitchell and Stroud, not to mention Peters should be back to anchor the O line and a healthy secondary. Lynch should be able to provide the spark at RB again, and now have two legit WR threats in Evans and newly drafted James Hardy. The question of course will be the steady play of Trent Edwards. Firing Steve Fairchild was definitely the right move to get this offense back in shape and it should be a little better in my mind. I now realize Favre with the Jets will be a bigger challenge, but Buffalo was able to handle him 2 years ago at home when they beat Green Bay, and I feel Favre won't instantly become a dominant QB trying to fit into the Jets system. In addition, the schedule seems a bit softer this year, as they are playing 4 games with the NFC West (which is easier to play than a tough division like the NFC East last year) and they are gaining confidence and have the talent to at least make a wild card run. Also another thing to consider: the play the Pats at home in week 17, when the Pats could have already home field locked up, and could possibly rest starters giving Buffalo a small chance in that game possibly adding another win.
I know, there will be many ppl who will say it is impossible for Buffalo to get anywhere in a stacked AFC, and you might be right about how they need a few more years, but all I'm saying is I wouldn't sleep on Buffalo, they have a few playmakers and have a chance to go 9-7 or 10-6 if things work out. Your thoughts.
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