1. New England Patriots
A great rebound from devastating Super Bowl XLII loss will result in world championship. A terrible rebound will still result in a division title.
2. New York Jets
They’re apparently bent on winning now. If their upgraded O-line stays healthy, they’ll contend for a playoff spot.
3. Buffalo Bills
In a nice spot as they construct a long-term program. Jets are running a sprint for this year; these guys are running a marathon for this epoch.
4. Miami Dolphins
Not to worry – Parcells is on it.

Best Offseason Move
The Patriots signing Randy Moss to a bargain rate three-year, $27 million contract.

Worst Offseason Move
The Patriots letting 27-year-old star Asante Samuel get away.

Biggest Question
How will New England bounce back from the ultimate disappointment?

Quick Hits
Team Bests
Passing Game 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Running Game 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Offensive Line 1 Jets, 2 Patriots, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Pass Rush 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Run Defense 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Pass Defense 1 Jets, 2 Bills, 3 Patriots, 4 Dolphins
Special Teams 1 Bills, 2 Jets, 3 Patriots, 4 Dolphins
Coaching Staff 1 Patriots, 2 Jets, 3 Bills, 4 Dolphins
Front Office 1 Patriots, 2 Dolphins, 3 Bills, 4 Jets
Home Field Advantage 1 Patriots, 2 Bills, 3 Jets, 4 Dolphins

Player Bests
Pure Athlete Randy Moss, Patriots
Big Play Threat Randy Moss, Patriots
Gets Most out of Talent Tom Brady, Patriots
Gets Least out of Talent Ahmad Carroll, Jets
Breakout Prospects Marshawn Lynch, Bills
Darrelle Revis, Jets
Paul Posluszny, Bills
Breakdown Prospects Vonnie Holliday, Dolphins
Joey Porter, Dolphins
David Bowens, Jets
Best Leader Tom Brady, Patriots
Unsung Hero Jabari Greer, Bills
Impact Veteran Acquisition Alan Faneca, Jets
Impact Rookie James Hardy, Bills

ALL-AFC EAST TEAM
Offense
QB    Tom Brady, Patriots
RB    Laurence Maroney, Patriots
FB    Tony Richardson, Jets
WR    Randy Moss, Patriots
WR    Lee Evans, Bills
TE    Ben Watson, Patriots
LT    Jason Peters, Bills
LG    Alan Faneca, Jets
C    Nick Mangold, Jets
RG    Steve Neal, Patriots
RT    Langston Walker, Bills

Defense
DE    Richard Seymour, Patriots
NT    Vince Wilfork, Patriots
DE    Aaron Schobel, Bills
OLB    Adalius Thomas, Patriots
ILB    David Harris, Jets
ILB    Channing Crowder, Dolphins
OLB    Mike Vrabel, Patriots
CB    Darrelle Revis, Jets
FS    Jason Allen, Dolphins
SS    Kerry Rhodes, Jets
CB    Terrence McGee, Bills

Specials
K    Rian Lindell, Bills
P    Brian Moorman, Bills
RS    Roscoe Parrish, Bills
ST    Larry Izzo, Patriots

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