CAPACCIO: AFC Better or Worse
Over the past two weeks on Sports Talk Saturday (11am-2pm Saturdays on WGR) I went through every team in the NFL and said if their record will be “Better or Worse” this season than last. In case you missed it – which you shouldn’t because you should always be listening to the show! – here they are again for you. But, this time, I added one sentence for each team to either explain or just for the heck of it.The rule: I was not allowed to say “same” for any team. Only “better” or “worse.” You can read my NFC picks here .AFC East Altough still the AFC East favorites, 14 wins is a lot to ask for an aging offense and a very young defense. How can anyone expect that offense to score enough to win nine games? This team might not win six games in the CFL. Improved roster and favorable schedule should mean at least 2 more wins than last year. AFC North Still a very good team, but schedule makes it tough to get to 13 wins. Health and identity issues on offense will hold them back. Much closer to Ravens and Steelers now than they’ve been in a long time. They might not get even half the win total they did last year. AFC South One of the most well-balanced teams in the league on both sides of the ball. Very tough call, but QB will hold them back from improvement. Passing offense may be historically bad. Andrew Luck will be good for 2 wins himself. AFC West Easiest call on the board with (a healthy) Manning at QB. Organization finally headed in right direction but still in transition. No way Philip Rivers “struggles” the same way he did last year. I like almost everything about them except coach and QB. @SalSports
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