NFL AFC Preview with Hamish “Girvana” Girvan

Last season’s AFC champions and Super Bowl finalist the Denver Broncos were roundly given a butt kicking with fans wanting to “Get Out of Denver” ( apologies to Bob Segar) with the tail between their donkey (as affectingly known as by Kansas and City Chiefs fans) legs. This season they still go in as favourites for the AFC however let’s look at the other contenders

AFC North

Made up of Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers, Cincinnati Bengals and the Cleveland Browns.

Most media for a player who never gets on the field – Back up Quarterback Johnny Manzeil (Browns)
Earliest coaching change – Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator, Todd Haley, sacked after 3 games
Most redemption and apology interviews – Ravens Running Back Ray Rice – suspended for first 4 games for domestic assault on his new bride
Second most mentioned player – Rex Grossman the Browns 3rd string quarterback

Division Winners due to least distractions – Cincinnati Bengals

AFC South

Made up of Indianapolis Colts, Houston Texans, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars

Most mention of prescription drug addictions – Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Isray awaiting charges for caught driving under the influence
Best draft hindsight – Houston Texans not taking a Quarterback with the first pick
Best draft foresight – Jacksonville Jaguars taking Quarterback Blake Bortles with the 5th pick
Team that will lose quarterback to injury halfway through yet another season – Tennessee Titans.

Division winners Indianapolis Colts due to having the best Quarterback in this division (and one of the best in the NFL)

AFC West

Made up of Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders

Most points scored this season – Denver Broncos,
Most points conceded this season – Denver Broncos
Team that will have most mention of playoff choke from last season – Kansas City Chiefs,
Most ridiculous fashion accessory – Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers Bolo Tie
First team with a Quarterback controversy – Matt Schaub vs Derek Carr of the Oakland Raiders

Division winner – Denver Broncos by a nose

AFC East

Made up of New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills, New York Jets and Miami Dolphins

Coach that will use same game monologues and analysis from last season (and last 10 seasons) – New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick
Team with best new potential owner – Jo Bon Jovi’s bid for the Buffalo Bills (on condition team theme song is changed to Living on a Prayer)
Disaster waiting to happen having playing two quarterbacks yet again – New York Jets using Geno Smith and Michael Vick (Remember Mark Sanchez and Tim Tebow ?)
Team with distraction due to connection to criminal activity – Miami Dolphins Mike Pouncey’s support of murder suspect and former NFL Player Aaron Hernandez

Division winners by a mile – New England Patriots

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