Since 2002, the Steelers have won their divison 5 times, including 2 trips to the superbowl (only winning one) . The Ravens have won the divison 3 times, and the Bengals twice. As for the Browns... well they haven't been really good since the 80s, and drafting Trent Richardson who already had a minor knee surgery this month and 28 year old QB Brandon Weeden who didn't look so good against the Eagles in their last preseason game, i'd say the Browns won't be winning any time soon. I'm not too high on the Steelers this year. On the defensive side of the ball, some of their big name players like Polamalu, Ryan Clark, Brett Kiesel, Larry Foote are all over the ages of 30 and eventually their bodies are going to keep them from playing at the highest level possible. Along with that LB James Harrison is on the PUP list (physically unable to perform list) and he's 34 years old as well. Offensively they haven't looked good this preseason. Can Isaac Redman be the guy to carry the ball? Is Big Ben really healthy? there are too many questions that will go unanswered until the season starts. I believe the Bengals will finish 2nd in this division and maybe even win the wild card and make the playoffs. The team signed Benjarvus Green-Ellis this offseason and has been running the ball like he has something to prove this preseason, which is a good sign for Andy Dalton and the passing game. This is Dalton's 2nd year in the league, which makes everyone think, "sophomore slump"? But I believe last year was no hokes, he is the real deal, and look for AJ Green and Gresham to help Dalton light up the scoreboard through the air. And my winner of the 2012 AFC north division are the Baltimore Ravens. Joe Flacco has looked superb this preseason, completeing 71.6% of his passes, and had an average QB rating of 101.1. If Flacco plays that well in the regular season, the Ravens could easily win 13 games this year. Ray Rice got paid this offseason. Boldin is one of the best receivers going across the middle in the NFL. And Torrey Smith showed last year that he has the ability to stretch the field. I'm not worried about the defense, yes Ray Lewis is 37 years old, but he has showed no signs of slowing down and he's still an elite LB in the NFL. This team has the ability to go all the way in one of the more competitive divisions in the entire NFL. Watch out for the Ravens in 2012.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
AFC North prediction
Since 2002, the Steelers have won their divison 5 times, including 2 trips to the superbowl (only winning one) . The Ravens have won the divison 3 times, and the Bengals twice. As for the Browns... well they haven't been really good since the 80s, and drafting Trent Richardson who already had a minor knee surgery this month and 28 year old QB Brandon Weeden who didn't look so good against the Eagles in their last preseason game, i'd say the Browns won't be winning any time soon. I'm not too high on the Steelers this year. On the defensive side of the ball, some of their big name players like Polamalu, Ryan Clark, Brett Kiesel, Larry Foote are all over the ages of 30 and eventually their bodies are going to keep them from playing at the highest level possible. Along with that LB James Harrison is on the PUP list (physically unable to perform list) and he's 34 years old as well. Offensively they haven't looked good this preseason. Can Isaac Redman be the guy to carry the ball? Is Big Ben really healthy? there are too many questions that will go unanswered until the season starts. I believe the Bengals will finish 2nd in this division and maybe even win the wild card and make the playoffs. The team signed Benjarvus Green-Ellis this offseason and has been running the ball like he has something to prove this preseason, which is a good sign for Andy Dalton and the passing game. This is Dalton's 2nd year in the league, which makes everyone think, "sophomore slump"? But I believe last year was no hokes, he is the real deal, and look for AJ Green and Gresham to help Dalton light up the scoreboard through the air. And my winner of the 2012 AFC north division are the Baltimore Ravens. Joe Flacco has looked superb this preseason, completeing 71.6% of his passes, and had an average QB rating of 101.1. If Flacco plays that well in the regular season, the Ravens could easily win 13 games this year. Ray Rice got paid this offseason. Boldin is one of the best receivers going across the middle in the NFL. And Torrey Smith showed last year that he has the ability to stretch the field. I'm not worried about the defense, yes Ray Lewis is 37 years old, but he has showed no signs of slowing down and he's still an elite LB in the NFL. This team has the ability to go all the way in one of the more competitive divisions in the entire NFL. Watch out for the Ravens in 2012.
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