The more the media talks about parity the more the NFL becomes a league of haves and have nots. I think the Dolphins are in the "have not" category and really it has nothing to do with money or salary cap, but rather ownership and talent.
The loss of Percy Harvin is a major blow for this team. Add that to Adrian Peterson needing to follow up his record season with the team again on his back, and you have a recipe for a few steps backward.
Chip Kelly has his work cut out for him, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Everything will depend on how quickly he can install his style of offense.
As for the Bucs, the only reason I put them slightly ahead of the Panthers is because I think they traded and drafted for players that will make an immediate impact from Day 1.
For all the hype Cam Newton gets for being the dynamic player he is, I've never liked his maturity or body language. I'm sure that makes me bias, but until he proves he can suck it up when the chips are down and lead, I ain't buyin' his stock.
As Bronco fans, we should know how multiple years of mediocrity can cause a once proud franchise to fall from grace. This year is the year it happens to the Cowboys. Too many bad drafts and a country club mentality. Queue house of cards.
Another awful AFC team makes the bottom part of this list. Five of the first six worst teams hail from the AFC. Good job AFC! Tomorrow, we break that streak with my first surprise pick.
The Bills have enough talent to compete for the second best team in the division, but I just don't see them putting things together so quickly. Some teams just give off that vibe.
While the Oakland Raiders continue to be stuck in the 30's and the Arizona Cardinals continue to be stuck in the late 20's in the post-Kurt Warner era. Will they gain any traction in 2013? My magic 8 ball says, "Decidedly No."
Three full spots from the bottom, oh the travesty! I sometimes forget how deep the hatred for the Raiders runs in our collective orange and blue blood, but thank you all for reminding me.
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