Hamlin is a lock to win Comeback Player of the Year by taking the field.
The Bills need the rest of the secondary to be healthy to win the AFC East.
The Miami Dolphins are the Death Star of the NFL.
They have weapons that cannot be stopped.
If Tua Tagovailoa can remain healthy, the Dolphins are a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
However, they have an exposed thermal exhaust port that can cause the whole thing to explode.
Like the Dolphins, the New York Jets offensive line is a question mark.
The Jets made headlines by acquiring Aaron Rodgers in the offseason.
Rodgers will be 40 in December; if he is hit often, he could break.
The Jets will not make the playoffs.
The New England Patriots dominated the division for two decades.
AFC North
The Cincinnati Bengals are the clear favorites in the AFC North.
Expect another battle with the Ravens, as they will be in the mix for the Wild Card.
The Baltimore Ravens resigned Lamar Jackson for five years and added some weapons by acquiring Odell Beckham.
However, both players have a history of injury that could derail the Ravens.
That remains to be seen.
That is the Cleveland Browns.
They threw away last season for Deshaun Watson, hoping he could change their losing ways.
The problem is Watson was never that good, and the Browns have many holes throughout the roster.
AFC South
The Jacksonville Jaguars are ahead of schedule.
With eyes focused on the future, the Tiants will be in a year of transition.
There is no place to go but up for the Houston Texans, as they are banking on C.J.
The Indianapolis Colts are a dumpster fire.
After years of trying to bring in veteran quarterbacks, the Colts are going with rookie Anthony Richardson.
Often heavy wears the crown, but Patrick Mahomes is always unfazed.
Look for a big season in Kansas City as the Chiefs again claim the top seed.
The Los Angeles Chargers are one of the most confounding teams in the NFL.
Nathaniel Hackett was a disaster as the Denver Broncos head coach in 2022.
Denver managed to win the Sean Payton sweepstakes but will need Russell Wilson to return to his Seahawks form.
Las Vegas will host Super Bowl LVIII, but the Raiders will not be anywhere near the big game.
NFC East
The Philadelphia Eagles went to the Super Bowl and are a heavy favorite to return.
The Washington Commanders have new owners but are a long way from contending.
The Lions are poised for a big season led by a strong defense and balanced offensive attack.
Look for them to win their first division title in 29 years.
The Minnesota Vikings won the NFC North but were exposed in the Wild Card loss to the Giants.
They have made strides to improve the defense by adding Tremaine Edmunds.
The Bears will be improved, but they are still at least a year away from the postseason.
They did this in 2008 when Brett Favre left and was replaced by Rodgers.
Derek Carr will have a strong season, thus giving the Saints the edge.
The Carolina Panthers traded up to the number one pick for quarterback Bryce Young.
This was a bold move that will make the Panthers an exciting team.
However, the rookie will have his growing pains as Carolina misses the postseason again.
Tom Brady took the Tampa Bay Buccaneers to Super Bowl glory and three playoff appearances.
They have fully committed to Brock Purdy by trading Trey Lance.
The Los Angeles Rams sold their soul to win the Super Bowl two years ago.
They have traded draft capital and are left with a lack of depth.
For the 2024 NFL Draft, the Arizona Cardinals are already on the clock.
