Best Division In The NFL

[ThunderHorse]

New England was 11-5 and missed the playoffs last year

If that's an argument as to why the AFC east is the strongest, it's a weak one.

The Pats didn't miss the playoffs because of a tough division, they didn't get in because the NFL rewards division winners over records. doesn't matter that New England had a better record than San Diego's 8-8, they didn't get in because they had a weaker record against Indianapolis and Baltimore.

one AFC east team made it to the playoffs, 2 AFC south, 2 AFC north, AFC East, AFC West.

how can a division be considered tough, when their only representative is the winner.

[Archer]

Comparing the Bengals to the Giants is unbelievably stupid. Aside from their D, the Giants have a solid run game and the most cohesive OLine in the league.

And no team lost as many key players for the time that Dallas did. You can say whatever you want, but the dropoff from Tony Romo to Brad Johnson is ridiculous. Losing Felix Jones changed the entire offensive philosophy. And even losing Matt McBriar hurt them, because the punter they replaced him with averaged nearly 8 fewer yards per punt.

Nevermind that a worthless backup like Cory Proctor played LG all year and Witten was a walking infirmary at the end of the year.
A healthy Tony Romo alone would have won 2 more games.

Didnt compare them just said saying "somebody has a good d" isint a reason to call them good

Clearly NYG are a good team but your reasoning was stupid

What you like me to run through all of Indy`s injuries ??

Manning hurt ... basicly for 5weeks he wasnt the same guy
Addai missed games and lots of time
Harrison wasnt the same wr anymore
3 rookie starting olinemen
Ed Johnson got suspended for drug offences which left us with des at dt
Marlin Jackson (our only good corner) was placed on IR before week 6
Bob Sanders once again missed games through Injury

Excuses are cheap . Your team didnt stand up for one reason or another and thats all their is to it . They still had Romo and co v the Ravens and Eagles and failed in both

[Archer]

McNabb, Manning , Romo >>>>> Manning , Collins , Garrard

Colts lost there head coach , Titans lost there most important player , Jags took a step back last yr and have alot of turning around to do.

Giants/Boys were both bitten in the ass by injuries. Eagles like the dickfaces they are always show up late and win.
None of them suffered major losses in line with a coach , or dominant defender. NYG/Dal did however lose there primary WR threats.

Skins/Texans are pretty comparable.


Its close but NFC east is the better division paper. Better QBs as a group , more talent overall , and better defenses.

lol @ mentioning the qbs like that proves something . The Titans and Jags are purely run the ball teams who only want a qb who can manage the game .

Its about teams not one position ... what a stupid fucking point

[Woy]

Titans were undefeated going into the J E T S game

That was when Brett was playing well and the Jets were the hottest team in the league. Oh and yet the Titans still finished with the best record in the league last year.

I think the Titans take a step back this year and in all honesty, they still have QB issues

The Titans don't need a big armed guy to win games for them, they just need someone to manage games. Kerry Collins filled in fine last year. They added Nate Washington and Kenny Britt to a receiving core that was bad last year, so the passing game should be a little bit better. Besides, their offense is based around their running game, and CJ and LenDale are one of the best one-two punches in the league. I also believe Javon Ringer will look good in spot carries this season - I loved what I saw out of him at Michigan State. The defense is still great without Haynesworth, and we got deeper at that position after losing Big Al.

Oh and the AFC South is the toughest division.

EDIT: Thanks for catching that PiRGO.

[kmanharris]

NFL South.

Falcons.
Panthers.
Saints.
Buccaneers.

you can't predict the best division if you don't even know the correct name

[Boss AZ]

AFC Souf

For a while I thought it was the AFC East a few years back followed by the NFC East.

[Woy]

nfc north

holla back youngin

The Lions are in that division, so it's disqualified.

[Woy]

No QB issues in Nashville buddy. Collins will manage the game while Vince grows and matures. The d-line has many versatile pieces.The one area of weakness was addressed in the offseason and draft(WR),so my only hope is that Nick Harper holds up,because CB depth is a concern.We'll be right back in the chase this year,with C.J and a slimmed down something to prove chip on his shoulder Lendale White to smash and dash again...GO TITANS!!

I hope Ryan Mouton, our third round pick from Hawaii, takes Harper's spot as corner opposite of Finnegan. He looks good on tape and I loved the pick.

[NAHSTE]

nfc east. <<< period

[Deviant]

It's the NFC East.

If you're going by just last year, you're talking about a division that had zero losing records. Sure, the AFC South had an equal amount of wins, but Jacksonville played poorly last season. That shows a lack of balance in the division. Also, the point differentials in the games favor the NFC East.

Want to take a look at the playoffs? AFC South goes 0-2. NFC East (excluding the Giants vs. Eagles) goes 1-1. You can talk all day about the talent and "caliber" of a team you want. At the end of the day, the best division comes down to competitiveness and what you do come game day. Consistently, every year, the NFC East has been the best. Four major cities all with great Super Bowl aspirations every single year and 11 rings to show for it.

And I'd love to know how the Cowboys and Redskins are so ass. Sure, the Cowboys can be a 10+ wins team and the Redskins "under perform", but they're 9-7, 8-8 respectively. How do they suck? If anyone out of those two divisions suck, it's Jacksonville.

[MVP1991]

AFC South

[MVP1991]

The Texans, Titans and Colts are all legit playoff contenders.. even the Jags can surprise if someone on their depth chart can rise to the occasion and be a solid #2 WR.

The AFC East is much weaker IMO. The Patriots are the clear cut favorites in the division, the Bills still have quite a bit of holes on defense, the Jets will have some ups and downs behind a rookie QB, and the Fins really had the luxury of a Brady-less Pats squad and Charmin soft schedule..

I really don't think you can compare the AFC South to the AFC East..

Everyone in the AFC East played a Charmin soft schedule. The Pats benefited as much as Miami did with the schedule they had.

[Archer]

It's the NFC East.

If you're going by just last year, you're talking about a division that had zero losing records. Sure, the AFC South had an equal amount of wins, but Jacksonville played poorly last season. That shows a lack of balance in the division. Also, the point differentials in the games favor the NFC East.

Want to take a look at the playoffs? AFC South goes 0-2. NFC East (excluding the Giants vs. Eagles) goes 1-1. You can talk all day about the talent and "caliber" of a team you want. At the end of the day, the best division comes down to competitiveness and what you do come game day. Consistently, every year, the NFC East has been the best. Four major cities all with great Super Bowl aspirations every single year and 11 rings to show for it.

And I'd love to know how the Cowboys and Redskins are so ass. Sure, the Cowboys can be a 10+ wins team and the Redskins "under perform", but they're 9-7, 8-8 respectively. How do they suck? If anyone out of those two divisions suck, it's Jacksonville.

Not really sure what the point differencals had to do with anything . If we were to throw 4 equally as sucky teams into a division theyd all have close games too but that dont make it a good division . (Not saying the East sucks ... just a made up situation)

I think the South and East are neck and neck to be honest .

Also the Jags will improve immensly this year with an actual oline (not some glued together free agents) .

*Btw im not implying that the Jags will win the division or anything*

[NAHSTE]

It's the NFC East.

If you're going by just last year, you're talking about a division that had zero losing records.

Incase you forgot:

NFC South, 2008 standings:

Carolina Panthers 12-4
Atlanta Falcons 11-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-7
New Orleans Saints 8-8




Your point? (notice the 2 eleven-game winners, not the "New York and three mediocres" we saw in the East last season)

[Archer]

Incase you forgot:

NFC South, 2008 standings:

z- Carolina Panthers 12-4
Atlanta Falcons 11-5
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 9-7
New Orleans Saints 8-8




Your point?

And if im not mistaken .... No team dropped a home game in the South this season . If he wants to talk about competitiveness than you cant get much more competitive than that

Or did somebody drop a home game at the end? Not sure if im right or wrong here lol