I can think of several off the top of my head right now. Guys who killed it in Indianapolis and GM's running out of the Combine convinced they had found the next NFL superstar. Though the Combine is always fun and a display of the best athletes in the world, if you want a good football player, don't get locked into the numbers without returning to the tape.
The NFC South was an absolute mess last year. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers won the division with an unimpressive 8-9 record, and the other three teams followed closely behind with a 7-10 record each. None of these teams ever looked even a little bit dangerous in the big picture of the NFC, and the future of these franchises don’t look particularly bright with none of them having a bona fide franchise quarterback.
The AFC South is a tougher one to analyze. The Jaguars are up and coming, but are they actually a force to be reckoned with? The Titans are stuck in some weird NFL purgatory, seemingly destined to be fringe playoff contenders playoff contenders year after year with no real shot at the Super Bowl.
The AFC East is a division that may have gone under the radar this year. Obviously everyone knows that the Bills are really good, but people don’t give enough credit to the other teams in this division. The Dolphins snuck their way into the playoffs despite dealing with major injuries all year, the Patriots fell just one win shy of making the postseason, and the Jets were among the league’s most improved teams, even with horrific quarterback play.
The NFC West holds some of the most intriguing teams in football. The 49ers won the division last year led primarily by rookie quarterback Brock Purdy, who was the last pick in the NFL Draft. The Seahawks took second place, led by veteran Geno Smith, who many wrote off as a career backup or bridge QB after the Russell Wilson trade.
The NFC North has maintained a fairly consistent power dynamic over the past decade or so. The Packers have usually been at the top of the division, followed by the Vikings, then by the Bears and Lions at the bottom of the division.
What a division the NFC East has turned out to be. After being one of the league’s worst just a couple short years ago, they’ve developed into arguably the best in the NFL. Outside of the Commanders, every team made the playoffs and won at least one game. The Eagles lost a close Super-Bowl shootout to the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Cowboys surprisingly boasted one of the best defenses in football.
In the last couple of years, betting in the US has been in what can only be described as a steady uptrend. More and more people are using betting as a way of adding some extra spice and excitement to big games. With more and more states legalizing betting and even more set to follow suit in the coming years, the future of the betting market and availability for consumers looks very bright indeed.
The internet has revolutionized many parts of our lives. Today we use the internet to work, stay in touch with friends, and much more. But for those of us with a keen interest in sports, it has also made it a lot easier to keep up to date with what is happening in the different leagues across the country. Looking up sports results online can be one of the most effective ways of ensuring that you’re always aware of what’s going on.
The NFL draft for 2023 has come and gone, and many people are wondering what the 2023 draft class will do in the next year or so. Of course, some won’t have a major role to play just yet, but many will be thrown right into the deep end, especially at some struggling teams.
The AFC West is undoubtedly one of the best divisions in the NFL, with the Chiefs reigning as the Super-Bowl Champions and the Chargers set to be in perennial playoff contention. It could become the undisputed best division in football if a couple of the bottom-feeder teams take a step up for next season, and today, we’ll be looking at needs each team has that they can address to improve for 2023.
With the exception of the Bengals, every team in the AFC North was just okay this year. The Ravens snuck into the playoffs, the Steelers just missed it after a late-season push, and the Browns were never a real threat to make the postseason. That can easily change for 2023, however. This may be one of the most well-coached divisions in football, and there will be a lot of opportunity for teams like the Ravens and Steelers to become contenders for a real playoff push. Today, we’ll analyze the needs for each team and look at how they can get better for the 2023 season.