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As the not-so-dynamic duo at PFTV continues the division-by-division preview of the eight NFL divisions, let’s take a look-see at the AFC North.
Here it is.
AFC NORTH PREVIEW
Posted by Mike Florio on July 24, 2008, 11:34 p.m. EDT
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July 25th, 2008 at 12:09 am
The Ravens are under the radar? With Troy Smith or a rookie (Flacco) at starting QB? The most we can hope from Baltimore this is a stellar running game with a surprise darkhorse running back in Ray Rice.
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July 25th, 2008 at 7:29 am
“If it doesn’t happen, we never said it.” So, you’re a government spokeperson now?
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July 25th, 2008 at 7:58 am
The Stains of Cleveland are the most overrated team
in the NFL. They won’t handle the pressure of being hunted.
The Bangirls are a hot mess of a team. Neither they nor the Stains
have enough defense.
The Steelgirls are good….good and old.
The RAVENS WILL reign supreme in the AFCN.
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July 25th, 2008 at 9:21 am
Question, did you ever consider that maybe the Steelers didn’t use the Franchise tag, “which is intended for guys you want to keep,” on Faneca because they didn’t want to keep him? He was the best OG in the game for nearly a decade, but that is no longer the case. The only person that got beat worse than him in pass-pro was Mahan, but it was close…
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:47 am
There are 2 good defenses and 3 good offenses in this division. Pitt is the only team to have one of each. If they can improve their kicking game, they will win the division.
The O-line issues are overblown. They have gone from very good to average last year. They will improve a bit this year and that will be enough.
The difficulty of the schedule is also overstated. The AFCN might well have 2 teams in the playoffs this year.
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:50 am
Ha ha, Ravens fans like the one above talking smack. Oh that is too hilarious!
The Steelers — with their usual infusion of fresh YOUNG talent like Woodley and this year’s awesome draft class — will again take their place as rightful owners of the North.
No need to watch some video.
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:52 am
“The Steelgirls are good….good and old.
The RAVENS WILL reign supreme in the AFCN. ”
Umm, ok buddy. Don’t let facts get in the way or anything. Come opening day the Steelers will have 7 starters 30+ and the Ravens will have 8 starters 30+. The Steelers will also have 8 young starters 26 or younger and the Ravens will have 8 young starters. Of course this is not including Pittsburgh young studsback-ups in Mendenhall, Sweed, Spaeth, and Davis.
Pittsburgh has the best defense and best QB in the division. It’ll be their division to lose for the next decade just as it has been for the entire modern NFL. 18 division titles is 42 years = DOMINANT!
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July 25th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Anyone thinking Alan Faneca is worth a crap needs to pop in a video of games vs Arizona or Jacksonville from last year. He gets absolutely dominated in pass pro and it’s never been his strong suit. If anthing losing Faneca and adding a 345 lb Kemoeatu will help the pass protection.
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July 25th, 2008 at 11:41 am
Anyone who thinks that Florio’s wrong about this division being a toss-up is a re-re… Bias adise (I’m a Bengals guy) it is going to be really tough for anyone to run away with this division. I don’t care who you are, when you are in a division with the first, 4th, 6th, and 7th most difficult schedules in the league.. it’s not gonna be a cake-walk.
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July 25th, 2008 at 12:13 pm
What Happened?
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July 25th, 2008 at 2:05 pm
I really wish all you steeler fans would stop whining about the Browns getting some national love this year. It just sounds desperate and insecure… and the implication is what? that everyone is favoring the Browns to win the division? Take a closer look at the “national media’s” predictions. The minority have the Browns winning the division, and I dont think I saw one power ranking that had Cleveland higher than pitt. So quit your freakin whining and crying that Cleveland is overrated, and lets see what happens on the field this year… or is that what your worried about?
Did you hear something? Oh, sorry… I thought I heard Bengals & Ravens fans trying to talk trash… never mind, although that would be rich.
PS. I thought Faneca made the pro bowl last year?
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July 25th, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Thunderlipps, not “bitter” or “insecure” about Cleve getting some hype, more like “stumped” and “mystified.” Here’s a team that folded like a pup tent at the end of the year, that couldn’t beat the BENGALS at crunch time? And you wonder why some of us… wonder.
As for the genius Ravens fan and his old age comments, have fun wheeling out Ray Lewis in his old folks scooter this season. Duh, Pittsburgh only has the best young QB in the game, and do you even realize Mendenhall hasn’t hit his 22nd birthday yet? Oh well, what do you expect from someone out of Baltimore? Find a QB buddy, and we’ll talk.
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July 31st, 2008 at 11:14 am
I think PurpleRulz is smokin’ PurpleHaze….
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