The AFC East Blog

  1. Breaking Down the Buffalo Bills' New-Look Hybrid Defense Under Mike Pettine

    Don't try to pigeon hole the Buffalo Bills as a 3-4 or a 4-3 defense. Now that defensive coordinator Mike Pettine is pulling the strings for the Bills, expect a lot of the ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 23 hours ago 7,630 reads 15 comments

  2. What We Learned from Doug Whaley's Introductory Press Conference as Bills GM

    With Buddy Nix stepping down on Monday, the Bills announced Doug Whaley as their new general manager at a press conference on Wednesday. This completes a slow offseason build toward a brand new infrastructure...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 1 day ago 3,843 reads 3 comments

  3. David Garrard's Departure Cuts Jets' Once-Heavy QB Battle to 2-Horse Race

    What started out as a six-man battle royale for the New York Jets starting quarterback spot is down to four before the start of training camp. First, the Jets informed Tim Tebow that he had been released...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 days ago 3,040 reads 57 comments

  4. How Can Ryan Tannehill Build on His Rookie Campaign in 2013?

    As the quarterback goes, so goes the offense. That's why, although the Miami Dolphins have done all they can to take the pressure off of quarterback Ryan Tannehill and make ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 days ago 4,277 reads 27 comments

  5. After Buddy Nix Transition, What Lies Ahead for Bills Franchise?

    It looks like the Buffalo Bills saved their biggest front office shake-up for the slowest period in the NFL offseason...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 days ago 4,624 reads 24 comments

  6. Why Did Bill Belichick Target So Many Rutgers Players in the Draft?

    When it comes to the NFL draft, Bill Belichick often uses the buzzword "value" to explain his picks. With his recent history of targeting prospects from specific programs, it's ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 9 days ago 18,191 reads 23 comments

  7. Why Jets QB Geno Smith Should Ride the Bench as a Rookie

    Sometime during quarterback Geno Smith 's long and stressful wait to be drafted, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers sent him a conciliatory message on Twitter: ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 10 days ago 4,762 reads 44 comments

  8. Miami Dolphins Get Questions and Answers by Signing Tyson Clabo

    The Miami Dolphins have done everything they can to make sure that Ryan Tannehill is as productive as he can be. That is, except for one very important thing: protecting him with a solid offensive line...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 12 days ago 5,202 reads 18 comments

  9. Why Tim Tebow's Release from the New York Jets Is Best for Both Parties

    The Tim Tebow era is finally over with the New York Jets . For accuracy purposes, you might even call it the Tebow error. The Jets essentially admitted said error when the team announced his release on Monday morning ( via ESPN )...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 19 days ago 32,846 reads 443 comments

  10. Miami Dolphins Undrafted Free Agents: Tracking the Latest Signings

    The Miami Dolphins continued their aggressive personnel strategy by trading up to No. 3 for Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan, but there's work to be done in improving the depth on the roster...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 20 days ago 18,334 reads 38 comments

  11. Buffalo Bills Undrafted Free Agents: Tracking the Latest Signings

    The Buffalo Bills added several talented players in the draft, but the team building process is not over. Next comes undrafted free agency, with every team getting an opportunity to bring in players who weren't drafted...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 20 days ago 5,835 reads 15 comments

  12. New York Jets Undrafted Free Agents: Tracking the Latest Signings

    The New York Jets made several key steps in rebuilding their franchise, but their work is far from done...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 20 days ago 8,277 reads 23 comments

  13. New England Patriots Undrafted Free Agents: Tracking the Latest Signings

    The New England Patriots took their usual volume approach in the draft, trading their first-round pick for three mid-round picks and a seventh-rounder. The hope is that in picking enough players, the Patriots improve their chances of finding good ones.

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 20 days ago 20,720 reads 15 comments

  14. What Does LeGarrette Blount Bring to the New England Patriots?

    On Saturday, the New England Patriots traded running back Jeff Demps and a seventh-round pick to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for talented but troubled running back LeGarrette Blount (per Pro Football Talk )...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 21 days ago 11,673 reads 17 comments

  15. E.J. Manuel Is Developmental, but Could Start Week 1

    The Buffalo Bills were targeting a quarterback, but they didn't want to pick one in the top 10. It could have been West Virginia's Geno Smith or Syracuse's Ryan Nassib, but the Bills went with Florida State's E...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 21 days ago 1,654 reads 14 comments

  16. Jets Raise Hope with Dee Milliner, Then Dash It with Sheldon Richardson

    With so many holes to fill on their roster, there weren't too many mistakes the New York Jets could make in the first round. Adding Alabama cornerback Dee Milliner at No...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 22 days ago 785 reads 20 comments

  17. What Dion Jordan Brings to the Miami Dolphins

    The Miami Dolphins didn't have to give up much to trade up from the No. 12 overall pick to No. 3, giving up the 42nd pick to swing the deal...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 22 days ago 5,422 reads 40 comments

  18. What Does the 2013 NFL Draft Mean for Tim Tebow?

    In 2011, "all he did was win." In 2012, all he did was sit on the bench. As a result of that, Jets quarterback Tim Tebow has been out of the limelight for Gang Green for quite some time...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 24 days ago 18,527 reads 280 comments

  19. What Does Darrelle Revis Trade Mean for the New York Jets?

    In rebuilding their roster, the New York Jets had two options: build around All-Pro cornerback Darrelle Revis , or trade him in the final year of his deal and start going in a new direction...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 27 days ago 14,218 reads 124 comments

  20. 2013 Buffalo Bills Schedule: Game-by-Game Predictions, Info & Analysis

    It's another transition year for the Buffalo Bills . How much time that transition takes to unfold remains to be seen, but new quarterback-head coach combinations have succeeded out of the gate in the past...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 29 days ago 15,214 reads 53 comments

  21. 2013 New York Jets Schedule: Game-by-Game Predictions, Info and Analysis

    The New York Jets were riding high after two straight appearances in the AFC Championship Game, and even leading up to Week 15 of the 2011 season at 8-5 with a clear shot at the playoffs once again...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 29 days ago 8,979 reads 18 comments

  22. 2013 Miami Dolphins Schedule: Game-by-Game Predictions, Info & Analysis

    Head coach Joe Philbin , quarterback Ryan Tannehill , general manager Jeff Ireland and the Miami Dolphins as a whole will be under one giant microscope in 2013...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 29 days ago 17,617 reads 85 comments

  23. 2013 New England Patriots Schedule: Game-by-Game Predictions, Info & Analysis

    It's going to be an interesting season for the New England Patriots . That would have been the case simply due to the Wes Welker -Danny Amendola saga that is sure to be chronicled all season long...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 29 days ago 16,399 reads 82 comments