The AFC East Blog

  1. Jets vs. Bills: Firing of Offensive Staff Would Be Acceptable After Jets Loss

    If you missed the New York Jets ' offense this season, Sunday's game against the Buffalo Bills summed it up pretty well...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 3,367 reads 36 comments

  2. Why Buffalo Bills Must Give C.J. Spiller the Ball vs. New York Jets

    Ask any fan of the Buffalo Bills what they might change about the team, and while you'll get any number of answers, almost all of them will include one thing: giving running back C...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 1,368 reads 4 comments

  3. Breaking Down Mark Sanchez's History vs. Buffalo Bills

    When wondering how on Earth the New York Jets could possibly turn back to Mark Sanchez as the starting quarterback following the concussion to Greg McElroy , a few things come to mind...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 1,397 reads 2 comments

  4. Rex Ryan Would Welcome Firing If Jets Don't Fix Offense and Other AFC East News

    Rex Ryan is not a quitter, and this latest report proves it—well, sort of, kind of, not really. According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 824 reads 17 comments

  5. How Miami Dolphins Can Set Tone for Offseason in Week 17 vs New England Patriots

    The Miami Dolphins have grown a lot this year, and they have one more chance to prove just how much with a road game against the New England Patriots to close out the season...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 1,995 reads 11 comments

  6. Trying to Make Sense of Mark Sanchez Starting for the New York Jets

    Somewhere in between sacks No. 1 and 11, New York Jets quarterback Greg McElroy suffered a concussion against the San Diego Chargers and will be unable to play in Sunday's finale against the Buffalo Bills ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 10,080 reads 81 comments

  7. Watch the New York Jets 2012 Blooper Reel

    Trying very hard, and coming up with minimal results, ending up at the "butt" of someone else's joke. That's how blooper reels usually come to be, and that also happens to be the story of the New York Jets season...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 2,520 reads 15 comments

  8. How the New England Patriots Can Shut Down Ryan Tannehill

    The New England Patriots are inching toward a first-round bye, but although there are multiple scenarios that could see them get that much-needed week of rest, none of them includes losing to the Miami Dolphins ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 2,157 reads 3 comments

  9. C.J. Spiller Deserved Pro Bowl Bid over Jamaal Charles, and Other AFC East News

    Zero. That's the number of Buffalo Bills players that made the Pro Bowl this season. It's also the amount of respect I have for the Pro Bowl and its selection process. Snubs like Bills running back C...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 2,016 reads 16 comments

  10. New York Jets: Muhammad Wilkerson's Pro Bowl Snub Is AFC East's Most Baffling

    Is there another defensive end more deserving than the New York Jets ' Muhammad Wilkerson who didn't make the Pro Bowl? I don't know, but he's certainly more deserving than Denver Broncos defensive end Elvis Dumervil ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 2,972 reads 19 comments

  11. Sorry, Jets Fans, but LaRon Landry Doesn't Belong in 2013 Pro Bowl

    Why wasn't Chargers safety Eric Weddle voted to the 2013 Pro Bowl? Simple: There wasn't enough room for him and Jets safety LaRon Landry 's biceps ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 3,351 reads 19 comments

  12. New England Patriots: Outlining the Path to a First-Round Bye

    The New England Patriots are guaranteed at least one home game in the AFC playoffs. Beyond that, it's all about the rest of the field...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 7,162 reads 10 comments

  13. So What Do You Think of the Miami Dolphins' Rumored New Logo?

    The Miami Dolphins are looking to change their logo for the 2013 season: That's old news. The new news is what it will look like or at least what it's rumored to look like...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 11,015 reads 120 comments

  14. Why Rex Ryan Couldn't Make the Switch to Tim Tebow, and Other AFC East News

    In reflecting on some writing from the year during the holiday weekend, a leftover item that never got published caught my eye...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 4,250 reads 17 comments

  15. Chargers vs. Jets: Quarterbacks Aren't New York's Only Problem

    Sunday's loss to the Chargers was the final proof that quarterback Mark Sanchez was far from the Jets' only problem. Still, nearly all of those problems came to fruition in one shocking number: 11 sacks on quarterback Greg McElroy ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 2,666 reads 12 comments

  16. Bills vs. Dolphins: C.J. Spiller Can't Carry Buffalo by Himself

    The Buffalo Bills finally found it in their hearts to give running back C.J. Spiller his share of the workload, and in the process, they found out that his limited touches were far from their only problem this year...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 2,376 reads 5 comments

  17. Bills vs. Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill's Season of Growing Pains Producing Results

    It's been a season of growing pains for the Miami Dolphins , but their 24-10 win over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday proved that growth is indeed taking place...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 5,018 reads 36 comments

  18. Patriots vs. Jaguars: New England's Self-Inflicted Struggles Need Quick Fixing

    If the goal is to get all the ugly performances out of the way before the playoffs, the New England Patriots are on the right track. At least now, though, the Patriots know that they are the ones who hold the key to their playoff run...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 3,340 reads 35 comments

  19. If Mark Sanchez Is Coming Back, New York Jets Must Finally Build Around Him

    Mark Sanchez has had a whirlwind past few days with the New York Jets . First, he was benched. Then, he was going to be traded . Now, according to Bob Glauber of Newsday , he will probably remain with the Jets for the 2013 season...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 1,681 reads 28 comments

  20. Miami Dolphins: How Ryan Tannehill Can Use Read-Option to Attack Buffalo Bills

    The Miami Dolphins spent the No. 8 overall pick in the 2012 draft on a quarterback with top-notch athleticism, and it only took them until Week 15 of the regular season before they finally learned how to best use that athletic ability...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 1,945 reads 6 comments

  21. Buffalo Bills Reach Lease Agreement for Ralph Wilson Stadium, More AFC East News

    Between questions around general manager Buddy Nix, head coach Chan Gailey, quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick or even owner Ralph Wilson, there's enough uncertainty around the future of the Buffalo Bills to create unease among more than a few fans...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 2,830 reads 5 comments

  22. Why Devin McCourty Is the Key to the New England Patriots' Playoff Success

    Up until this past week, Patriots safety Devin McCourty had looked brilliant in his transition to his new position from cornerback. His solid play at safety has helped the Patriots to mitigate the damage done against them on deep passes...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 3,215 reads 22 comments

  23. How the New York Jets Can Shut Down Chargers Quarterback Philip Rivers

    With a league-leading 50 turnovers, Mark Sanchez has been the most turnover-prone quarterback in the NFL over the past two seasons. The runner-up in the race to the bottom is San Diego Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers , with 47...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 570 reads 0 comments

  24. Stevan Ridley's Fumbles Put Patriots in a Tough Spot, and Other AFC East News

    Stevan Ridley knows better than most what the repercussions are for fumbling with the Patriots. He was all but carved out of the game plan for the 2011 playoff stretch because of two fumbles toward the end of the season...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 3,722 reads 14 comments

  25. Miami Dolphins Progress Report: Where Does the Team Stand Headed into Week 16?

    The Miami Dolphins ' dreams of a postseason berth may be over, but their season is not, and they are fighting like it still matters. Of course, jobs are on the line, but it's not like the Dolphins are doing just enough to scrape by either...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 5 months ago 3,146 reads 12 comments