The AFC East Blog

  1. Ranking the New York Jets' Biggest Needs on Offense, Besides Quarterback

    Cornerback Darrelle Revis has been critical of the New York Jets front office in the past and has also supported quarterback Mark Sanchez in the past ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 3,935 reads 49 comments

  2. Will Wes Welker Get Better Money on the Open Market Than from the Patriots?

    Free agency is a gamble, b oth for the team signing a player and for the team letting that player walk...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 5,012 reads 33 comments

  3. Breaking Down Fair Value for Brian Hartline's New Contract

    Brian Hartline 's long-term deal with the Miami Dolphins hasn't been made official, but the response to the initial report went something like this: "They gave him how much?! ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 6,690 reads 56 comments

  4. Will New England Patriots Gamble of Not Using Franchise Tag Pay Off?

    Wes Welker , Aqib Talib and Sebastian Vollmer were all considered candidates to receive the franchise tag, with varying degrees of likelihood for each, b ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 3,914 reads 12 comments

  5. Is Dwight Freeney Destined to Join the New England Patriots?

    Defensive ends Rob Ninkovich and Chandler Jones provide a great starting point for the Patriots on the edge, but a pass-rushing presence like Dwight Freeney could find a role within a rotation in the front seven...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 11,756 reads 26 comments

  6. What Franchise Tag for Randy Starks Means for Miami Dolphins

    One of the Miami Dolphins ' strong points in 2012 was the ability of their defensive line against the run. With defensive tackle Randy Starks set to hit free agency, that strength was threatened...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 4,782 reads 11 comments

  7. 10 Draft Prospects Every Patriots Fan Should Know After the Scouting Combine

    Like watching the draft prospects run the 40-yard dash, the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine came and went in a blur...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 7,123 reads 25 comments

  8. After Placing Franchise Tag on Jairus Byrd, What's Next for the Buffalo Bills?

    Placing the franchise tag on Buffalo Bills safety Jairus Byrd should have been the easiest decision GM Buddy Nix has ever had to make. That's why it came as no surprise when Adam Schefter of ESPN reported the Bills had done just that...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 6,584 reads 18 comments

  9. Why the Miami Dolphins Should Make a Play for John Abraham

    If it seems like the Miami Dolphins haven't had a solid pass-rushing duo in a long time, it's because they haven't...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 9,511 reads 66 comments

  10. Should the Buffalo Bills Target Cordarrelle Patterson in the 2013 NFL Draft?

    In the run-up to the 2012 NFL draft, the Buffalo Bills were projected to be in the running for one of the draft's top wide receivers. They didn't pull the trigger on a receiver until the third round, when they took NC State receiver T...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 3,838 reads 11 comments

  11. Why the Dolphins Should Seriously Consider FSU CB Xavier Rhodes at No. 12

    Hometown boy drafted by the hometown team. Feel-good stories like that are often reserved for Disney movies, but if Bleacher Report's Matt Miller got it right in his latest mock ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 7,117 reads 93 comments

  12. Darrelle Revis Trade Winds Blowing West, and Other AFC East News

    The rumor mill is spinning with stories over Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis , and now we know which way the trade winds are blowing. According to Jason Cole of Yahoo! Sports , the San Francisco 49ers are pursuing a trade for Revis...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 6,492 reads 33 comments

  13. Scouting out a Potential Replacement for Patriots WR Brandon Lloyd

    If the New England Patriots are going to move on from wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, as has been reported to be the plan by Greg Bedard of The Boston Globe , they have to have a contingency plan of some kind...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 12,650 reads 27 comments

  14. 10 Draft Prospects Every Bills Fan Should Know About after Scouting Combine

    Like watching the draft prospects run the 40-yard dash, the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine came and went in a blur. The Buffalo Bills certainly had a vested interest in the goings-on in Indianapolis , holding the No...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 3,687 reads 8 comments

  15. Matt Barkley May Never Make It to the Jets at No. 9 and More AFC East News

    Jets fans who were hoping the team would draft USC quarterback Matt Barkley were likely in the minority; after all, who would want to deal with that case of deja vu ? ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 2,124 reads 8 comments

  16. Should the New England Patriots Move on from Brandon Lloyd?

    Patriots wide receiver Brandon Lloyd wasn't nearly the disappointment that Joey Galloway or Chad Ochocinco was, but he could be the latest one-and-done free agent wide receiver for New England...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 8,166 reads 53 comments

  17. 10 Draft Prospects Every Jets Fan Should Know About After the Scouting Combine

    Like watching the draft prospects run the 40-yard dash, the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine came and went in a blur. The New York Jets certainly had a vested interest in the goings-on in Indianapolis , holding the No...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 6,059 reads 13 comments

  18. Wes Welker May Not Be Done with the Patriots After All and Other AFC East News

    The outlook for Wes Welker returning to the New England Patriots in 2013 was not great. That is, until now. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com , the Patriots and Welker could still strike a new deal before he becomes a free agent...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 2,620 reads 2 comments

  19. How the New England Patriots Can Fix Their Pass Defense for 2013

    The New England Patriots pass defense took significant strides in the second half of the season. That being said, if you're not getting better, you're getting worse. The Patriots were not good enough to afford to take any steps backward...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 8,454 reads 31 comments

  20. What Tom Brady's New Contract Means for the New England Patriots

    Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is one step closer to retiring with the team that drafted him. According to Peter King of Sports Illustrated , the 13-year veteran has ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 156,077 reads 292 comments

  21. What Did the Miami Dolphins Learn About the Wide Receivers at the Combine?

    The Miami Dolphins went into the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine with questions about the wide receiver class. They will leave Indianapolis with at least a few answers...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 11,575 reads 73 comments

  22. What's Next If the Dolphins Part Ways with Reggie Bush, and Other AFC East News

    The Miami Dolphins face a dilemma in determining whether to re-sign running back Reggie Bush . As of two weeks ago, Bush still had not received a contract offer from the team...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 5,653 reads 30 comments

  23. Miami Dolphins Definitive Guide to the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine

    It's understandable if you're a little behind on the draft research. The 2012 season ended just over two weeks ago, and we're already just days away from the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 6,220 reads 20 comments

  24. Buffalo Bills Definitive Guide to the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine

    It's understandable if you're a little behind on the draft research. The 2012 season ended just over two weeks ago, and we're already just days away from the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 3,390 reads 9 comments

  25. Sebastian Vollmer's Injuries Could Be Problematic, and Other AFC East News

    At 28 years old, right tackle Sebastian Vollmer is already starting to show signs of wear and tear. A back injury kept him sidelined for much of 2011, and he had a "small procedure" on his back prior to the 2012 season...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 2,331 reads 1 comments