The AFC East Blog

  1. 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 2,332 reads 1 comments

  2. Could Matt Barkley Become the New York Jets' Next Starting QB?

    At some point, the New York Jets are going to have to look for a quarterback of the future. Is that player available in this year's draft? We'll surely look back and say "yes" in a few years, but hindsight is 20/20...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 8,560 reads 85 comments

  3. New York Jets' 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 2,697 reads 15 comments

  4. Darrelle Revis vs. Richard Sherman: Debating Who Is the NFL's Best Cornerback

    Richard Sherman versus Darrelle Revis is not a rivalry yet. How could it be? The two have never even T hat hasn't stopped Sherman from taking to Twitter to proudly make a case that he is the best cornerback in the NFL ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 21,976 reads 299 comments

  5. Darrelle Revis Shouldn't Have Taken Richard Sherman's Bait & More AFC East News

    Jets cornerback Darrelle Revis finally caved. After more than a month of steady comments from Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman, both on the air and on Twitter, proclaiming ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 10,540 reads 47 comments

  6. Breaking Down Comparisons Between Ryan Nassib and Ryan Fitzpatrick

    There have already been a lot of NFL observers making connections between the Buffalo Bills and Syracuse quarterback Ryan Nassib ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 4,595 reads 7 comments

  7. New England Patriots 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 5,656 reads 28 comments

  8. Alfonzo Dennard Found Guilty: What It Means for the New England Patriots

    According to Lori Pilger of The Lincoln Journal Star , Patriots cornerback Alfonzo Dennard was found guilty of felony assault on a police officer and misdemeanor resisting arrest...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 7,854 reads 32 comments

  9. Jake Long Puts It Up to Miami Dolphins to Get Deal Done and Other AFC East News

    The Miami Dolphins have a lot of money to spend this offseason and a lot of key free agents to take care of in the process. Among those names is left tackle Jake Long , formerly a No...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 3,597 reads 10 comments

  10. Jets Release Calvin Pace, 3 Other Vets

    With one fell swoop, the New York Jets have nearly repaired their dire salary cap straits. The New York Jets announced on Tuesday the release of linebacker Calvin Pace, safety Eric Smith and tackle Jason Smith...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 10,789 reads 32 comments

  11. What's Next for Patriots If No Tag for Wes Welker, and Other AFC East News

    For the second consecutive season, the New England Patriots are at an impasse with wide receiver Wes Welker . If recent reports are accurate, the Patriots may have reached a decision...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 2,058 reads 7 comments

  12. How the Miami Dolphins Can Best Spend Stephen Ross' $40 Million

    The stars have aligned for the Miami Dolphins to have their best offseason in recent memory. That's fitting, because this could be their most important offseason in recent memory...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 9,108 reads 51 comments

  13. Franchise Tag or Long-Term Deal, Bills Must Hang onto Safety Jairus Byrd

    There are three things that are certain in life: death, taxes, and that the Buffalo Bills will not allow safety Jairus Byrd to walk away in free agency. Not, at least, if they have any common sense...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 1,915 reads 12 comments

  14. Ryan Nassib's Stock Could Rise at 2013 Scouting Combine, and Other AFC East News

    The buzz surrounding former Syracuse quarterback and 2013 NFL Draft prospect Ryan Nassib began from an early stage...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 1,585 reads 7 comments

  15. What's Next for the Buffalo Bills After Releasing Cornerback Terrence McGee

    The Buffalo Bills have been building toward a young-blooded secondary for the past few seasons and took another step in that direction on Thursday...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 5,755 reads 21 comments

  16. Players the Patriots Should Look at with the 29th Pick in the 2013 NFL Draft

    Defensive tackle. Linebacker. Wide receiver. Cornerback. Safety. Defensive end. As usual, the New England Patriots have more needs than their win-loss record would suggest...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 10,098 reads 45 comments

  17. Miami Dolphins Make Chris Clemons, Brian Hartline Priorities, More AFC East News

    The Miami Dolphins have a number of prominent players with expiring contracts this offseason, but the question has been which players are the most important. It seems we may have our answer...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 6,025 reads 36 comments

  18. How Alfonzo Dennard's Trial Could Affect the New England Patriots

    The New England Patriots could have a problem on their hands. Cornerback Alfonzo Dennard could have a bigger problem on his hands...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 7,934 reads 30 comments

  19. What Miami Dolphins' Use of Read-Option Means for Ryan Tannehill's Development

    Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson and Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III were eased into the NFL by coaches who weren't afraid to adapt the read-option in their playbooks...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 6,801 reads 19 comments

  20. Exploring Dustin Keller's Future with New York Jets and Other AFC East News

    The New York Jets have some major financial decisions to make this offseason, and one of those decisions revolves around tight end Dustin Keller ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 2,838 reads 0 comments

  21. Should the Miami Dolphins Target Jermichael Finley?

    The Miami Dolphins used a sixth-round draft pick on tight end Charles Clay in 2011 and a third-round pick on tight end Michael Egnew in 2012, yet they could still justifiably add another tight end in 2013...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 8,094 reads 37 comments

  22. Why the New York Jets Should Not Ignore Wide Receivers This Offseason

    The New York Jets have a number of options at wide receiver already on the roster. With Santonio Holmes, Jeremy Kerley and Stephen Hill all under contract for 2013, the Jets aren't exactly desperate for pass-catchers...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 6,203 reads 36 comments

  23. Examining Matt Moore's Future with the Miami Dolphins, and Other AFC East News

    The Miami Dolphins have a lot of big free agent decisions to make this offseason, and while names like Jake Long, Reggie Bush and Brian Hartline get all the press, one once-prominent name jumps out: quarterback Matt Moore ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 5,015 reads 20 comments

  24. New England Patriots Would Be Wise to Move on from Wes Welker

    If you're not getting better, you're getting worse. It's an adage many NFL franchises live by, including the New England Patriots ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 13,377 reads 80 comments

  25. Nick Barnett, George Wilson Releases Begin Build Toward New-Look Bills Defense

    The Buffalo Bills can't afford to sit on their hands if they're going to improve from their performance in 2012, where they ranked 26th in total defense. The season officially ended about one week ago, and they're already making moves...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 3 months ago 7,988 reads 42 comments