The AFC East Blog

  1. New York Jets Will Get Dramatic Overhaul Under John Idzik and More AFC East News

    It's safe to say, at the very least, that the 2013 New York Jets team will not look much like the 2012 squad. Whether that results in more wins remains to be seen...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 7,299 reads 15 comments

  2. Analyzing Potential Miami Dolphins Salary Cap Casualties in the 2013 Offseason

    "We're in the money." That's the tune Miami Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland is likely singing this offseason, with the Dolphins poised to be $35.8 million under the salary cap (via ESPN )...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 8,741 reads 12 comments

  3. 5 Potential New England Patriots Salary Cap Casualties in the 2013 Offseason

    Putting together this list for the New England Patriots was difficult. Quite simply, they know how to spend their money. They don't get tied down to players who will pose little value to them in future years...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 15,970 reads 26 comments

  4. Mark Sanchez Needs to 'Erase His Hard Drive,' and Other AFC East News

    In owing Mark Sanchez $8.25 million guaranteed for 2013, the New York Jets don't have much of a choice but to try to salvage what they can of the former No. 5 overall pick...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 1,554 reads 17 comments

  5. What Would It Take for the New York Jets to Trade Darrelle Revis?

    At his first press conference as general manager of the New York Jets , John Idzik shot down the rumors that the team was exploring trading cornerback Darrelle Revis , calling those rumors "way premature...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 7,296 reads 92 comments

  6. What We Learned from John Idzik's First Press Conference as New York Jets GM

    John Idzik just conducted his first press conference as general manager of the New York Jets ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 3,723 reads 19 comments

  7. Why New York Jets Must Explore Trading Darrelle Revis, and Other AFC East News

    Change breeds change in the NFL , and in making a change at general manager the New York Jets have indicated they will not accept the status quo . A trade of cornerback Darrelle Revis ? That would be the opposite of status quo ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 2,146 reads 7 comments

  8. What Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland Is Looking for in Wide Receivers

    Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland held a press conference with the Miami media on Tuesday. In perfect unison, as if the Vienna Boys Choir temporarily brainwashed them, ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 5,187 reads 31 comments

  9. Analyzing 5 Potential New York Jets Salary Cap Casualties in the 2013 Offseason

    Freddie Kreuger isn't as much of a nightmare as the New York Jets salary cap situation is heading into this offseason. Over the 2013 cap by $19.4 million (via ESPN ), the Jets have a lot of work to do in order to get back into plus territory...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 5,883 reads 11 comments

  10. Revisiting 10 Bold New England Patriots Preseason Predictions

    Teams shatter expectations every year, and to serve as a measuring stick of my own expectations, I decided it would be fun to look back at my expectations for the New England Patriots and see how they fared by comparison...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 7,788 reads 18 comments

  11. New England Patriots Sign DL Armond Armstead, and Other AFC East News

    As teams make the trek to Mobile, Ala. for the Senior Bowl in anticipation of the 2013 NFL draft, the New England Patriots have already gotten the ball rolling in adding young talent to their roster...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 2,483 reads 0 comments

  12. What Does Wes Welker Mean to the Patriots, and What Does the Future Hold?

    For the second consecutive season, the New England Patriots have a big decision on their hands with one of the smallest players on the roster. Wes Welker played the 2012 season under the franchise tag, which earned him $9...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 9,252 reads 23 comments

  13. Was Tom Brady's 'Slide/Kick' of Ed Reed Illegal?

    The hits keep coming for quarterback Tom Brady , even days after the New England Patriots lost the AFC Championship Game to the Baltimore Ravens . On Sunday, his problems were football related...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 13,615 reads 59 comments

  14. Patriots Fans Not Invited to Ray Lewis Retirement Party, and Other AFC East News

    Schadenfreude /ˈshä-d ə n-ˌfrȯi-də/ (n): enjoyment obtained from the troubles of others...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 1,063 reads 1 comments

  15. 5 Potential Bills Salary Cap Casualties

    With $20.6 million in salary cap space for 2013 (via ESPN ), the Buffalo Bills have plenty of room to make a few offseason moves and still leave enough money to sign their draft picks...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 11,632 reads 13 comments

  16. Terrell Suggs Taunts Patriots, Then Shows Respect, and Other AFC East News

    Screaming his way through the halls at Gillette Stadium, Terrell Suggs proudly cried his creed in this video captured by WEEI .com...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 7,709 reads 47 comments

  17. What's Next for the New England Patriots After Being Eliminated from Playoffs?

    Any season that doesn't end in a Super Bowl has become a disappointment for the New England Patriots . It turns out, the Patriots have found new ways to disappoint...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 13,437 reads 167 comments

  18. Ravens vs. Patriots: New England Delivers Second-Half Dud in AFC Championship

    The New England Patriots were leading 13-7 at halftime, but couldn't hold on to the lead. Some would say it's because Wes Welker couldn't hold onto the ball...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 3,037 reads 16 comments

  19. What Does Marty Mornhinweg's Hiring Mean for New York Jets?

    For weeks, we've wondered whether the New York Jets had any clue what they were doing during their search for a general manager and an offensive coordinator . In a New York minute, everything has changed...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 6,716 reads 18 comments

  20. After Naming John Idzik the New GM , What's Next for the New York Jets?

    Just when it was beginning to look like the New York Jets may never fill their opening at general manager, the wait is over...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 4,408 reads 18 comments

  21. Why Ravens QB Joe Flacco Has Been so Good Against the New England Patriots

    The New England Patriots could not be facing Joe Flacco at a worse time. That's evident in the way he has played over the past two games, posting the two highest postseason passer ratings of his career...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 1,883 reads 13 comments

  22. Signs Point to John Idzik as Next GM of the New York Jets, & Other AFC East News

    The New York Jets have interviewed at least 10 candidates for their general manager position over the past three weeks, but it looks like the Jets have begun to zero in on their guy...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 2,126 reads 4 comments

  23. Mass. Billboard Counts Down to Ray Lewis' Retirement Party & Other AFC East News

    It did not take very long for the Baltimore Ravens to start the smack talk leading up to the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 3,223 reads 7 comments

  24. A Closer Look at the Remaining Candidates for the New York Jets GM Job

    It's been a wild two weeks for the New York Jets , as they have looked to fill their vacancy at the general manager position in the wake of firing Mike Tannenbaum ...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 4,523 reads 15 comments

  25. Did Dolphins RB Lamar Miller Live Up to Rookie Expectations in 2012?

    The Miami Dolphins have major question marks around an explosive running back on their roster. I'm not speaking of free-agent running back Reggie Bush , but second-year back Lamar Miller...

    Erik Frenz Written by Erik Frenz about 4 months ago 6,405 reads 29 comments