Preseason Power Rankings: The AFC

• The Bills unfortunately had much more than just a bad year in football alone. Kevin Everett's situation and other important injuries caused the Bills to never get their feet settled in the game. I personally liked what I saw from Trent Edwards at quarterback, and Marshawn Lynch showed great signs of a great player. Leodis McKelvin will be a great addition to the defense and James Hardy will be able to alleviate some of the pressure off of Lynch's role in the Bill's offensive scheme. My problem about this team is offensive line trouble and defensive positions that have no depth (DE, DT, LB).

11. Kansas City Chiefs.

• This is definitely the team who will get instant impact from this year's draft. Glenn Dorsey should be an impact player from the beginning of the season, Brandon Flowers could very well be starting or getting substantial time, and Branden Albert will be rejuvenate an offensive line that was once considered the best in the league. Expect an 8-8 season, or very close, for the Chiefs.

12. Cincinnati Bengals.

• Offensively, this team has been known to be a playoff caliber team over the past few years, but with the (probable) absence of Chad and the cutting of Chris Henry, the once deep WR core is now only one man strong. TJ Houshmanzadeh is a great player, but he will never be a #1 type of receiver. TJ is about possession, not spectacular dives and game-breakers. Defensively, this team is arguably the worst in the league. On the brighter note, Odell Thurman's reinstatement should help improve the LB core, and Keith Rivers should be able to make a solid contribution early. The case of Jerome Simpson from Coastal Carolina is still a large question mark for the Bengals' wide receiving core.

13. New York Jets.

• It truly is hard to think that this team only four or so years ago was in the playoffs. Chad Pennington and Kellen Clemens accomplished all season long, and there is a lack of play-making ability from any player present on the offense. The offensive line is still solid with Nick Mangold and D'Brickashaw Ferguson still getting settled in the NFL. The defensive line is a whole other story, though...

14. Oakland Raiders.

• Darren McFadden could very well contribute as much to his team as Adrian Peterson did for the Vikings during his rookie season. Deangelo Hall is also a great CB who was brought into the organization during free agency, and expect the defense to get back to its strong ways as it was a couple years ago. Jamarcus Russell hasn't shown much improvement, then again we haven't had enough time to watch him to be able to make a complete analysis at the QB situation. It's safe to say though that Russell will certainly be the starter.

15. Miami Dolphins.

• I understand that the Dolphins only won just a single game last season, and that this season has already been established as a "rebuilding step" for the future. Even with the changes that will be occurring, A strong draft with Jake Long and Philip Merling will quickly contribute to both sides of the ball. Chad Henne will also bring good competition into the franchise at the QB position.

16. Baltimore Ravens.

• Funny. The only team that the Dolphins are ranked above is the only team that they defeated. The Ravens have completely gutted their coaching staff and their defensive side of the ball is getting older and older. Joe Flacco may have been loved by scouts, but the transition from small ball in college to the NFL is more than just throwing the ball 70 yards down a field. Don't expect much from either side of this team. I expect a 4-12 season. 

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