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Maurice Jones-Drew can't do it all. That just about sums it all up. They lost 10 players this off-season, five of which were key players including three wide receivers. They gained Torry Holt, and drafted two OT's.

They also picked up veteran Tra Thomas. The team reversed their record last year going 5-11. I don't see Jacksonville getting back in the playoffs anytime soon.

Denver Broncos

This is where the AFC starts to get ugly. Denver's new coach Josh McDanials is off to a rocky start. With talent like Brandon Marshall, a killer O-line, rookie Knowshown Moreno, D.J. Williams, Champ Bailey, and two great safeties...its a wonder why they wouldn't make the playoffs.

Two main reasons. 1) McDaniels has A LOT of work to do. He's brand new. 2) Kyle Orton sucks, and the backup isn't good either. I think they should've drafted a QB sooner. But in any case, I think they're a 9-7 team a best this year.

New York Jets

While the Jets may be last in the AFC East, they do have some good prospects. This team is my wildcard. They could jump up to number seven or eight if new coach Rex Ryan impresses and USC rookie Mark Sanchez performs up to par. Of course all I see is another bust like Matt Lienert so I guess we'll wait and see.

Cleveland Browns

They got coach Eric Mangini, who looks promising to me. In a few years, they could be on the top half of the league. Derek Anderson was a huge part of Cleveland's offense, and I can't see why they'd put Quinn as their starter. With Braylon Edwards, some powerful linemen, Jamal Lewis, Shaun Rogers, and D'Qwell Jackson it's a wonder they suck so bad. I see them winning about 4 games.

They play in a tough league, simply because of the Steelers. They added 19 players with draft picks, and lost six this off-season. Maybe, just maybe, they can be back in the running in a few years.

Kansas City Chiefs

Todd Haley is yet another rookie coach in the AFC. The Chiefs are really sucking it up right now. After a 2-14 season last year, their schedule has some major potholes. They travel to Philly, they play San Diego twice, and they play the Steelers. Matt Cassel adds some depth at QB, but nothing else looks promising as I predict the Chiefs stay at the bottom.

Cincinnati Bengals

Marvin Lewis has one winning season under his belt. One lousy season. He also has two years on his contract to make a miracle happen. He has addition Laveranues Coles, Ochocinco, Cedric Benson, Antwan Odom, and new safety Roy Williams. The team isn't going anywhere fast and if I were the GM, I'd fire Lewis fast.

Oakland Raiders

The worst. Simply, the worst team in the AFC, and possibly the NFL. Even the Lions could beat the team this year. They suck, simply put. It's time to give up on JaMarcus Russell. And who would they turn to? Oh, great...washout Jeff Garcia. Tom Cable is in a deep load of you know what, and isn't climbing out any time soon.

They have a few good players, but not near enough for even five games in my eyes. And yet, their fans are as crazy as ever. "Just wait till next year" or something like that...

AFC TROPHY WINNERS:

Offensive Player Of The Year: Randy Moss, WR, New England

Moss and Brady is a dangerous duo. Last time they played together a lot of NFL records went out the window. 

Runner up: Tom Brady, Andre Johnson

Defensive Player Of The Year: Troy Polamalu, S, Steelers

He'll lead the Steelers defense to a second straight Super Bowl win. He's the star of the Pittsburgh defense, and don't forget it.

Runner up: Mario Williams, Bob Sanders

Comeback Player Of The Year: Tom Brady, QB, Patriots

Cassel kept his seat warm, but defenses will tremble in fear once again at the sight of Brady and co.

Offensive Rookie Of The Year: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Broncos

He'll hopefull change the game in Denver, and take some pressure off of Kyle Orton.

Runner up: Michael Crabtree

Defensive Rookie Of The Year: Brian Cushing, LB, Houston

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