• First Down Morning Links

    First Down Links are to the latest stories about our AFC East Teams   Bills: Hernandez never did anything particularly historic against the Bills, but did you know another perceived murderer sliced and diced the Pats back in the day for 250 rushing yards in one game?  Check out this article from...

  • AFCE vs AFCN

    AFCE VS. AFCN 2013   For several years now the good fans of the AFCE have had to listen to the following heart felt statement from Steeler fans: “If da Stillers, or even da rat birds played in the AFCE they would win da division every year and have an easy path...

  • WOM – Predictions

      Here are my predictions for the AFCE this year: Patriots:  11-5.  Many are counting them as a team on the decline, mostly because of question marks surrounding a ton of rookie additions (specifically at WR).  Historically, there is more proof that Brady and his WRs will be just fine.  In fact,...

  • The State of the (AFC East) Nation, Part 2

    The Miami Dolphins In this second installment of the State of the AFC East Nation, we take a closer look at the Miami Dolphins. Theyare a team that many predict to be on the rise in 2013, thanks to a budding young quarterback, some big name free agents, and the return of...

  • FinCanada’s predictions (for whatever they’re worth)

    Pats: 11 wins (Brady still = 7 wins on his own, I see 3-4 on top of that)… win the division, finish 2-4 in afce   Fins: 9 wins (I had 10 with Keller… not disastrous, but thought he had a big year in him… I believe strongly our D + Tanney’s...

  • Pre-Season AFCE picks

    Well gang, it’s time to say more meaningless things on the internet. Here’s my AFC East picks this year.   Patriots: 11-5 The two hardest things to find in the NFL are good coaching and quarterback play. As you know, the patriots have this part down and  beyond their inexperience at receiver...

  • Projecting the Patriots Passing Success

    Passing Success for Patriots is on Brady’s side   For the last few months one of the biggest arguments for a Patriot down year has been the turnover at WR and TE.  On the surface, I can see why it would appear that way and the homer in me screams “look at...

  • Donkey Punches..Weekly Picks

    Each week I plan on doing a weekly Picks Post. I will select each AFCE game, a best bet, and an upset special.  Without further ado….   Jets hosting Tampa,  Tampa is a 3 1/2 point Fave. Tampa is the Pick.   With Sanchez as the 247th ranked QB, and Geno is...

  • What does the Concussion Settlement mean to You?

      “NFL, ex-players agree to $765M settlement in concussions suit PHILADELPHIA — The NFL has reached a tentative $765 million settlement over concussion-related brain injuries among its 18,000 retired players, agreeing to compensate victims, pay for medical exams and underwrite research. A federal judge announced the agreement Thursday after months of court-ordered...

  • The State of the (AFC East) Nation, Part 1

    State of the AFCE Nation   It’s that time again. That time in late August of every year, when we know all that we can know from four preseason game. That time when professional journalists, sports analysts, and beat writers put pen to paper and pass on what they have learned from...