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Quarterbacks are the lifeblood of any NFL organization. With a franchise quarterback, a team can consistently contend. Without a quality quarterback, it's difficult to even make the playoffs. Therefore, it's never too early to take a look at 2014 ...

Former West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith was drafted by the New York Jets in the second round Friday with the No. 39 overall pick. Moments later, Smith pulled a Jets-like move. During a television interview with the NFL Network, Smith said of t...

The New York Jets were not going to the playoffs this season with or without star cornerback Darrelle Revis. That is why moving Revis on Sunday was the right move for New York. The Jets traded Revis to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for a 2013 first-rou...

New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan knows his job is on the line after back-to-back non-winning seasons. All the equity from his brash talk and early playoff success in 2009 and 2010 is nearly out. It is win or go home for Ryan in 2013. That is why ...

The strength of schedule ratings are out for 2013, and (surprise!) the New England Patriots no longer have the easiest schedule. For two straight years, the Patriots had the easiest strength of schedule in the AFC East and one of the easiest in th...

The Miami Dolphins were the last team 2013 Hall of Famer Bill Parcells worked for. He led the Dolphins to the playoffs in his first year as team president in 2008. But Parcells decided to leave early partly due to an ownership change during his tenur...

The New England Patriots are still seething after coming up short in last week's AFC Championship Game. But although the Patriots are not the best team in the conference, they remain by far the best team in the division. So which AFC East team is ...

The New York Jets do not have a quality quarterback, they're about $19 million over the cap, and the owner wants to trade the best player on the team. Does all this make Jets head coach Rex Ryan a lame duck in 2013? Ryan enters next season on t...

Here are the most interesting stories Thursday in the AFC East: The New York Jets are wrapping up their general manager search and should make a decision soon. Morning take: It's going on three weeks and the Jets have interviewed plenty of can...

The NFL playoffs are down to the final four teams, which includes the New England Patriots. But it's never too early to begin predicting what will happen in April's NFL draft. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. produced his first mock draft of 2013....

Let's take a look at whose stock is rising and falling in the AFC East. Falling 1. New England Patriots' tight-end depth: The Patriots lost dynamic Pro Bowl tight end Rob Gronkowski for the season after he broke his arm for a second time Sunday...

The New England Patriots are one of the final four playoff teams remaining. Let's chat about their chances against the Baltimore Ravens. We will discuss the Patriots and all things related to the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets. So...

New York Jets quarterback Tim Tebow took the high road last year after he was traded by the Denver Broncos. Tebow said he understands Peyton Manning is a legend, and it made sense for the Broncos to acquire the future Hall of Fame quarterback at his ...

Here are the most interesting stories Saturday in the AFC East: For the New England Patriots, this is quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick's 10th time together in the playoffs. Morning take: No team has this level of elite coach...

Five nuggets of knowledge about Sunday's Houston Texans-New England Patriots divisional-round playoff game at Gillette Stadium: Guarding against overconfidence: The New England Patriots are heavily favored against the Texans. New England trounced ...

Here are the most interesting stories Tuesday in the AFC East: Where do the New England Patriots rank among playoff teams? Morning take: I would say No. 1 or No. 2 along with the Denver Broncos. We could have another Tom Brady-Peyton Manning s...