AFC East Shows NFC West Has Wild Potential

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Published: May 27, 2009

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... be different.

The Arizona Cardinals will begin favorites as defending champions Super Bowl XLIII runners-up.

However, there's cause for optimism amongst the other three teams hoping to hit back from a disappointing 2008.

Is it possible we could see a three way battle for division title?

Let's use the AFC East as an example.

This time last year, like Arizona the New England Patriots had just lost the Super Bowl.

Their 16-0 regular season and domination of the AFC made them a sure-fire bet for the playoffs and another placing atop the division.

In contrast, the other three teams combined for a 12-36 record. Miami and New York picked in the draft's top 10, whilst Buffalo picked at No. 11.

It seemed like a foregone conclusion as the 2008 season kicked off that history would repeat.

Then Tom Brady landed on injured reserve, the Bills started 4-0, Miami first introduced the 'wildcat', and the Jets had Brett Fa...

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