AFC North Final Standings

I reserve the right to post my answer in January! LOL

 

Not really. I remember their short stint in the day, but what did it ever bring them. If We are 2 judge The Steelers only by SB. Well then I judge all others by them.

 

Remember the "Browns" ran one of the fathers of american football that they named their team after out of town. Brilliant...

 

I'm not super optimistic when it comes to sports but I like this Steelers team more than most on the internet.

1. Cleveland 12-5
2. Baltimore 11-6
3. Pittsburgh 11-6
4. Cincinnati 6-11

 

Now that the dust has just about settled... I now have my predictions!


1.) Pittsburgh (12-5): Definitely will be a unique stretch for the final five games to close out the season. That said and, just like last season, starting strong is key; cohesion within the new look Offensive Line going to be critical. The horses for the Offensive Line and depth for the Defense (almost) are there and are in better standing than in 2020. Only two things that can ruin this team is injuries and which Big Ben are we going to see; the First Half Big Ben of 2020 or the Second Half Big Ben of 2020.

2.) Baltimore (11-6): It will be a dead heat for the entire season between Pittsburgh and Baltimore... always has been for the most part since John Harbaugh took over in 2008. How much further can Lamar Jackson improve as a passer with the question of the teams pass rush will be big questions moving forward.

3.) Cleveland (10-7): Realistically, this team can go either way; one of the best overall teams in terms of talent from top to bottom in the NFL being the biggest factor.. The argument can be made that this team has the chance to win the Division. All depends on Baker Mayfield and how well he can improve in 2021. Should he be able to get even better.... this team really can have their first ever AFC North Crown in the Division realignment.

4.) Cincinnati (5-12): Joe and Ja'Marr will definitely get things done for this team... but how long will Joe Burrow have time to throw the football? In addition, how much has the Defense improved even with the additions of Trey Hendrickson and Mike Hilton?? Time will tell here.




Overall, among the three AFC North Rivals, Cleveland is actually more equipped to take the top spot than the other two. Again though, how well Baker Mayfield can evolve is going to decide on whether or not Cleveland can become a possible Super Bowl Contender to being one and done in the playoffs. Baltimore is still very much dangerous but until Lamar Jackson can consistently throw the Football well enough... they will always be in contention but never be able to make it to the big dance as it is not possible to run to the Super Bowl in today's NFL.


Like last season though... I like our chances.

 

Lazy comparison by Nate aside, I assume he means 2019-20 Derrick Henry type impact. It took Henry 4 seasons to become what we hope Najee can become this year.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HenrDe00.htm

I mean, if you're going to make lazy Alabama RB comparisons, at least pick the right one.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JacoJo01.htm

 

The final 8 are brutal. If they're going 12-5, they'd better be 9-0 or 8-1 heading into that stretch.

NARRATOR: They wouldn't be 9-0 or 8-1 heading into that stretch.

 

The Titans didn't feed Henry the ball enough in his first few seasons.

 

Ravens 13-4
Browns 12-5
Steelers 9-8
Bengals 4-13

 

Meh, the Browns I know are a 1999 expansion team. You can't convince me otherwise.

 

They had that HOFer Mariotta...lol

 

That team moved to Baltimore

 

Nice convenient cutoff date, but that's the same number of playoff wins in the last decade.

 

So You're saying Alabama Rbs are Lazy
LoL.

 

Yeah, that take was utter garbage.