The AFC East has belonged to the New England Patriots ever since Drew Bledsoe was knocked out of a game against the New York Jets and replaced by a young Tom Brady. Since then, the Patriots have failed to win the division only once in a span of 11 seasons from 2003 through 2013. <\/p>\n
Following a strong offseason, the Patriots appear poised to make a run at the Super Bowl, though don\u2019t expect their divisional counterparts to just roll over and hand them the division title.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s a breakdown of the AFC East for the 2014 season.<\/p>\n
Patriots AFC East Odds: -325<\/strong> The Patriots made it all the way to the AFC Championship Game last season despite a litany of injuries. A big reason why the team will be better this season is simply the return of some healthy bodies in Rob Gronkowski, Jerod Mayo, and Vince Wilfork.<\/p>\n Another year within Bill Belichick\u2019s complicated offense will do wonders for the likes of Danny Amendola, Aaron Dobson, and Kenbrell Thompkins. The defense also gets a boost in the form of cornerback Darrelle Revis, who gave the Pats some much trouble during his time in New York. <\/p>\n Coach Belichick surely has something special planned for one of the league\u2019s top cornerbacks.<\/p>\n Dolphins AFC East Odds: +550<\/strong> The Dolphins went all-in during free agency a year ago, and that did not go as planned for them. They bring in Knowshon Moreno to supplement an already deep cast of offensive skill players, and Ryan Tannehill appears to be shaping into a solid pro quarterback.<\/p>\n The team\u2019s defense won\u2019t win them many games. The offensive line could cost them even more. Mike Sherman will need to put extra focus on getting the ball out of his hands in a hurry, and it sounds like he\u2019s doing just that at camp, working Mike Wallace into a Percy Harvin-type role.<\/p>\n Jets AFC East Odds: +800<\/strong> The Jets will be just fine defensively for as long as Rex Ryan is around, that much we know. He\u2019ll have some work to do with a secondary that\u2019s let a lot of talent move away in recent seasons, but it\u2019s hard to bet against Rex.<\/p>\n The team\u2019s offense has been what has held it back for so many years, and the Jets got a boost on that side of the ball during the offseason. <\/p>\n Chris Johnson still has a lot left in the tank, and good excel behind a much better offensive line, Eric Decker\u2019s numbers are sure to decline with Peyton Manning in his rearview mirror, but he\u2019ll give a solid boost to a receiving corps that\u2019s lacked a true No. 1 option. Michael Vick is said to be around to help groom Geno Smith, but it\u2019s hard to imagine he doesn\u2019t draw the bulk of the starts.<\/p>\n Bills AFC East Odds: +1100<\/strong> The Bills are a curious case. The Sammy Watkins trade felt like the move of a team that felt it was one piece away. They\u2019re also keeping some veterans around that might be better fits elsewhere. EJ Manuel may be the biggest concern, as he\u2019s looked to have some issues adding to the pro ranks.<\/p>\n The team\u2019s defense was a strong point last season, but Mike Pettine\u2019s departure won\u2019t help, nor will the losses of Jairus Byrd (free agency) or Kiko Alonso (injury).<\/p>\n The Patriots remain the class of the AFC East, improving vastly in the offseason after winning the division by four games in 2013. It wouldn\u2019t be surprising to see them lap the competition once again this season.<\/p>\n With that said, the Jets have quietly gotten a fair bit better in the offseason, adding some good skill players to an offense that sorely needed them. They could be worth a small play, even if it is tough to imagine them pulling off the feat.<\/p>\n
\nAFC Conference Odds: +350<\/strong>
\nPatriots Super Bowl Odds: +850<\/strong>
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Miami Dolphins<\/h3>\n
\nAFC Conference Odds: +2000<\/strong>
\nDolphins Super Bowl Odds: +6000<\/strong>
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\nThe makeshift unit will be without center Mike Pouncey for most of the year, and that\u2019s going to mean Tannehill\u2019s mobility couldn\u2019t be the team\u2019s greatest asset this season. <\/p>\nNew York Jets<\/h3>\n
\nAFC Conference Odds: +3000<\/strong>
\nJets Super Bowl Odds: +7000<\/strong>
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\nAFC Conference Odds: +3300<\/strong>
\nBills Super Bowl Odds: +10000<\/strong>
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AFC East Handicapping Picks: New England -325, New York Jets +800<\/h3>\n