Camp Questions: AFC East

AFC East:
Buffalo Bills – How will this TO circus end?
Terrell Owens is running out franchises that will give him a chance. After destroying seasons for San Fran and Philly and leaving Dallas less than impressed, TO has landed in the NFL’s artic northeast. If he can’t put together a successful and uneventful two years in Buffalo, he may have to call Al Davis for a job.

Miami Dolphins – Can the Fins continue 2008’s mirage as a playoff contender?
Bill Parcells may need a new nickname: The Magician. History has proven that when Parcells has control over personnel, he can get more from less than anybody in football. But can he pull another rabbit out of his hat in 2009? Sure, the Dolphins bounced back in a BIG way after a one win season. But you can’t honestly consider them among the NFL’s most talented teams?

New England Patriots – How old are the Patriots really?
Unless you’ve been living in another galaxy you know that Tom Brady is expected to return to training camp healthy. But I think this season hinges on age. Tom Brady can return from his season ending injury, but he won’t be a young man any more and we know NFL elders can struggle with staying healthy. The Patriots defense has been hard to criticize over the last decade, but father time has to catch up eventually. Not to mention, Randy Moss, Vince Wilfork, and Kevin Faulk are all reaching the twilight of their careers.

New York Jets – Can Mark Sanchez break the ugly USC quarterback trend?
I love what new head coach Rex Ryan has done this offseason: promised all the right things (hard hitting, powerful running attack, aggressive defense, etc.), added young talent, and acquired valuable veteran leadership. But it will be all for nothing if Mark Sanchez ends up like his USC brothren – underwhelming. Carson Palmer has long been considered on the cusp of the NFL elite, but hasn’t done anything to lead Cinncy from the bottom of the AFC North. Matt Lienart has struggled to stay out of US Weekly and get off the bench. Jets fans hope Mark Sanchez has more to offer.