Who Will Win The AFC NORTH For 2016 Season?

[Mike75]

AFC NORTH 2016

 

 

 

BALTIMORE RAVENS

Head coach John Harbaugh
General manager Ozzie Newsome
Owner Stephen Bisciotti
Home field M&T Bank Stadium
Record 5-11
Division place 3rd AFC North
Playoff finish Did not qualify
Offense Rank-PTS20.5(25th);YDS359.3(14th);PASS YDS266.9(8th);RUSH YDS92.4(26th)
Defense Rank-PTS25.1(24th);YDS337.4(8th);PASS YDS233.6(10th);RUSH YDS103.8(12th).

 

 

2016 Free Agents:

    Jimmy Clausen, QB
    Allen Reisner, TE
    Konrad Reulan, TE
    De’Ondre Wesley, G (exclusive rights FA)
    Micajah Reynolds, DT (exclusive rights FA)
    Zach Orr, ILB (restricted FA)
    Chris Carter, OLB
    Charles James, CB
    Jumal Rolle, CB (exclusive rights FA)
    Shareece Wright, CB

 

Free Agency Additions:

    Trent Richardson, RB (last with the Oakland Raiders during the 2015 preseason)
    Terrance West, RB (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Chase Ford, TE (restricted FA) – re-signed
    Benjamin Watson, TE – formerly with the Saints
    Kamar Aiken, WR (restricted FA) – re-signed
    Daniel Brown, WR (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Jeremy Butler, WR (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Kaelin Clay, WR (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Chris Matthews, WR (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Mike Wallace, WR – released by the Vikings
    Ryan Jensen, RT (restricted FA) – re-signed
    Vladimir Ducasse, G – formerly with the Bear
    Gino Gradkowski, C – formerly with the Falcons
    Albert McClellan, ILB – re-signed
    Jerraud Powers, CB – formerly with the Cardinals
    Sheldon Price, CB (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Eric Weddle, FS – formerly with the Chargers
    Jermaine Whitehead, FS (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Morgan Cox, LS – re-signed
    Justin Tucker, K – franchise tagged

 

Free Agency Losses:

    Matt Schaub, QB – signed with the Falcons
    Chris Givens, WR – signed with the Eagles
    Kelechi Osemele, LT – signed with the Raiders
    Courtney Upshaw, OLB – signed with the Falcons
    Brynden Trawick, SS (restricted FA) – signed with the Raiders

 

Traded For:

    TBD

 

Traded Away:

    TBD

 

Released by Team:

    Terrence Magee, RB (exclusive rights FA)
    Chase Ford, TE – signed with the Browns
    Marlon Brown, WR
    Cam Worthy, WR
    Leon Brown, G
    Chris Canty, DE
    Daryl Smith, ILB – signed with the Buccaneers
    Jermaine Whitehead, S
    Will Hill, SS – suspended 10 games by the NFL for violating the league’s substance abuse policy

 

 

Draft Picks:

1st  Round: Ronnie Stanley, Offensive tackle, Notre Dame
2nd Round: Kamalei Correa, Outside linebacker, Boise State
3rd Round: Bronson Kaufusi, Defensive End, BYU
4th Round: Tavon Young, Cornerback, Temple

4th Round: Chris Moore, Wide Receiver, Cincinnati

4th Round: Alex Lewis, Offensive tackle, Nebraska

4th Round: Willie Henry, Defensive Tackle, Michigan

4th Round: Kenneth Dixon, Running back, Louisiana Tech
5th Round: Matt Judon, Defensive End, Grand Valley State
6th Round: Keenan Reynolds, QB/WR, Navy
6th Round: Maurice Canady, Cornerback, Virginia

 

 

2016 Starters:

 

Offense:
QB:Joe Flacco
RB:Justin Forsett
WR1:Steve Smith
WR2:Mike Wallace
WR3:Breshad Perriman
TE1:Crockett Gillmore
LT:Ronnie Stanley
LG:John Urschel
C:Jeremy Zuttah
RG:Marshal Yanda
RT:Rick Wagner

Defense:
DE:Timmy Jernigan
DT:Brandon Williams
DE:Lawrence Guy
OLB:Terrell Suggs
ILB:C.J. Mosley
ILB:Zachary Orr
OLB:Elvis Dumervil
CB1:Jimmy Smith
CB2:Jerraud Powers
S:Eric Weddle
S:Lardarius Webb

 

 

2016 SCHEDULE:

Sept. 11: Buffalo Bills, noon

Sept. 18: at Cleveland Browns, noon

Sept. 25: at Jacksonville Jaguars, noon

Oct. 2: Oakland Raiders, noon

Oct. 9: Washington Redskins, noon

Oct. 16: at New York Giants, noon

Oct. 23: at New York Jets, noon

Nov. 6: Pittsburgh Steelers, noon

Nov. 10: Cleveland Browns (Thursday), 7:25 p.m.

Nov. 20: at Dallas Cowboys, noon

Nov. 27: Cincinnati Bengals, noon

Dec. 4: Miami Dolphins, noon

Dec. 12: at New England Patriots (Monday), 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 18: Philadelphia Eagles, noon

Dec. 25: at Pittsburgh Steelers, 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 1: at Cincinnati Bengals, noon

 

 

I think the Ravens will fight hard but make it back to .500 once the season is concluded. Bovada has the Ravens at 8.5 and while there is a chance of them winning 9 i think they will fall a bit short. The slate won't be easy with games against New England,Pittsburgh twice,Dallas,NY Giants,etc.

 

 

 

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Head coach Marvin Lewis
Owner Mike Brown
Home field Paul Brown Stadium
Record 12-4
Division place 1st AFC North
Playoff finish Lost Wild Card 18-16 to Pittsburgh Steelers
Offense Rank-PTS26.2(7th);YDS358.0(15th);PASS YDS245.2(15th);RUSH YDS112.8(13th)
Defense Rank-PTS17.4(2nd);YDS340.8(11th);PASS YDS248.5(20th);RUSH YDS92.3(7th).

 

 

2016 Free Agents:

    T.J. Johnson, C (exclusive rights FA)
    Leon Hall, CB

 

Free Agency Additions:

    Brandon LaFell, WR – released by the Patriots
    Brandon Tate, WR – re-signed
    Eric Winston, RT – re-signed
    Pat Sims, DT – re-signed
    Brandon Thompson, DT – re-signed
    Karlos Dansby, ILB – released by the Browns
    Vincent Rey, ILB – re-signed
    Adam (Pacman) Jones, CB – re-signed
    Chris Lewis-Harris, CB (restricted FA) – re-signed
    George Iloka, SS – re-signed
    Taylor Mays, SS -formerly with the Raiders

 

Free Agency Losses:

    Marvin Jones, WR – signed with the Lions
    Mohamed Sanu, WR – signed with the Falcons
    Andre Smith, RT – signed with the Vikings
    Wallace Gilberry, DE – signed with the Lions
    Emmanuel Lamur, OLB – signed with the Vikings
    Reggie Nelson, FS – signed with the Raiders

 

Traded For:

    TBD

 

Traded Away:

    TBD

 

Released by Team:

    TBD

 

Coaching Changes:

    Resigned – Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator (now head coach of the Browns)
    Promoted – Ken Zampese, Offensive Coordinator (formerly quarterbacks coach with the team)

 

 

Draft Picks:

1st Round: William Jackson III, Cornerback, Houston
2nd Round: Tyler Boyd, Wide Receiver, Pittsburgh
3rd Round: Nick Vigil, Middle linebacker, Utah State
4th Round: Andrew Billings, Defensive Tackle, Baylor
5th Round: Christian Westerman, Offensive guard, Arizona State
6th Round: Cody Core, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss
6th Round: Clayton Fejedelem, Safety, Illinois

 

 

2016 Starters:

 

Offense:
QB:Andy Dalton
RB:Jeremy Hill
WR1:A.J. Green
WR2:Brandon LaFell
WR3:Tyler Boyd
TE1:Tyler Eifert
LT:Andrew Whitworth
LG:Clint Boling
C:Russell Bodine
RG:Kevin Zeitler
RT:Cedric Ogbuehi

Defense:
DE:Carlos Dunlap
DT:Geno Atkins

DL:Domata Peko
DE:Michael Johnson
OLB:Karlos Dansby
ILB:Rey Maualuga
OLB:Vontaze Burfict
CB1:Dre Kirkpatrick
CB2:Adam Jones
S:George Iloka
S:Shawn Williams

 

 

2016 SCHEDULE:

Sept. 11: at New York Jets, noon

Sept. 18: at Pittsburgh Steelers, noon

Sept. 25: Denver Broncos, noon

Sept. 29: Miami Dolphins (Thursday), 7:25 p.m.

Oct. 9: at Dallas Cowboys, 3:25 p.m.

Oct. 16: at New England Patriots, noon

Oct. 23: Cleveland Browns, noon

Oct. 30: Washington Redskins (London), 8:30 a.m.

Nov. 14: at New York Giants (Monday), 7:30 p.m.

Nov. 20: Buffalo Bills, noon

Nov. 27: at Baltimore Ravens, noon

Dec. 4: Philadelphia Eagles, noon

Dec. 11: at Cleveland Browns, noon

Dec. 18: Pittsburgh Steelers, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 24: at Houston Texans (Saturday), 7:25 p.m.

Jan. 1: Baltimore Ravens, noon

 

Cincy lost a lot of important players in free agency and coaches too. Bovada has the Bengals at 9.5 but i think they fall short maybe getting 9 wins the slate is tougher and they lost some key players.

 

 

 

CLEVELAND BROWNS

Head coach Hue Jackson
General manager Sashi Brown
Owner Jimmy Haslam
Home field FirstEnergy Stadium
Record 3-13
Division place 4th AFC North
Playoff finish did not qualify
Offense Rank-PTS17.4(30th);YDS331.9(25th);PASS YDS236.4(21th);RUSH YDS95.6(22nd)
Defense Rank-PTS27.0(29th);YDS379.2(27th);PASS YDS250.8(22nd);RUSH YDS128.4(30th).

 

 

2016 Free Agents:

    Pat Devlin, QB (restricted FA)
    Darrian Miller, T (exclusive rights FA)
    Justin Tuggle, ILB – formerly with the Texans

 

Free Agency Additions:

    Robert Griffin, QB – released by the Redskins
    Raheem Mostert, RB (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Darius Jennings, WR (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Terrelle Pryor, WR – re-signed
    Kaleb Johnson, T (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Alvin Bailey, G  – formerly with the Seahawks
    Austin Pasztor, G (restricted FA) – re-signed
    Jamie Meder, DT (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Tank Carder, ILB – re-signed
    Demario Davis, ILB – formerly with the Jets
    Cam Johnson, OLB (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Rahim Moore, S – released by the Texans
    Don Jones, FS – re-signed
    Travis Coons, K (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Patrick Murray, K – released by the Buccaneers

 

Free Agency Losses:

    Travis Benjamin, WR – signed with the Chargers
    Alex Mack, C – signed with the Falcons
    Mitchell Schwartz, RT – signed with the Chiefs
    Craig Robertson, ILB – signed with the Saints
    Johnson Bademosi, CB – signed with the Lions
    Tashaun Gipson, FS – signed with the Jaguars

 

Traded For:

    TBD

 

Traded Away:

    TBD

 

Released by Team:

    Johnny Manziel, QB
    Jim Dray, TE – signed with the Bills
    Chase Ford, TE – released by the Ravens
    Brian Hartline, WR
    Dwayne Bowe, WR
    Randy Starks, DE
    Karlos Dansby, ILB – signed with the Bengals
    Scott Solomon, OLB
    Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, DB – signed with the Dolphins
    Donte Whitner, SS

 

Coaching Changes:

    Fired – Mike Pettine, Head Coach
    Hired – Hue Jackson, Head Coach (formerly offensive coordinator with the Bengals)
    Fired – John DeFilippo, Offensive Coordinator (now quarterbacks coach with the Eagles)
    Hired – TBD, Offensive Coordinator
    Fired – Jim O’Neill, Defensive Coordinator (now defensive coordinator with the 49ers)
    Hired – Ray Horton, Defensive Coordinator (formerly defensive coordinator with the Titans

 

 

Draft Picks:

1st Round: Corey Coleman, Wide Receiver, Baylor
2nd Round: Emmanuel Ogbah, Defensive End, Oklahoma State
3rd Round: Carl Nassib, Defensive End, Penn State

3rd Round: Shon Coleman, Right Tackle, Auburn

3rd Round: Cody Kessler, Quarterback, USC
4th Round: Joe Schobert, Outside linebacker, Wisconsin

4th Round: Ricardo Louis, Wide Receiver, Auburn

4th Round: Derrick Kindred, Safety, TCU

4th Round: Seth DeValve, Tight End, Princeton
5th Round: Jordan Payton, Wide Receiver, UCLA

5th Round: Spencer Drango, Tackle, Baylor

5th Round: Rashard Higgins, Wide Receiver, Colorado State
5th Round: Trey Caldwell, Cornerback, Louisiana–Monroe
7th Round: Scooby Wright III, Inside linebacker, Arizona

 

 

 

2016 Starters:

 

Offense:
QB:Robert Griffin III
RB:Duke Johnson
WR1:Corey Coleman
WR2:Andrew Hawkins
WR3:TBD
TE1:Gary Barnidge
LT:Joe Thomas
LG:Joel Bitonio
C:Cameron Erving
RG:John Greco
RT:Shon Coleman

Defense:
DE:Desmond Bryant
DT:Danny Shelton
DE:John Hughes
OLB:Paul Kruger
ILB:Christian Kirksey
ILB:Demario Davis
OLB:Emmanuel Ogbah
CB1:Joe Haden
CB2:Tramon Williams
S:Rahim Moore
S:Jordan Poyer

 

 

2016 SCHEDULE:

Sept. 11: at Philadelphia Eagles, noon

Sept. 18: Baltimore Ravens, noon

Sept. 25: at Miami Dolphins, noon

Oct. 2: at Washington Redskins, noon

Oct. 9: New England Patriots, noon

Oct. 16: at Tennessee Titans, noon

Oct. 23: at Cincinnati Bengals, noon

Oct. 30: New York Jets, noon

Nov. 6: Dallas Cowboys, noon

Nov. 10: at Baltimore Ravens (Thursday), 7:25 p.m.

Nov. 20: Pittsburgh Steelers, noon

Nov. 27: New York Giants, noon

Dec. 11: Cincinnati Bengals, noon

Dec. 18: at Buffalo Bills, noon

Dec. 24: San Diego Chargers (Saturday), noon

Jan. 1: at Pittsburgh Steelers, noon

 

They've got a lot of tough games and have lost a lot of key players so i'm willing to bet anything they will be the worst team in the league this season. Bovada has them at 4.5 and i think they might win four but that would be stretching it.

 

 

PITTSBURGH STEELERS

Head coach Mike Tomlin
General manager Kevin Colbert
Owner The Rooney Family
Home field Heinz Field
Record 10-6
Division place 2nd AFC North
Playoff finish Won Wild Card 18-16 vs. Cincinnati...Lost Divisional 23-16 vs. Denver
Offense Rank-PTS26.4(4th);YDS395.4(3rd);PASS YDS287.7(3rd);RUSH YDS107.8(16th)
Defense Rank-PTS19.9(11th);YDS363.1(21st);PASS YDS271.9(30th);RUSH YDS91.2(5th).

 

 

2016 Free Agents:

    Michael Vick , QB
    Rob Blanchflower, TE (exclusive rights FA)
    Doug Legursky, C
    Mitchell Van Dyk, LT (exclusive rights FA)
    Byron Stingily, RT
    Clifton Geathers, DE
    Will Allen, SS

 

Free Agency Additions:

    Bruce Gradkowski, QB – re-signed
    Roosevelt Nix, FB (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Ladarius Green, TE – formerly with the Chargers
    David Johnson, TE – formerly with the Chargers
    Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR – re-signed
    Ryan Harris, LT – formerly with the Broncos
    Ramon Foster, LG – re-signed
    Chris Hubbard, G (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    Anthony Chickillo, DE (exclusive rights FA)
    Ricardo Mathews, DT – formerly with the Chargers
    Steven Johnson, ILB – formerly with the Titans
    Ross Cockrell, CB (exclusive rights FA) – re-signed
    William Gay, CB – re-signed
    Senquez Golson, CB – re-signed
    Donald Washington, CB (last played with the Chiefs in 2012)
    Robert Golden, FS – re-signed
    Ross Ventrone, SS (restricted FA) – re-signed
    Greg Warren, LS – re-signed

 

Free Agency Losses:

    Will Johnson, FB – signed with the Giants
    Jordan Todman, RB – signed with the Colts
    Kelvin Beachum, LT – signed with the Jaguars
    Steve McLendon, DT – signed with the Jets
    Cam Thomas, DT – signed with the Rams
    Terence Garvin, ILB (restricted FA) – signed with the Redskins
    Sean Spence, ILB – signed with the Titans
    Antwon Blake, CB – signed with the Titans
    Brandon Boykin, CB – signed with the Panthers
    Isaiah Frey, CB

 

Traded For:

    TBD

Traded Away:

    TBD

 

Released by Team:

    Abou Tour, RB
    Heath Miller, TE – retired
    Jacoby Jones, WR
    David Nelson, WR
    Mike Adams, OT
    Cortez Allen, CB
    Ty Long, K

 

 

Draft Picks:

1st Round: Artie Burns, Cornerback, Miami
2nd Round: Sean Davis, Safety, Maryland
3rd Round: Javon Hargrave, Defensive Tackle, S.C. State
4th Round: Jerald Hawkins, Offensive Tackle, LSU
6th Round: Travis Feeney, Outside linebacker, Washington
7th Round: Demarcus Ayers, Wide Receiver, Houston
7th Round: Tyler Matakevich, Inside linebacker, Temple

 

 

2016 Starters:

 

Offense:
QB:Ben Roethlisberger
RB:Le'Veon Bell
WR1:Antonio Brown
WR2:Markus Wheaton
WR3:Sammie Coates
TE1:Ladarius Green
LT:Alejandro Villanueva
LG:Ramon Foster
C:Maurkice Pouncey
RG:David DeCastro
RT:Marcus Gilbert

Defense:
DE:Cameron Heyward
DT:Daniel McCullers
DE:Stephon Tuitt
OLB:Jarvis Jones
ILB:Ryan Shazier
ILB:Lawrence Timmons
OLB:Bud Dupree
CB1:William Gay
CB2:Ross Cockrell
S:Mike Mitchell
S:Sean Davis

 

 

2016 SCHEDULE:

Sept. 12: at Washington Redskins (Monday), 7:10 p.m.

Sept. 18: Cincinnati Bengals, noon

Sept. 25: at Philadelphia Eagles, 3:25 p.m.

Oct. 2: Kansas City Chiefs, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 9: New York Jets, noon

Oct. 16: at Miami Dolphins, noon

Oct. 23: New England Patriots, 3:25 p.m.

Nov. 6: at Baltimore Ravens, noon

Nov. 13: Dallas Cowboys, 3:25 p.m.

Nov. 20: at Cleveland Browns, noon

Nov. 24: at Indianapolis Colts (Thursday), 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 4: New York Giants, 3:25 p.m.

Dec. 11: at Buffalo Bills, noon

Dec. 18: at Cincinnati Bengals, 7:30 p.m.

Dec. 25: Baltimore Ravens, 3:30 p.m.

Jan. 1: Cleveland Browns, noon

 

I think Pittsburgh will win this division this year. Bovada has them at 10.5 i think they could easily win 11 games and should have the league's best offense.

[Deemer]

Browns

 

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[easy does it]

Ravens should bounce back as they had so many injuries last year but I don't think it'll be enough to win 10+ which is likely needed to win the division.

Bengals with a very solid squad, playoff appearences in 5 straight seasons, they are due for a down season eventually just not sure if this is the year.

Steelers with a ton of offensive talent, defensive side of the ball not as good as it had been in the past but they should be able to put up enough points to win 10+ games again and win the division.

[Mike75]

Gotta go with Pittsburgh to win the AFC NORTH. 

[KingRevolver]

Steelers +120 looking better and better.