Mike75 Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 BALTIMORE RAVENS Head coach John Harbaugh General manager Ozzie Newsome Owner Stephen Bisciotti Home field M&T Bank Stadium Record 8–8 Division place 3rd AFC North Playoff finish Did not qualify Offense Rank-PTS20.0(25th);YDS307.4(29th);PASS YDS224.4(18th);RUSH YDS83.0(30th) Defense Rank-PTS22.0(12th);YDS335.5(12th);PASS YDS230.1(12th);RUSH YDS105.4(11th). 2014 Free Agents (does not include players who have already re-signed or have been franchise-tagged by their team): Bernard Scott, RBBrandon Stokley, WRDallas Clark, TE Free Agency Additions: Justin Forsett, RB (released by Jacksonville) – roster depthSteve Smith, WR (released by Carolina) – starting possession receiverOwen Daniels, TE (released by Houston) – should start in two tight end setsWill Rackley, G (signed with Baltimore) - possible starter at left guard if Kelechi Osemele moves to right tackle.Darian Stewart, S (formerly with St. Louis) – could start – not a lock though Free Agency Losses: Tandon Doss, WR (singed with Jacksonville)Ed Dickson, TE (signed with Carolina)Michael Oher, OT (signed with Tennessee)Arthur Jones, DE (signed with Indianapolis)Corey Graham, CB (signed with Buffalo)James Ihedigbo, S (signed with Detroit) Released by Team: Vonta Leach, FBJameel McClain, ILB (signed with New York Giants) Traded For: Jeremy Zuttah, C (from Tampa Bay for a fifth-round pick in the 2015 draft) – should start Coaching Changes: Resigned – Jim Caldwell, Offensive Coordinator (accepted head coaching position with the Detroit Lions)Hired – Gary Kubiak, Offensive Coordinator (formerly head coach with the Houston Texans) Draft Picks: 1st Round:C. J. Mosley Linebacker Alabama 2nd Round:Timmy Jernigan Defensive tackle Florida State 3rd Round:Terrence Brooks Free safety Florida State 3rd Round:Crockett Gillmore Tight end Colorado State 4th Round:Brent Urban Defensive tackle Virginia 4th Round:Lorenzo Taliaferro Running back Coastal Carolina 5th Round:John Urschel Offensive guard Penn State 6th Round:Keith Wenning Quarterback Ball State 7th Round:Michael Campanaro Wide receiver Wake Forest [TABLE=class: cms_table_standard_table] [TR=class: cms_table_major_header] [TD=colspan: 4] Baltimore Ravens Projected 2014 Starters [/TD] [/TR] [TR] Offense Defense [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] QB [/TD] [TD] Joe Flacco [/TD] [TD] DE [/TD] [TD] Haloti Ngata [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] RB [/TD] [TD] Ray Rice / Bernard Pierce [/TD] [TD] NT [/TD] [TD] Brandon Williams [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] WR1 [/TD] [TD] Torrey Smith [/TD] [TD] DE [/TD] [TD] Chris Canty [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] WR2 [/TD] [TD] Steve Smith [/TD] [TD] OLB [/TD] [TD] Terrell Suggs [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] TE1 [/TD] [TD] Dennis Pitta [/TD] [TD] ILB [/TD] [TD] Daryl Smith [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] TE2 [/TD] [TD] Owen Daniels [/TD] [TD] ILB [/TD] [TD] C.J. Mosley [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] LT [/TD] [TD] Eugene Monroe [/TD] [TD] OLB [/TD] [TD] Elvis Dumervil [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] LG [/TD] [TD] Kelechi Osemele [/TD] [TD] CB1 [/TD] [TD] Lardarius Webb [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] C [/TD] [TD] Jeremy Zuttah [/TD] [TD] CB2 [/TD] [TD] Jimmy Smith [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] RG [/TD] [TD] Marshal Yanda [/TD] [TD] SS [/TD] [TD] Matt Elam [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] RT [/TD] [TD] Ricky Wagner [/TD] [TD] FS [/TD] [TD] Terrence Brooks [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] 2014 SCHEDULE: Sept. 7 Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Sept. 11 Pittsburgh, 8:25 p.m. Sept. 21 at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Sept. 28 Carolina, 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Oct. 19 Atlanta, 1 p.m. Oct. 26 at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Nov. 2 at Pittsburgh-x, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 Tennessee, 1 p.m. Nov. 16 BYE Nov. 24 at New Orleans, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 30 San Diego, 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Miami, 1 p.m. Dec. 14 Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Dec. 21 at Houston, 1 p.m. Dec. 28 Cleveland, 1 p.m. After patching up the holes on offense in free agency, the Ravens used the draft to add young talent on defense. With new coordinator Gary Kubiak pulling the strings, the offense will run a lot of two-tight-end sets, utilizing Dennis Pitta and Owen Daniels to bolster the wide receiver tag team of Torrey Smith and Steve Smith. No. 3 receiver duties should be split between Jacoby Jones and Marlon Brown. The offensive line should benefit from the healthy return of left guard Kelechi Osemele and the upgrade to Jeremy Zuttah at center. Right tackle is a concern, with 2013 fifth-round pick Ricky Wagner penciled in as a first-time starter. Ray Rice appears to have avoided major trouble for his early offseason arrest, but he's still a candidate for NFL suspension. Second-year nose tackle Brandon Williams is expected to fill the void left by Arthur Jones who went to Indy. In that case, Haloti Ngata would kick back outside, book-ending Chris Canty in base personnel.The Ravens expect C.J. Mosley to start next to Daryl Smith as a rookie.Matt Elam moves to strong safety. Third-round pick Terrence Brooks will challenge former Rams' part-time starter Darian Stewart for the free safety job. This Ravens roster has fewer holes than the 2013 squad coming off a Super Bowl run and Vegas released NFL season win totals for Baltimore at 8.5. They play in a really tough division where every team will be competitive and they also have road games at Indy and New Orleans that will be a strong test for the defense. The defense will keep them in a lot of games.I could see them scraping to a 9-7 record. CINCINNATI BENGALS Head coach Marvin Lewis Owner Mike Brown Home field Paul Brown Stadium Record 11–5 Division place 1st AFC North Playoff finish Lost Wild Card Playoffs (Chargers) 27–10 Offense Rank-PTS26.9(7th);YDS368.2(10th);PASS YDS258.5(8th);RUSH YDS109.7(18th) Defense Rank-PTS19.1(5th);YDS305.5(3rd);PASS YDS209.0(5th);RUSH YDS96.5(5th). 2014 Free Agents (does not include players who have already re-signed or have been franchise-tagged by their team): Alex Smith, TEDennis Roland, OTMichael Boley, LBChris Crocker, SZoltan Mesko, P Free Agency Additions: Jason Campbell, QB (released by Cleveland) – will back-up QB Andy DaltonMarshall Newhouse, OT (formerly with Green Bay) – roster depthDontay Moch, LB (released by Arizona) – roster depthDanieal Manning, S (released by Houston) – roster depth Free Agency Losses: Andrew Hawkins, WR (signed with Cleveland)Anthony Collins, OT (signed with Tampa Bay)Michael Johnson, DE (signed with Tampa Bay)Brandon Ghee, CB (signed with San Diego) Released by Team: Josh Johnson, QB (signed with San Francisco)Kyle Cook, CScott Wedige, CJames Harrison, OLB Coaching Changes: Resigned – Jay Gruden, Offensive Coordinator (accepted head coaching position with the Washington Redskins)Hired – Hue Jackson, Offensive Coordinator (promoted from running backs coach with the Cincinnati Bengals)Resigned – Mike Zimmer, Defensive Coordinator (accepted head coaching position with the Minnesota Vikings)Hired – Paul Guenther, Defensive Coordinator (promoted from linebackers coach with the Cincinnati Bengals Draft Picks: 1st Round: Darqueze Dennard, Cornerback, Michigan State 2nd Round: Jeremy Hill, Running back, LSU 3rd Round: Will Clarke, Defensive end, West Virginia 4th Round: Russell Bodine, Center, North Carolina 5th Round: A. J. McCarron, Quarterback, Alabama 6th Round: Marquis Flowers, Linebacker, Arizona 7th Round: James Wright, Wide receiver, LSU 7th Round: Lavelle Westbrooks, Cornerback, Georgia Southern [TABLE=class: cms_table_standard_table] [TR=class: cms_table_major_header] [TD=colspan: 4] Cincinnati Bengals Projected 2014 Starters [/TD] [/TR] [TR] Offense Defense [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] QB [/TD] [TD] Andy Dalton [/TD] [TD] DE [/TD] [TD] Carlos Dunlap [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] RB [/TD] [TD] Giovani Bernard / Jeremy Hill [/TD] [TD] DT [/TD] [TD] Geno Atkins [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] WR1 [/TD] [TD] A.J. Green [/TD] [TD] DT [/TD] [TD] Domata Peko [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] WR2 [/TD] [TD] Marvin Jones / Mohamed Sanu [/TD] [TD] DE [/TD] [TD] Margus Hunt [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] TE1 [/TD] [TD] Jermaine Gresham [/TD] [TD] SLB [/TD] [TD] Emmanuel Lamur [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] TE2 [/TD] [TD] Tyler Eifert [/TD] [TD] MLB [/TD] [TD] Rey Maualuga [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] LT [/TD] [TD] Andrew Whitworth [/TD] [TD] OLB [/TD] [TD] Vontaze Burfict [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] LG [/TD] [TD] Clint Boling / Mike Pollak [/TD] [TD] CB1 [/TD] [TD] Leon Hall [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] C [/TD] [TD] Russell Bodine [/TD] [TD] CB2 [/TD] [TD] Terence Newman / Pacman Jones [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] RG [/TD] [TD] Kevin Zeitler [/TD] [TD] SS [/TD] [TD] George Iloka [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_whiteback] [TD] RT [/TD] [TD] Andre Smith [/TD] [TD] FS [/TD] [TD] Reggie Nelson [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] 2014 SCHEDULE: Sept. 7 at Baltimore, 1 p.m. Sept. 14 Atlanta, 1 p.m. Sept. 21 Tennessee, 1 p.m. Sept. 28 BYE Oct. 5 at New England-x, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 12 Carolina, 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Oct. 26 Baltimore, 1 p.m. Nov. 2 Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Nov. 6 Cleveland, 8:25 p.m. Nov. 16 at New Orleans, 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at Houston, 1 p.m. Nov. 30 at Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Dec. 7 Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Dec. 22 Denver, 8:30 p.m. Dec. 28 at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. While the Ravens and Steelers both enjoyed strong offseasons, the Bengals are simply treading water. The biggest changes on offense are the arrival of second-round pick Jeremy Hill, who could be a threat to BenJarvus Green-Ellis' early-down running back job; and the uncertainty of the interior of the offensive line. Left guard Clint Boling (who is recovering from ACL surgery) is touch-and-go for the season opener, and the starting center position is wide open following Kyle Cook's release. Veteran Mike Pollak and fourth-round pick Russell Bodine are in line for significant roles. Michael Johnson's defection to Tampa leaves Wallace Gilberry and 2013 second-round pick Margus Hunt competing for the starting job opposite Carlos Dunlap. Will Geno Atkins regain Pro-Bowl form after surgery to repair a torn ACL? The linebacker corps gets a boost in coverage with the angular and athletic Emmanuel Lamur expected to see at least 700 snaps as James Harrison's replacement. New defensive coordinator Paul Guenther can get more playmaking ability on the field by having Vincent Rey cut into Rey Maualuga's playing time. Cincinnati's secondary is deeper than it has been in years. With Leon Hall returning from Achilles surgery and Terence Newman and Pacman Jones continuing to exceed expectations, first-round pick Darqueze Dennard is no lock to join the starting lineup in Week 1. The Bengals also have Texans castoff Danieal Manning pushing George Iloka for snaps at safety. Can Guenther bring out the best in this talent as Zimmer did consistently before leaving for the Vikings job? The division is stronger and they have to play Pittsburgh,Baltimore and an improved Cleveland team twice.They also must go on the road and face New England,Indianapolis and New Orleans while having to face Denver,Atlanta and Carolina all teams that are going to be difficult matchups.Five out of their last seven games are on the road.Vegas released NFL season win totals for Cincy at 9 and honestly it won't be easy at all. PITTSBURGH STEELERS Head coach Mike Tomlin General manager Kevin Colbert Owner The Rooney Family Home field Heinz Field Record 8–8 Division place 2nd AFC North Playoff finish did not qualify Offense Rank-PTS23.7(16th);YDS337.5(20th);PASS YDS251.1(12th);RUSH YDS86.4(27th) Defense Rank-PTS23.1(14th);YDS337.6(13th);PASS YDS222.1(9th);RUSH YDS115.6(21st). 2014 Free Agents (does not include players who have already re-signed or have been franchise-tagged by their team): Felix Jones, RBLa’Rod Stephens-Howling, RBPlaxico Burress, WRRashad Butler, OTFernando Velasco, CBrett Keisel, DEJamaal Westerman, LBStevenson Sylvester, LBMat McBriar, P Free Agency Additions: LeGarrette Blount, RB (formerly with New England) – roster depthTauren Poole, RB (formerly with Indianapolis)Lance Moore, WR (released by New Orleans)Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR (formerly with Indianapolis) – roster depthCam Thomas, DT (formerly with San Diego) – should startArthur Moats, LB (formerly with Buffalo) – will compete for starting jobBrice McCain, CB (released by Houston) – roster depthMike Mitchell, FS (formerly with Carolina) – should startAdam Podlesh, P (released by Chicago) – will compete for punting job. Free Agency Losses: Jonathan Dwyer, RB (signed with Arizona)Jerricho Cotchery, WR (signed with Carolina)Emmanuel Sanders, WR (signed with Denver)David Johnson, TE (signed with San Diego)Eric Olsen, C (signed with Tennessee)Al Woods, DT (signed with Tennessee)Ziggy Hood, DT (signed with Jacksonville)Ryan Clark, S (signed with Washington) Released by Team: Levi Brown, OTLarry Foote, ILB (signed with Arizona)LaMarr Woodley, LB (signed with Oakland)Curtis Brown, DB Draft Picks: 1st Round: Ryan Shazier Linebacker Ohio State 2nd Round:Stephon Tuitt Defensive end Notre Dame 3rd Round: Dri Archer Running back Kent State 4th Round:Martavis Bryant Wide receiver Clemson 5th Round:Shaquille Richardson Cornerback Arizona 5th Round:Wesley Johnson Offensive Tackle Vanderbilt 6th Round:Jordan Zumwalt Linebacker UCLA 6th Round: Daniel McCullers Defensive tackle Tennessee 7th Round:Rob Blanchflower Tight end Massachusetts [TABLE=class: cms_table_cms_table_standard_table] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_major_header] [TD=colspan: 4] Pittsburgh Steelers Projected 2014 Starters [/TD] [/TR] [TR] Offense Defense [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] QB [/TD] [TD] Ben Roethlisberger [/TD] [TD] DE [/TD] [TD] Cameron Heyward [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] RB [/TD] [TD] Le'Veon Bell [/TD] [TD] DT [/TD] [TD] Steve McLendon [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] WR1 [/TD] [TD] Antonio Brown [/TD] [TD] DT [/TD] [TD] Stephon Tuitt [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] WR2 [/TD] [TD] Markus Wheaton [/TD] [TD] OLB [/TD] [TD] Jason Worilds [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] WR3 [/TD] [TD] Lance Moore [/TD] [TD] ILB [/TD] [TD] Lawrence Timmons [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] TE1 [/TD] [TD] Heath Miller [/TD] [TD] ILB [/TD] [TD] Ryan Shazier [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] LT [/TD] [TD] Kelvin Beachum [/TD] [TD] OLB [/TD] [TD] Jarvis Jones [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] LG [/TD] [TD] Ramon Foster [/TD] [TD] CB1 [/TD] [TD] Ike Taylor [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] C [/TD] [TD] Maurkice Pouncey [/TD] [TD] CB2 [/TD] [TD] William Gay / Cortez Allen [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] RG [/TD] [TD] David DeCastro [/TD] [TD] SS [/TD] [TD] Troy Polamalu [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] RT [/TD] [TD] Marcus Gilbert [/TD] [TD] FS [/TD] [TD] Mike Mitchell [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] 2014 SCHEDULE: Sept. 7 Cleveland, 1 p.m. Sept. 11 at Baltimore, 8:25 p.m. Sept. 21 at Carolina, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 28 Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Oct. 5 at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Oct. 12 at Cleveland, 1 p.m. Oct. 20 Houston, 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26 Indianapolis, 4:25 p.m. Nov. 2 Baltimore-x, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 9 at N.Y. Jets, 1 p.m. Nov. 17 at Tennessee, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 23 BYE Nov. 30 New Orleans, 1 p.m. Dec. 7 at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Dec. 14 at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Dec. 21 Kansas City, 1 p.m. Dec. 28 Cincinnati, 1 p.m. The Steelers entered the offseason as an organization in transition. Faced with an aging roster, the former perennial contender has been forced to rebuild on the fly. Disparaged as "old and slow" by NFL Media's Warren Sapp the past two years, Dick LeBeau's defense added an impressive blend of size and athleticism in free agency and the draft. The defense can count on an impact starter with fresh legs at all three levels. Mike Mitchell will start at free safety after reviving his career in Carolina last season. First-round linebacker Ryan Shazier will team up with Lawrence Timmons as one of the NFL's most dynamic linebacker tandems. The Steelers believe second-round defensive end Stephon Tuitt would have been a top 10 draft pick if not for a hernia injury last season. This franchise has the added benefit of a 2013 draft class ready to take on increased roles. Le'Veon Bell is one of the NFL's rare three-down backs. Markus Wheaton is the favorite to replace Emmanuel Sanders opposite Antonio Brown, and edge rusher Jarvis Jones pushed LaMarr Woodley out the door. It's with good reason that the Steelers didn't address the offensive line in the draft. Once Kelvin Beachum solidified left tackle, Ben Roethlisberger was sacked just 11 times over the final eight games. This was one of the NFL's hottest teams down the stretch, and the roster has been upgraded in impressive fashion.Vegas released NFL season win totals for Pittsburgh at 8.5 wins. CLEVELAND BROWNS Head coach Mike Pettine General manager Ray Farmer Owner Jimmy Haslam Home field FirstEnergy Stadium Record 4–12 Division place 4th AFC North Playoff finish did not qualify Offense Rank-PTS19.2(27th);YDS339.4(17th);PASS YDS252.9(11th);RUSH YDS86.4(28th) Defense Rank-PTS25.4(23rd);YDS332.4(9th);PASS YDS221.1(8th);RUSH YDS111.3(18th). 2014 Free Agents (does not include players who have already re-signed or have been franchise-tagged by their team): Willis McGahee, RB Free Agency Additions: Ben Tate, RB (formerly with Houston) – should startAndrew Hawkins, WR (formerly with Cincinnati) – should startNate Burleson, WR (released by Detroit) – should start in three wide receiver setsEarl Bennett, WR (released by Chicago) – roster depth, but could move up with impending suspension to Josh Gordon.Miles Austin, WR (released by Dallas) – roster depth, but could move up with impending suspension to Josh Gordon, assuming Austin’s hamstrings stay healthy.Jim Dray, TE (formerly with Arizona) – should start as blocking TEPaul McQuistan, G (formerly with Seattle) – will battle for starting jobKarlos Dansby, ILB (formerly with Arizona) – should startIsaiah Trufant, CB (formerly with New York Jets) – roster depthDonte Whitner, S (formerly with San Francisco) – should start Free Agency Losses: Shawn Lauvao, G (signed with Washington)Oniel Cousins, G (signed with Tampa Bay)T.J. Ward, S (signed with Denver) Released by Team: Brandon Weeden, QB (signed with Dallas)Jason Campbell, QB (signed with Cincinnati)Fozzy Whitaker, RBGreg Little, WR (signed with Oakland)Davone Bess, WRBrian Tyms, WRD’Qwell Jackson, ILB (signed with Indianapolis)Paul Hazel, LB (signed with Houston)Brandon Bogotay, K Coaching Changes: Fired – Rob Chudzinski, Head Coach (now special assistant to head coach Chuck Pagano with the Indianapolis Colts).Hired – Mike Pettine, Head Coach (formerly defensive coordinator with the Buffalo Bills)Fired – Norv Turner, Offensive Coordinator (now offensive coordinator with the Minnesota Vikings)Hired – Kyle Shanahan, Offensive Coordinator (formerly offensive coordinator with the Washington Redskins)Fired – Ray Horton, Defensive Coordinator (now defensive coordinator with the Tennesse Titans)Hired – Jim O’Neill, Defensive Coordinator (formerly linebackers coach with the Buffalo Bills) Draft Picks: 1st Round:Justin Gilbert Cornerback Oklahoma State 1st Round:Johnny Manziel Quarterback Texas A&M 2nd Round:Joel Bitonio Offensive tackle Nevada 3rd Round:Christian Kirksey Linebacker Iowa 3rd Round:Terrance West Running back Towson 4th Round:Pierre Desir Cornerback Lindenwood [TABLE=class: cms_table_cms_table_standard_table] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_major_header] [TD=colspan: 4] Cleveland Browns Projected 2014 Starters [/TD] [/TR] [TR] Offense Defense [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] QB [/TD] [TD] Johnny Manziel [/TD] [TD] DE [/TD] [TD] Ahtyba Rubin [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] RB [/TD] [TD] Ben Tate / Terrance West [/TD] [TD] DT [/TD] [TD] Phil Taylor [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] WR1 [/TD] [TD] Josh Gordon / Miles Austin [/TD] [TD] DT [/TD] [TD] Desmond Bryant [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] WR2 [/TD] [TD] Nate Burleson [/TD] [TD] OLB [/TD] [TD] Paul Kruger / Barkevious Mingo [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] WR3 [/TD] [TD] Andrew Hawkins [/TD] [TD] ILB [/TD] [TD] Karlos Dansby [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] TE1 [/TD] [TD] Jordan Cameron [/TD] [TD] OLB [/TD] [TD] Jabaal Sheard [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] LT [/TD] [TD] Joe Thomas [/TD] [TD] CB1 [/TD] [TD] Joe Haden [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] LG [/TD] [TD] John Greco [/TD] [TD] CB2 [/TD] [TD] Justin Gilbert [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] C [/TD] [TD] Alex Mack [/TD] [TD] CB3 [/TD] [TD] Buster Skrine [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_ltblueback] [TD] RG [/TD] [TD] Joel Bitonio [/TD] [TD] SS [/TD] [TD] Donte Whitner [/TD] [/TR] [TR=class: cms_table_cms_table_whiteback] [TD] RT [/TD] [TD] Mitchell Schwartz [/TD] [TD] FS [/TD] [TD] Tashaun Gipson [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] 2014 SCHEDULE: Sept. 7 at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Sept. 14 New Orleans, 1 p.m. Sept. 21 Baltimore, 1 p.m. Sept. 28 BYE Oct. 5 at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Oct. 12 Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at Jacksonville, 1 p.m. Oct. 26 Oakland, 4:25 p.m. Nov. 2 Tampa Bay, 1 p.m. Nov. 6 at Cincinnati, 8:25 p.m. Nov. 16 Houston, 1 p.m. Nov. 23 at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Nov. 30 at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Dec. 7 Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Dec. 14 Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Dec. 21 at Carolina, 1 p.m. Dec. 28 at Baltimore, 1 p.m. At the QB position Brian Hoyer has four NFL starts in five seasons and is seven months removed from ACL surgery. Johnn Manziel is the future. Due to the uncertainty surrounding Hoyer there is a good chance Tyler Thigpen could jump ahead of him on the depth chart. Exciting preseason plays and the promise of a new tomorrow will have the fanbase clamoring for Manziel to start. Ben Tate and Terrance West will be a solid one two punch at RB with a solid offensive line in front. Josh Gordon is appealing his pending lengthy suspension. The expectation is that he won't be available for at least the first half of the season. That would push a brittle Miles Austin into the No. 1 receiver role, with Andrew Hawkins in the slot and the No. 2 spot up for grabs between Nate Burleson, Travis Benjamin, Earl Bennett. If the offense is in transition, the defense should be a strong suit under Rex Ryan protege Mike Pettine. The front seven was a revelation for the majority of last season. With Donte Whitner and first-round cornerback Justin Gilbert bolstering the secondary, there's no obvious weak spot on defense. The initial campaign of the Pettine era figures to hang its hat on a ball-control offense and a blitzing, physical defense. Even if the Browns are expected to bring up the rear in the AFC North, they are no longer a pushover, much less a laughingstock. Bring your lunch pail when you come to Cleveland. Vegas released NFL season win totals for Cleveland at 6.5 and there is a good chance they could be a surprise team in the AFC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike75 Posted August 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Very tough to figure out. Pains me to say it but i think Pittsburgh is headed up and will win this division in a very close three way dogfight with Baltimore and Cincy. In my opinion Cleveland ain't quite ready to make the jump to contender. Baltimore will be better on offense with new scheme and coordinator Gary Kubiak and WR Steve Smith. Losing Zimmer to run the defense and Gruden to run the offense will hurt Cincy a bit but they still have the talent. Pittsburgh has a new speedy weapon Dri Archer on offense and first rounder Ryan Shazier will improve the defense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharp Square Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Cincy seems like the team to beat but Baltimore may be primed for a comeback of sorts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERBtheGREAT Posted August 20, 2014 Report Share Posted August 20, 2014 Pittsburgh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KingRevolver Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Probably the biggest tossup of all divisions-- Bengals, Steelers or Ravens. I guess the Browns could be in the mix if Johnny pulls something out of his ass... yeah right. I lean Steelers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deemer Posted August 21, 2014 Report Share Posted August 21, 2014 Wait for Gordon decision. Bell/Blount busted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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