While the AFC East doesn’t have any of the marquee receiving corps in the NFL, it still has plenty of talent and impact performers. The Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins and New York Jets have made offseason moves to add big-play weapons and improve their talent and depth.

By adding Brandon Marshall in free agency and Devin Smith in the draft, the Jets will finally get a true read on whether quarterback Geno Smith can be an NFL quarterback. Marshall (6-foot-4, 230 pounds) provides the Jets with a huge red zone target, which is a desperate need for the Jets, who have struggled to score touchdowns in the passing game.

Decker is another big target (6-foot-3, 214 pounds) who quietly posted 74 receptions in 2014 and should be even more comfortable in his second year in New York. I always thought Jeremy Kerley was underrated and believed he would post stats comparable to the top slot receivers in the league if he played with an elite quarterback. If Smith can develop into a true deep threat this season, the Jets will have all the components needed to be an effective corps of receivers.

Closely following the Jets, the Bills have the pieces to become a great unit. They have three game-breakers with Sammy Watkins, Percy Harvin and Marquise Goodwin, and also have a reliable possession guy in Robert Woods. Watkins is a gifted wideout with elite run-after-catch ability. He posted 65 receptions for 982 yards and six touchdowns during his rookie season, and should only get better.

Harvin is a newcomer, and it will be up to Rex Ryan’s staff to find ways to maximize his innate ability to be a factor in the open field. Goodwin is one of the fastest players in the entire NFL, but has been underutilized to this point. While being unheralded, Woods is steady and reliable, posting 65 catches and five scores in 2014.

It was difficult to put the New England Patriots behind  the Jets and Bills, but much of their success at the position can be attributed to having the advantage Tom Brady provides at quarterback. Julian Edelman has developed into one of the best overall receivers in the league, and has quickly become a team leader. Brandon LaFell had a solid first year for the Patriots, posting 74 receptions and seven touchdowns, and should only get better with more experience in the system.

Danny Amendola is another slot guy, but can also play a bit on the perimeter and finally has found a role in the offense. However, the Patriots still lack a true deep threat and are hoping Aaron Dobson can fill that void.

The Dolphins nearly completely revamped the wide receiver position this offseason, replacing Mike Wallace, Brian Hartline and Brandon Gibson with Kenny Stills, Jarvis Jennings and DeVante Parker. Stills was a big-play guy for Drew Brees in New Orleans, but it will be interesting to see if he can be the same receiver with Ryan Tannehill and the Dolphins.

Landry is the lone returner in this bunch, and had a great rookie season as a slot option. Landry, who excels on short routes, posted 84 receptions and five touchdowns. Parker has ideal size and great balls skills, and could give the Dolphins the No. 1 receiver they’ve coveted for years. Jennings provides veteran leadership, and should have a good season or two remaining in his career. The talent is there, but how quickly this this group meshes with Tannehill will be crucial.

Other AFC East Positional Rankings

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