Predicting the AFC North Standings in 2015: Pre-Training Camp Edition

Predicting the AFC North Standings in 2015: Pre-Training Camp Edition

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The AFC North is wide open. As many as three different teams could win the division if things fall right for them. Who will rise to the top in 2015? Here's a prediction for how the AFC North standings will stack up in the coming season.

4. Cleveland Browns, 5-11

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4. Cleveland Browns, 5-11

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Th Browns won some football games last year before completely sputtering to finish the season. The Browns offense is a mess with no major threat running the ball, no legitimate NFL QB on the roster and their best offensive player (Josh Gordon) sitting out a year because of a pot habit. Their defense is good, but even the Steel Curtain of the 1970s couldn't get this offense to .500.

3. Cincinnati Bengals, 8-8

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3. Cincinnati Bengals, 8-8

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The Bengals may be better than this, but as long as Marvin Lewis is their coach, they are not a legitimate threat to the league so what's the point of predicting good things for them? Andy Dalton continues to prove that he's not good enough to lead a Super Bowl contender, and despite some excellent individual talent, the Bengals have too many faults to overcome.

2. Baltimore Ravens, 10-6

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2. Baltimore Ravens 10-6

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The Ravens are a team that just knows how to compete. Joe Flacco plays his best when the game is on the line, and John Harbaugh is an elite head coach. The Ravens hope they have enough talent on offense to overcome the loss of Torrey Smith and also hope Justin Forsett is not a one-year wonder.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers, 11-5

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1. Pittsburgh Steelers, 11-5

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Mike Tomlin just received a contract extension, and he'll prove his worth this year. The Steelers have holes on defense, but they have a dynamic offense that is going to outpace everybody. It's not exactly what they're used to in the Steel City, but Big Ben, Le'Veon Bell and Antonio Brown are the best trio on any offense in the NFL. This team will be fun to watch.

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