The NY Jets are NOT the Team to Beat in the AFC

June 18, 2010   ·   marcus fox   ·   Jump to comments

After they made the playoffs, Rex Ryan was touting his NY Jets as the favorites to win the Super Bowl (even though he thought they were mathematically eliminated a few weeks before the end of the season).  Well, as we all know the Jets didn't make it to the Super Bowl. 
Now after a decent offseason and a few trades some "experts" are already starting to jump on the Jets bandwagon for the 2010-11 season.  Way back in February, Herm Edwards (who coached the Jets from 2001-05) picked the Jets as the team to beat in the AFC. 
Every time you turn on the NFL Network, it seems like someone is being asked the question, "Are the Jets the team to beat in the AFC?"
Well, here is the answer...NO!
Sure, the Jets played great defense, but that's no surprise, the Ryan boys have been defensive masterminds for decades.  Rex's twin brother Rob is the defensive coordinator for the Browns and their father Buddy Ryan was not only a head coach (Arizon...

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