Tgann69
tOffficial Avi Welcher
I think it will boil down to Pitt & Baltimore... Cincy takes a step back this year. No reason, just call it a gut feeling. Baltimore has the better defense, but Pitt has the better offense. If Pitt's defense steps up then look out. If not, they will ride the offense into the playoffs. Doubt they will make it far without the defense though. If Baltimore brings a solid offense to the table, meaning Flacco stops being a little beyotch on the road , then they will will be in the thick of the playoff race. Cleveland could surprise a lot of people, but we say that every year. That team is LOADED with talent, but they just never seem to make the right decisions regarding their QB. Their defense is going to be difficult this season.
I think AFCN sends 2 into postseason. PIT & BAL... But as for the OP question... PIT. Too much firepower to not give them an edge, regardless of their defense.
I think you are right it will be Pitt or Baltimore but in the end it will be Baltimore. Baltimore marched into Pittsburgh in the playoffs last year and Flacco dropped 30 on a defense that looks the same going into 2015;could have been more. Baltimores defense was stout last year and with Mosely having another year and the addition of Kendrick Lewis, Arrington in the slot, and Will Hill the secondary issues are much improved.
Where u drive the car into the ditch is when you say "if Flacco stops being a little beyotch on the road in the playoffs".
Let's recap: you realize Flacco is best road warrior QB of all time with 7 on the road playoff wins the last coming against Pittsburgh last year where he dropped 2 perfect passes in the 4th quarter for the victory. Then lost in a shoutout again on the road after going up by 2 td's to the eventual SB champions with a hapless secondary.
Take a few minutes to edit the part about Flacco being bad on the road...
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