AFC anarchy: Will all 4 divisions have new champs? Appraising the Broncos, Colts, Patriots and Steelers

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Former NFL player and scout Bucky Brooks knows the ins and outs of this league, providing keen insight in his notebook. Today’s installment covers:

But first, a look at this potential season of change in the AFC …

When I entered the NFL as a rookie with the Buffalo Bills in 1994, I joined a team fresh off four straight Super Bowl appearances. Although the dynastic run did not produce a Lombardi Trophy, the franchise seemingly mastered the art of reaching the final game of the season by adopting a process-oriented approach that prioritized winning the division title on the way to making a Super Bowl push.

While I was too young to understand the genius in Marv Levy’s ways, the Hall of Fame head coach repeatedly told the team that winning the AFC East was the only way to earn a guaranteed spot in the postseason tournament. Moreover, the confidence and momentum gained from taking the division title helped Levy’s squads win hard-fought battles against the league’s top teams in the playoffs.

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