With Tom Brady Out, Who’s Going To Win The AFC East?

This week’s installment of For Argument’s Sake centers on football, of course. We are well into fall, which means one thing and one thing only — the NFL season is underway.

I’m sure that all of you know that Tom Brady is out for the season after tearing his ACL during the Patriots’ game against the Chiefs on Sunday. It’s a huge blow to the Patriots organization and all of the fans in New England. With Tom Brady out, the entire AFC landscape has been altered. And the AFC East is wide open.

The football analysts are going crazy with this one. So what I want to know is this: With Tom Brady out, who’s going to win the AFC East?

(Don’t forget to cast your vote in the poll!)

My argument is this:
You might call me a “homer” for this, but I am going with the Buffalo Bills. Their win against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday was not only impressive, it also showcased an incredibly well-rounded team that has the ability to not only win it’s division but also finally make the playoffs after an eight-year drought.

The Buffalo Bills have a more solid team than any other contender in the AFC East. Sure, the Patriots are still a strong team. But with out Tom Brady they are a mere shadow of the offensive juggernaut that they were last season. Matt Cassell performed well but he was hardly pressured on defense. I can’t wait to see what he does against a Bills defensive line that caused five sacks, blitzed 16 times, and caused a number of hurried throws against the Seahawks.

The Bills’ special teams unit scored twice and is capable of providing a spark against any opponent. As for offense, Marshawn Lynch is a solid and productive running back. Lee Evans has proven that he can catch the deep ball and score touchdowns. And Trent Edwards, while still improving, has shown the ability to make smart decisions under pressure.

It’s because of those keys that I think, out of the four teams in the AFC East, the Buffalo Bills have the best shot at winning the division. And that’s my argument. If you choose to leave a comment below, please be respectful.

The results of the Matthew Mitcham poll are in! The question was: Should NBC have mentioned that Olympic diver Matthew Mitcham was gay? The majority of you think that, yes, it was significant.

For previous editions of For Argument’s Sake, go here.

Photo provided by Newscom