AFC East Disappointments
Buffalo Bills: Charles Clay signed a five-year deal worth nearly $40 million, and he’s a clear upgrade from Buffalo’s previous tight ends. However, thanks in part to a sad quarterback situation, Clay won’t live up to the hefty contract he inked in free agency.
Miami Dolphins: “Koa Misi can play multiple positions” is synonymous with “Koa Misi has no definite position.” The linebacker is currently battling an injury, but Dolphins fans would be smart to temper expectations for the 2015 campaign. Although Misi isn’t at risk of losing a large chunk of playing time, his production will likely dip as he moves around the defense.
New England Patriots: Rob Gronkowski, Julian Edelman and Brandon LaFell compose a solid pass-catching triumvirate, but Tom Brady (and Jimmy Garoppolo, temporarily) won’t have another option. Danny Amendola, Brian Tyms and Aaron Dobson won’t be impactful on the outside.
New York Jets: The left tackle had a good run. However, D’Brickashaw Ferguson, New York’s first-round pick back in 2006, is on the decline. The 33-year-old won’t leave his post, but 2015 is the beginning of the end for the man with one of the greatest names in NFL history.