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All 32 NFL teams graded on their five-year potential

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All 32 NFL teams graded on their five-year potential

Everyone likes to believe that the best is always yet to come, no matter what they’re thinking about. Whether it’s their education, job, or relationship, but it’s especially true when it comes to their favorite sports team. NFL fanatics almost always see the best in their team — rightfully so. In the NFL, teams rise and fall incredibly fast. A contender one year could miss the playoffs the next. The NFL’s fleeting nature is what makes every week so exciting. Between 2015-2019 some eras are going to come to and end, while others have the potential to begin. No one likes to face the reality that their team’s window may be closing but it’s a reality of the game, of life. Because sometimes the best isn’t yet to come; just don’t tell NFL fans that.

 

With the nature of this reality in mind, all 32 NFL franchises have been broken down and given letter grades. The grades were based on each team’s potential over the next five years (2015-2019), excluding this season from consideration. Here is the rationale that was used for establishing the criteria for each letter grade:

 

A GRADES - Teams that are highly likely to be a contender for the next five seasons. Ones with great odds to make it to a Super Bowl before 2020.

 

B GRADES - Teams that are likely to be competitive for the next five seasons. Ones that could certainly make it to a Super Bowl before 2020.

 

C GRADES - Teams that are likely to be mediocre for the next five seasons. Ones that may make the playoffs, but won’t reach a Super Bowl before 2020.

 

D GRADES - Teams that are highly likely to be subpar for the next five seasons. Ones that probably won’t make the playoffs more than once before 2020.

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I agree with this guy's rating. When the Bills roll over the Texans on Sunday and have a 3-1 record, the negative nancy's who came out of the woodwork this week, will put their tales between their legs and go back in hiding, silently bitter with the knowledge they weren't right about anything they've been so declarative about these past few days.

 

The rest of us will have fun. :)

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Well, we know one thing: Bucky and Sully did not contribute to this article.

 

I am generally optimistic about the future of the Bills as well as the future of the Bills in the AFC East. I am starting to get rid of the depression I have felt from the Chargers game.

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Why, Daniel D. Zillmer, of course.

 

I wonder what the most "exciting" part of EJ's season has been for DD Zillmer so far.

I'm going to guess the 2-1 record and 1st place in the division. And maybe beating a Chicago team in Chicago (which has never been done before by any Bills team).

 

 

I actually think that the Bills are a little overrated here. They are a "B" team to me with questions at QB but lots of talent all over the field.

 

I agree with this assessment but I love the positivity of the writer. And of course, the negative crew are already ripping it apart. LOL. I just don't get why some people choose to be so negative when all signs point to thing moving in the right direction. I'd love to see what this board was like it '86-'88.

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It's cool to receive some good press.

 

But this is hilarious. With GM changes, coaching changes, free agency, trades, career-ending injuries, and drafts, it's impossible to look five years out with any accuracy.

 

But let's hope five years from now this author looks prophetic - at least regarding the Bills.

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Can someone copy and paste the Buffalo quote? My work computer won't load it for some reason.

 

Buffalo Bills: (Arrow Up)

 

There is going to be a changing of the guard atop the AFC East. It had to happen eventually, teams can only be dominated for so long until they bring in the right players to fight back. The Bills have done exactly this and between the 2015-2019 seasons they’ll be a real force out of the AFC. EJ Manual is an exciting young quarterback that is developing nicely. Buffalo’s collection of skill position players is impressive, too. C.J. Spiller at running back and Sammy Watkins at wide receiver are going to be a lethal combination for years to come. While defensive end Mario Williams helps lead a Bills’ defense that has shown massive improvements. It’s going to be an exciting five years for Bills fans.

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Projecting what will happen in the AFC East from 2015-2019 should be exciting for Bills fans. Belichick is 63 now and won't coach forever. Brady is 37 now and won't play forever either. But assuming Belichick stays on for the transition, I assume that occurs after the 2015 season. Tom Brady has really struggled with his deep ball accuracy and evidence of his demise seems legit. Even a recent article in the Boston Herald cited how Brady doesn't evade the pass rush like he once did.

 

The real projections are looking at the current QBs and determining how they'll develop. The Jets don't have much upside with Geno Smith. But the Jets chances of drafting a franchise QB seem slim as long as Rex Ryan is coach, sporting a top 5 defense that can win 7-9 games per year.

 

The Dolphins seem to be on the outs with Tannehill and rightly so. I assume they'll tank this year, fire Philbin and draft a "franchise" QB paired with the next hyped college football coach.

 

Last Pegula. Having a long-term future of the franchise stabilized will allow Bills fans, and the Bills organization to focus on building the team to be competitive season after season. Much like Robert Kraft did in New England, I see Pegula as the type of owner who will use his business acumen to build a winning organization. I think Pegula would be wise to evaluate the Bills FO & coaching staff for 2014, and possibly 2015. Rather than having a win now mode, I see Pegula as the kind of guy who will want to build a young team that can compete for the long-haul rather than grabbing a veteran franchise QB.

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I guess you give more credit to a poet than QBR....interesting.

 

Daniel D. Zillmer is a sports enthusiast who studied poetry for years. He's from the Midwest and developed an appreciation and understanding of sports from years spent watching and discussing games with his father. Columnist and Staff Writer for multiple sites. His work has been featured on BleacherReport.com, SportsIllustrated.com, Yardbarker.com, FoxSports.com, FanSided.com and CollegeSpun.com. He can be reached at dannyzillmerandwords@gmail.com.

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I guess you give more credit to a poet than QBR....interesting.

 

Daniel D. Zillmer is a sports enthusiast who studied poetry for years. He's from the Midwest and developed an appreciation and understanding of sports from years spent watching and discussing games with his father. Columnist and Staff Writer for multiple sites. His work has been featured on BleacherReport.com, SportsIllustrated.com, Yardbarker.com, FoxSports.com, FanSided.com and CollegeSpun.com. He can be reached at dannyzillmerandwords@gmail.com.

 

This is not an EJ thread. Please take your broken record analysis elsewhere. Thank You.

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