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AFC East said to be worst RB division in NFL

The Bills are entering the upcoming NFL season with some hope and real optimism in terms of their backfield with Devin Singletary and Zack Moss.

The Bills are entering the upcoming NFL season with some hope and real optimism in terms of their backfield with Devin Singletary and Zack Moss. But as an entire division, the AFC East was recently named the worst grouping of backfield in the entire league by CBS Sports.

In regard to the Bills’ running back duo, here’s what was said:

Singletary looked good in limited action last season and seemed like he should have become the full-time back, but it’s clear the Bills don’t want to make him a true feature guy. Moss should prove to be a nice complement, given his size and pass-catching ability.

The entire AFC East is broken down here, but in terms of the Bills’ duo, it’s truthfully not the worst assessment. As mentioned, Buffalo has hope and optimism in Western New York about their duo. But that doesn’t mean they have proven much. Combined, they have 775 rushing yards between them, all of which came from Singletary’s lone pro season. Not only does Singletary have to show he can do it again, Moss has to show he can… period.

In terms of the other teams in the AFC East, the Jets do have Le’Veon Bell, but because of offensive line play, he’s been mainly ineffective since jumped over from his Steelers holdout. CBS Sports then actually predicts Cam Newton as the Pats’ best rusher, which is not a good start for them on such a list, while the Dolphins’ pair of Jordan Howard and Matt Bredia has potential, but essentially has to prove it as well.

Overall, it’s hard to argue which division was named the best in the NFL: the NFC East. When you’ve got Ezekiel Elliot and Saquon Barkley headlining a group, it’s hard to argue.

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9 AFC East stories from last week for Bills fans to know

AFC East news roundup on the Patriots, Jets and Dolphins for Buffalo Bills fans to know.

You’re probably all on top of the latest news surrounding the Buffalo Bills and we hope Bills Wire helped you get there. But let’s keep you up to date with the Bills news, just outside the Bills’ realm.

The upcoming 2020 NFL season has many thinking the Bills are the favorite in the AFC East. But Buffalo isn’t just going to stroll into that title. The Dolphins, Jets, and of course the Patriots, will all have something to say about that.

So let’s stay on top of some of the latest headlines surrounding the Bills’ divisional foes now. Here are nine news stories from the other three AFC East teams from the last week right here:

New England Patriots

Panthers quarterback Cam Newton. Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

Cam’s contract

We found out just last week that the Patriots brought former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton on board to help replace Tom Brady. Prior to that, it was assumed Jarrett Stidham would be the guy but… not so fast.

The news in general turned some heads in the NFL world. What did so further was the details of his contract. Newton signed a deal worth $1.05 million in salary in 2020, the veteran minimum for a player with the quarterback’s NFL experience. Newton is guaranteed just $550,000, but with incentives in his deal, he could earn up to $7.5 million, per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. That’s pretty underpaid. But Newton has since responded to that criticism.

On Thursday, Newton took to his social media account on Instagram and wrote this message:

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Newton’s looking to change the narrative about him, but of course, the Bills will have something to say about that.

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Patriots have best odds to win AFC East after signing Cam Newton

After signing Cam Netwon to a one-year deal, the Patriots now have the best odds to win the AFC East in 2020.

The Buffalo Bills were betting odds favorites to win the AFC East entering this summer, especially after Tom Brady bolted for Tampa Bay.

That changed on Sunday when the Patriots added Cam Netwon to their quarterback room. New England is now favored at +105 to win the division, according to SportsBettingDime. The Bills were previously favored at +126 as far back as late May. Now the odds are not in Buffalo’s favor, as it is now +160 to win a division that was once thought to be up for grabs.

With Newton signing a one-year deal, the Patriots could once again have a former MVP under center. Newton missed 14 games last season due to a Lisfranc injury. He’s also dealt with an ailing shoulder for the past couple of seasons. Newton’s injuries are a product of his playstyle, but if anybody will be able to resurge his career, it’s certainly Bill Belichick.

Unsurprisingly, the AFC East is looked at as a two-team race between Buffalo and New England. The Jets are at +700 odds to win the division, while the Dolphins are at +750. While New York made several adjustments to its offensive line and added reinforcements in the draft and free agency, the oddsmakers don’t believe the Jets are ready to be in the same conversation with the Bills and Patriots.

Heading into the season, it looked as if the AFC East would be a wide-open race, with the Bills having just a slight edge. Newton’s arrival in the division won’t be filled with pleasantries from Miami or NewYork, especially because he holds a 7-1 record against the AFC East and is one of the best players at his position when healthy.

The addition of Newton to a quarterback room that includes an unknown in Jarrett Stidham and a well-traveled veteran in Brian Hoyer gives the Patriots a leg up as they attempt to win their 12th straight division title.

Report: AFC East coach doesn’t think Cam Newton starts for Patriots

An unnamed AFC East coach on New England Patriots, Cam Newton starting.

An un-cited report dropped on Wednesday and it’s quite an intriguing one, potentially, but most likely not, involving the Bills.

ESPN’s Dianna Russini took to Twitter and said an “AFC East head coach” had an interesting take on the Patriots and their current quarterback situation which now includes former Panthers quarterback Cam Newton.

Many NFL analysts predict that Newton, an oft-injured player but former No.1 overall pick and MVP winner, is going to win the starting job for the Pats over fourth-round, essential rookie, Jarrett Stidham, who took only a handful of snaps in his rookie season in 2019. That could be the case, but that’s not what this unnamed coach had to say.

Per Russini a head coach in the division, who was not referenced by name, said this:

“I think (the Patriots) are going to keep 3 QBs. Use Cam Newton perhaps as the wild card. I actually don’t see him starting Week 1 in the offense…I know one thing for a fact: the #Patriots love Jarrett Stidham”

While unnamed, we know one thing for sure: There’s a 33 percent chance that this head coach was Buffalo bench boss Sean McDermott, although, that seems unlikely.

Formerly a long-time teammate of Newton when the QB and former Panthers defensive coordinator were together in Carolina for several seasons, McDermott would logically think Newton has some starting abilities. He’s outright been an advocate for Newton finding a job this offsesaon, although, the Bills were never seen was a suitor.

More likely this quote could be Jets coach Adam Gase or Dolphins coach Brian Flores. A quick assessment of these two points to Flores as the most-likely candidate.

Flores was not a member of the Patriots coaching staff in 2019 when the team drafted Stidham. However, he has a deep-rooted history there from 2008 until 2018. Could Flores have a fly or two on the wall in New England? It’s possible.

But of course, only speculation at this point.

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Cam Newton’s arrival in AFC East tilts 2020 division title odds

The Miami Dolphins, while on the upswing, are not a team that the betting community has viewed favorably for the 2020 season. The expectation for the AFC East was that the Patriots and Bills were best positioned to lockdown the division title in 2020 — and while that is still the case, there’s been a big shift atop the leaderboard courtesy of the Patriots landing quarterback Cam Newton earlier this week in free agency.

The most recent NFL Divisional odds now have the Patriots as comfortable favorites to repeat the division once again — as they’re transitioning from one former NFL Most Valuable Player to another at the quarterback position. The team most hurt by the news of Newton’s signing in the eyes of oddsmakers is Buffalo, who was previously the betting favorite.

New England Patriots: +105
Buffalo Bills: +160
New York Jets: +700
Miami Dolphins: +750

There is no love lost for the Miami Dolphins, however. Miami having the worst odds in the division is a bit surprising, especially considering the coaching advantage the team has over the New York Jets.

But regardless of who holds the third best odds in the AFC East, it is clear the bettors think this division is a two-horse race between the Bills and Patriots — and Newton was enough for many to swing the Patriots back atop the odds.

Provided the 2020 NFL season starts on schedule, the Dolphins will get a good gauge of how they measure up to the cream of the AFC East, as their first two contests are scheduled to play against the Patriots in New England and the Bills in Miami. If the Dolphins have success there, perhaps then the betting odds will be a little more friendly to the Dolphins?

Oddsmakers: Cam Newton helps Patriots replace Bills as AFC East favorite

The Patriots are now the favorites to win the AFC East after signing Cam Newton.

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The New England Patriots sent shockwaves across the division on Sunday, and because of it, they’re now favorites to win the AFC East.

The Patriots have a new potential replacement for quarterback Tom Brady. Former Panthers QB Cam Newton signed a one-year deal with New England. He’ll compete with Jarrett Stidham to become the Pats’ starting quarterback next season.

Newton, a former MVP winner and No. 1 overall pick, will immediately become the front-runner for that job over Stidham, a 2019 fourth-round pick who has barely taken a NFL snap.

With Newton, the Patriots are now another front-runner as well, the one in the division. According to William Hill Sportsbooks, the Patriots’ odds to win the AFC moved to +115. That surpasses the Bills at +140. Previously, it was the Bills who were as high as +100 favorites to win the division.

The Bills haven’t won the AFC East since 1995, the same year the club last won a playoff game. Meanwhile the Patriots have won it the last 11-straight seasons. Per The Action Network, the Patriots’ odds at winning the Super Bowl have also jumped above Buffalo’s. Before Cam, the two sides were tied at 25-1, but New England has since moved to 20-1.

For those wondering, the Jets and Dolphins are currently tied at +750 odds to win the division.

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Who are the AFC East’s ten best players entering 2020?

The AFC East is going to look drastically different this season. There will be no Tom Brady, no guarantees that the Patriots’ reign of terror over the AFC East will continue for another season. The Dolphins are a drastically improved roster and the Buffalo Bills have brought in one of the most electric wide receivers in the game of football — Stefon Diggs.

But as we survey the AFC East landscape for 2020, which players are the cream of the crop? Who stands head and shoulders above the rest as the best talent the division has to offer this year?

We break down the 10 best talents in the AFC East here, team by team.

Buffalo Bills

WR Stefon Diggs

Diggs’ addition is a huge win for Buffalo as the team looks to unlock the potential of QB Josh Allen’s deep ball. Chemistry will be a big question — if things go awry, how long will Diggs keep his composure after effectively strong-arming his way off the Vikings this offseason. One thing not up for debate? Diggs’ talent.

CB TreDavious White

The AFC East has suddenly become a mecca for top-flight cornerbacks. White has budded in Buffalo into one of the best cover options in all of football — although apparently DeVante Parker never got that memo.

LB Tremaine Edmunds

Long, freakishly fast and just 22-years old with two years of league experience — the sky is the limit for Edmunds. He’ll continue to play a starring role in the Bills defense and will definitely be a focal point of Miami’s game planning.

Miami Dolphins

WR Devante Parker

Parker enjoyed a breakout season this year, getting his fair share of production against top flight corners like White and New England’s Stephon Gilmore. With 1,200 receiving yards to his name in 2019, Parker finally lived up to the expectations that come with being a first-round pick.

Now…it’s time for an encore.

CB Byron Jones

Jones joins the Dolphins from Dallas this season and don’t let the lack of interceptions fool you — Jones is capable of blanketing the top receivers in football when he’s on. And, now playing across from Xavien Howard, he’s likely to get more targets this season and more opportunities for turnovers.