No team is perfect in the offseason. Most will look to address their shortcomings – some glaring, some not – by going to free agency (March 13) and the NFL Draft (April 25-27 in Detroit). Here are the worst mistakes by every AFC team, according to Yardbarker writers: AFC East
BUFFALO BILLS | Current decision making | While there was little debate as to whether Sean McDermott is a top 10 head coach in the NFL, his poor decision making in Buffalo in scratch situations and in the divisional round kept the Chiefs from losing. in the Super Bowl. In addition to a questionable fake punt on defensive end Damar Hamlin in the fourth quarter, McDermott appealed to a defense that held Kansas City to just five thirds, unacceptable even for an injury-riddled Buffalo unit..MIAMI DOLPHINS | QB Tua Tagovailoa Limitations | Miami’s wild card loss to Kansas City highlighted Tagovailoa’s limited arm strength and inability to extend the game. The conspicuous weaknesses in his skill had a significant effect on the
game and the result. The league’s downsides to signing and extending a near-dollar deal this offseason outweigh the upsides, especially given his extensive injury history. He could end up derailing Miami’s Super Bowl aspirations.NEW YORK JETS | Understanding QB Aaron Rodgers | Rodgers had a Hall of Fame career in Green Bay, but the Jets dealt him as he built his legacy in New York, costing the team dearly. New York made several ill-fated acquisitions last season to lure Rodgers, whose support from the Jets brass led the team to HC Robert Saleh, who could derail the new season..NEW
ENGLAND PATRIOTS | Skip the attack | The Patriots played arguably the worst quarterback in the NFL last season, but their lack of weapons contributed to the problem as the team #039; leading receiver DeMario Douglas finished 78th in receiving yards (561). Fortunately for New England, it could significantly add to its passing game in the draft by selecting a quarterback or Ohio
State quarterback Marvin Harrison Jr. in the first round. — Colum DellAFC WestDENVER BRONCOS | Criminal incapacity | Head coach Sean Payton couldn’t ignite a hapless unit in his first season in Denver. The Broncos finished 20th in the league in scoring (21 PPG) and 26th in yards (298.4). Clearly, they need to target better playmakers in the draft..
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