Just how good is the AFC North ?

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The Ravens arguably got better this offseason, and we’re damn good last year. Assuming nothing crazy happens, they should be somewhere between an 11-5 and 13-3 team.

The Steelers have an excellent defense and are getting Rapelisberger back, so probably somewhere between 8-8 and 10-6. Their o-line is good, but skill players are underwhelming. They did pick up Ebron, drafted Claypool, and also snagged a sleeper (albeit head case) in Anthony McFarland.

The Browns had a better offseason than the last one, likely fixed their o-line, and have a pretty solid, young roster. QB is the question mark. If Mayfield keeps it together and the tackles perform they’re probably a 9-7 or 10-6 team.

The Bengals improved a lot this offseason. However, the line is still a bottom tier league unit, and could arguably be upgraded at 2-3 spots next offseason. The defense, while improved, still has uncertainties at LB (rookies) and the secondary (new guys). Given the talent in the Division, I’d say a realistic projection for this season is somewhere between 6-10 and 9-7, depending on how things fall. Injuries to other teams, or to the Bengals will make all the difference. An RGIII led Ravens team is not as scary, nor is a Mason Rudolph/Devils Hodges led Steelers.