VC Calls Upon KWU Player to Break Down AFC!

It's time to break down the 2010 NFL season. Today we look at the teams in the chase for the Lamar Hunt Trophy, or in other words the AFC. Patterson's NFC preview follows in the coming days.

Since I'm a good judge of talent, I've decided to call upon my football ace in the hole and good friend. He's a wide receiver for the Kansas Wesleyan Coyotes out of the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. He knows something about championships, too, being a member of some outstanding Kansas Class 3A state titles at Silver Lake High.

Give it up for Derek Bledsoe. Derek breaks down each team and predicts his division champs. His AFC representative in the Super Bowl can be found at the end. Take it away, Derek!

AFC North
Baltimore Ravens - Baltimore hopes to have an explosive offense this year with their excellent receiving corps and Ray Rice and Willis McGahee to back it up. The Raven defense looks to be just as good as it has been.

Cincinnati Bengals - If the Bengals can figure out a way to make both Ochocinco and T.O. happy it will be a miracle.

Cleveland Browns - I hope Cleveland can figure out their QB situation soon to make up for their lack of defensive stopping power.

Pittsburgh Steelers - Pittsburgh's offensive success will likely depend on the success of Roethlisberger.

I like Cincinnati to win the North.

AFC East
Buffalo Bills - All of you Buffalo fans out there may want to just sit this year out because the Bills don't look like they will put up any points and will most likely give up all those points that they won't score.

Miami Dolphins - The Dolphins look to improve on last year's 7-9 struggle and still look to capitalize through Brandon Marshall. Their tough schedule, though, can play a factor if they don't win the games they should.

New England Patriots - The Patriots are still relying on their passing game with Tom Brady and Randy Moss in the cockpit as they look to find a consistent running game and a defense to back it up.

New York Jets - On the offensive side, the Jets look to bring back a solid running game and hope to add on to their passing game with Braylon Edwards and Santonio Holmes. Defensively, they may still be a little shaky while Rex Ryan continues to figure things out, but I hope to see big things out of Darrelle Revis (that is if he works out a deal with the team).

I look forward to the Jets taking this division.

AFC South
Houston Texans - The Texans are still hoping to find the one year when they can succeed, but this year may not be the one. Their offense looks to be pretty good, but without a pass defense they might fall short again.

Indianapolis Colts - The Colts look to be just as good as they always are, but like the Pats, they rely heavily on their passing game.

Jacksonville Jaguars - Jacksonville is hoping that they can win games with their ground attack and a mainly passing league. This effort may be worthless if they can't defend the pass, though.

Tennessee Titans - Being a Titans fan, I always hope that they can put the Colts in their place and this year I believe they have a solid chance if they can bring a consistent defensive power to every game. I expect big things out of the running duo of Vince Young and Chris Johnson.

Sadly enough, I think the Colts will win the South....again.

AFC West
Denver Broncos - The Broncos bring back a good O-line but the O-line doesn't have much to protect. On the bright side though, they are in the same division as the Chiefs and the Raiders so they should still end up alright.

Kansas City Chiefs - With no defense and not enough good WR's, the Chiefs' success will likely be determined by Jamaal Charles.

Oakland Raiders - Hopefully Jason Campbell can make something out of nothing. Not a good year for the Raiders.

San Diego Chargers - Unlike the other teams in the AFC West, I have high hopes for the Chargers. I look forward to another dominant offense and an above-average defense to win the division title.

Chargers win the West. Hands down.

So who's your pick to win the AFC Championship, DB?

"I'm gonna have to go with the Jets!"

Great! I've been waiting a long time to say this: The Jets...J-E-T-S-JETS!JETS!JETS!

Thanks, Derek, and good luck this fall in Salina!

Next week I'll be previewing the KCAC and MIAA, both of whom sport nationally ranked programs. I might even get some thoughts from Derek on this if he has time.

My shout this week goes to Bryce Brown, who finally saw the light and is coming home! The highly publicized recruit from Wichita left good ole Rocky Top Tennessee this week and will be enrolling at Kansas State, where he will be eligible to play in 2011. He's joining his brother Arthur, both of whom were standouts at Wichita East High.