2010 AFC North Season Preview, Predictions Picks & Odds
Welcome to the best and most complete 2010 AFC North Season Preview available online. The teams making up the 2010 AFC North are the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers. Last season the Cincinnati Bengals won the AFC North with a 10-6 record. And the 9-7 Baltimore Ravens earned a playoff spot. While the Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7) and Cleveland Browns (5-11) watched the playoffs from the comfort of their own homes.The Bengals lost to the New York Jets in the Wild-Card Weekend 14-24, and the Ravens defeated the Patriots 33-14. But Peyton Manning and the Colts ran over Baltimore 20-3 in the Divisional Playoff game. Now that the 2010-2011 season is approaching, here are our season AFC North team previews & predictions from the top NFL handicappers.
2010 Baltimore Ravens Preview
Baltimore is probably the most talented team in the AFC North, but they need to play with a bit more consistency especially on the offensive side of the ball if they want to seriously contend with the top teams in the conference. The Ravens will be tested right from the start as they open up on the road against the Jets and play Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and New England in the first six weeks. If they can come out of this stretch with a winning record, look for them to coast to the AFC North division title in 2010.
Baltimore Ravens 2010 Preview – Baltimore Ravens 2010 Schedule
2010 Cincinnati Bengals Preview
Cedric Benson who is coming off his most productive year as a pro and QB Carson Palmer remained healthy, starting every game last year. The main thing the Bengals have going for them going into next season is a solid defensive core that can keep them in every game they play. After last season the Bengals will not sneak up on anyone and it is doubtful they can repeat their 6-0 record in the division.
Cincinatti Bengals 2010 Preview – Cincinatti Bengals 2010 Schedule
2010 Cleveland Browns Preview
Cleveland did win their final four games in 2009 allowing head coach Eric Mangini to keep his job for at least another year. This team is not ready to compete for the division, but they will take a few more steps in that direction in 2010 with Mike Holmgren behind the scenes as President.
Cleveland Browns 2010 Preview – Cleveland Browns 2010 Schedule
2010 Pittsburgh Steelers Preview
There is still enough talent on this team to contend for another title, but getting out from the current cloud they are under could be easier said than done. Third year head coach Mike Tomlin’s leadership skills will be severely tested in what is shaping up as an extremely challenging year for Pittsburgh.
Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 Preview – Pittsburgh Steelers 2010 Schedule
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