Updated: Jul 20, 2006, 5:07 PM

Poll: Are the Dolphins ready to challenge the Patriots?


 Buffalo Bills
 Miami Dolphins
 New England Patriots
 New York Jets
Every NFL team wants to end up No. 1 out of 32, but the journey often begins by figuring out how to be No. 1 out of four. So as training camps get underway, it's time to ponder the state of affairs in each division.

The AFC East has long been ruled by the New England Patriots, but is the dynasty in danger from a challenger? The Miami Dolphins missed the playoffs last season but impressed many by winning their final six games. With Daunte Culpepper taking over at quarterback for Nick Saban's team, are the Dolphins ready to take the next step?

From the Patriots and Dolphins battling as favorites to the Bills and Jets hoping to solve quarterback issues and emerge as sleepers, the AFC East is full of interesting possibilities.

We want your opinions, SportsNation. Answer the questions below, then click 'Submit' and compare your answers to the rest of the 'Nation.

AFC: West | North | South | East
NFC: West | North | South | East

  • 1) Which team will win the AFC East?
  • 2) How many teams will make the playoffs from the AFC East?
  • 3) Which team has the best offense in the AFC East?
  • 4) Which team has the best defense in the AFC East?
  • 5) Who is the best coach in the AFC East?
  • 6) Whit unit for the Bills is most likely to improve significantly?
  • 7) How many games will Daunte Culpepper start this season?
  • 8) The Dolphins remade their secondary, replacing Sam Madison, Tebucky Jones, Reggie Howard and Lance Schulters with Will Allen, Andre' Goodman, Renaldo Hill, Deke Cooper and Jason Allen. What's your take?
  • 9) Who will finish the season as New England's primary runner?
  • 10) Who will start the most games for the Jets at quarterback this season?

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