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NFL: Next season’s 5 new playoff teams

By M. Ryan

Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the golden NFL shield logo at the entrance to the 4th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 31, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; General view of the golden NFL shield logo at the entrance to the 4th annual NFL Honors at Symphony Hall. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills president Russ Brandon , owner Terry Pagula , head coach Rex Ryan and general manager Doug Whaley after a during a press conference at ADPRO Sports Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 14, 2015; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills president Russ Brandon , owner Terry Pagula , head coach Rex Ryan and general manager Doug Whaley after a during a press conference at ADPRO Sports Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports /

Buffalo Bills

This one just snuck in there, didn’t it? The Bills haven’t made the playoffs this century. It’s ok if your have to read that three times.

Tell me if you’ve heard this story before: Rex Ryan leads a team with en elite defense, but a horrid offense.

This isn’t a re-run, and Ryan’s quarterback situation as as muddled in Buffalo as it was in New York. Still, this is a team on the cusp.

Ryan’s track record shows his initial impact from a motivational standpoint is solid, before his message wears thin after three to four seasons. This is the year, Bills fans. Just don’t ask me to bet money on it.

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