March 2014 AFC East Power Rankings

In the midst of the first wave of free agency for AFC East rivals, the shuffling of cornerbacks hurt Rex Ryan and his Jets team watching Darrelle Revis sign with the rival New England Patriots. Signing a one year deal for $12 million dollar for a rival than to think Revis can comeback to the Jets to help their ailing secondary could make this rival more intense than it was before.

The Buffalo Bills had their share of rival rumble for signing Brandon Spikes from the Patriots and could haunt Patriots for letting him go and bring his vengeance for their 2 divisional games this next season. Brandon Spikes was let go because of his lack of coverage skills in passing downs and always been considered as a 2-down linebacker for stopping the run. Even though Patriots treat him the way they think he always was, the Bills can experiment Spikes and make a risk in putting him in third down and make a play on his own. There, he will find his Pro-Bowl potential as he can gather more stats in a lesser talented team than the Patriots.

The Miami Dolphins are slowly regaining their lost chemistry while signing few notable free agents in the name of Cortland Finnegan, Louis Delmas and Earl Mitchell. Their shopping spree last off-season made their pockets tied up for this year's free agency. The biggest free agent they have signed in this first wave of free agency is Branden Albert the left tackle from Kansas City Chiefs. He will be the anchor and the leader of this troubled offensive line which features upcoming star like Mike Pouncey. The trade for Jonathan Martin to 49ers and unsigned free agent Richie Incognito, will make this offensive line feel brand new.

The New England Patriots made a splash in signing Darrelle Revis and Brandon Browner, keeping Julian Edelman and extending Vince Wilfork for 3 years who made a request for release before they made that extension. Letting go of Brandon Spikes will not only be stab for their run defense but also to their defensive leadership on and off the field. Tom Brady only have a couple of shots to the Super Bowl before calling it quits and maybe that's why Bill Belichick made the transactions that will make them a contender not only on paper but also on the field.

The New York Jets are the most active in the free agency among their rivals in the AFC East with the signing of another quarterback in Michael Vick and the release of Mark Sanchez that was considered their franchise quarterback way back in his glory days winning playoff games for the Jets. The release of Antonio Cromartie will make their secondary more vulnerable for big plays as their young cornerbacks seek leadership and confidence from a proven veteran in this league. Signing Eric Decker to man their wide receiving core group will help them forget the release of Santonio Holmes. Two of their notable skilled players were released and a quarterback who was regarded as the savior of the franchise being released, New York Jets have a long way to go for their Super Bowl run.

March 2014 AFC East Power Rankings:
1. New England Patriots
2. Buffalo Bills
3. Miami Dolphins
4. New York Jets