With the impending trade of Randy Moss from the Vikings to the Raiders, the rest of the division released a collective sigh of relief. While other division teams either have or covet rangy WRs that can jump, catch and run, the Vikes let their franchise receiver go in order to help remake their defense. It seems to be an annual exercise in Minnesota. Progress is optional.

In Green Bay, the Pack is hoping that new defensive coordinator Jim Bates will make ball hogs out of sows ears. Having tried a new DC previously, Green Bay is guessing this time that they have the right one. Players are optional.

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The AFC East has the whole compliment of franchise characters from which they can draw: a powerhouse in New England; an underperforming, ill-adjusted Miami; the cool competency of New York; and the unsteady risk-taking of Buffalo.

Remember that New England may be a dynasty, but they aren't dominant. A good draft year, a free agent or two and a division rival could thump 'em.

Each team has component parts to look for this year, but only Miami has gaping holes to fill. A tweak here, a fill there and viola, the season is here and it's time to play football.

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