Minor League AFC Tops: AFC Dominance in Pro Football
A Bruce Lowitt AP analysis notes the AFC's rise while the old NFL-era NFC lags. It highlights AFC success in Super Bowls, head to head play, and preseason margins, stressing historic mergers and the draft as a looming check on current dominance. It contrasts star AFC quarterbacks with aging NFC veterans and predicts the draft could shift balance again.
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AFC Central: Bengals eye breakout after rich draft haul
The AFC Central outlook centers on the Bengals who added first and second round picks Mike Cobb Pete Johnson Eddie Edwards Wilson Whitley and Archie Griffin to boost a run game. Ken Anderson says the goal is the Super Bowl as Pittsburgh Houston and Cleveland loom as tough rivals.
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Pats Baltimore duel for AFC East supremacy in 1977 season
The Dolphins slide, Bills rebuild, and Jets move on without Namath as the AFC East appears a two horse race between the New England Patriots and the Baltimore Colts. Projections hinge on 1977 schedules, defense edges, and key players like Grogan and Jones.
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Todd
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Rich Caster
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Clark Gaines
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Michaels
Vikings Face Tough 1977 Schedule In Central Division
Minnesota NFL stars Fran Tarkenton Chuck Foreman Sammy White and Abad Rashad anchor a high end attack while coach Bud Grant expects another strong run. Chicago Bears seek a rapid start with Walter Payton and Bob Avellini but must prove they can challenge the Vikings in a rugged Central slate. Detroit Green Bay and Tampa Bay loom as challengers as the division ages.
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