Kansas City's two 13-3 records were a result of a solid defense and special teams play, plus quality running play and timely, good passing. Also, do not forget Gonzalez. Well, it's well documented that players are able to be medically cleared for whatever. I think many players will still be wearing their colorful headgear this fall. With the free agency signings they have more depth and quality than any team in the league.
Every year there is a 'dark horse' team that makes the playoffs.
Last year it was the Saints. This year with Flutie at the helm watch the Chargers get a wild card and hold the front page and Flutie get the league MVP and finally the league-wide respect this great player deserves. After his great season with the Jets where he nearly led them to post season play after Vinny's Achilles tendon injury we did not hear from him last year. Let's hope this playmaker gets a chance this year. As the Patriots will testify, he knows how to win games in the East.