AFC North division round-up: July 2019 edition
In a new series we are starting at Ebony Bird, site-expert Richard Bradshaw breaks down everything going on in the AFC North one month at a time.
July may be a boring month to same NFL fans, but true fans are getting hyped about Training Camp, position battles, and the preseason coming up fast. For an AFC North division primed to be the most competitive its ever been, there’s a lot going on.
For one team, the injuries are piling up… For the rest, the hype-trains around each respective team is ramping up at a rapid pace. New off-season additions for one team in particular is all the NFL can talk about, while the other two look to keep their ambitions towards a Super Bowl.
Must Read. Win or lose, young Baltimore Ravens are looking at a pivotal year. light
In 2019, the AFC North looks to be the best division in the entire league. The AFC West, AFC South, and NFC East are also vying for this title, but right now the AFC North is standing tall.
The ever confident Pittsburgh Steelers are looking to make it back to the post-season after missing out in 2018. You reigning AFC North champs, the Baltimore Ravens, are out to prove that 2018 was no fluke and Lamar Jackson is the real deal.
We know what the Cleveland Browns are about with their Madden-esc team, and the Cincinnati Bengals are hoping to rebound in 2019. Unfortunately for the Beangals, the odds are being stacked heavily against them.
Where does each team stand headed into August? Here’s a full breakdown of the AFC North from the month of July, starting with the Baltimore Ravens.