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Taking stock of the AFC
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Taking stock of the AFC

Jets, Steelers, Bengals, Texans, Jags and more
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It’s AFC week on the TRO podcast. And we have a ton to get through. On this episode, we discuss:

Steelers - The Steelers offense has been solid four weeks into the season, but how much of that is aided by their coaching process? What details are making it hard for them to run the ball? How is Arthur Smith’s mis-evaluation of personnel hurting the team?

Jets - Nathaniel Hackett (as always) is getting killed this week, but is the criticism fair? What are the Jets doing on offense and why is it not all working? How can Rodgers and Wilson get on the same page? Are there more reasons for optimism here than many seem to think?

Jaguars - Ryan Nielsen has tried to run the Saints defense in Jacksonville, and it has not worked at all. Why has it failed so far? How much blame should Nielsen shoulder? Does Jacksonville have the talent to make it work if they get healthier?

Broncos - The Broncos defensive front is killing people despite having zero household names. Is Vance Joseph or the players to be…

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