The AFC East is made up of the Patriots, the Jets, the Dolphins and the Bills. A division with one team that’s regularly good and three that hover around mediocrity, only to occasionally leap to greatness, or just heat up late in the season, is one of those divisions where anything can happen.

It’s also one of those divisions with some of the most interesting coaches in the NFL. Next, we delve into the leaders of each team; in other words, we go deeper.

Bill Belichick, New England Patriots

Belichick will go on to be one of the best coaches in NFL history. With his no-nonsense demeanor and ability to find weakness in the strongest of opponents, Belichick is highly respected by those he coaches and greatly feared by those he plays.

Advantage: Belichick is undoubtedly an excellent coach. He has a penchant for shutting down even the best offensive opponents and the ability to win championships without a team full of superstars. Simply put, he makes those who play for him look good. Also, before the last two seasons, he was unstoppable in the playoffs. Last year, when he defeated the San Diego Chargers 14-2 and his polar postseason against Marty Schottenheimer, we saw some of that old postseason magic return.

Cons: Belichick’s generally solid defense didn’t seem as solid in 2006, particularly during the AFC championship game. Belichick will have to fine-tune his elaborate defensive schemes if he wants a shot at the Super Bowl. Randy Moss is another possible negative factor. It appears that Terrell Owens took down Bill Parcells last season, which was likely a factor in his retirement. Will Randy Moss, with his Terrell Owens attitude, do the same with Belichick? Only time will tell.

Eric Mangini, New York Jets

Mangini, at 36, is a coach just starting out, a start that got off to a good start last season when his team finished 10-6. His second year will be one where fans get a better idea of ​​the person known as “Mangenius.”

Advantage: Mangini is one of the hardest working people in the NFL. After starting out in the pros as a 23-year-old ball boy, she rose through the ranks and landed a job as a head coach. He was mentored by Bill Belichick and learned how to coach defense from him. Mangini was part of the Patriots’ coaching staff when his defense was unstoppable and full of professional talent. As a head coach, Mangini isn’t afraid to be bold and surprising on the field, and off the field, he has a knack for recruiting talented players.

Cons: Even with Mangini’s potential, the Jets might not be playoff material yet. Although they went 10-6 last year, the New England Patriots easily beat them in the first round of the postseason. Having a winning record is great, but making the playoffs is pointless when you can’t win. If Mangini can guide his team to playoff victory this season, his ranking as his coach will skyrocket.

Cam Cameron, Miami Dolphins

Cameron has held the clipboard for college teams, but has yet to head coach his first NFL game. Still, even though he’s a rookie, he probably won’t train like one.

Advantage: Cameron is one of the best offensive coaches in the business, blessed with the ability to call clever plays and turn good players into great ones. He is credited with being a big factor in the development of Drew Brees, Antonio Gates, LaDainian Tomlinson, Phillip Rivers and Trent Green, who join him this year in Miami. Under his tactics, the teams score and score a lot.

Cons: The team he inherits doesn’t exactly come from a high Super Bowl. Still, if he takes the controversy out of the quarterback position and gets his offense to freeze, the Dolphins could be a fish out of water as a Miami team with a good record.

Dick Jauron, The Buffalo Bills

If there was one coach who could serve as the wise old Yoda of the NFL, it might be Dick Jauron. A man who began his NFL coaching career in 1985, Jauron has apparently seen and done it all.

advantage: As stated above, Jauron is swimming in experience. He was in the NFL for eight years, where he played defensive back and returned punts. In college, he was a record-setting runner. On staff, he has been a defensive backs coach, defensive coordinator and head coach. In one of the biggest turnarounds in sports history, Jauron led the Chicago Bears to a 13-3 record in 2001. It was a feat that led to him being named AP Coach of the Year.

Cons: Last season, Jauron was just below mediocrity with a 7-9 record. However, five of those losses were by three points or fewer. If Jauron can help his quarterback gain confidence while he teaches his team how to win close games, there’s a chance the Bills won’t pass on the responsibility of winning soon.