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What better way is there to kick things off than with some predictions for the 2023 season?

Joe Burrow, QB, Cincinnati – Not the most conventional pick, particularly coming off a summer of inactivity due to a calf injury. But Burrow's grit drives the Bengals and Cincy will be in the thick of the race.

Also in the hunt: Jalen Hurts, QB, Philadelphia; Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City; Lamar Jackson, QB, Baltimore; Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota.

Offensive Player of the Year

Ja'Marr Chase, WR, Cincinnati – Chase's explosiveness changed the Bengals offense overnight and entering Year 3 he appears poised to raise his game to another level.

Also in the hunt: Jefferson; Deebo Samuel, WR, San Francisco; Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City; Calvin Ridley, WR, Jacksonville; Darren Waller, TE, N.Y. Giants

Defensive Player of the Year

Micah Parsons, LB, Dallas – This pick is as much about Parsons, who is a beast, as it is about the competition. Nick Bosa and Chris Jones are dealing with contract disputes and have yet to suit up, leaving Parsons with an open lane.

Also in the hunt: Bosa, Jones (assuming they return); T.J. Watt, LB, Pittsburgh; Haason Reddick, LB, Philadelphia; Maxx Crosby, DE, Las Vegas; Sauce Gardner, CB, N.Y. Jets

Offensive Rookie of the Year

Bijan Robinson, RB, Atlanta – The trio of quarterbacks taken in the top four picks will get much of the attention but Robinson will enjoy the more productive season.

Also in the hunt: Bryce Young, QB, Carolina; Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Detroit; Zay Flowers, WR, Baltimore; Dalton Kincaid, TE, Buffalo

Defensive Rookie of the Year

Will Anderson, LB, Houston – Versatile and athletic linebacker will rack up some numbers playing in the middle of the rebuilding Texans defense.

Also in the hunt: Jalen Carter, DT, Philadelphia; Brian Branch, S, Detroit; Tyree Wilson, DE, Las Vegas

Coach of the Year

Mike Tomlin, Pittsburgh – The Steelers have been able to stay competitive while rebuilding in recent seasons and could be a surprise playoff participant.

Also in the hunt: Robert Saleh, N.Y. Jets; Doug Pederson, Jacksonville; Matt LaFleur, Green Bay

2023 Predictions

AFC East: Buffalo

AFC North: Cincinnati

AFC South: Jacksonville

AFC West: Kansas City

Wild cards: N.Y. Jets, Baltimore, L.A. Chargers

AFC Championship: Cincinnati over Baltimore

NFC East: Philadelphia

NFC North: Detroit

NFC South: Atlanta

NFC West: San Francisco

Wild cards: Dallas, Green Bay, Seattle

NFC Championship: San Francisco over Philadelphia

Super Bowl: Cincinnati over San Francisco

Surprise Team (AFC): Pittsburgh

Surprise Team (NFC): Chicago

Disappointing Team (AFC): Miami

Disappointing Team (NFC): Minnesota

Overrated Player: Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Chicago

Underrated Player: Patrick Surtain, CB, Denver

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