The 2016 NFL season wrapped with two teams making the playoffs and two coaches getting fired. 

1. The Patriots reinforced the perception nationally that they are the favorite to win it all heading into the playoffs.

New England absolutely dominated Miami from the opening kick-off. Sure the Dolphins got within a score but you never felt the Patriots were going to lose the game.

2. The Steelers and Falcons are the two teams that people are seemingly forgetting about in these playoffs. That’s a mistake because both teams are talented enough, especially on offense to make a deep playoff run. 

3. If the Pegula family was hoping to sell Bills fans on Anthony Lynn as the next coach of the Bills, they did the man a disservice when they forced him to start E.J Manuel at quarterback.

Manuel as to be expected was terrible and was benched at the start of the fourth quarter. The Bills lost to the hapless Jets 30-10.

Needless to say, the Bills are a mess. Lynn might want to consider taking other interviews.

4. Speaking of the Jets. The team announced that head coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Mccagnan are both returning in 2017. Good! They should. 

Unlike other owners around the league, Jets owner Woody Johnson recognizes that patience is a virtue when it comes to rebuilding a team.

5. The Raiders are beyond snake bitten. First they lose Derek Carr for the season and now back up Matt McGloin is out with a shoulder injury. 

It appears that rookie Connor Cook will start next weekend against the Texans. Oakland has gone from Super Bowl contender to a team that could be one and done. Sad. 

6. The Seahawks barely hung on to beat a bad 49ers team and as a result, they locked up the three seed in the NFC. They will host the Detroit Lions next Saturday night. 

Seattle just isn’t as intimidating as they’ve been in recent years. Sure, they could beat anyone but I don’t think they are better than the Cowboys or Falcons. I’m not sure they are better than the Packers or Seahawks. 

7. The Chargers played their last game in San Diego yesterday. They are “bolting” for Los Angeles in two weeks. 

8. Kirk Cousins did cost himself millions of dollars with his performance against the Giants. That being said, the Redskins should re-sign him. Cousins will be the best quarterback in the open market and in the draft. It’s not even close. 

9. The Packers would have been the team no one wants to play in the playoffs but they don’t have anyone left who can play corner so I don’t think they’re a legit contender. 

10. Quick thoughts on the coaching Sunday’s coaching moves.

Chip Kelly: It wasn’t working and you can see it after one season. Normally, I would oppose firing a coach after one season but Kelly was a bad fit.

Mike McCoy: McCoy actually did a good job with a mediocre roster but he didn’t win enough finishing with a 27-37 record. The Chargers had to move on from McCoy. They couldn’t move forward with him, especially if they are moving to Los Angeles. 

Gary Kubiak: If Kubiak’s health was an issue, he needed to move on. Retiring was the right move. The Broncos have a talented roster. They are the defending Super Bowl champions after all. The Broncos job will be popular with most of the available candidates. John Elway will want someone who matches up with his philosophy.