8. Pittsburgh Steelers – Say what you will about the age and decline of the team, the Steelers were only one win away from a playoff berth in 2013. HC Mike Tomlin has never had a losing season in seven years as a head coach – but he does have 4 playoff appearances, 3 division titles, 2 AFC titles and a Superbowl win. As long as the Steelers have a healthy Ben Roethlisberger leading the offense and Troy Polamalu leading the defense, the Steelers will always be a contender for a Wildcard spot and even the AFC North title.
7. Dallas Cowboys – The tease of the NFC East that has lost to each of its opponents for the division title in each of the last 3 years. But with Tony Romo recovered from an injury and a great offense that was Top 5 in scoring in 2013, the Cowboys have a chance at winning the division title even if the defense is last in the league again.
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