AFC.(team-by-team analysis if American Football Conference)

Baltimore

NOT DEEP ENOUGH: The team lacks depth. The Ravens kept their defensive front seven intact, and they added QB Elvis Grbac and OT Leon Searcy, leaving them only $3.19 million under the salary cap. But more than half of that must go to signing the seven drafted rookies. That leaves the Ravens little room to re-sign S Rod Woodson, FB Sam Gash and LB Cornell Brown. The Ravens also would like to sign free-agent QB Randall Cunningham. The club has been basically injury-free the last two seasons, and it might stumble if a key player gets hurt... A player to keep an eye on this season is OLB Peter Boulware. He was the No. 1 draft pick in 1997 and has played reasonably well. But he has not maintained a high level of play for the last two seasons because of a shoulder injury. if he doesn't play well, the Ravens might not renew his contract.

WIDE RECEIVERS ANALYSIS: The Ravens didn't get much production from this unit a year ago, but that should change. Brandon Stokley, Patrick Johnson and Travis Taylor should have breakout seasons. The Ravens have speed to burn on the outside with Qadry Ismail and Johnson. Now if only their consistency can match their speed. Two players to watch are Taylor and Stokley. Taylor, entering his second year, was third on the team in receptions before fracturing his clavicle. --Mike Preston

Buffalo

WILLIAMS' WAY: Coach Gregg Williams is deploying a no-nonsense approach. At the recent minicamp, individual and team drills ran at a relentless pace. Offensive and defensive plays were executed at game-like speed. Williams demanded everyone's undivided attention when something was happening on the field. And when there wasn't complete silence while he explained a game situation, the offending players were told in the strongest terms to quiet down. Clearly, the laid-back approach of former coach Wade Phillips is over.

WIDE RECEIVERS ANALYSIS: The Bills have a potentially explosive trio in Eric Moulds, Peerless Price and Jeremy McDaniel. Moulds solidified himself as one of the premier players in the NFL last year, gaining his second Pro Bowl berth in three seasons. At 6-2, 204 pounds, he is a classic big receiver who is difficult to jam at the line of scrimmage. Price came on strong late last year. He has great deep speed, and he has improved his route-running and his ability to read coverages. McDaniel improved greatly in his second season. Like Moulds and Price, he is a big target with good hands and a knack for getting open. Kwame Cavil and Avion Black weren't used much as rookies, but both have the talent to contribute. Black has the speed to be a game breaker. Keep an eye on rookie Reggie. Germany, a steal in the seventh round. --Allen Wilson

Cincinnati