The Mina Kimes Show featuring Lenny Pack to the Future? Picking Surprise Division Winners
Aug 26, 2025
Bill Barnwell, a staff writer at ESPN and host of his own podcast, joins to explore the NFL landscape, spotlighting potential surprise division winners. They examine the Denver Broncos' improvements and the potential of the Arizona Cardinals and Miami Dolphins to outshine expectations. The discussion also dives into the Cowboys' historical struggles in the red zone and whether the Steelers could emerge as a dark horse. With a blend of stats and predictions, Barnwell and Mina dissect the unpredictable nature of the upcoming NFL season.
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Broncos Could Sneak The West
- The Denver Broncos could win the AFC West via elite defense and coaching despite a middling quarterback.
- Mina argues Bo Nix only needs slight improvement within a strong infrastructure to carry them.
Cardinals Underappreciated By Public
- The Arizona Cardinals led the NFC West by advanced metrics last year despite perceptions about Kyler Murray.
- Bill and Mina expect defensive additions to make them a top-10 team on both sides.
Don't Discount A Healthy Dolphins Offense
- Treat Miami as a live threat if Tua Tagovailoa stays healthy and the run game improves.
- Expect more pass rush availability and improved line play to boost their win total.