NFL PRESEASON CAPSULES Associated Press

AFC EAST

BUFFALO BILLS (6-10)

OPEN CAMP: July 29

LAST YEAR: Popgun offense that Terrell Owens couldn't spark, instability at quarterback and inability to stop the run conspired to prompt yet another coaching change (Dick Jauron fired after 3-6 start) as bumbling Bills celebrated their 50th year by capping a decade of ineptitude and missing playoffs for 10th straight season. Only bright spot was rookie S Jairus Byrd finishing tied for NFL lead with nine interceptions.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: Chan Gailey hired as new head coach, expected to provide vision and running identity to perennially dysfunctional offense; DE Dwan Edwards and LB Andra Davis, both familiar with newly installed 3-4 defense; First-round draft pick RB C.J. Spiller.

IMPORTANT LOSSES: WRs Owens and Josh Reed (free agency), RB Brad Butler (retired) and potentially DE Aaron Schobel (contemplating retirement).

EXPECTATIONS: Shaky at best. Too many question marks to expect Gailey to transform Bills into immediate contenders, particularly in ever-competitive AFC East.

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NEW YORK JETS (9-7)

OPEN CAMP: Aug. 2

LAST YEAR: Behind a pair of rookies in coach Rex Ryan and quarterback Mark Sanchez, the Jets barely made it into the playoffs before going on a postseason run that left them a win away from a Super Bowl appearance. New York had the NFL's top-ranked defense and rushing offense, both keys to the team's success. Sanchez also played well down the stretch, capping a shaky first season by showing poise and promise for the player being deemed the face of the franchise.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: RBs LaDainian Tomlinson and fourth-round pick RB James McKnight, WR Santonio Holmes, CBs Antonio Cromartie and first-round pick Kyle Wilson, S Brodney Pool, DE-OLB Jason Taylor, K Nick Folk, second-round pick LG Vladimir Ducasse.

IMPORTANT LOSSES: RBs Thomas Jones and Leon Washington, LG Alan Faneca, S Kerry Rhodes, CB Lito Sheppard.

EXPECTATIONS: It's Super Bowl or bust, according to Ryan and the rest of the franchise. The team believes it has the talent to take the next step this season, despite new personnel. By tweaking a unit that already ranked No. 1, Ryan believes the defense will be even better and not allow late leads to slip away - as it did a few times last season. As long as the running game remains a consistently productive part of the offense, Sanchez won't need to force things with his arm. The schedule is extremely tough, though, with games against Baltimore, New England and Miami in the first three weeks likely setting the tone for the season.

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MIAMI DOLPHINS (7-9)

OPEN CAMP: July 30

LAST YEAR: In the second year of the Bill Parcells regime, the Dolphins backslid after winning the AFC East in 2008. Injuries and a tough schedule contributed, and defense was a problem, too. The Dolphins gave up a franchise-record 140 points in the fourth quarter, most in the NFL. Big plays were an issue on both sides of the ball. Miami had only two touchdown passes of 20 yards or more, fewest in the league. The defense allowed 14 scoring passes of 20 yards or more, which was second-highest. On the bright side, the Dolphins may have found their best quarterback since Dan Marino. Chad Henne threw for 2,878 yards, a franchise record for a first-year NFL starter.

IMPORTANT ADDITIONS: WR Brandon Marshall, defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, LB Karlos Dansby, G Richie Incognito, DE Marques Douglas, rookie DE Jared Odrick, rookie LB Koa Misi.

IMPORTANT LOSSES: LBs Jason Taylor, Joey Porter and Akin Ayodele, NT Jason Ferguson, WR-KR Ted Ginn Jr., G Justin Smiley.

EXPECTATIONS: Owner Stephen Ross has said he expects the Dolphins to play in the Super Bowl, but a .500 season is more likely. The offense should be better, especially if Henne meshes with Marshall. A defense in transition may force Miami into high-scoring games, however, which isn't the Parcells model for winning. The Dolphins must survive a tough first-half schedule if they're going to be in playoff contention in December.