The AFC South is home of the defending AFC champions Indianapolis Colts who are looking to defend the crown. This is yet another crowded divison with the surging Houston Texans,Jacksonvile Jaguars and Tennesee Titans to contend with.
Houston Texans-The Texans are a team that keeps improving vastly. Last season they played well throughout the year but did not make the playoffs. A big reason for the sucess is Matt Schaub. Schaub is probably the most underrated quarterback in the NFL. I predict another highly productive year for him. Andre Johnson is another dangerous asset the Texans have to work with. The only question marks are in the inconsistent running game and finding someone in the secondary to replace Dunta Robinson. The latter could be an extremely hard task due to the lack of talent in the secondary.
Indianapolis Colts-Really isn't much to say about the Colts that hasn't been said a millon times before. These guys are contender year in and year out. They have so much talent and Peyton Manning is such a sharp leader that keeps the offense performing at an elite level at all times. The only thing I see effecting them is that tough loss in the Super Bowl but even that is doubtful because the Colts have been there before and know how to deal with defeat.
Jacksonville Jaguars-The Jaguars sucess pretty much depends on Maurice Jones-Drew. Jones-Drew is the fire starter on this offense and more than makes up for the horrendous recieving corps that they have. The defense picked up a key piece in free agency with Aaron Kampman. Kampman is a great pass rusher and that should bolster the Jaguars defense quite a bit. That being said plain and simple the Jaguars are really nothing but an above average team with a minimal chance of making the playoffs.
Tennesee Titans-The Titans started off last year horribly after a fantastic season in 2008. Mid way through the season they gave Vince Young the starting quarterback job and the team was given new life. This year they are absolutley playoff contenders with the duo of Young and Chris Johnson. Johnson is seriously the most dangerous player in the NFL. His explosivness can break games wide open. I don't he run for 2,000 yards but he will come damn close. The Titans still don't have the greatest defense ever and that could be the reason they don't make the playoffs.
Predictions for the AFC South
1.Indianiapolis Colts(12-4)
2.Houston Texans(10-6)
3.Tennesee Titans(9-7)
4.Jacksonville Jaguars(7-9)
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