Thursday, August 31, 2006
AFC South Preview
AFC South:
Indianapolis: The Colts come into the season once again trying to get over the hump and make it to the Super Bowl. Last year Pittsburgh upset them in the divisional playoff, taking away what was probably their best chance at glory. They will still be contenders with all-pro QB Peyton Manning and his go-to receiver Marvin Harrison leading one of the NFL's top offenses. Defensive end Dwight Freeney leads a solid defense. The only weak spot may be the running game with Edgerin James leaving for Arizona. 12-4
Jacksonville: The Jaguars are a team on the rise, and will be more experienced this year after making the playoffs last season. QB Byron Leftwich is coming into his own, and the running game is great when Fred Taylor is healthy, though he tends to get injured frequently. The defense is one of the best in the game, and showed last year that they are capable of at least keeping Indianapolis' offense somewhat contained. If things go right they could move up and take the division title away from the Colts. 11-5
Houston: After steady growth in their first three seasons as an expansion team, the Texans regressed greatly last year, finishing last in the NFL. With their top pick in the draft they surprisingly to defenseive end Mario Williams instead of USC star running back Reggie Bush. That will no doubt improve the defense, but not nearly enough to make them a consideration for the playoffs. The offense will likely struggle as well with QB David Carr who has not lived up to expectations, a dreadful offensive line, and the possibility of RB Domanick Davis, a lone bright spot, being unable to play because of a nagging knee injury that doesn't seem to be healing properly. 4-12
Tennessee: The Steve McNair era is over for the Titans, who will go with Billy Volek at QB to start the season, but first round pick Vince Young could assume that role later in the season. The Titans appear to be lacking at most positions. RBs Chris Brown and Travis Henry are reliable but unspectacular, and the same goes for receivers Drew Bennett and David Givens. The denfense is pretty much in the same boat. Four games against the Colts and Jaguars mean that it could be another long year in Tennessee. 4-12
Indianapolis: The Colts come into the season once again trying to get over the hump and make it to the Super Bowl. Last year Pittsburgh upset them in the divisional playoff, taking away what was probably their best chance at glory. They will still be contenders with all-pro QB Peyton Manning and his go-to receiver Marvin Harrison leading one of the NFL's top offenses. Defensive end Dwight Freeney leads a solid defense. The only weak spot may be the running game with Edgerin James leaving for Arizona. 12-4
Jacksonville: The Jaguars are a team on the rise, and will be more experienced this year after making the playoffs last season. QB Byron Leftwich is coming into his own, and the running game is great when Fred Taylor is healthy, though he tends to get injured frequently. The defense is one of the best in the game, and showed last year that they are capable of at least keeping Indianapolis' offense somewhat contained. If things go right they could move up and take the division title away from the Colts. 11-5
Houston: After steady growth in their first three seasons as an expansion team, the Texans regressed greatly last year, finishing last in the NFL. With their top pick in the draft they surprisingly to defenseive end Mario Williams instead of USC star running back Reggie Bush. That will no doubt improve the defense, but not nearly enough to make them a consideration for the playoffs. The offense will likely struggle as well with QB David Carr who has not lived up to expectations, a dreadful offensive line, and the possibility of RB Domanick Davis, a lone bright spot, being unable to play because of a nagging knee injury that doesn't seem to be healing properly. 4-12
Tennessee: The Steve McNair era is over for the Titans, who will go with Billy Volek at QB to start the season, but first round pick Vince Young could assume that role later in the season. The Titans appear to be lacking at most positions. RBs Chris Brown and Travis Henry are reliable but unspectacular, and the same goes for receivers Drew Bennett and David Givens. The denfense is pretty much in the same boat. Four games against the Colts and Jaguars mean that it could be another long year in Tennessee. 4-12
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