AFC South Predictions

andy benoit · July 11th, 2008

1. Indianapolis Colts
Hard to pick against five consecutive division titles – especially if the defense continues to perform so well.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
If they were in the NFC, they would maybe be the Super Bowl favorite.
3. Houston Texans
Capable of winning 10 games if everyone stays healthy, but they’re in an unfortunately tough division.
4. Tennessee Titans
The offensive and defensive lines have both taken a step back. Thus, this team gets doubted for another year.

Best Offseason Move
The Titans franchising defensive tackle Albert Haynesworth, ensuring another contract-year effort from the star and forcing him to prove his long-term value.

Worst Offseason Move
The Titans allowing guard Jacob Bell to get away in free agency.

Biggest Question
What force is needed to disrupt the status quo that has come to define this division?

Quick Hits
Team Bests
Passing Game 1 Colts, 2 Texans, 3 Jaguars, Titans
Running Game 1 Jaguars, 2 Colts, 3 Titans, 4 Texans
Offensive Line 1 Colts, 2 Jaguars, 3 Texans, 4 Titans
Pass Rush 1 Colts, 2 Texans, 3 Titans, 4 Jaguars
Run Defense 1 Jaguars, 2 Texans, 3 Titans, 4 Colts
Pass Defense 1 Colts, 2 Jaguars, 3 Titans, 4 Texans
Special Teams 1 Texans, 2 Jaguars, 3 Titans, 4 Colts
Coaching Staff 1 Colts, 2 Jaguars, 3 Titans, 4 Texans
Front Office 1 Colts, 2 Texans, 3 Jaguars, 4 Titans
Home Field Advantage 1 Colts, 2 Texans, 3 Titans, 4 Jaguars

Player Bests
Pure Athlete Andre Johnson, Texans
Big Play Threat Vince Young, Titans
Gets Most out of Talent Kyle Vanden Bosch, Titans
Gets Least out of Talent Matt Jones, Jaguars
Breakout Prospects Fred Bennett, Texans
Tony Ugoh, Colts
Amobi Okoye, Texans
Breakdown Prospects
Ahman Green, Texans
Reggie Hayward, Jaguars
Jeff Zgonina, Texans
Best Leader
Peyton Manning, Colts
Unsung Hero
Ryan Diem, Colts
Impact Veteran Acquisition Jerry Porter, Jaguars
Impact Rookie Duane Brown, LT, Texans

ALL-AFC SOUTH TEAM
Offense

QB    Peyton Manning, Colts
RB    Joseph Addai, Colts
RB    Maurice Jones-Drew, Jaguars
WR    Andre Johnson, Texans
WR    Reggie Wayne, Colts
TE    Dallas Clark, Colts
LT    Michael Roos, Titans
LG    Ryan Lilja, Colts
C    Jeff Saturday, Colts
RG    Jake Scott, Titans
RT    Ryan Diem, Colts

Defense
DE    Mario Williams, Texans
DT    Albert Haynesworth, Titans
DT    John Henderson, Jaguars
DE    Dwight Freeney, Colts
OLB    Freddy Keiaho, Colts
MLB    DeMeco Ryans, Texans
OLB    Keith Bulluck, Titans
CB    Rashean Mathis, Jaguars
FS    Antoine Bethea, Colts
SS    Bob Sanders, Colts
CB    Cortland Finnegan, Titans

Specials
K    Rob Bironas, Titans
P    Matt Turk, Texans
RS    Andre’ Davis, Texans
ST    Kevin Bentley, Texans


Andy Benoit is the author of the NFL preview book series Touchdown. His work has drawn praise from Chris Berman, John Madden, Rick Reilly, Steve Sabol and Tony Kornheiser, among others. You can view all of Andy’s content at www.NFLTouchdown.com

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