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AFC South Predictions

Jason Lowry is ready to bring you his 2008 AFC South division predictions, as we continue to get closer and closer to another NFL season. Last year the the Colts took the division going 13-3, but there nice record wasn’t because they play in an easy division, as both the Titans and Jaguars headed to the playoffs last season as wild card teams. The Texans ended up finishing last in the division at 8-8, making it the only other division besides the NFC East to have every team finish at .500 or better. To get a good idea at what to expect this season, take a look at how we see things playing out.

1) Indianapolis Colts
The Colts run at defending their Super Bowl Championship ended last season when they fell short against the Chargers in the second round of the playoffs. This offseason the Colts only real addition has been running back Dominic Rhodes, but what this team really needs is everyone to be healthy, as they were really hurt by injuries last season to star receiver Marvin Harrison and defensive end Dwight Freeney. We see the Colts taking this division again, but they might not see the 13-3 record from a year ago.
Colts -160 odds to win AFC South at Sportsbook.com

2) Tennessee Titans
The Titans seem to continue their push for adding weapons for the young star quarterback in Vince Young. This year the Titans went out and added tight end Alge Crumpler, and former Titan Justin McCareins. We feel that Crumpler could be the go to guy and really open up the passing game this season. The team also welcomes back defensive end Javon Kearse back to where he got his career started, and hopes he can regain the form that once got him the nickname the “freak” We really think that the Titans will finish second in the division thanks in large part to what looks like a pretty soft schedule.
Titans +600 odds to win AFC South at Sportsbook.com

3) Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars really don’t deserve to be picked 3rd after another solid season going 12-6, but when you play in a division as tough as the AFC South its likely that this team could finish better than another division winner and still miss out on the playoffs, as the AFC is loaded at the top with talented teams. The team did add Jerry Porter to become quarterback David Garrard’s go to guy, which should help the passing game improve on their totals from a year ago. It should be a close race with the Titans, but we see the Jags finishing a game or two back this season.
Jaguars +200 odds to win AFC South at Sportsbook.com

4) Houston Texans
The Texans put together one of their best seasons last year going 8-8, and had a strong finish to the season going 3-1 in their last 4 games. The Texans have some solid talent all over the field and are really counting on quarterback Matt Schaub to improve his game even more this season. If star receiver Andre Johnson can stay healthy it will make things a lot easier on Schaub, as Johnson looks like he is the next big thing at his position. The Texans could and should repeat on their success from last season, and compete nearly every single Sunday, but just competing isn’t enough when you play in the South.
Titans +1000 odds to win AFC South at Sportsbook.com

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