The AFC South -- a reissue

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Johnny U: Peyton who?

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So, the AFC South screwed me. A week and a half after making my predictions for the division, the Jacksonville Jaguars cut David Garrard and the Indianapolis Colts lost Peyton Manning for at least two months if not the year.

Here's my re-do.

Tennessee Titans -- 9-7 10-6
I like the Titans, and here's why: They improved their quarterback situation by, about, 4000 percent; what's good for quarterback is good for Chris Johnson; this is a young, effective defense, especially up front; a favorable sked (Denver, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Carolina, Buffalo). For me, the quarterback situation is the biggest boon.

Houston Texans -- 8-8 10-6
How do you go 6-10 with a 4,000-yard quarterback, the league's leading rusher and the man of all men at receiver? Allow the second most points in the AFC (427). Also, learn to win at home (4-4). Well, the Mr. Fix It is in town. Wade Phillips may be a smarmy asshole of a head coach, but no one's doubted his ability at defensive coordinator. He'll bring some structure to the system and put guys (some of them really good players) in the right place at the right time. I have no doubt he'll turn this defense around. If he doesn't, I'm sure he'll blame someone else and point to the top 15 conference ranking in defense.


Indianapolis Colts -- 10-6
They will find 10 wins in that schedule. Why is everyone freaking out about Peyton Manning? Isn't it clear that he simply didn't want to go through three pre-season games and three weeks of two-a-days? Why do you think Chris Johnson is holding out? Why did Brett Favre waffle all that time about coming back? These guys don't want to/don't need to practice. The problems are on defense (they might allow 24 points a game) and those pass catchers are getting old quickly (Wayne and Dallas Clark are each 32).

Indianapolis Colts -- 7-9
The MVP award in the NFL will be defined this season. Kerry Collins is probably the best that the Colts can do for now. He'll have more talent and weapons around him than he's ever had before. Still, it's Peyton Manning.

Jacksonville Jaguars -- 5-11
I dislike them because I think others in division will be better, there's too many red flags surrounding Maurice Jones-Drew's knees and legs, and I'm pretty sure I know three of their pass catchers. Also, the schedule (Jets, Saints, Steelers, Ravens, Chargers, Falcons) doesn't look all at that awesome for them.

Jacksonville Jaguars -- 3-13
David Garrard somehow always worked a little magic and would have the Jags sniffing the playoffs always around .500. I think he means three or four games for them. Blaine Gabbert will be a starter before Chase Daniel.

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