The 2013 AFC South division was one that included an inspiring story, that of course being the story of the Colts season. First let's take a look at how 2012 faired for these teams:
1. Houston Texans 12-4
2. Indianapolis Colts 11-5
3. Tennessee Titans 6-10
4. Jacksonville Jaguars 2-14
*Playoff teams in red
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| You just can't say enough about Andrew Luck |
Indianapolis Colts:
Key Additions: WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, S LaRon Landry, OT Gosder Cherilus
Key Draft Picks: LB Bjoern Werner
The Colts overachieved in 2012, and were truly a Cinderella story. The Colts turned around their gruesome 2-14 record to an 11-5 record in only one season, and even made a playoff berth. The Colts decided to let go of Peyton Manning and went on to draft Andrew Luck, who developed much quicker than many people could have ever thought. Luck became an above average quarterback in just one year, making him on the border of being the next elite NFL quarterback. This team depended on Luck in 2012, but they also had key production from guys like Reggie Wayne and T.Y. Hilton. I expect the Colts to play for this division in 2013.
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| Arian Foster will look to lead Houston's offense again in 2013 |
Houston Texans:
Key Additions: S Ed Reed, P Shane Lechler
Key Draft Picks: WR DeAndre Hopkins, S D.J. Swearinger
The Houston Texans had a very productive 2012 season, winning their division in back to back years, and gaining post season berth, where they went on to lose to New England. Arian Foster was a big reason for their success, rushing for 1,424 yards and 15 scores. Even though the Texans didn't really lose anyone, I feel like their chances at the Super Bowl are becoming slim rather quickly, with each year they fail to make it to the AFC Championship game.
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| Can Jake Locker finally be relevant? |
Tennessee Titans
Key Additions: QB Ryan Fitzpatrick, RB Shonn Greene, G Andy Levitre
Key Draft Picks: WR Justin Hunter, G Chance Warmack
This team will have to have some stellar play out of quarterback Jake Locker and Chris Johnson to stay competitive on Sundays. The Titans have some good receivers to hopefully help Locker grow in the offense, but if he can't get it done, don't be too surprised to see some of Ryan Fitzpatrick. Neither one of these quarterbacks will really propel this team into the playoffs, so Chris Johnson, you're going to have to carry the ball as you have in the past, and be the big play feature back that this team needs you to be. The Titans will claw and scrap at teams this season, but they won't put up a big threat as far as the playoffs are concerned.
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| Jags fans can be glad to see this again |
Jacksonville Jaguars:
Key Additions: CB Marcus Trufant, RB Justin Forsett
Key Draft Picks: OT Luke Joeckel, ATH Denard Robinson, S Johnathan Cyprien
Jaguars fans rejoice! MJD is going to back on the field in 2013! The Jaguars really have no hope for 2013 but the fans can be happy to see Marice Jones-Drew healthy and back from injury. It is also nice to see that Blaine Gabbert has finally made some progress, but this team needs so much work for it to be anywhere near where it needs to be to be competitive. This year will be rough but will provide much needed experience for a young team.
So here are my 2013 season predictions for the AFC South Standings:
1. Houston Texans
2. Indianapolis Colts
3. Tennessee Titans
4. Jacksonville Jaguars
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