Last Season : 6 - 10
Drafted Players
1st Round - J.J Watt DE
2nd Round - Brooks Reed DL
2nd Round - Brandon Harris DB
4th Round - Rashard Carmicheal DB
5th Round - Shiloh Keo DB
5th Round - Taylor Yates QB
7th Round - Derek Newton OL
7th Round - Cheta Ozougwu DL
Players in
Bryant Johnson WR
Brad Maynard P
Andrew Gardner OT
Tim Dobbins LB
Johnathan Joseph CB
Danieal Manning S
Players out
Vonta Leach FB
Matt Turk P
Mark Anderson DL
Amobbi Okoye DL
Mitch Unrein DL
Xavier Adibi LB
Kevin Bentley LB
Antwaun Mouldon CB
Bernard Pollard S
The Houston Texans are coming off a very disappointing year, but are once again seen as the major challengers to the Colts. The Texans don't have any problems on offense. They scored a bucket load of points last year, and are fully expected to do the same again. One minor concern for the offense is the health of RB Arian Foster. Foster has been struggling with a hamstring injury recently, but expects to be at full fitness for their week 1 clash with the Colts.
The big problem for the Texans last year was their very poor defence, especially the secondary. They have reacted this season by bringing in former Cowboys HC Wade Phillips, as their DC. Phillips has a great track record as a DC. They also bought in very talented players CB Johnathan Joseph (from Bengals) and S Danieal Manning (from Bears). These 2 should make that secondary alot better. The Texans also drafted 6 defensive players, out of their total of 8. Their first round pick DE J.J Watt has been looking really good in the preseason. I think that this division is between the Texans and the Colts, with the week 1 clash in Houston, a very big factor.
Last Season : 10 - 6
Drafted Players
1st Round - Anthony Castonzo OL
2nd Round - Ben Ijalana OL
3rd Round - Drake Nevis DL
4th Round - Delone Carter RB
6th Round - Chris Rucker DB
Players in
Chris Gronkowski FB
Tyson DeVree TE
Jamaal Anderson DL
Tyler Brayton DL
Ernie Sims LB
Vuna Tuihalamaka LB
Micheal Hamlin FS
Players out
Charlie Johnson OT
Kyle DeVan OG
Jacques McClendon OG
Keyunta Dawson DL
Daniel Muir DL
Clint Session LB
Kelvin Hayden CB
Aaron Francisco S
Bob Sanders S
The Colts again won this division last year, even with half the team injured. The Colts had so many players injured last year, but their inspirational QB Peyton Manning still managed to get the job done. The major concern this year is though the neck injury to Manning. The Colts expect that Manning won't miss to many games, but may well be missing for week 1 in Houston. If this is the case, I give the Texans a big advantage, not only in that game, but for taking the division title.
The Colts defence will have a new look to it this year. Players such as LB Clint Session, CB Kelvin Hayden and S Bob Sanders have all left their starting positions vacant. They have bought in DL Jamaal Anderson, DL Tyler Brayton, LB Ernie Sims and S Micheal Hamlin to try and fill these holes. The Colts have looked terrible during the preseason, and yes - it is only the preseason, but this defence needs to get better in a hurry. If it doesn't, I think the Colts will be playing catch up all year, with a new and improved Texans team.
Last Season : 8 - 8
1st Round - Blaine Gabbert QB
3rd Round - William Rackley OL
4th Round - Cecil Shorts WR
4th Round - Chris Prosinski DB
5th Round - Rod Issac DB
Players in
Durant Brooks P
Tony Moll OT
Jason Spitz C
Paul Posluszny LB
Matt Roth LB
Clint Session LB
Gerris Wilkinson LB
Drew Coleman CB
Dawan Laundry S
Dwight Lowery S
Players out
Trent Edwards QB
Nate Hughes WR
John Matthews WR
Mike Sims-Walker WR
Adam Podlesh P
Adam Terry OT
Derrick Harvey DL
Kirk Morrison LB
Sean Consintine S
Micheal Hamlin S
The Jaguars went 8 - 8 last year, but I believe that they will struggle to get that many wins again this year. They selected QB Blaine Gabbert with their 1st round pick in the draft. I believe that this is to put some pressure on inconsistent QB David Gerrard. But here is my problem with this, neither QB has a player to throw the ball to. They allowed last years main WR Mike Sims-Walker leave, along with 2 more WR's. I believe that both QB's will struggle, and the starter may change back and forth a few times. This is never good for an offence. RB MJD will be expected to carry the offence, but how long can he stay healthy. At his size, carrying the ball as many times as he will have to, injury is a major concern. If MJD was to get hurt, the Jags would struggle to win a game!
The Jags have improved their defence. They bought in a total of 4 LB's, 3 of which I expect to start. Posluszney, Session and Roth will greatly improve their LB core. They also bought in 2 S's - Dawan Laundry and Dwight Lowery. Again I believe that these 2 are a fantastic upgrade to that defence. The Jags will concede alot less points this year, but will really struggle to score themselves. This could be a long year for the Jags.
Last Season : 6 - 10
Drafted Players
1st Round - Jake Locker QB
2nd Round - Akeem Ayers LB
3rd Round - Jurrell Casey DL
4th Round - Colin McCarthy LB
4th Round - Jamie Harper RB
5th Round - Karl Klug DL
6th Round - Byron Stingly OT
7th Round - Zach Clayton DT
7th Round - Tommie Campbell DB
Players in
Daniel Graham TE
Adam Terry OT
Shaun Smith DL
Barrett Ruud LB
Frank Walker CB
Jordan Babineaux S
Anthony Smith S
Players out
Kerry Colins QB
Vince Young QB
Randy Moss WR
Bo Scaife TE
Nevin McCaskill OL
Jason Babin DL
David Thornton LB
Patrick Trahan LB
Stephen Tulloch LB
The Titans had that shocking 0 - 6 start last year, when they were expected to challenge for the division title. This year, I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't win a single game. This team looks awful to me. Their main offensive threat RB Chris Johnson has only just reported for the year, following a lenghtly holdout, due to his contract. Johnson is undoubtedly one of the best RB's in the league, and was only due to be paid the minimum salary for this year. I can completely understand his holdout. The Titans held firm until this week, and then completely caved in, in my opinion, they are now overpaying Johnson. The lack of practice is a major concern for me regarding Johnson. He will surely be more susceptible to injury. Like the Jaguars, if the Titans were to lose their star RB, I believe they would also struggle to win a game. They have bought in veteran QB Matt Hasselbeck who is surely here to keep the seat warm for 1st round draft pick Jake Locker. The problem again though, is who will either QB throw to. WR Kenny Britt undoubtedly has a huge amount of talent, the only problem is that the guy is a numpty. He is likely to get suspended at any moment.
The Titans defence will struggle following the loss of DL Jason Babin and LB Stephan Tulloch. The defence will concede alot, and the offence will be inconsistent. Doesn't sound like a recipe for success to me!
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