AFC South 2008 Preview: Predictions and Awards
July 11, 2008
By Andy Benoit, www.NFLTouchdown.com
AFC South Predictions
Hard to pick against five consecutive division titles – especially if the defense continues to perform so well.
If they were in the NFC, they would maybe be the Super Bowl favorite.
Capable of winning 10 games if everyone stays healthy, but they’re in an unfortunately tough division.
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
