AFC South Predictions

The AFC South has got three teams looking to rebuild after disappointing seasons, and then the Colts who look to expand and go farther. The Houston Texans may have had the worst record last season, but they look to improve under the leadership of JJ Watt. With the addition of first pick Clowney, and the recent pick up of QB Ryan Mallett the Texans are looking to fix the problems they went through in 2013. Foster is back on his feet and looking ready to go, as things are appearing more positive for Houston.  Their current QB starter is Fitzpatrick, but I don't know if he will hold on to that job unless he shows the Texans a lot more than he did when he was with Buffalo. I can't wait for the Texans to meet up against the Cowboys and their week offensive line. Romo will need to be on the run a lot and I put my money on Houston. Expect the Texans to go 8-8, as their defense will get some of the wins for them, but they will not get enough offensive support to pull away with some of those games. Look to JJ Watt to be a beast now that he isn't the only man to fear on the field.
The Jaguars picked up Bortles in the draft, but are still going with Henne in the starting position. Well I tell yea, that wont last long. Bortles will take over by week four, at least that is my guess and we will see a lift in offense for Jacksonville. Going into week one, the biggest spread is between the Eagles and Jags and there is already little confidence in Jacksonville and what they can achieve. With Maurice Jones-Drew now in Oakland, Jacksonville added Toby Gerhart to take over at the leading running back. Looking at their schedule, there are only a few teams that made the playoffs last season on their list. The sooner Bortles takes over, the better the Jaguars will do. Overall, I give the Jaguars a 6-10 record. That is an improvement form last year, but if Bortles takes over sooner than I expect, you might be able to add a couple wins on their list.
The Titans are looking to Jake Locker to deliver a great season and he has got some weapons the Titans can count on. With Delanie Walker, Kendall Wright, and Nate Washington, Locker has a few weapons to choose from. But the big story on the offense has got to be Bishop Sankey. How he does coming through in the RB position will decide how well this offense can produce. The Titans do have a tough start, facing three teams that made the playoffs last season in their first four games. But if they overcome the challenge and pull of a victory against say the Chiefs in Arrowhead, who I believe will decline this year, then the Titans put themselves in good position. I honestly don't expect much from them however. I don't think they will be able to pull off the clutch plays to wins the many close games they face. I say they will go 4-12, taking one game from Houston and Jacksonville, then getting a win against one of the New York teams they face allow with defeating Cleveland early in week 3.
Finally the Colts, they should runaway with this division without a problem. With the powerful defensive line lead by Mathis, who is currently suspended for 4 games, to rising QB star Andrew Luck, there isn't much that can stop these guys from taking the AFC South. They have had their drama with the huge fine thrown at Irsay, but hopefully that does not make any kind of an affect on how they preform on the field. The Colts have been looking to get in deep in the playoffs, but they have been slipping both years with Luck and I am sure are much more determined to push through this season. Look for the Colts to push for a bye round in the payoffs, that will depend on if they can come through in week 1 against Denver and later in the season against New England, the two teams that have the best shot of taking that away from them. I say the Colts will go 12-4, easily taking the AFC South. Only Houston has a shot in catching them unless injuries play a huge role.