subject: Nfl Tickets - Afc South Preview [print this page] Indianapolis Colts: The Colts are annually the favorite in this division, and 2010 is no different. Fresh off a Super Bowl appearance, expect the Colts to again approach 12 or 13 wins on their way to a first-round bye. At this point, the Colts' season doesn't truly start until the playoffs, but don't tell Peyton Manning that. Manning is good for his usual 4,000 yards and 30 or so touchdowns this year thanks to endless hours in the film room. With an emerging group of receivers surrounding Reggie Wayne and Dallas Clark, Manning could have more options than ever in 2010.
This passing game is definitely one to get NFL tickets to see in person. The running game, on the other hand, left a lot to be desired in 2009. It didn't matter much most of the time, but an improved ground attack is definitely a goal in Indianapolis this season. Joseph Addai is a fantastic receiver and blocker in the backfield, but he has deteriorated as runner; this is why the team desperately needs second-year back Donald Brown to shine.
Defensively the Colts are solid but unspectacular, but would benefit greatly from a healthy Bob Sanders, which has become quite the rare sighting. Having said that, I still think they're the most likely AFC team to reach the Super Bowl.
Houston Texans: The Texans put together their first winning season in franchise history in 2009, going 9-7 and barely missing out on the postseason. Matt Schaub finally stayed healthy for the entire season and we saw that the Houston offense is truly capable of. Andre Johnson is the best receiver in football and this passing game is one of the best in the league, something that should keep the Texans in any game this season.
The team needs to get a consistent ground game going, and word out of training camp is that Arian Foster looks great. Foster will share carries with Steve Slaton and rookie Ben Tate, but appears to be the frontrunner for the lion's share of the workload. The Houston defense is what could hold this team back, though. The unit was shaky against the pass in 2009 and lost their best corner, Dunta Robinson, to free agency.
Tennessee Titans: With Chris Johnson and Vince Young, the Titans have two dynamic playmakers capable of wowing fans, but will they be a good enough overall team to challenge either of the aforementioned clubs for the division title? It's not likely, and the Wild Card is probably in play, but you can't rule anything out considering the way the team finished in 2009. The Titans would be wise to limit Johnson's workload a bit, as they don't want to wear him out.
As for Young, if he can continue the poised and consistent play that he managed in 2009, this team has offensive potential, but someone will need to emerge out of that receiving corps (I'm looking at you, Kenny Britt). The defense has lost some key contributors and leaders, such as Keith Bulluck and Kyle Vanden Bosch. That could hold them back.
Jacksonville Jaguars: We know what Maurice Jones-Drew is going to give them, but I have no idea what they're going to get from David Garrard. Mike Sims-Walker emerged as a go-to guy last season and Mike Thomas has a ton of potential, but Garrard is going to need to produce, or it could be his last season in Jacksonville. The Jags need to get pressure on the passer and manage things in their secondary, or they're going to finish last in the division again.
by: Pat Smith
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