The 2011-2012 NFL season is looming but unfortunately so is the unfortunate Lockout. The eternal optimist that I am, I have compiled odds and predictions for each division in the knowledge that the owners and the players cannot be as ridiculous as they look. <\/p>\n
The AFC South is one of the more interesting divisions in the NFL. Perennial favorite Indianapolis is in a familiar position \u2013 oddsmaker\u2019s darling to walk away with the title. <\/p>\n
But a consistent underachiever lurks in the division \u2013 Houston just has to be better, don\u2019t they? <\/p>\n
Rounding out the Division are the Jaguars and Titans \u2013 middle of the pack teams at best in the NFL. But strangely, the AFC South has slipped as an elite Division and it is totally up for grabs!<\/p>\n
Odds To Win the AFC South -175 For the Colts it seems that they are always an injury or two away from imploding. Although they did a terrific job last season without their top two running backs, Dallas Clark, Anthony Gonzalez and Austin Collie health is crucial for this team. Even Peyton Manning is a huge question mark \u2013 he spent this offseason having a second neck surgery. <\/p>\n Defensively, the Colts are basically the same unit that was absolutely shredded against the run last season \u2013 the team decided to spend their draft picks with Offensive Lineman in efforts to ensure that their franchise is well protected. With Bob Sanders officially out of the fold, it is difficult to imagine just how Indianapolis is going to stop anyone on defense.<\/p>\n With little or no running game and a suspect defense, this just may be the year that the Colts finally take a back seat in the AFC South. Although we have said it before, a drop-off appears imminent for Indy. They are only one injury away (Peyton Manning) from a 2-14 finish! The Colts still have the best player in the Division but as demonstrated in the past, one player does not make a whole NFL team!<\/p>\n Colts AFC East Prediction:<\/strong> I\u2019m expecting a 9-7 record and a second place finish in the AFC South<\/p>\n Odds To Win the AFC South +250 Are we sick of the Texans being \u201cthat team\u201d yet? Every year this team preaches patience and claims that they are ready to emerge. But every year plans are derailed by injury or poor execution on the field. But this season may be different. They are solid in the running game for the first time ever; they have the best receiver in the NFL and a quarterback that, if he can stay healthy, is a true stud.<\/p>\n Defense was absolutely dreadful last season \u2013 they were dead last in many statistical categories last year. Efforts were certainly made to shore up that situation \u2013 five defenders were selected in Houston\u2019s first five picks in the NFL draft and Wade Philips was brought into coach the defense.<\/p>\n If the defense improves at all, this could be Houston\u2019s year \u2013 the AFC South is as weak as it has been in many, many years. Indianapolis\u2019s fall will mean that someone will emerge in the South \u2013 my guess is that team is Houston!<\/p>\n Texans AFC East Prediction:<\/strong> 10-6 wins the South \u2013 I think that it is Houston\u2019s year. [soliloquy id=”82219″]<\/p>\n Odds To Win the AFC South +700 Gone are Vince Young and Jeff Fisher \u2013 two cornerstones of the franchise. A new regime preaching a new attitude may take a year or so to catch on in Tennessee. With Kenny Britt\u2019s continued legal woes, there is only one playmaker on the team. <\/p>\n If Chris Johnson can find his 2009 form, the Titans may hit .500 but anything beyond that is a pipe dream!<\/p>\n Titans AFC East Prediction:<\/strong> 8-8 is likely for the rebuilding Titans<\/p>\n Odds To Win the AFC South +800 The Jacksonville Jaguars nearly got over the hump last season \u2013 nearly! And it is likely that they slip back to mediocrity this year. David Gerrard finally realized his potential last year, although some may argue that he overachieved (me included). Still their ground game alone will win them a few games along the way.<\/p>\n Jacksonville had a very confusing draft, opting to take offensive players instead of addressing their brutal defense. Their defense keeps them from taking the next step again. Second place in the AFC South is possible but third is more likely.<\/p>\n Jaguars AFC East Prediction:<\/strong> Jacksonville fans can expect another 8-8 season and a last place finish in the AFC South.<\/p>\n As Always Comments Are Welcome Below!!!<\/strong><\/p>\n To read our NFL Division By Division Predictions Click Here (Our NFL Articles Archive) >>>><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n OR<\/strong><\/p>\n 2011 Divisional Previews<\/strong><\/p>\n 2011 NFC North Futures<\/a>
\nOdds To Win 2012 Super Bowl +1500<\/strong><\/p>\nHouston Texans<\/h3>\n
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\nOdds To Win 2012 Super Bowl +6000<\/strong><\/p>\nJacksonville Jaguars<\/h3>\n
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