AFC South

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I'm sure you've all heard the talking on ESPN and NFL Network give you all the right answers about who's Superbowl bound and who's destined for a breakout year but I'm here to give it to you from a real fans point of view. I may not qualify as an ESPN Insider like Adam Shefter or an NFL expert like Michael Irvin but I do know football in particularly the NFL. So here in the blogasphere I'll call Goal2Go I'll share my thoughts on all things NFL related. To kickoff the 2012 season I'll keep it simple and breakdown my picks for each division and maybe share a few of my gems for your fantasy teams. So let's get right into it with the division in the headlines the last couple of days the AFC South. 

Heading into the preseason I felt this was a division with one playoff spot basically between 2 teams: Colts and Texans. Now with the Jags playing bottom line football and a Manningless Colts team I feel this is Houston's division to lose. Here's how I break each team down:

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Colts

Now I reserve the right to move the Colts up a lil if Manning comes back sooner than I think I he will because he is the single most important player to his team in all of football. If Kerry Collins has to play more than 2 or 3 games this team is in BIG trouble and the worst part is if Collins goes down before Manning is ready the other options give them no chance to compete. The offensive line is young and will take time to gel and the defense has been average at best. Not a recipe for success without the Rifle-armed pitchman. 

Jags

The Jags have been a tough out for several years but I feel they have taken a huge step back by releasing one of the leagues more consistent starting QBs. Luke McCown will play place keeper until Rookie Blaine Gabbert is ready to take over. I always hate when teams make financial choices regarding good football players. Don't be surprised if in the next couple of years if MJD and Marcedes Lewis head to more stable situations. 

Titans

So they locked up CJ...finally!! Now Hasselback will try to keep this offense competitive will they groom Locker. I think receiver is the glaring weakness on the offensive side. Aside from Britt and some talented TEs the Titans don't have much in the way of pass catchers. I would like to see 2nd year return guy Mariani get some more playing time at WR. He was a valuable receiver at Montana so his hands aren't a question and his playmaking skills are without question. I don't foresee it but if this defense comes along and the offense is serviceable the Titans can be troublesome for........

Texans

The last couple of years this team has gotten closer and closer to the Colts. Even before the Manning situation as had them overtaking the reigning division Champs. The addition of CB Joseph will do wonders to shore up this teams weakest link. If Foster can get healthy sooner rather than later I think the Texans will compete for the top spot in the conference. They have a QB on the verge of joining the elites and an unquestioned Top 5 WR. I think Houston finally gets over the hump and contends.