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Jacksonville Jaguars (2015 record: 5-11)
The Jaguars drastically improved a promising roster, after
having a very successful draft, and after reeling in some very quality free
agents. The team drafted Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack, both who were considered
top-five players in the NFL Draft. Jacksonville will also have Dante Fowler Jr.
who will be playing his rookie season, after the number three overall pick in
the 2015 draft was out for the whole season with a knee injury. The team brought
in Malik Jackson, who was one of the main centerpieces on the Denver Broncos
defense last year.
Jacksonville also signed former New York Jets running back Chris Ivory, who will share carries with T.J Yeldon. Jacksonville returns Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns, who formed a dynamic receiving duo last season. Quarterback Blake Bortles enters his third season in the NFL, and it seems like he will be ready to show his full potential. Jacksonville showed flashes of potential last year, which is one of the reasons why they nearly made the playoffs last season. With an improved defense, and an up-and-coming offense, the new-look Jaguars are expected to contend for a playoff spot for the first time since David Garrard was the quarterback.
Jacksonville also signed former New York Jets running back Chris Ivory, who will share carries with T.J Yeldon. Jacksonville returns Allen Robinson and Allen Hurns, who formed a dynamic receiving duo last season. Quarterback Blake Bortles enters his third season in the NFL, and it seems like he will be ready to show his full potential. Jacksonville showed flashes of potential last year, which is one of the reasons why they nearly made the playoffs last season. With an improved defense, and an up-and-coming offense, the new-look Jaguars are expected to contend for a playoff spot for the first time since David Garrard was the quarterback.
Projected finish: 9-7, second in AFC South, second
AFC Wild Card
Houston Texans (2015 record: 9-7)
The Houston Texans season can described like this: a bumpy
rollercoaster. The team started the season 2-5, they played three different
quarterbacks, and they suffered a myriad of injuries. However, they managed to
barely make the playoffs, and they would end up getting blown out by the Kansas
City Chiefs. The team brought in speedy wide receiver Will Fuller in the draft,
and they revamped most of their offense. They signed former Broncos quarterback
Brock Osweiler, and they also brought in former Miami Dolphins running back Lamar
Miller.
Houston had the third best defense last year, and they’re led by J.J. Watt, who led the NFL in sacks last season. Watt recently underwent back surgery, but he’s not expected to miss much of the regular season. Houston has an improved roster, but improved teams in the division will make it tough for them to win it again.
Houston had the third best defense last year, and they’re led by J.J. Watt, who led the NFL in sacks last season. Watt recently underwent back surgery, but he’s not expected to miss much of the regular season. Houston has an improved roster, but improved teams in the division will make it tough for them to win it again.
Projected finish: 10-6, first in AFC South
Indianapolis Colts (2015 record: 8-8)
Indianapolis had their worst season since 2011, and a big
part of it was they had to use four different quarterbacks. After Andrew Luck
suffered season-ending injuries against the Broncos, the Colts season seemed to
go up in flames. With a weak offensive line, very little running game and a
below average defense, Indianapolis just didn’t have enough to make it back to
the playoffs.
The Colts did very little to fix their issues, but when Luck is fully healthy, he is usually all they need to succeed. Luck will have a weapon in T.Y Hilton, who can score in many different ways. Indianapolis will have their franchise quarterback, but they might have trouble getting to the playoffs in a much-improved division.
The Colts did very little to fix their issues, but when Luck is fully healthy, he is usually all they need to succeed. Luck will have a weapon in T.Y Hilton, who can score in many different ways. Indianapolis will have their franchise quarterback, but they might have trouble getting to the playoffs in a much-improved division.
Projected finish: 8-8, third in AFC South
Tennessee Titans (2015 record: 3-13)
It was clear from the start of the season that the Titans
were in rebuilding mode. They drafted their franchise quarterback, Marcus
Mariota the year before, and while he showed flashes of brilliance, he couldn’t
really get going because of injuries, and a very flimsy offensive line. The
team drafted Jack Conklin out of Michigan State, who will drastically improve
their offensive line.
Tennessee brought in Demarco Murray, the leading rusher in the 2014 season, and they drafted the Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. Tennessee also has a promising wide receiver in Dorial Green-Beckham, and they recently signed veteran wide receiver Andre Johnson. Tennessee has improved drastically from last season, but it will take some time before they will contend for the playoffs.
Tennessee brought in Demarco Murray, the leading rusher in the 2014 season, and they drafted the Heisman Trophy winner Derrick Henry. Tennessee also has a promising wide receiver in Dorial Green-Beckham, and they recently signed veteran wide receiver Andre Johnson. Tennessee has improved drastically from last season, but it will take some time before they will contend for the playoffs.
Projected finish: 6-10, fourth in AFC South
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