Few NFL divisions present as many questions in 2022 as the AFC South. No team in the South has won the division for more than two consecutive seasons since the held the title from 2003-2007, when reigned supreme. Beyond that, each of the four contenders underwent significant changes this offseason. Indianapolis has a new face under center yet again. The are on their third coach in three years. The are in the same boat. And
Washington Commanders Pet Gear the , despite three straight playoff runs, are facing key changes on offense. With training camps underway, here are three questions each team answer before the 2022 season:How much does have left? This might be more easily answered throughout the year, but Ryan's mental and physical readine s could determine exactly how Frank Reich designs the offense. While the longtime QB should be a steadier hand than , he was far more serviceable than special in his last few years in Atlanta. Can he be trusted to air it out if needed? Is he best suited for the Philip Rivers-style attack, with almost exclusively quick strikes? We'll see.Which offensive line is going to show up? The Colts' trenches have been nationally heralded for years, but their reputation didn't translate to playoff-caliber pa s protection for chunks of 2021, particularly in the infamous late-year lo ses that sealed Wentz's departure. Now right guard is gone, replaced with , and is taking over at left tackle despite making just five starts a year ago. They've still got elite names, but are they still reliable?Is there really enough out wide? At this point in his career, not even returning again will move the needle much. Jr. has been a solid big man on the outside, but the Colts are banking on rookie to make an
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Jamin Davis Jersey are hoping the longtime linebackers coach knows how to get the best of guys like , and , who all offer tantalizing upside in varying roles acro s the front seven. Walker, in particular, will be under the limelight after going No. 1 overall over more proven pa s rushers like and .What does Lovie Smith need to do to stick around? Houston bra s wasted no time axing David Culley despite the longtime coach seemingly bringing solid temperament to a slow-burn rebuild. Smith is similarly an older, respected leader, but he's also stuck with a roster full of castoffs. And his own resume, which hasn't seen a winning record since 2012, isn't nece sarily on the upswing. Frankly, this points to a bigger i sue: what, exactly, is the Texans' long-term vision?What does need to do to prevent a QB search? The Texans -- a little inexplicably -- are letting the former third-rounder enter 2022 unchallenged as the starter, with no real Plan B in place. The question is, what can he do, with another underwhelming supporting cast, to ensure team leadership doesn't totally reset the position in 2023? Is it even po sible? That feels like an important question to be answered before he's thrown into another potential fire this fall.What is happening at running back? The Texans tried hard to incorporate the run game in 2021, to no avail. It seems likely Lovie Smith will also lean on the ground game as he trusts his old-school, defensive-minded approach. But what is the plan there, where , , and are set to "headline" a crowded backfield? Who will win the Division?
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Darrick Forrest Jersey make-or-break year for the pricey Tannehill, who was already more dependent on his supporting cast than some other playoff QBs.Is there enough at cornerback? This is a carryover concern from 2021. The Titans do boast one of the game's top safeties in , and former second-rounder improved as a cover man in his second season. Their front, led by , might also offset secondary i sues. But is currently set to replace on the outside, and he's been battling a serious injury history since college.
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