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2009 NFL Preview: AFC South

 
The AFC South is usually consistent with the end of season results. The Colts, Titans, and Jaguars are the ones battling out for position while the Texans hang around as the bottom dweller. But it's a new season and it may bring some changes. Could there be a change in role out in Houston this year? Can Maurice Jones Drew carry the Jacksonville offense? How will the Colts cope without their head coach? Will the Titans' defense be as good without Haynesworth this season?   1. Indianapolis Colts The Colts' biggest obstacle adjusting to the new coaching staff as Tony Dungy's calm approach will no longer grace the sideline. Jim Caldwell is now calling the shots. Even though Caldwell has been with the team as an assistant for years, he was never a head coach until now. Things have started out rough. Some players, particularly Peyton Manning, have been frustrated with the new staff. Though I don't expect the frustrations between the players and coaches to ... (link)

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