Odds to Win AFC South Division

Here's our rundown on what has happened in the offseason for all of the AFC South teams and their odds to win the AFC South as listed at bodog

Houston Texans (+180)

Added – FB Lawrence Vickers (FA), LB Tim Dobbins (FA), Johnathan Joseph (FA), S Danieal Manning (FA), P Brad Maynard (FA), DE J.J. Watt (DR), LB Brooks Reed (DR).
Lost – FB Vonta Leach, DT Amobi Okoye S Bernard Pollard.ll.

There was no secret to the Texans offseason plans: strengthen the defense. To that end, they signed Wade Phillips to transform the defense into a 3-4 unit and used six of their eight draft picks (including their first five) on that side of the ball. They expect Watt and Reed to contribute immediately and signing Joseph was a huge coup. He gives the defense a bona fide starter at corner. The offense ranked 3rd last season and was left alone for the most part. While we have heard this before, Houston looks like a good bet to finally break the playoff plane.

Indianapolis Colts (+105)

Added – QB Dan Orlovsky (FA), QB Nate Davis (FA), G Josh Beekman (FA), DT Tommie Harris (FA), DE Jamaal Anderson (FA), OLB Ernie Sims (FA), OT Anthony Castonzo (DR), OL Ben Ijalana (DR).
Lost – OLB Clint Session, CB Kelvin Hayden, SS Bob Sanders.

The Colts used the draft to bolster their O-line and Beekman could also factor into the mix. Harris and Anderson are both former 1st-round picks and could be rejuvenated here. Sims is with his third team in three years and remains injury prone. Indy lost some solid veterans on defense but should still be capable. Of course, this could all be moot if QB Peyton Manning is slow to return to the field from offseason neck surgery. He has yet to suit up or throw a pass and that is troubling. If he misses significant time, this team will be in real trouble.

Jacksonville Jaguars (+700)

Added – G Tony Moll (FA), G Jason Spitz (FA), DE Matt Roth (FA), MLB Paul Posluszny (FA), OLB Clint Session (FA), CB Drew Coleman (FA), S Dawan Landry (FA), P Matt Turk (FA), QB Blaine Gabbert (DR), G Will Rackley (DR).
Lost – WR Mike Sims-Walker, G Vince Manuwai, DE Derrick Harvey, MLB Kirk Morrison, OLB Justin Durant.

Jacksonville went all in as they set about to revamp their 28th-rated defense. They committed $101 million to Posluszny, Session and Landry and are hoping for immediate results. Drafting Gabbert was a futures move but he could play this year if QB David Garrard gets off to a slow start. The receiver spot was largely ignored so the offense will be counting on another big year from RB Maurice Jones-Drew. Spitz and Rackley are competing for one guard spot and the winner should be an upgrade over Manuwai. All these moves won’t mean much if Jacksonville can’t find both a dependable pass rusher and pass catcher.

Tennessee Titans (+600)

Added – QB Matt Hasselbeck (FA), TE Daniel Graham (FA), DT Shaun Smith (FA), MLB Barrett Ruud (FA), S Anthony Smith (FA), S Jordan Babineaux (FA), QB Jake Locker (DR), OLB Akeem Ayers (DR).
Lost – QB Kerry Collins, QB Vince Young, WR Randy Moss, TE Bo Scaife, DE Jason Babin, OLB David Thornton.

Tennessee underwent a total team makeover as long-time HC Jeff Fisher departed and QB Vince Young was shown the door. Mike Munchak, who has spent 20 years in the organization as a HOF player and O-line coach, is the new head man. Hasselbeck was brought in to be the short-term starter and mentor for Locker, whom he has a previous relationship in Seattle. Ruud is a huge signing and gives the defense a tackling machine. RB Chris Johnson is holding out but will assume the role of offensive centerpiece when he returns. Not a contender but made some good moves.

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Indianapolis Colts +105
Houston Texans +180
Tennessee Titans +600
Jacksonville Jaguars +700

AFC South Odds

Houston Texans (+180)

Indianapolis Colts (+105)

Jacksonville Jaguars (+700)

Tennessee Titans (+600)

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