Colts' division run in jeopardy And Other

alen1 · Jul 18, 2008

Colts' Division Run In Jeopardy And Other AFC South Write-Up

Is this the year the Colts relinquish their five-year stranglehold on the AFC South crown?

That's the thought running through the minds of the Jaguars, Titans and Texans after learning of Peyton Manning's knee surgery on Monday. Manning, who had an infected bursa sac removed during the procedure, could miss up to six weeks while recovering from the surgery. Though he is expected back in time for the regular season opener against the Bears, his injury means the Colts will have five starters (Marvin Harrison, Bob Sanders, Dwight Freeney, Tyjuan Hagler and Manning) on the sidelines when training camp opens next Friday.

"Anytime that you have injuries at your core positions you become weaker due to potential time loss or continuity," said an AFC scout.
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I think this is the year the Jags take over the AFC South.

As one of the top athletes in his draft class, Jones had most observers thinking he would have an instant impact as a red zone receiver for the Jags. With nine touchdowns in his first two seasons, Jones appeared to be on his way to becoming the impact receiver the Jaguars envisioned when they selected him with the 21st pick. However, he appeared to regress last season, and his questionable work habits led the team to reduce his role. "He is such a great athlete that the game has always come so easy to him," said a Jaguars' official. "But he needs to improve his work ethic if he wants to be successful in this league."

Although Jones' career has been plagued by inconsistencies, some scouts believe the Jags haven't done enough to tap into his potential. "He was a former college quarterback and basketball player who is still relatively new to the position," said an AFC scout. "Yet, they put him in the slot and have him run routes over the middle. That is a big adjustment for a kid who has never been hit."
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