The Jaguars, Texans, and Colts every imagine they’ve discovered their future franchise quarterbacks. Who does BCC workers see profitable the AFC South in 2023?
The Jacksonville Jaguars received 9 video games in 2022 en path to their second AFC South title because the division was based in 2002. Super Bowl-winning head coach Doug Pederson, in a single season, has seemingly rebuilt the tradition round this Jaguars workforce. With the improved play of Trevor Lawrence, this workers has performed effectively in erasing the cloud that lingered from the earlier regime. Is 2022 an indication of dominance to come back or a one-season fluke à la 2017?
After being the healthiest workforce within the NFL final yr the Jaguars centered on including much-needed depth this offseason. However, the addition of Calvin Ridley can’t be understated for this squad. Trent Baalke’s low-risk commerce for a bonafide WR1 could flip this good Jaguars offense into the very best mixture of offensive expertise to ever be coached by Pederson.
How do the Jaguars line up in comparison with the Colts, Texans, and Titans?
Big Cat Country workers predictions for the 2023 AFC South
Jacksonville is broadly anticipated to seize a second straight division title. The Colts, Texans, and Titans all drafted a top-40 quarterback in April and need to contend down the road; the Jaguars are chasing a Super Bowl proper now. Doug Pederson went 4-2 in opposition to the AFC South in his first season in Jacksonville. That ought to solely enhance in 2023.
- Jaguars: 12-5
- Titans: 9-8
- Colts: 8-9
- Texans: 5-12
– Gus Logue / @gus_logue
The Jaguars have the AFC South’s greatest quarterback by a large margin. Trevor Lawrence, who’s surrounded by top-of-the-line supporting casts within the NFL, will make even greater strides in his third skilled season and safe one other division title for Jacksonville. The Titans nonetheless pose a significant menace to the Jaguars, however are available proper under .500. Young expertise in Indianapolis and Houston will present flashes, however they received’t problem for the division till subsequent yr on the earliest.
- Jaguars: 12-5
- Titans 8-9
- Texans: 5-12
- Colts: 3-14
– Joseph Henry / @JosephHenry2424
I really feel that the AFC South shall be a 2023 dogfight, with many scrappy defenses. Mike Vabrel is slowly turning into white Mike Tomlin and the Titans will proceed to be the Dollar Store Pittsburgh Steelers (on their strategy to a .500 or higher file it doesn’t matter what). The Texans’ protection is prone to be higher than in 2022 with an improved offense additionally. The Colts, nevertheless, look to be in full rebuild mode. I admit to being probably probably the most pessimistic Jaguar fan ever (based mostly on the previous decade of Jags soccer), and even I’ve a tough time predicting lower than 10 wins for this Jacksonville workforce.
- Jaguars: 10-7
- Titans: 9-8
- Texans: 6-11
- Colts: 4-13
– Travis Holmes / @TravisDHolmes
On paper, the Jaguars are by far probably the most proficient workforce within the AFC South and may win this division going away. However, the workforce had a foul behavior final yr of enjoying right down to competitors with 5 of their eight common season losses coming in opposition to non-playoff groups. Considering each the Texans and Colts are going by way of a rebuild, it may very well be straightforward for the Jags to fall again into that entice of a season in the past. Which may depart the door open for the Tennessee Titans to push Jacksonville for the division crown. That mentioned, this workforce is simply too hungry to play with their meals in 2023.
- Jaguars: 12-5
- Titans: 9-8
- Texans: 7-10
- Colts: 5-12
– Dillon Appleman / @dillappleman
The Jaguars have added weapons to an offense that was a top-10 unit in 2022. Look for them to proceed their run and repeat as division champions. It received’t be as shut as final season although, and I can see the entire division making the most of enjoying in opposition to the NFC South. A few rookie quarterbacks will battle to seek out their footing, however count on Doug Pederson to take the Jaguars to the subsequent degree and be critical contenders in 2023.
- Jaguars: 13-4
- Titans: 10-7
- Texans: 7-10
- Colts: 3-14
– Mark Dhooge / @Mark_Dhooge
In my opinion, the Colts are simply the fourth seed within the AFC South. The Texans have improved their roster with the additions of Will Anderson, Tank Dell, and CJ Stroud, however the problem of their schedule isn’t working of their favor. The Titans shall be aggressive, however I feel the Jaguars are the clear No. 1 seed within the AFC South.
- Jaguars 12-5
- Titans 8-9
- Texans 5-12
- Colts 4-13
– Caitlin Connor / @BigCatCountry
Unsurprisingly, your complete BCC workers predicts the Jaguars to be topped AFC South champions, profitable not less than 10 video games. The worst predicted file for the home workforce was 10-7 with the ceiling being 13-4.
Everyone can be constant in viewing the Tennessee Titans as the primary impediment for the Jaguars to repeat as division champs – hopefully not a throwback to 1999. We are additionally all constant in seeing the Colts because the worst workforce inside the division.
Those are our ideas, however what say you, BBCC readers? How many wins do you see the Jaguars profitable? Let us know extra of your ideas within the feedback!
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