The AFC South Blog

  1. Dwight Freeney Does Another Video with 'Funny or Die'

    There's more to Dwight Freeney than just football. Every offseason, the accomplished end for the Indianapolis Colts makes appearances on a variety of television programs as he builds a resume for his post- NFL career...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 3 months ago 2,183 reads 4 comments

  2. Gary Kubiak Ran Give-Up Plays and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    Perception and reality don't always match, but in the case Gary Kubiak 's play-calling, they have a perfect marriage...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 3 months ago 4,332 reads 17 comments

  3. Going with Gabbert Simply Means the Jaguars Don't Have Much Choice

    Last week a seemingly innocuous article stirred up comment a few days after it posted. Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union talked to Jacksonville Jaguars general manager David Caldwell...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 3 months ago 3,058 reads 106 comments

  4. Houston Texans Advanced Stat of the Week: Regression Kills on Defense

    Even the best NFL teams have a hard time moving forward every single year. The Houston Texans are no exception. They saw their rankings in a key statistical indicator decline in 2012...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 3 months ago 1,715 reads 34 comments

  5. Can Kenny Britt Get His Act Together and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    When Randy Moss tells a wideout to shape up his act, it's a sign something has gone seriously askew. Today's article of the day comes from Jim Wyatt of the Tennessean , who says Moss has interesting words about Kenny Britt ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 3 months ago 1,261 reads 0 comments

  6. Houston Texans Advanced Stat of the Week: Arian Foster Finds Success

    In 2011, Arian Foster had one small weakness in his game . In 2012, he was darn near unstoppable. This week, Advanced Stat of the Week will look at running back success rate...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 1,508 reads 2 comments

  7. Mike Munchak Is All-in with Gregg Williams and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    The Tennessee Titans when ahead and did it without even consulting me. Apparently my opinion on the suitability of Gregg Williams was not relevant to the Titans who hired the disgraced assistant at their first opportunity...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 1,193 reads 6 comments

  8. Indianapolis Colts Advanced Stat of the Week: Brown or Ballard?

    Vick Ballard is a favorite of Indianapolis Colts fans. Donald Brown is one of the least popular players in recent Colts' history...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 3,969 reads 96 comments

  9. How Can the Houston Texans Become the Next Baltimore Ravens?

    They stole our parade! That has to be what the Houston Texans are thinking about the Baltimore Ravens these days. Just months after humiliating Baltimore, the Texans are wondering how it's possible that the Ravens are Super Bowl champs...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 3,545 reads 43 comments

  10. Ryan Grigson Has a Unique Opportunity and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    Chances like the one the Indianapolis Colts have don't come around often. Ben Savage of Colts Authority says Ryan Grigson has a unique challenge in free agency. He has a cheap, good quarterback and plenty of cap room to work with...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 2,909 reads 10 comments

  11. Jacksonville Jaguars Advanced Stat of the Week: Jones-Drew Moves the Chains

    Maurice Jones-Drew is a great running back. Yes, I know. That's the kind of top-notch observation that keeps you coming back again and again to the AFC South blog ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 907 reads 14 comments

  12. How Can the Tennessee Titans Become the Next Baltimore Ravens?

    The parade is practically still filing through the streets of Baltimore, but 31 other NFL teams are already taking aim at the Ravens. The Tennessee Titans have to take great comfort from the Ravens' victory in Super Bowl XLVII ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 2,960 reads 13 comments

  13. Texans and Ravens Have the Same Odds in 2013 and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    When the 2013 odds game out, the line makers didn't give the Baltimore Ravens extra credit for their miraculous 2012 run...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 847 reads 3 comments

  14. Jacksonville Jaguars Unveil New Branding and Slick Logo

    The Jacksonville Jaguars are undergoing a facelift that has nothing to do with the roster. The team unveiled an outstanding new logo Tuesday, accenting gold and drawing more white into their traditional growling cat image...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 11,727 reads 63 comments

  15. What Do the Indianapolis Colts Have to Do to Become the Next Baltimore Ravens?

    The confetti hasn't stopped falling from the Baltimore Ravens ' victory in the Super Bowl, but 31 other teams are already gunning for them...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 4,341 reads 49 comments

  16. Tennessee Advanced Stat of the Week: Chris Johnson Booms and Busts

    Chris Johnson may be the least effective good player in the NFL . On the surface, his numbers are terrific. The only problem is that they don't lead to wins. This week, Advanced Stat of the Week will look at running back success rate...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 993 reads 11 comments

  17. Is Joe Flacco Better Than Matt Schaub? and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    Stock in Joe Flacco Inc. will never be higher. Fresh off a Super Bowl MVP award, suddenly perception of the Ravens ' perpetually average quarterback has changed...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 2,766 reads 106 comments

  18. Should the Indianapolis Colts Re-Sign Dwight Freeney?

    The Indianapolis Colts paid Dwight Freeney $14 million for five sacks in 2012. While most assumed that would be the end of Freeney's historic tenure with the club that drafted him, Dan Pompei isn't so sure...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 4,867 reads 50 comments

  19. J.J. Watt the Only Sane Choice for Defensive Player of the Year

    There was no suspense and little debate as to who was the best defensive player in the NFL in 2012. The Houston Texans announced via press release that J.J. Watt was named the AP Defensive Player of the Year, capping what was a historic season...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 2,974 reads 8 comments

  20. Bruce Arians Was Well-Deserving Winner of Coach of the Year

    Bruce Arians technically never won a game in 2012, but the Associated Press saw fit to recognize him anyway...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 1,772 reads 4 comments

  21. Concussions Could End Laurent Robinson's Career and Other AFC South Must-Reads

    The plague of head injuries that threatens the future of the NFL may claim its second Jacksonville Jaguar in a year...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 1,505 reads 3 comments

  22. Jacksonville Jaguars Advanced Stat of the Week: Marcedes Lewis Bounces Back

    Marcedes Lewis came back strong from a lackluster 2011 with a solid year in 2012. Cited by many Jaguars fans as part of the problem in 2011, Lewis showed that he can still ...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 1,331 reads 2 comments

  23. J.J. Watt's Heartwarming Proposal and Other Must-Reads from Around the AFC South

    J.J. Watt will likely win Defensive Player of the Year at a ceremony Saturday night, but he's already won the heart of Houston. Turns out, one particular heart he owns more than most...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 2,451 reads 12 comments

  24. Could Ed Reed Be a Fit for the Indianapolis Colts?

    Though it's hard to imagine Ed Reed in any colors but purple and black, the future Hall of Famer could end up trading in his classic Ravens colors for the blue and white of Indianapolis...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 6,098 reads 37 comments

  25. Tennessee Titans Advanced Stat of the Week: Where Wright Can Improve

    Kendall Wright saw plenty of action in his rookie season. His 64 catches outpaced all other first-year players. Whether or not that means Wright was effective is another story...

    Nate Dunlevy Written by Nate Dunlevy about 4 months ago 1,603 reads 9 comments