2009 NFL Preview: AFC South

The offense is not what may hold the Texans back from their first playoff experience.

Houston's defense is talented, but the unit is young and still developing. They have plenty of guys that rush the passer but still need help in the secondary and linebacker groups.

Cato June was a good signing to help bolster this spot. Draft choices Brian Cushing and and Connor Barwin will also help bolster a defense that ranked 17th in points allowed.

If the defense can realize it's potential,  the Texans may have a chance to surprise people this season.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars

Jacksonville will no longer have  Fred Taylor at running back for the first time in twelve years. However, Maurice Jones Drew is ready to take over as the premier back.

Jacksonville added Tory Holt to give David Garrard a passing option after cutting Matt Jones.

The Jaguars' offensive line rebuilt and is looking strong after the team drafted Eugen Monroe and Eben Britton. Jacksonville's offense may have the ability to click if Garrard can get the job done.

Garrard signed an extension that made him the man at the helm for the Jaguars for years to come.

However, he needs to prove he is worth the extension. Garrard has never thrown more than 15 touchdowns in a season but has always been a dual threat, willing to take off at any given time.

While the offense is on it's way to being, rebuilt the defense is a different story.

The defense was ranked 24th in points allowed and the Jaguars' front office did not make a serious signing or draft pick to improve that weakness. If the defense puts out the same kind of effort, the offense will have all the pressure.

Jacksonville's offense may be improved, but it won't be enough in a division that consists of high scoring offenses such. Jacksonville find itself as the bottom dweller this season.

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