Bulletin Board Material: The Best AFC South Articles from 8/8

Welcome to the Bulletin Board, where we are almost excited for the preseason, but then again, no.

General Interest

Aaron Schatz of the Football Outsiders says most quarterbacks get better in year two, but after that there's no real pattern.

David Climer of The Tennessean doesn't like what he sees from replacement refs.

Tennessee Titans

Jim Wyatt of The Tennessean reports that Marc Mariani is trying to move up the depth chart. Then he goes on with a longer notebook.

John Glennon of The Tennessean says that Jake Locker brings a mobile dimension to the quarterback position, but that has its ups and downs.

Houston Texans

Stephanie Stradley of the Chron.com has reflections after visiting camp.

Randy Harvey of the Houston Chronicle believes there's a lot of pressure on kickers.

Dale Robertson of the Houston Chronicle says the dietary needs of players have to be managed by the team.

John McClain of the Houston Chronicle thinks the Texans might have found a punter.

McClain has a notebook of observations.

McClain believes the right side of the line is still in flux.

Tania Ganguli of the Houston Chronicle says Randy Bullock sat out of practice. As an aside, congratulations to Tania on her new job!

Indianapolis Colts

Phil Wilson of the Indianapolis Star recaps the Colts' practice last night.

Wilson says the preseason is about getting better, not winning.

Wilson considers how many snaps Andrew Luck might get in the first preseason game.

Mike Chappell of the Indianapolis Star has a notebook from Tuesday.

Paul Kuharsky of ESPN.com liked what he saw from Dwayne Allen.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Kuharsky thinks Eben Britton brings much needed elements to the Jaguars.

Gene Frenette of the Florida Times-Union has a must-read piece in which he says Justin Blackmon "won" the negotiation with the Jaguars.

Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union says the Jaguars are trying to get Blackmon up to speed quickly.

Stellino also has a notebook.