Today were looking at the AFC South and the players primed to break out this season. Be sure to check out the other divisions and come back to see the rest.
Houston Texans- Amobi Okoye
After a promising rookie year Okoye fell victim to the sophomore slump last year. Okoye is still just 22, younger than some rookies, so there’s no need to worry. Another year to mature will do wonders for Okoye and playing along side Mario Williams doesn’t hurt either. If the Texans want to take the next step they will need Okoye to have a big year.
With Marvin Harrison gone Gonzalez will step up to fill the void.
Indianapolis Colts- Anthony Gonzalez
Gonzalez has been solid in the slot for Peyton Manning and the Colts the past two seasons. Now with Marvin Harrison out of the fold Gonzalez is primed to break out. The former Buckeye will see plenty of targets in the Colts high octane offense and an 80 catch 1000 yard campaign is within reach.
Jacksonville Jaguars- Mike Walker
Walkers biggest enemy in his short career has been injuries. The former fourth rounder has shown potential and looked like he was going to break out last year after a good showing one game but tore up his knee. Now fully healthy Walker is heading into this season Walker is locked into a starting job opposite Torry Holt. With the offensive line healthy David Garrard should rebound and have plenty of time to find Walker all season long.
Tennessee Titans- Jason Jones
Jones had a nice rookie season backing up at defensive tackle coming out of Eastern Michigan. Now with the loss of Albert Haynesworth Jones will need to step up. He recorded three sacks in one game last year filling in for Haynesworth proving he could play. Jones will likely be in a three man rotation with Tony Brown and Jovan Haye at defensive tackle and the Titans will need his pass rushing presence in the middle.
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haha great insight cip!! amazing
Thank you very much for your help, this has been a great break from the books,
Heeeey Cipriano, BDK here
I got Peyton Manning on my fantasy team this year. I know you mentioned the bigger role that gonzo will have to step into this year, but how much truly will Harrison’s departure effect Manning’s fantasy value this year.
P.s. any word on where marvin harrison might end up or is he done??
sammy boy (big daddy kane)
i dont think Manning will take to much of a fall. Harrison wasn’t the number one receiver last year and everyone could tell he lost a step. It like in Big Daddy. Sonny doesn’t end up with Julian and though he’s been his boy for years, it’s time to move on. He gets his own kid and wife and he doesn’t think of the kid even though he’s still a huge fan. He beat him so bad in basketball the other day.
He’s still the same Sonny Koufax maybe a little older maybe some old balls but still a helluva guy.