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Reading the coverage... I'll miss this site, which has pointed this blogger to many, many radio interviews of note pertaining to the AFC South over the years. Houston Texans DeAndre Hopkins is showing support for the Rockets, which immediatel...

Pep Hamilton spoke to the Indianapolis Colts offense as a unit for the first time Tuesday, and he told his players not to latch on to the label that is floating around for what's to come. "He said, 'People are saying we're running the West Coast o...

The Jacksonville Jaguars have not been afraid to say they are in a rebuild. It's a rebuild that will be centered on drafts and be quiet in free agency. Still, some of their additions have adjusted their needs. Understanding they need just about ev...

The Colts have restocked their roster in a big way since free agency opened, adding 10 veterans from the outside. Some are sure to be upgrades, like right tackle Gosder Cherilus and safety LaRon Landry. Others require a wait-and-see approach as we...

Over at NFC South headquarters, our "regional" cohort Pat Yasinskas was driven by Drew Brees' giant salary-cap number to look at all the players in that division with cap numbers of $5 million of more. We know a good idea when we see one, so here'...

Give Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay credit. He knows how to get fans of his team speculating, debating and anticipating. With a couple of tweets on Saturday night, he's set off a frenzy. ColtFans,we already past the cap cash wise/ we're worki...

With Jerrell Freeman, Darius Butler and Mike McGlynn, with the re-signings of Reggie Wayne and Robert Mathis, with a wonderful draft class and with his even temperament, Indianapolis Colts general manager Ryan Grigson bought himself the benefit of th...

My plan for the Indianapolis Colts as we approach the start of the 2013 NFL calendar year: Finances: The team has more than $43 million of cap room, which means there's no need to search for savings. Still, one contract appears to be too big. Cent...

The Jaguars are looking to climb out of the bottom of the AFC South. In so doing, they will have to contend with a couple guys who figure to be division staples and cause constant headaches in two annual matchups: Colts quarterback Andrew Luck and...

Dallas Clark was in "Criminal Minds" when he was a member of the Colts, and Andrew Luck, Reggie Wayne and Jim Irsay recently appeared in "Parks and Recreation." Not to be left out of network TV, the Texans now have a star set to make an appearance...

When Jim Irsay ousted Bill Polian and decided to start with a fresh face leading the front office as well as the offensive huddle, he took a serious risk. Brusque as Polian was and despite missing on many of his player choices late in his term, he...

Today we look at the biggest issues facing each team in the AFC South and give you an opportunity to assess priority one: Pending free agents of note: Outside linebacker Dwight Freeney, cornerback Jerraud Powers, punter Pat McAfee, right tackle Wi...

Did Reggie Wayne get a fair shake from the Associated Press panel of 50 voters who pick the NFL All-Pro Team? It's easy to rant and rave and say no. Detroit's Calvin Johnson and Chicago's Brandon Marshall are the first-teamers, with Cincinnati'...

Reading the coverage... Houston Texans Gary Kubiak's endorsement of Rick Dennison as a head coaching candidate is a lot like Mike Shanahan's once was for Kubiak, says John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. "None of this is calculus," says Dale...

The Colts moved the ball in their last game of the 2012 season, they simply couldn't score. ESPN Stats & Information says Indianapolis' 419 total yards were the second most by a team in a playoff game without an offensive touchdown. The 1988 P...

Arian Foster, Reggie Wayne and J.J. Watt are on USA Football's All-Fundamentals Team. Foster is included in part because of how well he keeps his shoulders and hips in balance. They like Wayne's ability to show his numbers to his quarterback and s...