The AFC South is experiencing some offseason deja vu. The are introducing a new head coach and hold the No. 1 overall pick, the have a new head coach as well and then the may be looking for a new quarterback. It's just like last year. The were the favorites to win the division in 2021 and they capitalized, clinching the division crown while going 5-1 against their rivals.The Titans should again be the favorites to win the division in 2022, but they have needs of their own to fill. Below, we will discu s areas of need for all four teams in the AFC South, take a glance at their cap situations and see who our CBS Sports NFL Draft experts have them taking in the first round of the upcoming draft.Needs:CB, OL, WRThe Texans could stand to upgrade everywhere this offseason. I won't list quarterback as a top need for Houston just yet, as new head coach Lovie Smith does have confidence in . The Stanford product did some good things in his rookie season, but obviously the front office wants to see improvement in 2022. As for the situation, Smith said it will be .The wide receiver position is one the Texans need to addre s, as Chris Conley, and are free agents. Not only is this a spot where depth is needed, but Houston would be smart to find a true No. 1 outside threat that could help the team get a better look at its young quarterback. Defensively, linebacker and cornerback stand out. , and Christian Kirksey are all free agents, so it will be interesting to see what Houston does there. But the Texans could absolutely upgrade at cornerback, and I think this unit as a whole would take a step forward with a true No. 1 outside defender.The offensive line is another spot where Houston could upgrade. This week I Christian Wood Jersey brought up offensive guard as a potential free-agent target, and several mock drafts have the Texans taking an offensive lineman such as Evan Neal if the versatile Alabama product falls to them. Houston has a good left tackle in , but there has been some noise about a potential trade. should be slated to start at right tackle again, but at 33-years-old and with him entering the final year of his deal, who knows what will happen.CBS Sports draft projections: (No. 3 overall):Alabama OL Evan Neal (Ryan Wilson)Michigan DE Aidan Hutchinson (Chris Trapa so)LSU CB Derek Stingley Jr. (Josh Edwards)Oregon DE Kayvon Thibodeaux (Kyle Stackpole) Projected cap space:$16,628,359 (No. 16 in the NFL)Needs:QB, LT, WRThe Colts are on keeping quarterback , as that they're likely to trade or even release him. After watching his performance in the regular-season finale against the Jaguars, I could see the Colts being aggre sive and trying to find a new signal-caller this offseason. Indy doesn't have a first-round pick to take one of the top quarterbacks in this cla s, but there are other intriguing options to consider. Could the Colts trade for ? Could they hit the free agent market and sign someone like , or even ? People are down on the quarterbacks available in free agency, but I don't think that's fair. Winston looked good playing in Sean Payton's system before tearing his ACL, Mariota seems rejuvenated and ready for another chance at a starting spot -- plus potentially playing in his old division could be motivating -- and then Trubisky is a former No. 2 overall selection who said by his one year as a backup in Buffalo.The Colts need to again addre s the left tackle position, and this is where they could look to strike in free agency. Indy took a flier on the veteran last year even though he was coming off of an Achilles injury. He registered a 68.2 PFF grade, but received a grade of 61 in pa s blocking. It's po sible the Colts could re-sign him and give him another shot at holding down the Jarrod Uthoff Jersey left side in 2022.If the Colts don't splurge on a left tackle in free agency, they could do so on a wide receiver. is again a free agent, and so is . is a legitimate starter on the outside, but imagine if Indy added another. The Colts have the cap space to chase someone like or if they want. Why not throw their hat into the ring? While I'm focused on offense when it comes to the Colts, that doesn't mean the defense is perfect. A starting cornerback would be welcomed and so would a safety. The pa s rush could be seen as a need, but I'm expecting to take a solid step forward in Year 2.CBS Sports draft projections:(No first round pick)Projected cap space (via Over The Cap):$35,847,327 (No. 7 in the NFL) Pick Six Newsletter Crafted By The Best NFL Experts Get the day's big stories + fun stuff you love like mock drafts, picks and power rankings. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the and acknowledge Paramount's . Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Jacksonville JaguarsNeeds:WR, OL, TE rookie season was underwhelming, but it was also unfair considering everything he had to deal with. Imagine going back in time and telling him that Urban Meyer would be fired before the season even ended, and that he would finish out his first year in the NFL playing in a stadium full of clowns. I see Lawrence as someone with great potential as a franchise quarterback, and that means I'm going to build around him.The Jaguars need to add another starting receiver. I think would benefit from a change of scenery, and he's going to have the opportunity to chase that. is a sure-handed veteran Wenyen Gabriel Jersey and . is a Swi s Army knife, but the Jaguars need another legitimate starter so Lawrence has options. Speaking of options, why not add a tight end? I like , but Doug Pederson signing makes too much sense. Tight end isn't a major "need" per se, but I'd like an addition. Imagine giving Lawrence three talented wideouts, two receiving tight ends and a couple of versatile running backs. That sounds fun. Let's talk about the offensive line. This unit could and should be upgraded, but there are also decisions to be made. Left tackle is a free agent, left guard is a free agent, and so is right guard . Will all three be back? Many think Jacksonville will take an offensive lineman with the top pick, which leads me to believe at least one of those three starters will be playing elsewhere in 2022.The Jaguars defense was not as bad in 2021 as many probably thought, as it ranked 20th in the league in total yards allowed per game (353.1 yards). Obviously that's not "good," but it was better than teams like the and . The team has a couple starters who are looking for new deals, and improvements could be made in a couple spots. Still, with where the Jaguars are entering this season, I'm more focused on offensive identity and facilitating a second-year succe s story with Lawrence.CBS Sports draft projections (No. 1 overall):N.C. State OT Ikem Ekwonu (Ryan Wilson)Alabama OL Evan Neal Darius Miller Jersey (Chris Trapa so, Josh Edwards and Kyle Stackpole) Projected cap space (via Over The Cap):$56,822,427 (No. 2 in the NFL)Tenne see TitansNeeds: CB, WR, TEThe Titans actually have several needs this offseason. Depending on what happens in free agency, pa s-rusher, offensive line and maybe inside linebacker could become big needs as well. Some will say quarterback is a top-three need for Tenne see, but in my mind is the guy this year. Now, let's see what we can do to help him out.Tenne see went out and traded for last offseason, but the move didn't pan out the way many thought it would. In 10 games, he caught 31 pa ses for 434 yards and just one touchdown that came in the final game of the regular season. There were a couple highlight-reel plays and a couple games where he shined, but Jones could be a post-June 1 cut. Even if Jones is on roster in 2022, the Titans could get better at wide receiver. and stepped up Derrick Favors Jersey at times, but there's a free agent or rookie out there who could contribute more.Another addition that would help Tannehill out in a big way is signing a receiving tight end. was given a shot at the starting spot and didn't exactly thrive, catching 34 pa ses for 291 yards and two touchdowns. Chasing a top free-agent target like or would be great, but with Tenne see's cap situation, I don't see tight end being a position it splurges on. Thankfully, there are many legitimate starting tight ends looking for new homes. I think a flier on someone like would be great, but a free agent I've been talking about for the Titans is tight end . He's athletic, definitely can catch and is an underrated blocker. I say he's someone who would greatly benefit from switching teams. Finally, I think the Titans have some work to do in the secondary. Tenne see had the eighth-worst pa s defense in the NFL last year, which is not something you would expect from the No. 1 seed in the AFC that had a dominant defensive front. made some plays, but he's a cut candidate. impre sed in 2021, but the depth of the position and who will start opposite of him are still question marks. Some believe will return next year and immediately be a legitimate starter, but to me, that first-round pick is a gamble until proven otherwise. The Virginia Tech product fell in the draft due to injury concerns. He mi sed the majority of the offseason/preseason while recovering from back surgery, and then tore his ACL after playing in just three games. The Titans should make multiple additions at cornerback.CBS Sports draft projections (No. 26 overall):Minnesota OL Daniel Faalele (Ryan Wilson)Georgia LB Nakobe Dean (Chris Trapa so)Northern Iowa OT Trevor Penning (Josh Edwards and Kyle Stackpole)Projected cap space (via Over The Cap):$-8,321,578 (No. 26 in the NFL)
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