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AFC South: Biggest question for each team in 2021

By Russell S. Baxter

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 10: Head Coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans jogs to the locker room before their AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Nissan Stadium on January 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JANUARY 10: Head Coach Mike Vrabel of the Tennessee Titans jogs to the locker room before their AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens at Nissan Stadium on January 10, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Ravens defeated the Titans 20-13. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images) /
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Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images) /

Tennessee Titans: Has the club done enough to fix the pass rush?

The franchise won a division title for the first time since 2008 and head coach Mike Vrabel can thank his offensive unit. A year ago, just four teams in the league gave up fewer total yards per game. The Titans scored 491 points and allowed 439 points. And only the Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars finished with fewer sacks than the AFC South champions.

This offseason, general manager Jon Robinson signed Denico Autry and Bud Dupree to bolster a pass rush that produced only 19 sacks. The latter is still recovering from a late-season knee injury. Tennessee recently signed John Simon, late of the New England Patriots. Are they still in the market for more help?

Indianapolis Colts: Is the offensive line set at left tackle?

In recent seasons, Frank Reich’s club has featured one of the best and steadiest offensive lines in the league. Center Ryan Kelly is flanked by guards Quenton Nelson and Mark Glowinski. Right tackle Braden Smith has been an underrated performer.

Anthony Castonzo played and started 144 regular-season contests and eight playoff games for the franchise from 2011-20. He retired this offseason and general manager Chris Ballard addressed the absence at left tackle numerous times during free agency in Sam Tevi (Chargers) and Julién Davenport (Dolphins).

But the real find could be 2013 first overall pick Eric Fisher, released by the Chiefs this offseason but still recovering from a January Achilles’ injury. New quarterback Carson Wentz needs all the help up front he can get.

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