Something to pass the time and hopefully spark debate/discussion
 
Quarterback
1.        Ryan Tannehill, Tennessee-has had a complete rebirth after fizzling out with Miami.  This shows what having a surrounding cast can do for a QB, as he fits nicely in the Tennessee play action heavy system.  It’ll be interesting to see how the departures of OC Arthur Smith, TE Jonnu Smith, and WR Corey Davis will affect his production.

2.       Carson Wentz, Indianapolis-Trying to have a similar rebirth with the Colts as Tannehill had with the tacks.  Has a good OL and coaching in Indy.  Can he shake the turnover and injury bugs?

3.       Tyrod Taylor, Houston-Has to know he is a stop gap.  But for how long?  For whom?  Mobile, but does not take chances with the ball at all…often to the ofense’s detriment.

4.       Trevor Lawrence, Jacksonville.  Only in this spot because he is a rookie.  Big things expected from him and he has the tools to deliver.  Does he have enough help around him?  If so, he could very easily be at the top of this list by this time next year.
 
Running back
1.        Derrick Henry, Tennessee-can be flat out unstoppable once he gets going with his combination of size, power and speed.  The stuff of Jaguars nightmares.  Of all the tack RBs to torment the Jaguars over the years, he has been the one I least want to face.

2.       Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis-Got on a roll behind that offensive line.  Has a bright future.

3.       James Robinson, Jacksonville-a most pleasant surprise.  While not a breakaway threat, had some long TD runs called back due to holding.  Suffered from being on a bad team.

4.       Mark Ingram, Houston.  New Texans coach Culley brought him with him from Baltimore.  Not much left in the tank.

5.  Phillip Lindsey, Houston.  Not the biggest guy, but has some wiggle.  Production dipped last year after two 1000 yard seasons.

6.       Travis Etienne, Jacksonville-the wildcard in the division.  Has all kinds of explosiveness, but how will he be utilized?
 
Wide Receiver
1.        A.J. Brown, Tennessee-is a star in the making, and could prove to be one of the best ever in franchise history.  Question is with the departure of Davis and Jonnu Smith, who will take attention away from him?

2.       D.J. Chark, Jacksonville-Has good size and speed.  Can really get deep.  Had lots of blown opportunities where he won on routes but didn’t have a QB who could consistently get him the ball.  Look for him to explode with Trevor Lawrence throwing him the ball
 
3.       Michael Pittman, Indianapolis-Good size and speed.  A good young target for Wentz.
 
4.       Brandin Cooks, Houston-Has blazing speed, but not much size.  Can’t stay healthy, nor can hecarry a receiving corps by himself.  I expect WR to be an early emphasis next offseason for Houston, whether in free agency or the draft.  Also expect his numbers to drop with Tyrod Taylor and Mills throwing him the ball as opposed to Watson.
 
5.       T.Y. Hilton, Indy-The end is nearing for him

6.       Randall Cobb, Houston-the end is nearing for him.

7.       Marvin Jones-End is nearing for him too, but will have more life in the Jaguars’ offense than Cobb or Hilton.

8.       Laviska Shenault, Jacksonville-can he stay healthy?  If so, will see his numbers improve with Trevor Lawrence.

9.       Chris Conley, Houston-was so so for Jacksonville the last couple of years.  Can get deep despite torn Achilles a few years back.  Maddening inconsistency in hands.

10.   Keke Coutee, Houston-the latest in along line of diminutive WRs in Houston.  Offers nothing that Cooks and Cobb don’t already offer, except youth.
 
Tight Ends-probably the weakest position in the division.
1.        Jack Doyle, Indianapolis-a good red zone target and chain mover

2.       Firkser, TitansNothing special, but competent

3.       Darren Fells, Texans

4.       Mo Alie-Cox, Indianapolis-a good receiving target

5.       James O’Shaugnessey, Jacksonville-just a guy
 
Left Tackle
1.        Laremy Tunsil, Houston-Not sure he’s worth the two first round picks Houston gave up to get him, but he is quite talented and thus far has proven to be more deurable than Taylor Lewan.

2.       Taylor Lewan, Tennessee-would have the top spot here but for his injuries and suspension.  An outstanding tackle, though.

3.       Cam Robinson, Jacksonville-Not that I am a huge fan of his, because I’m not.  In fact, I think he can be upgraded.  However, being two seasons removed from his knee injury, he is healthier than…

4.       Eric Fisher, Indianapolis-if he had torn his ACL, I would rank him above Robinson and I would feel better about his recovery.  However, he tore his Achilles and did so late January.  Will he even be available in October?  Will he be anywhere close to where he was pre injury?
 
Left Guard
1.        Quentin Nelson, Indianapolis-the most dominant left guard the league has seen since Larry Allen.  Will go down as an all time great at the position by the time all is said and done, taking his place among the Gene Upshaws, John Hannahs, Larry Allens and Steve Hutchinsons.  I can’t say enough about him.

2.       Andrew Norwell, Jacksonville-while he hasn’t achieved the lofty All Pro status he achieved in Carolina, he has been good and mostly consistent.

3.       Rodger Saffold, Tennessee

4.       Max Scharping, Houston –one of the two OL they reached for early a couple of years back.  Has struggled transitioning to the pros.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
Center
1.        Ryan Kelly, Indianapolis-former first rounder anchors the best OL in the division

2.       Brandon Linder, JacksonvilleA solid veteran who can be counted on for consistent blocking and missing a couple of games a year with injury.

3.       Ben Jones, Tennessee-Solid but unspectacular C.

4.       Houston-Who knows what the Texans will do at this position, having cut their starter from last year.

Right Guard

1.       Nate Davis, Tennessee-has become a nice, power RG.

2.       Mark Glowinski, Indianapolis-okay.  Nothing special.

3.       A.J. Cann, Jacksonville-long deemed a liability by Jaguars fans, he actually had a decent year last year.

4.       Zach Fulton, Houston-like most of the rest of this devision, nothing special.

Right Tackle

1.        Brandon Smith, Indianapolis-Taken in the 2nd round the same year Nelson was taken, he is the best RT in the division.

2.       Tytus Howard, Houston-a big time reach in the first round a couple of years back, has settled in at RT and played decently last year.

3.       Jawaan Taylor, Jacksonville-has been a disappointment after being taken in the 2nd round.  Does not have the feet to play outside, and his power does not seem obvious outside.  Perhaps his best fit is at G.

4.       Dillon Radunz, Tennessee-2nd round draft pick this year who gets this ranking due to his status as a rookie.  Has good feet and should be a good fit at RT for the tacks.

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