Two of the four teams in the AFC South played in preseason action on Friday night, the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars. While all the questions the team had were not answered both say a few things that they had to like:

Titans head coach Mike Munchak was hoping to see Jake Locker take a big step forward in his development tonight and take over the starter's role, but instead it looked like he was not quite ready for prime time yet. Locker was 4-11 for 21 yards and one interception--not exactly much for a head coach to rest his hat on.

Hasselbeck wasn't much better in the yards department with just 29, but his 4-5 throwing is pretty nice.  It's hard to say that Hasselbeck deserves to start though. If the quarterback play is going to be lackluster the team might as well go with Locker. Since he's young the team can at least hope he'll improve.

Titans can believe that CJ2K is back for the time being. Chris Johnson looked like the running back of old against the Bucs. On the night he had 10 carries for 46 yards and two TDs. 

The team could find itself in a rather unique situation this season. Darius Reynaud is listed as a wide receiver, but on the night had seven carries for 75 yards including a long of 39 yards.Reynaud did well last week as well running five times for 29 yards, most of coming on a 21-yard romp for a TD. He also returned a punt 85 yards to paydirt.

It will be interesting to see how the team decides to utilize Reynaud going forward. His value as a return man is pretty obvious so far (TD last week; 42-yard return this week). Could the team decide to feature the run this year behind Johnson and Reynaud? 

It has worked in the past (Johnson and LenDale White). Although White was more of a power back and neither Johnson or Reynaud fit that role. It will still be interesting to see what the team will do going forward. if Reynaud keeps making plays like he has been the Titans would be foolish not to get the ball in his hands.

At the time that I'm writing this the Colts are still playing in their preseason opener against the St. Louis Rams, but the early results make me feel pretty good about saying that I feel pretty encouraged about what the AFC South might look this season.

- Andrew Luck looks like he's going to be the real deal. His numbers are going to be a little inflated thanks to Donald Brown's 63 yard trot, but going 10-16 for 188 yards and two TDs is nothing to shake a stick at.

- Speaking of Donald Brown, did I mention the 63 yard touchdown?

- Jacksonville actually did not look inept against the defending world champions and even managed to pull off a win. Yes, I know its preseason, but as bad as they were last season this is pretty encouraging.

- Maurice Jones-Drew might want to rethink his holdout. Rashad Jennings looked pretty capable gaining 56 yards on 12 carries. 

- Blaine Gabbert didn't look like a stud completing just 50 percent of his passes, but the offense didn't look like a train wreck either with him guiding it. Add in his two best weapons, Justin Blackmon and MJD, and there might be hope for this kid just yet.

- Matt Schaub appeared to be fine in his first action since his dreadful injury last November. The interception wasn't nice, but he led the offense just fine and was able to take it right down the field on the opening drive.

- Now if only the Texans could score a few touchdowns after those drives...at least they don't have to worry about missing any field goals with former Texas A&M kicker Randy Bullock booting them through.

- Houston had eight sacks against the Panthers, seven of them from linebackers. The fact that five of them came against Jimmy Clausen and a weak line could mean something, but it could also mean that the team knows how to go for the throat when the opportunity presents itself.

- Tennessee might be okay if they go with the youth trend this year and give Jake Locker a shot. Locker was 8-13 for 80 yards, but more importantly he looked strong and confident in the pocket--good indicators for being able to handle the rigors of the game.

- If Chris Johnson doesn't get it together the team might be able to roll with Javon Ringer and Darius Reynaud. Ringer looked good when he got his hands on the ball (four carries for 22 yards and one catch for 12) as did Reynaud (five carries for 29 yards and a TD; he had another TD on a 85-yard punt return).

- Kenny Britt may not be missed if he does get suspended. Rookie Kendall Wright looked good when he played (three catches for 47 yards), but it was a 2010 7th round pick from Montana (Marc Mariani) that led the way with two catches for 52 yards.

No need to remind me that it is preseason here guys; I know not to read too much into it. However, that isn't going to stop me from being excited that it's here!  

Indianapolis Colts:

I know this guy is no longer on the Colts team, but after the year that Curtis Painter endured in Indianapolis last season I wanted to give the man a shout out here.

Thursday night, with his new team--the Baltimore Ravens, Painter completed 5 of 10 passes for 64 yards and three TDs. Yes, the much maligned Purdue grad looked pretty good. He was the beneficiary of some top notch defense, but the man made the plays when they counted. I know its only preseason, but so what; I'm happy for him.

Good for you Curtis.

Jacksonville Jaguars:

These guys don't suck! 

Again, I know its preseason, but these guys did not look horrible in their first action of the preseason against the defending world champs.Blaine Gabbert was not bad, Brian Robbiskie was a little surprising, and the team didn't miss Maurice Jones-Drew with the way Rashad Jennings ran (12 carries for 56 yards).

The defense needs to stiffen up. Its never good to give up three TDs in a row to a team like the Giants. However, hats off to the 3rd and 4th string guys for putting up a good fight in the second half and coming back to win 32-31.

It may not technically matter since its only a preseason game, but no one ever hates winning.

Tennessee Titans:

What in the world is Kenny Britt thinking? The man has been arrested 8 times since becoming a pro. He just got sent to the principal's office (I mean commissioner) for a talking too and possible punishment. Time to walk the line , right?

Not this guy. Rather than mind his ps and qs he tweets a picture of the team fine levied against him for missing a rehab session along with some rather choice (colorful) words. 

What the *&^%?!?!? Kenny--please learn from Terrell Owens here. TO is a proven elite talent and no one was willing to give him a chance because of his attitude. You are not a proven talent let alone an elite one. Lately teams are concerned about image so you might want to button it up before you are looking for a job (and become the next joke).

Houston Texans:

It all begins for the Texans on Saturday when the face off with the Carolina Panthers. For years they've been a good, middle of the road team, but after last year's breakout the team now has expectations. The defense largely returns--not something Cam Newton wants to hear, but the offense is missing one side of the line.

The play of the line has been stellar for the last few seasons and key to Arian Foster and Ben Tate working their magic. Matt Schaub appears to be fine, but he is not getting any younger. With his injury history tacked onto concerns for his age the team has to protect him. 

Of course, as if replacing two guys was not hard enough the line has had injury issues in camp so far. At least the Panthers D-Line is not expected to be real tough (but watch out for that weak side linebacker.

More and more these days it does seem as if the NFL is starting to be concerned about image. With all the convicts (actual and wanna-be) that have taken over the NFL these last few years it's understandable (and about time). With that in mind fans of the Tennessee Titans have to be wondering:

Could their team possibly cut wide receiver Kenny Britt?

The idea really isn't that far-fetched. With eight arrests in just three seasons in the NFL Britt has proven to be a bit of a magnet for trouble. The only way he could probably get into more would be to walk into a police station in a suit made out of marijuana (leaves, not hemp) while toking on a bong and twirling nun-chucks.

Is he worth the trouble?

That question is hard to answer at this time. Should Kendall Wright play as well as the team hoped when they drafted him in the first round they might think about it. People love to win, but they are getting tired of the ridiculous acts of some many players. 

On the other hand, even if Wright pans out they might not want to get rid of him. Should the first two weeks of last season not be a fluke it would be nice to have two quality wide receivers. However, Britt may also have trouble with his knees (three surgeries since last season).

The idea has come up--at least in the media--since the Lions decided to cut cornerback Aaron Berry after he was arrested for the second time less than 24 hours after settling his first case (DUI) in court.

So far it doesn't appear as if the Titans are thinking about letting him go, but the season has barely started. Only time will tell.

There are some players that just can't seem to keep their noses clean. They may be looking for trouble; they may not. They might even try their hardest to avoid it. In the end it seems to find them somehow.

Kenny Britt is one of those characters. 

His first two seasons in the NFL were okay, but nothing fantastic (84 catches for 1476 yards and 12 TDs). Last season he burst onto the scene with a two game total of 14 catches for 271 yards and three touchdowns before blowing his knee out in Week Three.

If the injuries then were not bad enough, he has now had three knee surgeries since then, two on the injured knee and one on the other. Players will lose their speed after too many knee surgeries; the Titans know this and drafted a pretty good wide out in the first round--Kendall Wright. 

The hope was probably to work Wright in as Britt was getting his legs back, but after Britt was arrested over the weekend on DUI charges, his eighth arrest since joining the NFL, they may need Wright to jump right into the starting line-up.

With all the trouble that Britt has been in, you'd think he might have learned something by now, but he clearly has not. It would be a shock to see him not get suspended with the track record that he has.

The problem that Britt may find is that he may not have a job to go back to.

Wright showed he can play while in college. If his talents translate to the NFL the Titans could very well decide that they don't need the PR headache that is Kenny Britt.

I'm sure there aren't too many sports fans that this will be news too. I think it's pretty clear who I'm talking about. Definitely not the Indianapolis Colts. The Jacksonville Jaguars are way off too. Tennessee could be a dark horse candidate if CJ2K comes back instead of Chris Johnson.

I'm talking about the Houston Texans.

Okay, maybe there are some that just don't like the Houston Texans because they are the Houston Texans, but if those folks are honest with themselves they'll realize that the Texans have a better than average shot at making it to New Orleans. 

The team is coming back just as loaded this season as it was in the last. The offense will  be just as potent now as it was last year; more so if it can remain healthy. Even without its No 1 QB and wide receiver they were hand full of plays from making it to the AFC Championship last season.

Some folks might think the defense will let the team down this season after the losses that it suffered in free agency. While the losses are significant, the addition of guys like Bradie James, Whitney Mercilus, Adam Ball, and Eddie Pleasant will keep the unit as one of the toughest in football.

Of course the trick will be the health of two guys--Andre Johnson and Matt Schaub. The team has proven that they can win without either, but they have also proven that they are not an elite as well without them.