I’ll admit this is more of a vibes pick to close out the list than anything analytically based. In a year in which turnover seems inevitable, why not shoot a perceived deep three? I loved what Liam Coen brought to Duval in his first season. The offense finally found its footing down the stretch, as Trevor Lawrence spearheaded an eight-game winning streak to close the regular season. Even with questions in the backfield, I expect Coen’s attack to take another step forward. If Brian Thomas Jr. shakes off his sophomore slump, Jakobi Meyers remains Steady Eddy, Parker Washington continues to develop as a slot weapon and Brenton Strange stays healthy, this is an offense that should gobble up yards. There are questions on defense, with Ventrell Miller replacing Pro Bowler Devin Lloyd in the middle. But retaining defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile was a coup for Coen. With another stellar season, the DC would become a hot head-coaching candidate in 2027. I believe in the coaching staff’s ability to cover any roster holes. It’s not as if the AFC South is loaded. The Colts have several big questions, most notably the health of QB Daniel Jones. The Titans have improved but remain a team in building mode. The consensus narrative might suggest the Texans should retake the division, but there are still concerns about the offense. Houston’s O-line has improved on paper, but we’ve said that before — and in the heat of reality, paper burns.
