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AFC South news round-up: Colts linked to Levis; Jags on par with Chiefs?

Welcome to the Easter addition of our AFC South round-up, where we once again check in on the Tennessee Titans’ division rivals, the Jacksonville Jaguars, Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts.

We start in Indy, where there has been some buzz around the league about the Colts being interested in Kentucky quarterback Will Levis. Many Titans fans want no part of Levis at all, so seeing him go to Indy would no doubt be a welcomed sight, especially at No. 4 overall.

In Jacksonville, the vibes are high both inside and outside the building, with one ESPN analyst believing the Jags are on par with some of the best offenses in the NFL. As much as I hate to say it, he might be right.

Check out those stories and many, many more as we take our latest trip around the division to see what the rest of the teams are up to.

Report: Will Levis to Colts gaining a 'bit of buzz leaguewide'

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According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, there is buzz around the league that the Colts might have their sights set on Will Levis. Of course, Indy owns the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft.

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Report: 'Timing wasn't right' for Colts to trade for No. 1 pick

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

According to The Athletic, the Colts were involved in talks about trading up to the No. 1 pick, but the report states that “the timing just wasn’t right for Indianapolis and some other clubs.”

The timing doesn’t ever seem to be right for Colts general manager Chris Ballard to take a chance and make a big move, but that’s always good for Tennessee and the rest of the division.

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Colts showing 'significant interest' in WR Tyler Scott

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I’ve seen Tyler Scott be a hot name among Titans fans in recent weeks, and he’s a prospect the team has met with. The Colts are apparently showing “significant interest” in the Cincinnati wide receiver as well.

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Grading the Colts' free agency moves in 2023

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This is a great recap by Kevin Hickey of all Indianapolis’ moves, and it also provides some insight on how well they did in the eyes of those who cover the team. You know how much we love grades, also.

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Report: 'Multiple teams' linking Will Levis to Colts

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There continues to be smoke for the potential fire of the Colts drafting Levis, who many Titans fans want no part of. There are teams around the league who believe the two sides are a great fit.

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4 reasons the Colts could pass on a first-round QB

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star

Colts Wire’s Meghan Hall breaks it all down and explains why there’s a chance Indy won’t draft a quarterback in the first round.

Read more here.

Dan Orlovsky: Jaguars offense can go 'punch for punch' with Chiefs

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ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky believes the Jaguars’ talented offense can match the likes of Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, as well as other elite offenses. Jacksonville certainly has the talent on paper to do so.

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Trevor Lawrence 'super excited' after first throws to Calvin Ridley

Syndication: The Tennessean

Jags QB Trevor Lawrence and new WR Calvin Ridley have already gotten together for some work, and Lawrence came out of the session optimistic. Assuming he hasn’t lost a step, Ridley will be a huge addition in 2023. If interested, you can check out the video of their session here.

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Forbes: Jaguars owner Shad Khan got 60 percent richer in last year

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Jaguars owner Shad Khan saw a hefty bump in his net worth over the last year, with it going from $7.6 billion to $12.1 billion, according to Forbes.

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Jaguars clear $5.1 million in space with Rayshawn Jenkins restructure

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The Jags moved some more money around recently after restructuring the contract of safety Rayshawn Jenkins.

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Jaguars GM Trent Baalke keeps a clown on his desk 'to prove 'em wrong'

Syndication: USA TODAY

Jags general manager Trent Baalke revealed he keeps a clown on his desk that was sent to him by a fan to remind himself “why I come to work” and to “prove ’em wrong.” This will age poorly if the Jags don’t take a step forward.

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Tyreek Hill says Christian Kirk's 'crazy deal' led to Dolphins trade

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Tyreek Hill revealed that the big extension Christian Kirk signed with the Jags led to his desire for more money, and eventually the trade to Miami, where he got his bag.

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3 players who could entice Jaguars to trade up in 2023 NFL Draft

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Jags Wire’s Adam Stites compiled a list of three players he believes the team might make a move up for in the first round of the draft, and all three are unsurprisingly defensive players.

Read more here.

5 lessons Houston Texans need to learn from quarterback classes since 2018

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Texans Wire’s John Crumpler gives one thing Houston should have learned from each of the past five draft classes and their quarterbacks. The Texans are expected to take a quarterback at No. 2 overall in the 2023 NFL draft.

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How the Texans could flip No. 12 overall into more draft capital

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Texans Wire’s Mark Lane imagines a scenario where Houston could trade back from No. 12 overall in order to land more draft capital, which wouldn’t be a bad idea for a rebuilding team like the Texans that also has the No. 2.

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Brandin Cooks shows no remorse helping Texans bungle No. 1 overall pick

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Brandin Cooks doesn’t give a flying you-know-what about aiding the Texans in losing the No. 1 overall pick with a late-season win in 2022 — and why should he?

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