AFC South Notebook: Irsay believes NFL team will be in L.A.; Mariota excels at minicamp
Every Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC South Notebook.
Indianapolis Colts
McAfee expects Luck to get a fortune. Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill received a $96-million extension with a career record of 23-23. Indianapolis Colts punter Pat McAfee believes that as a result, Andrew Luck will get paid a fortune - one that may even allow him to buy the franchise.
Irsay says NFL team will move to L.A. Colts owner Jim Irsay believes a team will certainly move to Los Angeles in the near future. With the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders teaming up to build a stadium in Los Angeles County, Irsay appears to be right.
Gore, Johnson adapt with ease. Frank Gore and Andre Johnson joined the Colts in the offseason after decade-long stints with the San Francisco 49ers and Houston Texans, respectively. Colts head coach Chuck Pagano said the veteran duo are adapting to their new club seamlessly.
Houston Texans
Watt reveals gory bruise suffered vs. Bills. J.J. Watt may be human after all. The reigning Defensive Player of the Year showed off a nasty thigh bruise he suffered against the Buffalo Bills in September via Twitter on Wednesday.
Mallett recovered from torn pectoral. Texans quarterback Ryan Mallett says he's fully recovered from a torn pectoral muscle that ended his 2014 campaign. Mallett will split first-team reps with Brian Hoyer, but is expected to win the team's starting quarterback role.
Hopkins becomes veteran at 22. After Andre Johnson left for the Texans' AFC South rival Colts, DeAndre Hopkins immediately became the team's top receiver. At just 22, Hopkins is taking on a leadership role with the team's younger receivers.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Joeckel enters make-or-break year. Luke Joeckel was selected second overall in the 2013 draft, but struggled miserably through his first two campaigns. ESPN's Mike DiRocco examines how the 2015 season will be a make-or-break year for the left tackle.
Jaguars staff take responsibility for Lee's weak rookie year. Marqise Lee was expected to contribute immediately after being selected in the second round of the 2014 draft. Lee struggled throughout his rookie year, and members of the coaching staff admit blame for the wide receiver's slow start.
Scobee supports new PAT rule. Kicker Josh Scobee supports the NFL's decision to move the ball back for point-after-touchdowns. Scobee said the rule makes it imperative to have a reliable kicker.
Tennessee Titans
Whisenhunt excited about Mariota's performance. Tennessee Titans head coach Ken Whisenhunt said he was excited about Marcus Mariota's performance at the team's rookie minicamp. Mariota did a number of things well, according to his head coach, and looks poised to become the starting quarterback in 2015.
Mettenberger ready to duel for his spot. Zach Mettenberger is expected to be supplanted by Mariota as the team's starter. However, the second-year pro said he's going to "fight to the death" for his starting spot.
Titans use scalper to extend sell out streak. The Titans reportedly used a ticket scalper to extend the team's sellout streak. While many seats were open, the team allegedly boosted its numbers to keep the streak alive.