AFC SOUTH
1. Indianapolis Colts
Where: Rose-Hulman Institute, Terre Haute, Ind.
When: July 30.
New arrivals: K Adam Vinatieri, QB Shaun King.
Gone: K Mike Vanderjagt, RB Edgerrin James, DT Larry Tripplett, LB David Thornton, KR Troy Walters, DT Josh Williams.
Top rookies: RB Joseph Addai, CB Tim Jennings, LB Freddie Keiaho.
What’s up: Loss of James means margin for error gets smaller for team overdue for Super Bowl breakthrough. Quick development of Addai is crucial. Vinatieri helped Patriots win Super Bowls, so Colts hope luck follows.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
Where: Alltel Stadium, Jacksonville.
When: July 28.
New arrivals: CB Brian Williams, OT Mike Williams, OT Stockar McDougle, LB Nick Griesen, WR Troy Edwards, WR Randy Hymes, OT Wayne Hunter.
Gone: LB Akin Ayodele, CB Kenny Wright, LB Jamie Winborn, S Deke Cooper, OT Mike Pearson, OT Ephraim Salaam, WR Jimmy Smith.
Top rookies: TE Marcedes Lewis, RB Maurice Drew.
What’s up: Scrambling to find replacement for Smith, who suddenly retired. Looking for offensive linemen to protect injury-prone QB Byron Leftwich. Rookies Lewis and Drew may have to contribute heavily for Jaguars to match last year’s 12-4 record.
3. Tennessee Titans
Where: Baptist Sports Park, Nashville.
When: July 28.
New arrivals: WR David Givens, C Kevin Mawae, LB David Thornton, S Chris Hope.
Gone: QB Steve McNair, OT Brad Hopkins, C Justin Hartwig, LB Rocky Boiman, S Tank Williams.
Top rookies: QB Vince Young, RB LenDale White.
What’s up: Still rebuilding, backup QB Billy Volek takes over for departed McNair while Young is groomed. White could become rookie-of-year candidate if he’s in shape. Coach Jeff Fisher has to figure out how to get defense back to contender level.
4. Houston Texans
Where: Reliant Park Practice Facility, Houston.
When: July 28.
New arrivals: Coach Gary Kubiak, DE Anthony Weaver, FB Jameel Cook, QB Sage Rosenfels, TE Jeb Putzier, WR Kevin Walter, C Mike Flanagan, WR Eric Moulds, LB Sam Cowart, DE N.D. Kalu, RB Antowain Smith, LB Wali Rainer, OT Ephraim Salaam.
Gone: Coach Dom Capers, QB Tony Banks, S Marcus Coleman, RB Tony Hollings, S Jason Bell, WR Corey Bradford, T Milford Brown, WR Jabar Gaffney, QB Dave Ragone, DT Gary Walker.
Top rookies: DE Mario Williams, LB DeMeco Ryans, OT Charles Spencer, OT Eric Winston.
What’s up: Williams has to show he was worth passing up Reggie Bush in draft, a tough assignment for a defensive end. Offensive line under new assistant Mike Sherman must learn to protect David Carr before he can learn how to find new receiver Moulds.
NFC SOUTH
1. Carolina Panthers
Where: Wofford College, Spartanburg, S.C.
When: July 28.
New arrivals: DE Maake Kemoeatu, C Justin Hartwig, S Shaun Williams, DT Damione Lewis, S Kevin McCadam, WR Keyshawn Johnson, CB Reggie Howard, LB Keith Adams, LB Na’il Diggs.
Gone: DT Brentson Buckner, RB Stephen Davis, LB Brandon Short, KR Rod Smart, LB Will Witherspoon, S Marlon McCree, CB Dante Wesley, S Idrees Bashir, DE Kemp Rasmussen, CB Ricky Manning Jr., G Tutan Reyes.
Top rookies: RB DeAngelo Williams, CB Richard Marshall.
What’s up: Bears-killer Steve Smith and newcomer Johnson need to develop rapport. Health of RB DeShaun Foster a concern, so rookie Williams could step up. Defensive line got even stronger with Kemoeatu and Lewis.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Where: Disney’s Wide World of Sports, Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
When: July 27.
New arrivals: G Toniu Fonoti, LB Jamie Winborn, WR David Boston, OT Torrin Tucker, FB Jerald Sowell, QB Jay Fiedler.
Gone: S Dexter Jackson, FB Jameel Cook, QB Brian Griese, T Todd Steussie, LB Jeff Gooch, TE Will Heller, OL Matt Stinchcomb.
Top rookies: G Davin Joseph, OT Jeremy Trueblood.
What’s up: This is QB Chris Simms’ first training camp as the starter. They replaced Brian Griese with Jay Fiedler. Adding controversial receiver Boston for his last chance not a bad move. Defense will miss coach Rod Marinelli.
3. Atlanta Falcons
Where: Falcons Facility, Flowery Branch, Ga.
When: July 27.
New arrivals: S Lawyer Milloy, DE John Abraham, OT Wayne Gandy, WR Jerome Pathon, S Chris Crocker.
Gone: DE Brady Smith, OT Kevin Shaffer, S Kevin McCadam, OT Barry Stokes, S Bryan Scott.
Top rookies: CB Jimmy Williams, RB Jerious Norwood.
What’s up: Must rebound from 8-8 season. Coach Jim Mora is hoping Abraham provides speed rusher to boost No. 22 defense. QB Michael Vick is starting his sixth season already, so expectations rise.
4. New Orleans Saints
Where: Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss.
When: July 27.
New arrivals: Coach Sean Payton, QB Drew Brees, LB Scott Fujita, RB Michael Bennett, LB Anthony Simmons, S Omar Stoutmire, WR Chris Horn, S Bryan Scott, C Jeff Faine, DT Hollis Thomas, QB Jamie Martin, WR Bethel Johnson.
Gone: Coach Jim Haslett, G-C LeCharles Bentley, DE Darren Howard, CB Fakhir Brown, QB Aaron Brooks, OT Wayne Gandy, LB T.J. Slaughter, RB Anthony Thomas, RB Antowain Smith, S Mel Mitchell, DT Johnathan Sullivan, LB Courtney Watson.
Top rookies: RB Reggie Bush, S Roman Harper.
What’s up: They’re back in the Superdome following Hurricane Katrina. Bush and Brees give reason to buy tickets. Also, RB Deuce McAllister returns from injury. Must figure out how to stop run.
