2025 X-FACTORS That Will Define the NFC and AFC South | How Good Will Young QBs Be?

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🗓️ 21 August 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

The AFC and NFC South divisions take center stage as Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs break down the X factors that will shape these competitive landscapes. From quarterback battles to defensive uncertainties, the hosts dissect each team's potential game-changers. Trevor Lawrence's development under Liam Cohen, the Texans' offensive line, and the Colts' secondary are among the crucial elements discussed. The podcast also touches on recent NFL trades, including Harrison Phillips to the Jets and Devon Vale to the Saints. With six out of eight teams facing quarterback questions, the South divisions promise an unpredictable and exciting season ahead. Tune in for expert analysis on how these X factors could make or break each team's playoff aspirations.

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0:00.0	We're breaking down the X factors that will define the AFC and NFC South today on the Locked on NFL scouting podcast.
0:13.8	You are locked on NFL scouting with the draft dudes, your daily podcast for NFL and college football scouting.
0:22.7	Part of the Locked-on podcast network, your team every day.
0:28.5	What's better than this?
0:30.2	It's guys, being dudes here on the Lockdown NFL scouting podcast.
0:35.0	We're the draft dudes.
0:36.1	I'm Joe Marino from Lockdown Bills. He's Kyle
0:38.2	Crabs from Locked on Dolphins. And we are your NFL experts here with you daily to talk team
0:42.7	building across the league on the locked on NFL scouting podcast with the draft dudes. Part of the
0:47.3	Lockdown podcast network, your team every day. One issue, a big thank you. Shout out and welcome
0:52.5	to our everydayers. Those of you who never
0:55.0	miss a single episode, we appreciate y'all being here very, very much. Today's episode is brought
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1:06.0	planning your futures bets now. Joe, happy Thursday to you. We are on our last X Factor segment of the week
1:17.5	to the South divisions we go. And it's not just, hey, what's your best or what's your worst room?
1:23.8	It's where is there the most opportunity to define what this division is going to look like this year is the objective that we have.
1:34.6	And we try to pick five from each division.
1:38.2	We try to have every team represented across that list of five.
1:42.3	We've been able to do that with every division so far.
1:45.8	And now our challenge is to make that happen for the AFC and NFC South.
1:49.6	Starting today with the NFC South and we will start with the multi time
1:55.3	reigning division champion, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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