The Jacksonville Jaguars are a team that could surprise a lot of people in 2016. The front office has made solid picks that are working out quickly for the team and Gus Bradley has the team heading in the right direction. It may be a bit of a jump to say they could win the AFC South this season, but this roster has the chance to challenge for it.
2015 record: 5-11
Key draft picks: CB Jalen Ramsey, LB Myles Jack
Key additions: S Tashaun Gipson, LB Malik Jackson
Key departures: DE Chris Clemons
The offense for the Jaguars last season ran through Blake Bortles. With the running game ranking 27th in the league, Bortles threw for 4,428 yards and 35 touchdowns. The only drawback to his 2015 season was his turnovers. Bortles threw 18 interceptions coupled with five fumbles. Going into the season, he will have to handle the ball better for the team to improve on the strides they made.
In Bortles breakout season, many of the receivers saw their numbers go up as well. The Allens Robinson and Hurns are not big name receivers, but they sure played like it. Robinson was the leading receiver for Jacksonville with 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns while Hurns racked up 1,031 yards and 10 touchdowns. These two young wideouts are proving to be big weapons for the Jaguars and key figures on offense.
With the success of the offense last season, the coaching staff and front office put their focus in the side of the ball that needs the most help, the defense. Ranked just above last in the league in points per game and passing defense, they made it a point of emphasis in the draft by selecting Florida State’s Jalen Ramsey and UCLA’s Myles Jack in the first two rounds.
Ramsey gives them a talented defender in the secondary that can match up with just about any receiver in the league. Many knock the lack of interceptions he had in college, but his ability to play man-coverage speaks for itself. Read more..
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2015 record: 5-11
Key draft picks: CB Jalen Ramsey, LB Myles Jack
Key additions: S Tashaun Gipson, LB Malik Jackson
Key departures: DE Chris Clemons
The offense for the Jaguars last season ran through Blake Bortles. With the running game ranking 27th in the league, Bortles threw for 4,428 yards and 35 touchdowns. The only drawback to his 2015 season was his turnovers. Bortles threw 18 interceptions coupled with five fumbles. Going into the season, he will have to handle the ball better for the team to improve on the strides they made.
In Bortles breakout season, many of the receivers saw their numbers go up as well. The Allens Robinson and Hurns are not big name receivers, but they sure played like it. Robinson was the leading receiver for Jacksonville with 1,400 yards and 14 touchdowns while Hurns racked up 1,031 yards and 10 touchdowns. These two young wideouts are proving to be big weapons for the Jaguars and key figures on offense.
With the success of the offense last season, the coaching staff and front office put their focus in the side of the ball that needs the most help, the defense. Ranked just above last in the league in points per game and passing defense, they made it a point of emphasis in the draft by selecting Florida State’s Jalen Ramsey and UCLA’s Myles Jack in the first two rounds.
Ramsey gives them a talented defender in the secondary that can match up with just about any receiver in the league. Many knock the lack of interceptions he had in college, but his ability to play man-coverage speaks for itself. Read more..
For NFL news, video highlights, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more only at feeltheaction.com
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