2024 season: 4-13, third of AFC South, missed qualifiers
Preview: The Jacksonville jaguars took a big step back after 9-8 consecutive seasons under head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson was dismissed after a 4-13 season and the owner of the Shad Khan team went for the most curious coach, poaching Liam Coen of the Buccaneers of Tampa Bay after agreeing to return to Todd Bowles staff as that offensive coordinator.
Coen made the hiring of the Jaguars more complicated (and clumsy) that it should probably be, but the situation changed for him when Khan – who caused a stir by showing his superyacht during the week of the Super Bowl – Licensed the Director General Trent Baalke. The Tony Boselli renowned temple was appointed executive vice-president of football operations, but a new GM has not yet been hired.
The Jaguars have the choice n ° 5 in the draft of the NFL 2025, which should provide immediate help to a defense which finished 31st in the NFL last season, granting 390 yards per match.
However, Jacksonville has many other off-season questions to answer, namely the quarter-arre Trevor Lawrence on the way to celebrity.
Key -free agents
RG Brandon Scherff
QB Mac Jones
S andre cisco
Te Luke Farrell
OG Blake Hance
Who is in / out: With an interior offensive line a need, Scherff’s re-signature should be a priority. Hance also provides depth on the line. Bringing Cisco back safe, with thin secondary jaguars, is another decision that the team should continue. Re-Signaler Jones is a big question. He could find a job elsewhere. But Coen could help him as he did with Baker Mayfield and Geno Smith.
Key needs for free agent
Wide receiver
Corner
Security
Why the holes? The Jaguars found a jewel of the receiver Brian Thomas during last year’s draft, but did not get a lot of production from someone else at the post. Christian Kirk only played eight games after having broken his collarbone. The defense of Jacksonville’s passes was the worst of the NFL, so secondary reinforcements – especially at the corner – would provide major help. The strengthening of the rush to the passes is also important, but this could be addressed in the project.
Do they have the money?
Jaguars should have money to fill the holes on the list. The team should be around $ 31 million under the salary ceiling, According to Spotrac. It ranked 17th in the NFL.
Notable potential cuts
Wr Christian Kirk
Wr Josh Reynolds
Te Evan Engram
Why they might have left: Jacksonville would create $ 10.43 million in the CAP space by releasing Kirk, which apparently makes this decision. With Brenton Strange, which sets up the depth board at the tight end, Engrand is consumable and reports $ 5.98 million in ceiling savings. Although the Jaguars need receptors, Reynolds’ release would still open $ 4.26 million.
Draft choice
1st round: n ° 5
2nd round: n ° 36
3rd round: n ° 70
3rd round (Vikings): n ° 88
4th round
4th round (Vikings)
5th round
6th round
6th round (Seahawks)
7th round
Good draft adjustment
Will Johnson, CB, Michigan
Why him? As mentioned above, the cornerback is a huge need for lamentable pass defense. Johnson thinks that the best CB available, presuming the winner of the Heisman trophy, Travis Hunter, is already outside the board of directors by selection n ° 5. However, the Jaguars could also meet the needs of the defensive line and the receiver here . Decreasing exchange is also a strong possibility, especially if it helps to acquire a veteran talent to meet a need.
Liam Coen’s hiring already moves the needle
Coen and the jaguars brass will have to focus on the replenishment of the offensive line with young talents in the same way in Buccaneers in the last two seasons to obtain similar results in Jacksonville. However, Coen has always reached all good buttons from a design and play point of view last season. We should all be delighted to see what he can do with Brian Thomas Jr. Coen specifically called its ability to work from multiple alignments concerning its role in the new offense. –Matt Harmon
