03-15-2016, 01:02 PM
Adam Schein breaks down why the AFCS will exceed win totals comprehensively over last season.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...-i-mean-it
On the Jags:
Sounds about right to me.
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...-i-mean-it
On the Jags:
Quote:Forget the money: It's all nuts. But the Jags had a lot of it, and they put it to use in a genuine effort to get better.
<p style="font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica;color:rgb(34,34,33);">The signing of Malik Jackson
was brilliant. He's a stud, and arguably was the second-best
Broncos
defender (behind
Super Bowl
MVP
Von Miller
) down the stretch of the season and in the playoffs. He's a game changer on the defensive front.
<p style="font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica;color:rgb(34,34,33);">Prince Amukamara
was solid in New York, not spectacular. But playing on
a one-year, prove-it deal in Jacksonville
, the 26-year-old former first-rounder will be highly motivated to prove his worth. And he wasn't the only improvement the
Jaguars
made to their secondary: Safety
Tashaun Gipson
, who's part of the exodus from Cleveland, gives Jacksonville a ball-hawking safety who's one season removed from the
Pro Bowl
and still just 25 years old.
<p style="font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica;color:rgb(34,34,33);">Now, Gus Bradley needs
Dante Fowler
-- last year's No. 3 overall pick who missed the entire season after suffering a torn ACL in rookie minicamp -- to come back and live up to his lofty potential. Bradley has to have an impact edge rusher to really solidify his defense.
<p style="font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica;color:rgb(34,34,33);">Chris Ivory's contract is bonkers
, but, again, forget about the money; I like the fit, even though I did
list him as a risky free agent earlier this month
. And that's because the
Jaguars
aren't asking him to be the dominant and featured back -- after all, they already have
T.J. Yeldon
. That's huge. When right, Ivory is a great blend of power and speed. His issues always have been health-related. I bet Ivory thrives in a role where he's getting 10-to-15 carries a game.
<p style="font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica;color:rgb(34,34,33);">Allen Robinson
blossomed into a bona fide star this past season with 80 catches for 1,400 yards and an NFL-high 14 touchdowns.
Blake Bortles
(4,428 passing yards with 35 TDs against 18 INTs) took a huge step forward. The
Jaguars
have a players. Now, the pressure is on my guy Gus Bradley.
<p style="font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica;color:rgb(34,34,33);">It's nice to see
the patience owner Shahid Khan has exhibited with Bradley
and general manager David Caldwell. But this is a results-oriented business. And now they have to start winning. And playing football in January.
<p style="font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica;color:rgb(34,34,33);">Eight wins should be the goal, at minimum
Sounds about right to me.