(06-04-2017, 08:06 PM)NYC4jags Wrote:

(06-04-2017, 07:28 PM)SeldomRite Wrote:

(06-04-2017, 05:27 PM)newporttom Wrote: Texans game is big chance to start out right. Hopefully catch them before their QB situation is straightened out.

I agree, we'll know a lot about what to expect for the season from that game. They'll have all off season to figure out how to do some blocking and how to stop a backup or a rookie QB in his first game. If the Jaguars can't win that one is not a good sign.

I agree with both of you, but I'd add the caveat that the Jags will be starting a re-configured O-Line that may not come out of the gate swinging, and they'll be facing a top notch pass rush on opening day. 

I wouldn't be shocked if the O-Line doesn't turn in a stellar performance that day, but goes on to improve down the stretch in October and beyond.

I don't expect Fournette to go for 150 and a couple of TDs, but if he does that's great. I really think the key to the game will be with the defense. Stop the run cold and their QBs will probably eventually give the team a shot at taking one to the house. I expect a good gameplan that plays to the strengths of the team right now and gives them a real chance at winning. If they let Watson have a Mariota vs the Bucs start to his career then it's going to get ugly around here.

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