(12-16-2022, 10:07 PM)rpr52121 Wrote:

(12-16-2022, 09:39 PM)Protozoa Wrote: If we go into next year with the same line there will be inconsistencies just like this year. We need to stop hoping these guys finally turn the corner and make plans for when they inevitably fall on their faces. The lack of sacks are because Lawrence is getting the ball out fast. The line is holding this offense back in every aspect.

I totally understand everyone's criticism of the offensive line and there is some validity to it. 

Having said that, given the number of positions with average or below average production and the salary cap situation of this team, the Jags would need nearly perfect hit rate in FA and the draft over the next 2 season to fix all them during Lawrence's rookie deal. Once his Rookie deal is over, they simply won't have the cap space to fix all of them. 

I'm not saying they should give him a horrible offensive line. But they are passable right now, and over the course of Lawrence's career, that is probably what he will have to deal with. In fact, most elite QB's don't have elite offensive line production. Maybe 1 or 2 studs but normally those guys were drafted and on cheaper rookie deals for most of the time. It simply because of the cost/benefit analysis.