I won't quote the message because it is so long, so I'll just repeat the question and give my answer.

1.  Coaching

Question:  How would you grade Caldwell's performance as defensive coordinator thus far?

My Answer:  I'll give him a C, but I feel like I'm being generous.  I'm giving him a break because he was a first time defensive coordinator on a new team with a lot of new players including many rookies and other young players.  I saw his actual performance as not being good.  It didn't look like players always knew what they were doing.  He didn't always put players in roles that played to their strengths.  Some players seemed to underperform.  He also wasn't good at making mid-game adjustments.  I'm hoping he pulls a "My Cousin Vinny" and does much better once he figures things out.


2.  Defensive Line

Question:  Does anyone along the DL develop into a Pro Bowl calibeber player?

My answer:  I hope I'm wrong, but my honest answer is no.  I don't see any of them as having Pro Bowl potential.


3.  Linebackers

Question:  What do you expect out of the LB corps this year?  

My answer:  It's a good question.  I expect improvement.  How much improvement will be one of the biggest questions going into this season.


Question:  Which of last year's rookie LBs will make the biggest leap in performance?

My answer:  Travon Walker.  His competition is Lloyd who has the potential to take a big leap, but I'm not sure that he will.  I feel more confident that Walker will take a step forward and has the potential to take a big step forward.


Sub question:  What do you think of Abdullah so far? 

My answer:  I've learned to be skeptical of the speed pass rushers who lack size.  They always look great on college tape, but it often doesn't translate well to the NFL.  I also don't put much into mini camp performance.  There's generally a speed versus size trade-off with players.  When practicing without pads, I think it gives the advantage to speed players.  It's not until the pads are worn that the small speedy player's weaknesses get exposed.  It's the off-season, so I like to be optimistic.  Some small speedy guys do make an impact so hopefully Abdullah is one of them.  I see him as a "boom or bust" prospect.


Sub question:  If you are a Gator fan, what are your thoughts on Ventrell Miller?

My answer:  I'm not a Gator fan.


4.  Secondary

Question:  Do you anticipate the team signing a player to strengthen the secondary?

My answer:  No.  I'm not sure that the Jaguars are going to sign anyone significant at this point other than maybe Smoot.  I think if they were going to sign a player of significance from another team, they would already have done it.  If they did sign someone, a pass rusher would be the most likely position.  


Sub question:  Who will be the surprise contributor in the secondary?

My answer:  Cisco.  He played minimally his rookie year, so in some ways last year was effectively a rookie year to him.  I think he can take a step forward.  That being said, I think having Williams full time on the outside will be a major plus for the secondary.  I know it may be unconventional with his size, but he just plays better there.  I saw one rankings that had him as the 9th best cornerback.  While I think that's high, I do think he played well on the outside.  I'm also hoping one of our rookies surprises, but that's more wishful thinking than a prediction.

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