(05-23-2024, 11:56 AM)cland Wrote: So I did a little research on the current projected rankings of offensive lines in 2024.  The best ranking was from PFF at 21, and the lowest was from FTN at 31.  Most of the others had the Jags hovering around 24th in the league.  I think the general consensus here is that Mitch Morse (and a healthy Cleveland [this is for NYC4Jags]) will add to the running and pass protection game, but I'm curious to see where the board would rank the OL in 2024?

Until it proves otherwise? Bottom of the pack for me. 27th - 32nd range. The inability to run the football really bothers me and that's because this is one of, if not, the worst run blocking unit in the NFL. They have shown this now for two years in a row, probably three, and, if Morse is the answer? Great. If he's not? Baalke and Pederson better be ready to hit the deck this from the local writers, reporters and fanbase because the majority of us have been saying this has been an issue now for years. 

I also think the inability to run the football is hindering Lawrence's pure arm talent. Doing the quick, dink and dunk [BLEEP] has worked here and there to hover above .500, but, we can't really open it up and let the kid air it out because there's no respect towards the running game, there's no reason to buy a play action fake, and there's rarely anytime for him to set up a five step drop back for a deep shot. They have to get it done in 2024.

All it takes is one injury to Morse to having the same [BLEEP] line-up from last year out there. It's like slapping a piece of [BLEEP] scotch tape on a problem that really needed industrial grade duct tape and maybe a quick patch up with Flexispray on top of that. I have remained ever the optimistic one. Will continue to do so.

But, I would be lying if I said I wasn't concerned and I am hoping like hell that the line holds up and shows noticeable improvement as soon as the first preseason game takes place.

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