(10-01-2024, 02:14 PM)jaglou53 Wrote: This season has become our fans' worst nightmare. Three of the 4 losses were winnable which is almost more deflating than the loss to the Bills. Trevor Lawrence appears to have lost any confidence in his ability to carry this team. That being said, unless the Jaguars win their next 3 games (very possible due to poor opponents), it would be difficult to imagine ending the season with a record of better than 6-11. The talent level of this team has been debated. With that in mind, which players on the current roster should either be considered as definite building blocks or have the potential to be that if they show enough potential for the rest of this season? This is my list:

Definite building blocks:

Offense:

Trevor Lawrence: The team is locked into his contract and he can still become a top 10 q.b. with a better supporting cast and if he regains his confidence.

BTJ: One of the few bright spots this season.

Anton Harrison: He must do better, but could become a good left tackle.

Ezra Cleveland: Has been disappointing, but has a 3 year deal and can be at least average when healthy.

Mitch Morse: Hopefully the team will get at least 2 more good years out of him.

Brenton Strange: Not great, but worth keeping as a 2nd tight end.

Evan Engram: Like Morse, hopefully the team can get 2 more good years out of him.

Tank Bigsby: Looks the part as future number 1 back.


Possible building blocks:

Parker Washington: Kirk may need to be let go due to underperforming for his salary.

Cooper Hodges: Give him playing time to determine his future with this team.


Undecided: Etienne and Kirk due to not out-performing their less expensive options ( Bigsby and Washington ).



Defense: In the interest of brevity, the only players who are definites are Hines-Allen, Trevon Walker, Maason Smith, Campbell and likely Jefferson. Cisco has been a big disappointment and hasn't earned a new deal. Foye will be a tough decision due to his big contract and the possible emergence of Ventrell Miller. Lloyd and Muma will be on next year's roster, but have been disappointing as has Antonio Johnson. Armstead has also been a disappointment.


By my math, that makes 11 position players who should make up the nucleus with the possibility of another 5 or 6 depending on how they perform for the remainder of 2024. Is that enough for our desperate fans to have some optimism for the future? Obviously, that will be primarily dependent on Trevor Lawrence. Secondarily, a new G.M. is needed to help fill the voids on the offensive line, pass rush and secondary. As far as the coaching staff, their futures are uncertain at this point. If Pederson doesn't turn things around, he and several assistants will need to be fired.


I'm interested to hear your thoughts on this.

My apologies to Buster Brown who deserved to be on this list. Also neglected was Darnell Savage. De'Antry Prince and Lacy are also possibilities on defense as is Walker Little if he produces as a starter the 2nd half of the season.

Unfortunately, I became distracted due to events in the Middle East and needed to edit my list.