Thinking about the schedule, I'm beginning to wonder if the league helped the Jaguars more than initially thought.

 

Yes, the prevalence of road games early is hurtful.

 

However, one way the Jaguars benefit from the schedule is a subtle one.

 

Starting with the Falcons preseason game, the Jaguars will play the first 8 games of the season against 3-4 teams.

 

I think this will help the OL get on the same page more quickly, though it will lead to some struggles early.  If the OL is facing the same fronts every week, it should help them coordinate blitz pickups and run blocking. 

 

By the time we reach the closing part of the schedule after they bye, when 4 out of the last 5 opponents are running 3-4 schemes, the OL should be proficient blocking those schemes by then.

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