Adam Schein's column on the AFC South.    Here are his Jags-specific comments. 

 

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000...ncy-period

 

"In Gus we trust

Last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars fell victim to unfair expectations of a major jump. While I did think they'd win more than three games, I recall hearing preseason playoff chatter in some circles. That was simply batty.

The Jaguars aren't a playoff team this year, either. But I don't think coach Gus Bradley and GM David Caldwell should be on the hot seat. 2016 -- Year 3 for Blake Bortles and Year 4 of the Bradley/Caldwell plan -- is the big campaign. I still like this duo. I still believe in it. Remember, these guys inherited a mess. Slowly but surely, they are upgrading this roster.

As Bradley told me on my SiriusXM Radio show, "Schein on Sports," the signing of tight end Julius Thomas greatly aids Bortles' development. This is paramount, as the quarterback had a less-than-flattering rookie season, with way more picks (17) than touchdown passes (11).

And while DeMarco Murray didn't take cash from the Jags, defensive tackle Jared Odrick did -- and he's an upgrade who will fit well in Bradley's D."

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