Quote:The depth and talent along the offensive line alone is reason for optimism.

 

I have a dinner wager with a Bills fan who asserts the Jaguars will once again lead the league in sacks allowed.

 

I see no way that happens with the new guys on the team, with a new OL coach, a new offense with a coordinator that stresses protection, an experienced QB and experienced receivers, and a new RB.

 

I can see 3-4 starters coming out of this draft by midseason at the latest.

 

Fowler

Yeldon

Cann

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With at least three other contributors

 

Koyack

Bennett

Greene

 

Agree on all counts, Bullseye.

 

I think Bennett gets some good playing time early.  

 

Cann might be my favorite pick based on value alone.  I think there is a real chance he ends up starting week 1.   If not week 1 then sometime early on in the season. 

 

Weldon is a better all around back than the Jaguars have had since MJD was in his better years.  He's an instant starter.

 

Denard is going to be given KR duties from what I've read and I think that's a job that fits him well.  He's got good skills for that and I look forward to seeing how he handles it.

 

I love the energy from Fowler.  I was a Fowler guy early on, then switched to Beasley.  Listening to Fowler after the draft and what Gus and Dave has to say about him, I can see why they picked him.  He's going to have a lot of jobs across the defense this year.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if Koyack takes over for Lewis sooner rather than later.  Underrated pass catcher too.  I like the value and could see that turning into a similar pick to McCray in the 7th.

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