Quote:How's the LT group look in next year's draft? I'm thinking we'll be dipping into that well again next year. Joeckel just doesn't pass the eye test when you watch him out there. He's sub-par at best and Bortles needs a cornerstone LT out there watching his back if he's ever going to become an elite QB. As it stands now, he'll be running for his life or taking multiple blind-side shots.

If Joeckel doesn't pan out I doubt the Jags will turn to the draft for his replacement, ideally they'd sign a veteran FA that has proven he can play in this league. This is the route I wanted them to go when the Raiders inexplicably allowed Jared Veldheer to walk in 2013, he's one of the better LT's in the league playing for the Arizona Cardinals. If I guy like Trent Williams (unlikely) makes it to FA in 2016 the Jaguars would be wise to pounce.

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