Quote:So presuming they end up with two spots remaining between Hood, Branch, Shatley and Sterling, which two do they keep?

I think Branch is gone, probably to IR then released after he recovers. 

 

Shatley is reportedly thought very highly of by the coaching staff, and even though Bowanko's around as an interior backup, I'm anticipating Bo spending most of his time in practice at tackle if the team only keeps Joeckel, Parnell and Pasztor outside. Given that, an extra interior backup is needed. Shatley sticks.

 

Sterling's future is, imo, tied to Corey Grant's. The Jaguars historically haven't kept six receivers under Bradley, but if the team feels like Grant will make it to the practice squad and they don't want to burn a roster spot on a kickoff returner, Sterling could stick as a sixth receiver, possibly an emergency tight end.

 

I keep going back and forth on Hood. On the one hand, he's competent veteran depth at a position where the Jaguars are missing their quality starter. On the other, Alualu and Bennett can fill that job until Marks returns, and keeping Hood means guaranteeing his salary. I'm leaning towards Hood sticking on the roster, if only because Alualu is also the primary backup at 5-tech as well, and a single injury to Alualu, Odrick or Bennett could thoroughly screw the Jags along the DL unless Hood is around.

 

So my two would be Shatley and Hood, with Sterling possible if Grant doesn't make the team.

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