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3.  Special teams must improve.  A while back, there was a discussion on this board regarding how special teams lost us 2-3 games at least last year.  Obviously this is unacceptable.  This preseason, we didn't see the special teams disasters we saw last regular season.  But it wasn't flawless, either.  Reportedly, there were at least three different times the team lined up with ten on the field.  That can lead to disastrous results.  We also have a new kicker.

 

 

5.  Just some plain old good luck.

 

Your thoughts?

As always, a well thought-out thread, Bullseye and you'v hit the...err...bullseye. I think it is reasonable to expect the special teams play to improve greatly. The 10 men on the field stuff was in the first preseason game and won't happen again, given that the roles are now cemented. A deeper team (which the Jags certainly are) is a team which has better special team players. Last year, we really lacked depth...and it showed on special teams,especially on the offensive line...which caused the (two?) blocked kicks. This year, the OL is deep. The new kicker may be somewhat more erratic than Scobee (not a certainty) but I've noticed that his kicks go up very quickly. Some of Scobee's long kicks kind of started low...easier to block. 

 

Of course the depth comment is predicated on staying more-or-less healthy, which is why I left your final comment...a little luck would contribute to the healthy part. Add a couple of good bounces of the ball? Could be a fun season.

 

Jim

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