Quote:I think it goes without saying but I'll say it anyway. The Jags' pass rush might be anemic this year. The Fowler injury was a big blow obviously. Add to that the fact that the remainder of the pass rushers on this team are average at best. Throw in the Andre Branch injury and it's even worse. Sen'Derrick Marks was taken off PUP but I'm not expecting big things from him this year. Geno Atkins was ineffective last year after coming back from a similar injury and I expect the ACL to have a similar effect on Marks this year.


Sorry, I hate to be a Debbie Downer but the lack of pass rush is going to really hurt this team this year. I think the defense will struggle as a whole because of it. I just hope the rush defense is strong so that down & distance will allow to get our best pass rushers on the field in predictable 3rd and long situations.


On the plus side, I think the offense will grow by leaps and bounds this year. The O line is much improved. The receivers are good and the arrow is definitely pointing up with that unit. The TEs are good if not great when Julius returns from his injury. The RB group is deep and talented.


For the first time in a long time, I expect the offense to be better than the defense. Let's hope they can manufacture a pass rush and make this team a winner.

I agree thanks to OL & Ast HC Marrone the offensive line has improved a lot which improves the run game & of course the passing game.  The 2 & 3 TE schemes of Greg Olson should be fun to watch especially when Thomas returns (might only be 2 until then with Lewis & Clay).

 

The DBs are a real concern I mean with a 46 defense they should stop the run and force the short passes & hopefully Sergio Brown will play like he did against the Giants & prevent the deep ball unlike the Lions game (Colvin shouldve bumped but Brown didnt go deep on that Golden Tate TD).

 

The defense is sure banged up early on though huh?

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