I feel the biggest problem with the Jags offensive line and in particular with Joeckel is that the Jags don't run the ball enough. If the Jags had an established running game then Joeckel would not have to face DEs that know that they don't need to stop the run. Joeckel is good at run blocking but Wisniewski can't move anybody in the middle so the Jags can't run the ball. Then there is Beadles who just needs to be cut. Right now, I see Joeckel as a 2nd year player because he lost his rookie year to injury. Beadles is just awful and he makes Joeckel look even worse. I believe the team needs to fix the offensive line, but not with the throw the baby out with the bath water approach.

 

A line like this:

 

Joeckel - Linder - Mack - Cann - Parnell

 

should be able to create some running lanes and that is what the Jags need in developing a ball control offense.

 

Bortles will always throw the deep ball, but an established running game will make him that much better.

 

Personally, I think the Jags need to bring in Matt Forte to spell Yeldon, but if Forte proves to be too costly then I like James Starks of the Packers as my backup RB.

 

An improved running game and defense will do wonders for the Jags win-loss record in 2016.

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