Quote:Fowler, Jack, Ngakoue, Ramsey, Day, etc. are all rookies.

 

Let's realize that the likelyhood of them being complete difference makers week in and week out is unlikely. They are upgrades and we'll be much better because of it, but we aren't going to have some top 10 defense. I like our FA additions, we got some ideal fits for rookies who are very talented and I definitely expect an improvement in the win column, but they are going to have their growing pains. All our edge rushers are going to be rookies, which is generally a position that takes time to get going. Guy I always reference is Khalil Mack who had 4.5 his rookie year and looks at how big of a beast he is.

 

   Everything you mentioned makes sense.   There will very likely be some growing pains.

 

   What helps the Jaguars though is the team's Offense is further along and the team added some key VETERAN Defensive players that should help make the youth transition at least somewhat easier,  relatively speaking.  

 

    When considering everything though,  it's fair to say that 11 wins would be on the high side of what should be expected to happen for the Jaguars in 2016.   But I truly believe it's a realistic number.    A 9 win season would represent major tangible progress.  But if they go 9-7,  you probably will have the feeling this team was close to 11-5.    If the Jaguars only win 8 games,  a Head Coaching change is something that ownership and Dave Caldwell might believe is necessary,  based on the team's talent.  

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