(02-08-2021, 07:28 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(02-08-2021, 12:52 AM)Upper Wrote: Lots of people have been connecting Judon with us since we hired half of the Ravens defensive coaches, but Barrett is a way better player.

  He will cost much more money than Judon and he's been one of the best defensive payers in the league over the last few years not just last night.  I'd love Barrett but I think Meyer will see Allen and Chaisson as our OLBs and not spent that kind of money.  Hopefully we throw than money at Trent Williams

I agree completely with these sentiments, especially your closing line.  I think Trent Williams, despite his age and contract demands, should be this team's top FA priority.  If he came anywhere close to playing at last year's level, he would represent a huge upgrade for us at the most important position.

While LB would be a priority if we switch to a 3-4, I think ILB would be as much of a priority as OLB/Edge, but there hasn't been much ILB conversation among Jaguars fans/observers.  I am as guilty as not prioritizing them much at all in any mocks I do.  All things considered, I think for our first year running a 3-4, we're decently set up at starting LB, assuming Chaisson is better standing up than in a 3 point stance and depending on the scheme.  If we employ a scheme that requires the OLBs to drop in coverage a lot (think early Patriots) then Chaisson would not fare well.  I think he needs to spend the bulk of his time going forward, after the passer.  Josh Allen, however, could do anything in any scheme assuming he's healthy.  As for the inside guys, I think Jack might have problems taking on guards, while Schoebert might have limits in coverage.  Not sure we have much behind them, though.  Between free agency and the draft, I would think we bring in at least 3 LBs.

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