DC NFL Preview: Jacksonville Jaguars

I know the Colts were supposed to be up, but Brian B. is all over it, so it will be up in a day or two...anyways we move on.

2007 Record: 11-5

Key Additions:
Derrick Harvey (DE) - Draft - Florida
Quentin Groves (DE) - Draft- Auburn
Troy Williamson (WR) - Trade - Vikings
Jerry Porter (WR) - FA - Raiders
Drayton Florence (CB) - FA - Chargers
Jimmy Kennedy (DT) - FA - Bears

Key Losses:
Marcus Stroud - Trade - Bills
Aaron Glenn - FA - Saints
Ernest Wilford - FA - Dolphins
Terry Cousin - FA - Browns
Sammy Knight- FA - Giants
Quinn Gray - FA - Texans


Offense:
This offense was ranked 2nd in rushing in the NFL, but 17th in passing. The rushing should still be at the top of the league with Maurice Jones-Drew and Fred Taylor in the backfield. The difference this year will be the play of the WRs. The past couple of season the Jags have had big receivers, but no play markers (other than Jimmy Smith). This year they added deep threat Troy Williamson, who I think will finally have a breakout year, since he finally has someone to throw him the ball. Plus, the added Joey Porter who, when he wants to play, is a dominant receiver. I thought the Jags were stupid to get rid of Leftwich, but Garrard has proven me wrong, so I expect alot out of this offense.

Defense:
The loss of Marcus Stroud is something that went under the radar, but they seemed to have filled the hole with the drafting of Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves. The play of those two youngsters will determine how good this defense will be. I like the combination of Florence and Mathis in the defensive backfield, and I think this defense could actually be better then they were last year (12th in the NFL in total defense).

Overall:
The Jags are in a tough division, but this may be the year that they take it. I really like what they have done with their offense, and if they can keep Fred Taylor healthy they should have at least the same record they did last year.

Predicted Record: 12-4

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Teams done so far:
Buffalo Bills
Miami Dolphins
New England Patriots
New York Jets
Cincinnati Bengals
Cleveland Browns
Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh Steelers
Houston Texans
Jacksonville Jaguars


-BMack