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Pro Football Focus recently dove into the current state of each NFL team ahead of the 2025 NFL draft. However, when it came to the Jacksonville Jaguars, one position group was left off the "needs" list.
Bradley Locker categorized the Jaguars' needs into two categories: Remaining starter needs and remaining depth/future needs.
In the starting category was the interior defensive line. In the depth/future needs category were tight end, running back, and wide receiver.
Overall, I'm not going to argue any of those selections and where they were placed. However, I will point out that missing from the depth category was a pretty important position--the offensive line.
Yes, the Jaguars did address this position group fairly heavily in free agency by making four additions. But I do not think they are done yet either.
The signings made in free agency will help raise the floor of this unit, but it's not as if any of those contracts should preclude the Jaguars from further adding to this unit.
In addition to that, in terms of what the Jaguars have along the offensive line right now, that is still a bit of an unknown as well. So when there are questions, a team should give themselves as many options as possible, which means making another addition or two in the NFL draft.
"I think from that standpoint, we're always looking to add to the roster, whether it's through the draft, free agency, things like that," Liam Coen said last week of the offensive line. "But I do believe we brought in some players to come help compete in that room. Obviously, with (Robert) Hainsey knowing the system, and (Patrick) Mekari playing a lot of football, and guys coming in, it's only going to help."
Naturally, on the outside anyway, the focus is on Trevor Lawrence and getting the passing game back on track. But accomplishing that, and consistently putting Lawrence in a position to be successful, starts with much-improved offensive line play that provides a run game to lean on and time in the pocket.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Important position left off Jaguars 'needs' list
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Bradley Locker categorized the Jaguars' needs into two categories: Remaining starter needs and remaining depth/future needs.
In the starting category was the interior defensive line. In the depth/future needs category were tight end, running back, and wide receiver.
Overall, I'm not going to argue any of those selections and where they were placed. However, I will point out that missing from the depth category was a pretty important position--the offensive line.
Yes, the Jaguars did address this position group fairly heavily in free agency by making four additions. But I do not think they are done yet either.
The signings made in free agency will help raise the floor of this unit, but it's not as if any of those contracts should preclude the Jaguars from further adding to this unit.
In addition to that, in terms of what the Jaguars have along the offensive line right now, that is still a bit of an unknown as well. So when there are questions, a team should give themselves as many options as possible, which means making another addition or two in the NFL draft.
"I think from that standpoint, we're always looking to add to the roster, whether it's through the draft, free agency, things like that," Liam Coen said last week of the offensive line. "But I do believe we brought in some players to come help compete in that room. Obviously, with (Robert) Hainsey knowing the system, and (Patrick) Mekari playing a lot of football, and guys coming in, it's only going to help."
Naturally, on the outside anyway, the focus is on Trevor Lawrence and getting the passing game back on track. But accomplishing that, and consistently putting Lawrence in a position to be successful, starts with much-improved offensive line play that provides a run game to lean on and time in the pocket.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: 2025 NFL draft: Important position left off Jaguars 'needs' list
Continue reading...
