The Jaguars concluded the preseason Thursday evening in a 17-15 loss to the Atlanta Falcons when traveling.
The deepness groups took center stage, so the video game's end result might have had some potential ramifications for the gamers fighting for roster places.
Below is how I see the Jaguars' preliminary 53-man lineup shaking out:
Quarterback (3).
Blake Bortles, Chad Henne, Brandon Allen.
Reasoning: I have probably been the most significant supporter for the Jaguars maintaining a developing quarterback.
Allen dips into a costs placement and also has actually shown sufficient during the offseason (especially the preseason ending) to show he deserves stowing away on the active roster. It affects the numbers video game, but Allen could become the long-term back-up to Bortles. That task can come when following year, relying on his development.
Running Back (4).
T.J. Yeldon, Chris Ivory, Corey Grant (KR), Joe Banyard.
Rationale: The vibrant duo will have a set of speedsters behind them. Give has actually apparently locked up the kick returner job and has revealed flashes on offense this preseason.
Banyard has actually created a very outstanding offseason, flaunting both speed as well as power. I believe Denard Robinson has offered his purpose over the last three years, however I'm unsure he deserves suffering in the rotation if Ivory or Yeldon are wounded. Banyard has shown he could relocate the rock like a legit NFL running back, so he obtains the nod for me.
Wide Receiver (5).
Allen Robinson, Allen Hurns, Marqise Lee, Rashad Greene, Bryan Walters.
Reasoning: The initial 4 have actually been composed in pen given that the dive, yet the 5th spot boils down to being consistent as well as reliable. Those two qualities explain Walters well. He has unique groups prowess and also offers punt return capability. Most importantly, Walters provides proven availability. It would be difficult to keep Arrelious Benn and also Marqise Lee with each other in the group of 5 due to their injury records.
Limited End (4).
Julius Thomas, Marcedes Lewis, Braedon Bowman, Neal Sterling.
Rationale: Bowman had a spectacular offseason program as well as I'm unsure he dropped a pass all summertime. He reminds me of Philadelphia Eagles limited end Brent Celek, that supplies a mix of getting as well as blocking skills. Like Celek, Bowman could additionally run effective routes. He could be the long-lasting beneficiary to Lewis.
The Jaguars have actually made use of Ben Koyack at fullback to some success in the preseason, however he hasn't actually shown great hands or path running capacity this offseason. On the other side, Sterling has actually been heavily involved in the depth team's infraction as well as has actually carried out well throughout camp. He also allows the Jaguars to maintain a fourth limited end as well as a 6th receiver with simply one spot.
Offensive Line (9).
Kelvin Beachum, Luke Joeckel, Brandon Linder, A.J. Cann, Jermey Parnell, Tyler Shatley, Chris Reed, Josh Wells, Patrick Omameh.
Rationale: This group has a great deal of unknowns. Will Beachum be able to dip into a high level early on and remain healthy and balanced? Can Joeckel actually play left guard? That is the permanent swing deal with?
Joeckel is likely to be Beachum's backup at left take on, which would certainly glide Shatley in at left guard if needed. The team seems to truly like Reed and Shatley, as they have actually been around as well as comprehend the offense. Wells continuouslies recuperate from his thumb surgical treatment yet appears like he is close to a comeback.
I'm not marketed on Omameh, however the Jaguars need some kind of tackle depth if Wells can't go by Week 1. He has going experience which is essential and also he could play multiple roles.
I have the group releasing Mackenzy Bernadeau after a dull offseason. I think Rashod Hillside and Pearce Slater are method squad men.
Defensive Line (10).
Dante Fowler, Malik Jackson, Roy Miller, Jared Odrick, Sen' Derrick Marks, Tyson Alualu, Abry Jones, Yannick Ngakoue, Sheldon Day, Chris Smith (Injured Reserve: Michael Bennett).
Rationale: The Jaguars need experience at Leo and also Bennett's calf injury enables the team to hold onto him and keep a 3rd pass rusher. I assume Smith is the person. Or else, the device appears to be pretty foreseeable. Tyrone Holmes as well as Richard Ash can be stowed away on the method team.
Linebacker (6).
Telvin Smith, Paul Posluszny, Dan Skuta, Myles Jack, Ryan Davis, Jordan Tripp.
Reasoning: The linebacker placement is possibly the easiest to predict outside of whether the group will maintain 7 linebackers.
I think Hayes Pullard has gained a roster area, whether it's in Jacksonville or elsewhere in the NFL. Nonetheless, with the numbers game the method it is, it would certainly be tough to validate 7 linebackers with Jack as well as Tripp being so versatile.
Cornerback (5 *).
Davon Residence, Jalen Ramsey, Prince Amukamara, Dwayne Gratz, Josh Johnson (Suspension: Aaron Colvin).
Reasoning: The Jaguars will clearly keep the very first 3, but I assume the introduction of Gratz and also Johnson has actually been a large deal in the short-term for the Jaguars. Gratz has played well in and out and is in an agreement year. He must be playing at the highest degree of his occupation and also will fill out quite a bit early on as Colvin is serving a four-game suspension.
Johnson has actually been a positive surprise this offseason. He provides play-making capacity that few have shown on the Jaguars roster. He additionally has the capacity to return kicks, return punts as well as play artilleryman. A CFL redemption story, Johnson makes the lineup over the initially-favored Nick Marshall.
Security (4).
Tashaun Gipson, Johnathan Cyprien, Peyton Thompson, Jarrod Wilson.
Reasoning: The beginners are secured and also I put Thompson as close to secure status as you can get without being engraved in rock. The final safety and security area is now down to Evans and also undrafted newbie Jarrod Wilson.
Despite an excellent offseason performance, Wilson hasn't already revealed the very same play-making capability in actual games. Nonetheless, he has actually revealed the capacity to play both safety and security places and also possesses rare dimension at his position.
Josh Evans is regularly ignored yearly and still locates a method to stay. It's tough to wager versus record and also Evans' understanding and also capability to play both safety places, but his play in the finale was rough. He whiffed badly on two big plays in the game. He can use an adjustment of views.
Special Teams (3).
Jason Myers, Brad Nortman, Carson Tinker.
Reasoning: This team was decided previously in the week.
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