Revamping the Blueprint: 2009 Jaguars Playbook

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Then, to make matters even more difficult, they replaced the malcontent/bust parade of Matt Jones, Reggie Williams, and Jerry Porter with a bunch of rookies who were second-day draft picks.

There can’t be much blame placed on the Jaguars for not taking a receiver in the first round, as none of their first-round receiver picks have ever done anything worth noting during their time in the teal and black.

Torry Holt brings a ton of experience and a Super Bowl ring with him, which will be good for the rookies to learn from.

Jarett Dillard could turn out to be a late round steal for the Jaguars and work his way into the lineup, as Troy Williamson and Dennis Northcutt will fill the gaps until the rookies adjust to the NFL.

The hiring of defensive coordinator Mel Tucker

One of the more contributing factors to a disappointing 2008 season was the play of the Jaguars defense. A defense that was built on being a run stopper gave up more than 100 yards per game on the ground, and the pass rush was nearly non-existent.

Some of this can be attributed to personnel. Most of this can be put on the coaching of former defensive coordinator Gregg Williams. Jack Del Rio gave Williams free reign over the defense, and it turned out to be a disaster.

Williams is a former head coach, and there was some miscommunication and a difference of philosophies between Williams and Del Rio.

The addition of Mel Tucker as defensive coordinator may be a head scratcher, considering he came from Cleveland, but the Browns did tie for third in the NFL in takeaways in 2008.

The Jaguars lacked turnovers, dropped in sacks production, and were pushed around by bigger offensive lines.

Tucker’s defensive philosophy is more in line with that of Jack Del Rio’s, and with some better play from the defense, the Jaguars could right the ship in a hurry.

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