Predicting the Winner of the Jacksonville Jaguars' Biggest Training-Camp Battles

Jacksonville Jaguars training camp will decide position battles that have been months in the making and will properly mold the team for the 2015 season. Grueling heat and even hotter competition will be the primary characteristics of this year's camp.

However, when the Jaguars come out the other end, the team will be much better for it. The team will have that experience as momentum for the upcoming season, and it'll better organize the team so that the starters can really start to jell.

While the team has been acting as a cohesive unit coming up to this point, it's time to shed the metaphorical excess fat and get lean. Plenty of players have put in their best effort, but decisions have to be made, and players have to be cut.

Every battle will be tough for its competitors, and a lot of them won't be decided until the training camp's final moments. The Jaguars have more talent and depth than in the past few years, and it's time to narrow the field down to the best the team has to offer.

Stefen Wisniewski Has Too Much to Offer to Let Luke Bowanko Start

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It's no secret that Luke Bowanko may have been the biggest surprise performance of last season, and while he has done everything right so far, free-agent signing Stefen Wisniewski is too talented and experienced to handle.

Sophomore Bowanko will put in his best effort to retain his starting center role, but Wisniewski is consistent and familiar with new offensive coordinator Greg Olson's offense. Offensive line coach Doug Marrone will understand that sentiment, and it should see "Wiz" starting in 2015.

Wisniewski's 61 career starts for the Oakland Raiders is one of the biggest advantages to starting him; his experience will be a big benefit to the team this season. Bowanko's potential is something to look into, but Wisniewski is the top option for this season.

Bowanko will likely see playing time at center throughout the season, but mostly in lighter-intensity situations such as when up or down by a lot to the opponent. However, Bowanko will be firing on all cylinders to work his way back.

Even though Wiz should win the job in training camp, he'll need to continue performing at his top level because Bowanko will be waiting in the wings. Training camp could be the deciding battle, but there is still a lot of time for Wiz to screw up.

Allen Hurns vs. Marqise Lee

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Something that hasn't been talked about a lot is the battle for the No. 2 wide receiver spot between Allen Hurns and Marqise Lee. People tend to be vocal about who they think is better, but the battle itself doesn't draw as much discussion.

Lee is coming off an injury-ridden rookie season and offseason, but his talent and potential ability to be a big playmaker in the NFL makes him hard to pick against. If he can stay healthy, he'll be very tough to beat.

However, Hurns has shown that he can turn average plays into touchdowns as well, and his climb as an underrated free agent last year was impressive. With six touchdowns to his name, Hurns has gotten a taste for the end zone and will be looking for more.

The battle between Lee and Hurns may rest on an intangible in Lee's injury situation, but the actual head-to-head battle should be relatively close. Both offer an explosive style of play, and it's almost like the Jaguars can't go wrong.

However, Hurns should be the winner here. Lee's injury concerns make it hard to start him, especially when Hurns is as good or better currently. Lee can easily win the job back, but Hurns will be hard to catch.

Chris Smith, Ryan Davis and Andre Branch

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Between Chris Clemons, 2015 NFL draft first-round selection Dante Fowler Jr, Ryan Davis, Chris Smith and Andre Branch, the Jaguars are more than OK at the "Leo" end spot for this season and in the future.

However, Clemons is 33, Fowler is out for 2015 with an ACL tear and that means Davis, Smith and Branch all have a lot to play for. Whoever wins could potentially start at some point this season and solidify a spot once Fowler comes back.

All three are viable options, but it's likely the Jaguars will only select two of the three. It's tough to watch a talent leave, but it's a part of the business, and the Jaguars will have to live with that decision in the future.

Branch is likely to have a spot, if only for his experience and potential to have a breakout season. He's always done a solid job when he gets the chance, but he hasn't been everything the Jaguars hoped for out of their 2012 NFL draft second-round pick.

If it comes down to a battle between Davis and Smith, Davis appears to be the stronger option. He totaled 6.5 sacks last season, and his progression in the NFL is staggering. Smith is also growing and improving, but Davis looks set to dominate in the future.

A.J. Cann vs. Zane Beadles

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In what seems like a timeless, stereotypical position battle, rookie A.J. Cann is taking on veteran Pro Bowler Zane Beadles for the guard position. Potential takes on experience in training camp, and the result should have the Jaguars set either way.

Both players have the ability to start in the NFL, and despite Cann being a rookie, he was a four-year starter at South Carolina, and he's been a crucial part of the Gamecocks team for a long time.

But he's not as experienced or established as Beadles. The 2012 Pro Bowl selection had a rough first season in Jacksonville, but the new change to Marrone may work out best for him. 

The Jaguars have two great options, but Beadles has the advantage in being selected as the starter.. Experience and ability is a one-two combo that will benefit the Jaguars on the offensive line.

Cann will be a very tough opponent for Beadles, and, like elsewhere, Cann will be gunning for the spot even after training camp. Beadles should get his final chances to maintain his starting job, but he'll be on thin ice.

James Sample vs. Sergio Brown

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2015 NFL draft fourth-round selection James Sample came into the team, he was in prime position to take on the starting free safety role. Sergio Brown offers a consistent level of play and experience, but Sample had potential and ball skills the Jaguars haven't had in recent safeties.

However, Sample's broken arm has sidelined him the majority of the summer and has put him at a great disadvantage in this position battle. Brown has now been getting plenty of reps to prove he is what the Jaguars paid for, and that will probably edge him out. 

Despite Sample's unfortunate situation, it's not like Brown is a terrible option. In fact, he offers a reliable level of play that the Jaguars seem to have trouble finding with certain members of their secondary.

Brown has time with the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts, and playing with some of the best teams in the country will be a positive experience to bring to Jacksonville. The team is trying to create a attitude befit of a Super Bowl-contending team, and Brown can bring that.

Sample could prove that he should start in the preseason, but for the time being, it's just not enough time to win the job. Brown will suffice on the field and help the team off it, and he'll be a solid member of the starting defense.

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Evan Reier is a Featured Columnist for Bleacher Report covering the Jacksonville Jaguars. Follow Evan on Twitter at @evanreier.