Offseason Analysis: Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jags are coming off one of the most disappointing seasons in the NFL.  They, along with the Cleveland Browns, were the chic pick to get to at least the AFC title game.  Yet they finished at 5-11.

For starters, the Jaguars need improved health next year, especially on their offensive line.  Their left tackle Khalif Barnes is an unrestricted free agent.  He played poorly last year and won’t likely return.  There is a good chance Charles Spencer takes over.  Center Brad Meester is also an UFA, but he may be in their plans.

Assuming Fred Taylor gives them a hometown discount, he’ll be back to complement Maurice Jones-Drew.  I’d like to see them work another RB in the mix so he’s ready when Taylor does call it quits.

Reggie Williams took a major step back, and he’s a UFA.  I could see the team going in a different direction.  Matt Jones played through the distraction of his suspension and put up solid numbers.  He could be a nice value pick next year.  TE Marcedes Lewis showed promise.  Jerry Porter is likely to be shown the door.

There aren’t too many FAs on defense for Jacksonville.  Mike Peterson led the team in tackles but was a major distraction.  He won’t be back.  The Jags need to get some pressure on the QB.  They were tied for 20th last year with just 29 sacks.  Reggie Hayward’s 4.5 were good for the team lead.  Not only that, but they also had the second fewest forced turnovers (17) in the league.  Clearly their biggest needs lie on defense.

KFFL Free Agent Tracker

Pos	Player Name	FA Status	Previous Team	Current Team
RB	Alvin Pearman	Re-signed	Jacksonville Jaguars	Jacksonville Jaguars
WR	Reggie Williams	UFA	Jacksonville Jaguars	Free Agent
TE	Charles Davis	Re-signed	Jacksonville Jaguars	Jacksonville Jaguars
OG	Charles Spencer	Re-signed	Jacksonville Jaguars	Jacksonville Jaguars
OT	Khalif Barnes	UFA	Jacksonville Jaguars	Free Agent
OT	Richard Collier	RFA	Jacksonville Jaguars	Free Agent
C	Brad Meester	UFA	Jacksonville Jaguars	Free Agent
C	Joe Zelenka	UFA	Jacksonville Jaguars	Free Agent
DL	Tony McDaniel	RFA	Jacksonville Jaguars	Free Agent
LB	Brian Iwuh	RFA	Jacksonville Jaguars	Free Agent
LB	Mike Peterson	UFA	Jacksonville Jaguars	Free Agent
CB	Scott Starks	UFA	Jacksonville Jaguars	Free Agent