With the Super Bowl behind us and the Jacksonville Jaguars naming a new coach in Doug Pederson, the primary focus now for fans of the team is now free agency and the draft. And after a three-win season in 2021, it’s clear the team needs a Cincinnati Bengals-like offseason to make a reasonable jump in 2022.
They are certainly in position to do so between the cap space they have (approximately $59,247,427) and being in the very front of the draft order. And in his latest mock draft, Todd McShay of ESPN has the Jags using their No. 1 overall selection to protect Trevor Lawrence with the pick most seem to agree on.
Evan Neal, OT, Alabama
The Jaguars’ top priority this offseason should be building around quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and that starts with the offensive line. Three starters along the line are set to be free agents — including left tackle Cam Robinson — and the other two are under contract for only one more year. Neal is a clear upgrade over Robinson at a lower cost,…
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