2022 Offseason: Jaguars Final Analysis

Veteran to watch for the Jaguars in ’22: Foye Oluokun. The Jaguars signed the veteran inside linebacker as an unrestricted free agent – a signing that was perhaps somewhat lost with many observers focusing on the offensive signings: wide receivers Zay Jones and Christian Kirk, tight end Evan Engram and right guard Brandon Scherff. Oluokun led the NFL in tackles last season and he is expected to be the leader of a revamped linebacker corps. That group is expected to dramatically improve a run defense that has struggled too often in recent seasons.

Veteran to watch for the Jaguars in ’22: I can’t wait to watch defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris when camp opens. He quietly had a strong first season in Jacksonville – and with his huge frame and powerful leverage, he did much more than most people would say they saw. He was all over the field during OTAs. I think he’s going to be hard to stop when the offense can’t get a second body on him or chip him because they’re worried about outside linebackers Josh Allen and Travon Walker. There are a lot of chess pieces for defensive coordinator Mike Caldwell to work with this season and I think Robertson-Harris is going to be a big beneficiary of more talent because he looks like a force to be reckoned with.

Veteran to watch for the Jaguars in ’22: Wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. Can he find a role in this offense with so many new options and positions? He can line up anywhere, but will he be consistent enough (i.e., catching the ball) to take another producing player off the field?

Veteran to watch for the Jaguars in ’22: Wide receiver Marvin Jones Jr. I laughed during one OTA when Jones told reporters he was just like Benjamin Button – getting better with age. I don’t think Jones was set up for success last season; he was the only receiver defenses…