2019 Season Preview

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It's that time again Jag Nation! Time to reboot and hit the field for another season! While last year your boys finished at a surprising 11-5, they had a fantastic playoff run and made it to the Super Bowl! We've deemed not to talk about what happened in the Super Bowl, only that they made a great showing and it's time to move on! Let's see what is going on with this Jaguar team!

Free Agency

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One of the biggest signings this free agency was Tyler Lockett. Ever since Hurns was traded to Detroit, we have been in search of a true #2. Lockett gives the speed and playmaking ability to possibly be that guy. He can also contribute to the kick return game. As long as our trainers can keep him on the field, this is going to be a great signing. Lockett comes in on a 4 year $25.2M contract. We think that's a great value for a playmaker like this as long as we can keep him healthy! Kenny Stills will most likely move into the slot after this move, but with Still height, don't be surprised if Lockett and Stills reverse roles here and there to keep defenses on their toes!

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The 2nd big name FA that the Jaguars signed was HB Jeremy Hill, a guy who was on the rival Houston Texans last season. As you know, Yeldon departed from us after the Super Bowl run leaving a pretty big gap on our HB depth chart. Strangely, Hill wasn't very sought after so the Jags saw this as an opportunity to pick up a great back at a good price. Hill comes in on a 4 year $15M contract and will make an immediate impact on this team. Whether he or Brandon Davis will start remains to be seen.

*Update* Brandon Davis named week 1 starter over Jeremy Hill. Hill will still see time on the field and contribute. (Hill will still haha)

2019 NFL Draft Class
  • 1st Round 31st Overall: TE Denard Fluellen
  • 2nd Round 63rd Overall: WR Lamar Gattis
  • 3rd Round 95th Overall: QB Ibraheim Paige
  • 4th Round 127th Overall: HB Will Suttle
  • 5th Round 159th Overall: DT Deric Blake
  • 6th Round 191st Overall: CB Lamar Lett
  • 7th Round 222nd Overall: SS Danton Bowden
Overall the Jaguars had a pretty good draft. There was a lot of depth picked up in this draft. Look for TE Fluellen to make an immediate impact, and Lamar Gattis will see some time this season as he will probably play in the #5 WR slot. The rest will most likely learn and adapt to this team and look towards the future with this organization!

2019 Preseason Rookie Free Agents Signed
  • SS Davonte Word 75 Overall (Undrafted)
  • WR Cornelius Chism 68 Overall (Drafted 7th Round Pick 28; Released From Team)
  • RG Samuel Yeldon 70 Overall (Undrafted)
  • RT Tevin Stokes 69 Overall (Drafted 7th Round Pick 25; Released From Team)
Preseason Injuries
  • LOLB Te'von Coney: Shoulder Tear (5 Weeks)
  • RE Chris Worley: Broken Collarbone (8 Weeks)
  • LG Taylor McMullen: Ruptured Disk (5 Weeks; Placed on IR)
There you have it Jaguar Nation! Usually Owner Chris Bigtex isn't too big a player in offseason, but there were a lot of moves made this year as he tries to make it back to the Super Bowl! It's going to be a fun ride here in 2019 and a lot to be excited about! Lastly, we will leave you with the starting offense and defense for this 2019 Jacksonville Jaguar team!

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