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Hurns Moves North
In a real surprising move, the Jaguars trade Allen Hurns to the Detroit Lions on a draft day deal. This was big news as Hurns was a massive part of this Jaguars offense. He used to line up opposite of Allen Robinson, but now looks to be the leader of the receiving core in Detroit. Jacksonville received the Lions 2nd and 5th round pick, and also moved up 4 spots in the 4th round. WR Noah Brown, DT Kentavious Street, and LT Jamarco Jones respectively. Brown and Jones are huge picks. They played together at Ohio St. University. Brown looks to be a future replacement for Hurns, and Jones has the potential to be a powerhouse OT after learning from Kelvin Beachum for a year or two. As for now it looks like Albert Wilson will take over the WR2 spot. Wilson was traded to Jacksonville back in 2016 for OL Luke Bowanko.
Brandon Davis Is Back
The 2nd year HB Brandon Davis looks to make his return. He led the charge after Yeldon broke his collarbone in week 2 last year. He racked up 500+ yards and 7 TD's and was a fan favorite. He isn't very flashy, and most likely won't win a footrace, but just don't get in front of him. He is the big bruising back that works out of the #2 spot. He ended up fracturing his wrist in week 10 last year and that effectively ended his season. He has done nothing but rehab that wrist and upping his workouts and looks to be ready for this season!
Bortles Cashes In
It took almost all season to get a contract together but Bortles wins and gets the 4 year extension worth $60M. He has led the team to the playoffs in back to back years and won 11 games straight last season. Owner Chris Bigtex finally decided that was good enough to give Bortles his big contract. Was it worth it? That remains to be seen. He is signed through the 2021 season which will keep him under contract until he is 29. The plan is to win a Super Bowl with him at the helm in that 4 year period. He has the where withal to get there. He's young, smart, and athletic. His consistency could use some work as he sometimes makes some questionable throws, but that can be taught. He possesses the intangibles.
2018 NFL Draft Picks
- 1st Round Pick 28 LE Porter Gustin USC
- 2nd Round Pick 49 WR Noah Brown OSU
- 2nd Round Pick 59 OLB Te'von Coney Notre Dame
- 3rd Round Pick 91 OG Quenton Nelson Notre Dame
- 4th Round Pick 113 OT Jamarco Jones OSU
- 5th Round Pick 145 DT Kentavious Street NC State
- 5th Round Pick 155 FS Andrew Wingard Wyoming
- 6th Round Pick 187 OLB Chris Worley OSU
- 7th Round Pick 219 WR Shelton Gibson WVU
Preseason Position Battles
- HB3: Antonio Andrews, Twun Crowell (R)
- WR3: Jarious Wright, Shelton Gibson (R), Rashad Greene, Jakeem Grant
- DT2: Ira Harbor, Jarron Jones
- LE1: Jared Odrick, Porter Gustin (R)
- LOLB1: Manny Moody, Kyle Van Noy, Te'von Coney (R)
- SS2: Luke Lockhart, Quin Blanding
- FS2: Tashaun Gipson, Andrew Wingard (R)
- KR/PR: WR Jakeem Grant, HB Twun Crowell (R), WR Shelton Gibson (R)
That's the insight to this upcoming season! Like we said earlier, there is a lot to look forward to! Once the position battles are won we will post the winners! Let's gear up and make another playoff run! Let's Go #JaguarNation!!
