This quote by ESPN.com’s Michael DiRocco is exactly why I am a bit baffled why many NFL analysts have the Jaguars taking a wide receiver with their first pick (No. 9) in the NFL Draft.
“The Jaguars finished 28th in rushing defense and gave up more than 200 yards on the ground four times. They’re not bringing back defensive tackle Marcell Dareus ($20 million cap savings), and 2018 first-round pick Taven Bryan, who played well in the season finale, has been largely disappointing,” DiRocco writes.
“Jacksonville has major needs at other positions (linebacker, left tackle, receiver and cornerback), but the defensive front is the key to the team’s resurgence in 2020.