Free Agency Priorities

Cornerback

They ranked 32nd against the pass in terms of YPA last year, but they still refuse to spend premium picks on cornerbacks. Hopefully they can find a starting cornerback in free agency. 

Defensive End

It’s tough to blame their pass defense problems all on the secondary. They managed just 26 sacks last year. They spent big money on Aaron Kampman last year, but they can’t count on him to stay healthy anymore. They should try to sign another end through free agency. 

Safety

Can’t just blame the cornerbacks in the secondary, they need two new starters at safety and I don’t think Chris Prosinski is anything other than a special teamer and a depth safety. 

Outside Linebacker

Justin Durant is injury prone and a free agent. They may resign him or they may look to sign a different veteran at the position. 

Middle Linebacker

They could resign Kirk Morrison who has expressed interest in returning, but if they don’t, they’ll have to find a different middle linebacker through free agency. 

Wide Receiver 

Is Cecil Shorts going to start opposite Mike Thomas? That just doesn’t sound like a good idea. They won’t resign Mike Sims Walker, but maybe they can find a different wide receiver in free agency. They at least need depth.

Draft Needs 

Cornerback

This team ranked dead last in the league against the pass in terms of YPA. In 2009, they ranked 27^th. they’ve held three quarterbacks under 50% completion since late 2007, JaMarcus Russell, Kerry Collins, and Rex Grossman. Derek Cox needs to move to nickel corner and Rashean Mathis will be a free agent after next season.

Drafted Rod Isaac (#147) 

Safety

You can’t just blame the corners when you’re that bad against the pass. The Jaguars need one, if not two upgrades at safety.

Drafted Chris Prosinski (#121) 

Defensive End

Sticking with the pass defense, the Jaguars only managed 26 sacks this season after only managing 14 sacks in 2009. That’s a big reason why they can’t stop the pass. They can’t create pressure. Aaron Kampman was brought in to be their #1 end, but suffered a season ending injury for the second straight year, another ACL tear. He can’t be counted on in the future.

Outside Linebacker

Justin Durant is inconsistent and a free agent. They might look at a replacement for him in the draft or through free agency.

Wide Receiver

Mike Sims Walker is inconsistent and a free agent. Even if he’s brought back, their depth is fairly lacking.

Drafted Cecil Shorts (#114) 

Offensive Tackle

The tackle combination of Eugene Monroe and Eben Britton has led to the Jaguars allowing 82 sacks in the last two years, despite being a run first team. They’re still young so they have time, but if one busts, they should have someone wanting in the wings. Their depth is abysmal.

Guard

Interior line depth is needed.

Drafted Will Rackley (#76) 

Center

A better backup for the oft injured soon to be 34 year old Brad Meester is needed.