2008 Jacksonville Jaguars Roster Prediction: Offense

by River City Rage on Jul 22, 2008 3:25 PM EDT Comment 23 comments

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Roster Prediction Challenge: Offense

Training camp starts on Friday, which means that it's time for our yearly prediction about what the final 53-man roster looks like on September 1st. This year is harder than most, especially at Wide Receiver, though not impossible. What I'm going to do is put my picks, position by position, with a little commentary. If you disagree, post your own roster in the comments. Once that's done, I'll aggregate everything and see how our "best guess" roster compares to the real thing.

Quarterbacks (3)

David Garrard, Cleo Lemon, Paul Smith: The Jaguars will break their recent tradition of having 2 quarterbacks on the roster by keeping Paul Smith. The Jaguars would rather put him on the Practice Squad, but I've a hunch that he does well enough to merit a spot, if only because another team might snatch him up.

Running Backs (3)

Fred Taylor, Maurice Jones-Drew, Chauncey Washington: Pretty obvious.

Fullbacks (2)

Greg Jones, Montell Owens: Again, pretty obvious.

Wide Receivers (5)

Jerry Porter, Dennis Northcutt, Reggie Williams, Mike Walker, Troy Williamson: This is very much in limbo based off of injuries. This is certainly a "best case" situation, should Porter and Walker appear to be struggling, you can insert...ugh...Matt Jones and John Broussard into the mix while they enjoy the PUP list.

Tight Ends (3)

Marcades Lewis, George Wrightster, Greg Estandia: Injuries will decide who becomes the third TE. I like Estandia, though the team needs to see more out of someone at the 3rd TE position. Wrightster has injury concerns as well.

Offensive Line (9)

Khalif Barnes, Richard Collier, Dennis Norman, Brad Meester, Tony Pashos, Vince Manuwai, Maurice Williams, Uche Nwaneri, Tutan Reyes: Having three quarterbacks means only nine offensive linemen, which makes me uncomfortable. If I'm wrong anywhere, it's here.

Total Offensive Roster (25)

Splitting the offense and defense with 25 each is reasonable and in line with what the Jaguars have done over the last several seasons. Should the Jaguars need 26 on defense or decide to go with 10 offensive linemen, Paul Smith (hopefully) makes it through waivers and onto the Practice Squad.

That's my roster, what's yours?

-Chris

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I pretty much agree with the roster you picked except for Paul Smith. You said it yourself, 9 linemen is risky. Hopefully we are able to keep Paul Smith but we need that extra line men to give us security and depth on the line.

by JagSoldier on Jul 22, 2008 2:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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by jagsfanbrunell on Jul 22, 2008 2:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

OOOPS

My brother will be severely punished for this! haha. Good catch. It’s fixed now.

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jul 22, 2008 3:22 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

no problem River City!

Hahaha, just keepin you on your toes… BTW great site! This is like heaven for me! TONS of Jags news. Great job during the “dead zone.” I can’t wait to keep reading here during the season. Nice job!!!

by jagsfanbrunell on Jul 22, 2008 3:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks!

I appreciate it. If you like our offseason coverage, just wait and see what we do during the regular season!

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jul 22, 2008 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

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by River City Rage on Jul 22, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Definitely no Paul Smith

I like the kid and hopefully he can get to our practice squad, but I can’t see him making the roster. 9 linemen is risky and I think we’re going to carry 6 wideouts. I just can’t see us going with 5 considering Porter’s hamstring and Walker’s knee.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jul 22, 2008 3:28 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I wrestled with the idea.

6 receivers is an improbability. The 6th receiver would be inactive just about every week. If Porter and Walker are injury risks, what would happen is that one or both is PUP’ed, and the Jaguars would have between week 6 and 8 to decide to activate or IR the player. In that case, someone would be cut (Jones/Broussard?) Having six on the active roster is a waste of a spot.

If we carry 6 WR’s and 2 QB’s, we’ll still have to make another cut to get 10 OL, and I’m not sure who gets the ax in that case. Estandia? Washington? 2 RB’s with Greg Jones and Owens isn’t a terrible idea. Del Rio likes at least 3 TE’s, so I don’t see the cut there.

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jul 22, 2008 3:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, I don't have

Paul SMith making it. I’d rather have a another lineman(on O or D) or WR. Putting a WR or 2 on the PUP list was what I was thinking. However I think the activation of a player that’s on PUP is between games 6 and 10(not 8). Also I really liked the idea of having 2 RB’s and 2 FB(I really don’t like Washington very much anyhow). I still can’t believe they cut DD Terry without knowing what they had in Washington(Being the he was injured during OTA’s).

by Ewdtrey on Jul 22, 2008 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmnn...

Is there any correlation between disliking Washington and where he went to school? Not that there’s a problem with that, haha.

-C

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by River City Rage on Jul 22, 2008 4:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Haha

No not really. Because I actually like Williams the LB. Washington didn’t do much with a good offensive line, speed, and size. Granted he didn’t get much of a chance being that he screwed that up for himself. He has stiff hips so he can’t really go around people and he doesn’t break very many tackles when he supposed to be able to run over people. Also I don’t know if he has any versatility as a blocker like Greg or Montell and maybe even Cotrone. I also don’t know what he can do on special teams like Montell or like how our 3rd RB’s have done as return men.

by Ewdtrey on Jul 22, 2008 4:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

The return game should be interesting...

Jones-Drew is probably out at KR, so whomever fills that role will be new.

Could be interesting

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by River City Rage on Jul 22, 2008 5:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was thinking about going

2 QB’s, 2 RB’s, 6 WR’s and 10 OL. I just wouldn’t feel comfortable with either 9 OL or 5 WR’s considering 2 are battling back from injury. If Walker has a strong camp and is able to go every day then I may be convinced to go with 5 WR’s.

As for a returner, how about Broussard? He may be small, but small guys have returned before and with his speed he could be very dangerous. Plus, if he’s a returner then it wouldn’t be so bad carrying 6 WR’s.

by Ryan Rosenblatt on Jul 23, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Matt Jones?

I’m not sure why Matt Jones is even on the list as a possibility. I don’t think he makes it to training camp. Not only for the legal trouble, but he’s just a “bust” at WR. He looked the same at OTA’s as he did all last year, mediocre.

by jagsfanbrunell on Jul 22, 2008 3:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Luck is a strange thing.

The Porter injury gave him a reprieve. Had Porter been healthy, Jones would be gone before camp opens. Now he’s a warm body with a chance to show off one more time for the coaches.

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jul 22, 2008 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

M. Jones a bust?

I have been bad mouthing M. Jones for 2 years now, especially after the incident in Ark., but after listening to another opinion, I pose the question, if that did not occur would I still want him on the team with the injury to Jerry Porter – or now with his recent trouble will he finally grow up, be a man, and use the god given talent he has and quite honestly… give a sh-t?

Sometimes you have to hit rockbottom to pull yourself up. But on the other hand how many of these bad atheletes conisistently burn the fans? I don’t know his upbringing, but his ole’ man needs to smack him upside the head!

by Jaghomer on Jul 24, 2008 7:58 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I’ve never really gotten the love affair with Greg Estandia. He seems to drop as many balls as he catches. As for the rest of the list, only thing I’m skeptical about is Paul Smith. I see him being the next Quinn Gray. He’ll probably be on the practice squad as the season starts, and unless Lemon totally bombs as the back up or he shows stuff we can’t afford to lose, he’ll stay there.

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by FSBlueApocalypse on Jul 22, 2008 5:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Well

he is 6’ 8”. lol
He works hard and is always open, even when he’s covered.

by Ewdtrey on Jul 22, 2008 6:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

One more opinion.

Matt Jones knew he was dead in the water. Why else would he be cuttin’ cocaine. He knows the drug tests are coming. He dropped more balls than anyone in OTA’S, or at least while I was there.( good call jagsfanbrunell) If we’re adding one, it’s Broussard.

As for the lack of OL if we keep 3 QBs, we can do just what Dallas has done for years.( run with OL shortstaffed, and aquire other waived players when injuries appear.) Besides, Paul Smith is too good a player not to have around. His running ability only adds to his amazing passing game. And If he is another Quinn Gray, great! I seem to remember him winning 2 out of 3 in relief. And don’t even start on Lemon in the OTAs. I wanted to suit up.

I like your roster prediction Chris, and on the KR I am hoping Chauncey gets to show us something. His yards per carry in college were pretty good.

To be master of oneself and never waiver in ones resolve.
- Maximus Desimus Meridius

by jagsrock on Jul 22, 2008 6:13 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

QB Paul Smith

Wow… I hope most of you saw Paul Smith in the college playoff Tulsa against UCF. I mean the kid was awesome. UCF way over-matched Tulsa, but he kept Tulsa in the game by his shear talent alone. So I’m a fan. I was ecstatic when I heard JAX picked him up un-signed. A total miss by other teams. But I don’t think he is ready for the number 2 spot. Maybe next year. But now it makes question the Cleo Lemon pick up. Could have Todd Boughman weathered the storm this year? Any comments?

by Jaghomer on Jul 23, 2008 8:08 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I was...

actually at that game! He did play well and his ability to move around in the pocket and still get the ball down field is pretty amazing. I hope the Jags decided to keep him as what chris likes to call a “jar on the shelf”

by JCJag on Jul 23, 2008 8:21 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah.

My college beat Bama, but we didn’t beat Paul Smith and Tulsa. The dude has talent.

To be master of oneself and never waiver in ones resolve.
- Maximus Desimus Meridius

by jagsrock on Jul 23, 2008 6:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Fines

I pretty sure their is now a new NFL rule in effect where NFL teams can get fines for players illegaly doing activities. I just hope the Jags don’t suffer because of a bad choice Matt Jones made.

by kujo24 on Jul 24, 2008 9:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs