Jacksonville Jaguars News: Dave Caldwell’s first round draft history is really bad

Dave Caldwell’s history with first-round picks should be in question

With the Jacksonville Jaguars parting ways with Dante Fowler Jr., it’s safe to say he’s another case of the team’s struggles to hit on first-round picks. In fact, with the fourth-year pass rusher now off the team, only four of the six first-round selections Dave Caldwell has made since becoming the team’s general manager remain on the team. And when evaluating those four, it still isn’t pretty.

What can Jaguars fans expect out of Landry Jones?

Earlier today, the Jacksonville Jaguars announced that they signed former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Landry Jones to the active roster. ESPN’s Adam Schefter later clarified that the move was insurance for Blake Bortles, who mysteriously has a left shoulder injury that he sustained from this past weekend’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles in London. Nevertheless, Jaguars fans are intrigued by the team making a move at what has been the most tumultuous position on the roster this season.

3 Jaguars players to watch in the second half of the season

The first half of the 2018 NFL season was as disappointing for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Great expectations were doused with injuries and a lack of consistency on both offense and defense. The five losses the team suffered were damaging to the locker room and the core of the franchise. A herculean effort in the final eight games by the entire 53-man roster will be crucial for this team, led by head coach Doug Marrone, to make a charge to the postseason. The Jaguars are down, but not out.

And in other Jaguars news ...

• ESPN thinks the Jaguars should deal a late round draft pick for Tyrod Taylor.
• The Jaguars haven’t trusted their offensive line to run the ball recently and it’s killing the offense.
• Is there a disconnect between this team’s front office and coaching staff?
• Yahoo Sports debates whether the Jaguars or Rams were winners in the Dante Fowler, Jr. trade.