Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 NFL Projection:
“SWOT analysis” of the 2010 Jaguars (including strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and
threats) followed by the FootballLOCKS.com classic schedule analysis
and a record projection summary.
Strengths:
Ground attack, RB Maurice Jones-Drew, RB depth, LT Eugene Monroe run blocking,
QB David Garrard scrambling ability,
WR Mike Sims-Walker, punt coverage.
Weaknesses:
Offensive line pass blocking, center, defensive line, pass rush, pass defense,
safety, second WR spot.
Opportunities:
Acquisition of DE Aaron Kampman could improve the pass rush & pass defense.
Acquisition of MLB Kirk Morrison could improve the rushing defense.
1st round draft pick DT Tyson Alualu could solidify the D-line.
Can DT Terrance Knighton pick up where he
left off at the end of last season?
6th round selection RB Deji Karim has impressed in preseason (kickoff returns).
Acquisition of LG Justin Smiley adds depth to the O-line.
Threats:
Can DE Aaron Kampman be the same player he was in Green Bay now coming back from an ACL tear?
Loss of DE Bryan Smith for the year.
Competitive division rivals (Indianapolis, Houston, Tennessee).
Further abundance of competitive teams
in the AFC heading into the ’10 season
including
the New York Jets, Baltimore Ravens,
Cincinnati Bengals, Miami Dolphins, Pittsburgh
Steelers, San Diego Chargers, and
New England Patriots.
Schedule Analysis:
In 2010 the ‘Jags will play just 5 contests versus teams that made the playoffs last season;
Other potentially competitive matchups include;
Weak teams from last season on the schedule such as the Redskins and Raiders are improved.
The Broncos are certainly of at least similar talent or better…
Overall Jacksonville figures to be either underdogs– or very short favorites in roughly 13 of
their 16 games.
Record Projection:
In 2010 we project the Jaguars to bottom out at (3-13), a downgrade (as the
season gets ready to kickoff) from our opening
projection this preseason. With so many holes, it’s tough to call many wins in advance.
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