Jacksonville Jaguars 2025 NFL Mode-season, NFLPA report: the new regime has an upcoming renovation project

2024 season: 4-13, third of AFC South, missed qualifiers

Preview: The Jacksonville jaguars took a big step back after 9-8 consecutive seasons under head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson was dismissed after a 4-13 season and the owner of the Shad Khan team did the search for the most curious coach, poaching Liam Coen of the Buccaneers of Tampa Bay after agreeing to return to Todd Bowles staff as an offensive coordinator.

Coen made the hiring of the Jaguars more complicated (and clumsy) that it should probably be, but the situation changed for him when Khan – who caused a stir by showing his Superyacht during the week of the Super Bowl – dismissed the director general Trent Baalke. It took until February 21 for the team to hire James Gladstone as a new managing director when it comes from the front office of RAMS.

The Jaguars have the choice n ° 5 in the draft of the NFL 2025, which should provide immediate help to a defense which finished 31st in the NFL last season, granting 390 yards per match.

However, Jacksonville has many other off-season questions to answer, namely the quarter-arre Trevor Lawrence on the way to celebrity.

NFLPA report card

Classification: 18th

The jaguars saw one of the most steep drops in the satisfaction of the 2024 players when she ranked fifth in the NFL. Much of this can be attributed to problems with former head coach Doug Pederson, who has since been dismissed. The players also gave the team an F for the treatment of families, calling for the need for a family room during the matches to allow loved ones to escape the heat of Jacksonville. The team was well placed to improve facilities and changing rooms.

Here’s how he broke down from the NFLPA and where the jags rank:

Key -free agents

RG Brandon Scheffer
QB Mac Jones
S andre cisco
The Luke Farrell
And Blake Hance

Who is in / out: With an interior offensive line a need, Scherff’s re-signature should be a priority. Hance also provides depth on the line. Bringing Cisco back safe, with thin secondary jaguars, is another decision that the team should continue. Re-Signaler Jones is a big question. He could find a job elsewhere. But Coen could help him as he did with Baker Mayfield and Geno Smith.

Key needs for free agent

Wide receiver
Corner
Security

Why the holes? The Jaguars found a jewel of the receiver Brian Thomas during last year’s draft, but did not get a lot of production from someone else at the post. Christian Kirk only played eight games after having broken his collarbone. The defense of Jacksonville’s passes was the worst of the NFL, so secondary reinforcements – especially at the corner – would provide major help. The strengthening of the rush to the passes is also important, but this could be addressed in the project.

Do they have the money?

Jaguars should have money to fill the holes on the list. The team should be around $ 33 million under the salary ceiling, According to Spotrac. This middle of the pack in the NFL.

Notable potential cuts

Wr Christian Kirk
Wr Josh Reynolds
Te Evan Engram

Why they might have left: Jacksonville would create $ 10.43 million in the CAP space by releasing Kirk, which apparently makes this decision. With Brenton Strange, which sets up the depth board at the tight end, Engrand is consumable and reports $ 5.98 million in ceiling savings. Although the Jaguars need receptors, Reynolds’ release would still open $ 4.26 million.

Draft choice

1st round: n ° 5
2nd round: n ° 36
3rd round: n ° 70
3rd round (Vikings): n ° 88
4th round
4th round (Vikings)
5th round
6th round
6th round (Seahawks)
7th round

Good draft adjustment

Will Johnson, CB, Michigan

Why him? As mentioned above, the cornerback is a huge need for lamentable pass defense. Johnson thinks that the best CB available, presuming the winner of the Heisman trophy, Travis Hunter, is already outside the board of directors by selection n ° 5. However, the Jaguars could also meet the needs of the defensive line and the receiver here. Decreasing exchange is also a strong possibility, especially if it helps to acquire a veteran talent to meet a need.

Liam Coen’s hiring already moves the needle

Coen and Gladstone will have to focus on the reconstruction of the offensive line with young talents in the same way in Buccaneers in the last two seasons to obtain similar results in Jacksonville. However, Coen has always reached all good buttons from a design and play point of view last season. We should all be delighted to see what he can do with Brian Thomas Jr. Coen specifically called its ability to work from multiple alignments concerning its role in the new offense. –Matt Harmon