The Jacksonville Jaguars had another disappointing season in 2014, falling from 4-12 in 2013 to 3-13 while watching key young players struggle to acclimate to the pros. This year feels different, however, with changes and renewed confidence the name of the game as training camp progresses. With that being said, here's 3 Things We Learned About The Jacksonville Jaguars This Offseason.
1. Blake Bortles appears ready to step up
Watch the second-year Jags QB in camp and there's a completely different air around the kid. Bortles was a progression-and-footwork mess last season and a fair amount of that started with an inconsistent run through the spring and summer of his rookie year. The Central Florida product has been garnering rave reviews from coaches and skill position players alike -- usualy a great sign that there's substance behind the hype of Bortles' year two rise.
2. The offense is going to be much, MUCH different
The Jags are installing a brand-spanking new offense under recently-installed OC Greg Olson, and it's a set of schemes that appear to be custom fit for the team's offensive talent. First look into camps shows a rejuvenated Toby Gerhart and the aforementioned Bortles getting a chance to take charge and help influence the direction the offense will take. It's hard to say how that will translate to gamedays, but it sure is exciting to think about.
3. Gus Bradley may be coaching for his job
The Jags are an alarming 7-25 under Bradley in his first two seasons, and while youth has been an excuse over his first 24 months or so, the addition of some name free agents (including tight end Julius Thomas) will make such excuses untenable in year three. Bradley has owned up to his team's shortcomings over the past two years, but the fact remains that Jacksonville needs to show marked improvement this year for his office seat to not catch on fire.
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