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NFL Power Rankings: Post-NFL Draft Edition

By Jon Dove

Feb 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks during the Super Bowl LI winning team press conference flanked by the Lombardi Trophy at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 6, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick speaks during the Super Bowl LI winning team press conference flanked by the Lombardi Trophy at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Leonard Fournette (LSU) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 4 overall pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 27, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Leonard Fournette (LSU) poses with NFL commissioner Roger Goodell (right) as he is selected as the number 4 overall pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

21. Jacksonville Jaguars

Key Additions: Calais Campbell, A.J. Bouye, Barry Church, Leonard Fournette, Cam Robinson and Dede Westbrook

Key Losses: Julius Thomas

Another big offseason has created greater expectations for the Jacksonville Jaguars. They absolutely have the depth and talent to be a playoff team. It’s up to new head coach Doug Marrone to develop a game play to get the most out of Blake Bortles.

That game plan will obviously included feeding rookie Leonard Fournette the ball. Jacksonville didn’t use the No. 4 overall pick on Fournette to only give him part-time work. He’s going to be the team’s feature back and likely the focal point of the offense.

Some of Fournette’s success will depend on the offensive line play. This group has talent but has been very inconsistent over the past few years. The addition of Branden Albert and Cam Robinson could be the difference maker.

Both will be given a shot to win the starting left tackle job which has been a problem area. A strong running game and better pass protection should help Bortles’ consistency.

The defense is the strong suit of this team. They have tons of young talent and high-impact veterans. Jacksonville needs the newly signed Calais Campbell , A.J. Bouye and Barry Church to meet expectations. If they do we could see the Jaguars earn a playoff berth this year.

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