Jags Status Update

Thought this link had some interesting assessments on the status of the Jags.

The pluses were probably what we already knew but I thought the "minuses" were worth noting.  It sounds like the Jags might have some issues on the O-line...

MINUSES

THE OFFENSIVE LINE There's an old adage that offensive linemen are only noticed when things go wrong, and they were noticed too much in the first week of camp. Center Brad Meester is out for 8-to-10 weeks after biceps surgery, so another injury to the unit could be devastating. Vince Manuwai didn't make it at right guard and was moved back to the left side. Richard Collier hasn't provided much of a challenge to left tackle Khalif Barnes, about whom there are questions. This group is the team's biggest worry.

THE WIDE RECEIVERS Jerry Porter will miss camp because of a hamstring injury, Reggie Williams had knee surgery, Mike Walker is only practicing once per day, and Troy Williamson must prove he can catch the ball during the regular season. However, the Jaguars proved last season that they could make the playoffs with a pedestrian receiving corps, and they should do it again.

THE HOLDOUT Derrick Harvey's holdout isn't expected to end any time soon because both sides are convinced their contract negotiating positions are right, so it's difficult to split the difference. It remains to be seen whether a long holdout will impede Harvey's rookie season, but don't look for the team to trade into the top 10 of the draft again any time soon.

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