April 1, 2008

Needs on offense: A Jaguars club that prides itself on playing smashmouth football needs to bring in some fresh bodies to compete on the line. Both starting tackles are replaceable. Inking Jerry Porter eases WR concerns, although they’d still welcome a new wideout.

Needs on defense: Coming off injury, DEs Reggie Hayward and Paul Spicer might never recapture their old form. Even if they’re able to, new coordinator Gregg Williams demands better quickness at the position. There’s only tepid LB depth, and the Jags would like a contingency plan in place for aging and injury-prone MLB Mike Peterson.

On Draft Day … The Jags need the most help in the trenches, with a pass-rushing defensive end heading the list of needs. Coach Jack Del Rio and personnel director Shack Harris don’t often see eye-to-eye, but things should be smoother in the war room after Del Rio has tacitly been awarded the upper hand in the decision-making hierarchy.