Forward Passes (6-6) in a game that could ruin the playoff chances of Marcus Mariota and his trash franchise! Nationally televised..."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Jaguars Free Agency 2016Jaguars Film RoomNFL DraftJaguars Injury NewsLatest News6 bold predictions for Jaguars vs. TitansNew Jacksonville Jaguars Jerseys Stitched ,3commentsByRyan Day@ryaneatscakeDec6, 2018,4:56pm ESTShareTweetShareShare6 bold predictions for Jaguars vs. TitansReinhold Matay-USA TODAY SportsThe Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8) are visiting the Music City Forward Passes (6-6) in a game that could ruin the playoff chances of Marcus Mariota and his trash franchise! Nationally televised football let’s goooooooooooooooo! Before the game begins, we wanted to ask the Big Cat Country team (and you!) a simple question:“How will the Jaguars do against the Titans today?”Alfie Crow (@AlfieBCC)On the back of an amazing defensive effort and some risky decisions by the Indianapolis Colts the Jaguars snapped their losing streak. Against the Titans however, it’s almost a mirror match and they have the quarterback who always kills the Jaguars.Titans win 13-10Ryan Day (@ryaneatscake)The homer in me can’t stop and won’t stop. I hope we burn down their stadium on the way out the door. I’m probably gonna be wrong but I don’t care because the Titans are the wooooooooooorst.Jaguars win 16-10Jon Kirland (@BCBCouch)I think this Jaguars defense is actually playing pissed off for a myriad of reasons, and a pissed off defense is good enough to shut down any offense. With the egos on that side of the ball and this being the lone prime time game, I look for that side to really be dominant tonight. That said, I can’t trust this offensive line and Cody Kessler against a Titans defense that has our number in their house on a short week... but I’ll be damned if I ever pick the Titans to win anything in life other than a cousin-mating contest.Jaguars win 16-6Ryan O’Bleness (@ryanobleness)It certainly is looking like another low-scoring game where the team that punches the other team in the mouth more often is going to win. Leonard Fournette is back from suspension, which should only help the offense, but I still struggle to see a way where Cody Kessler leads the offense to a lot of points. If Jacksonville’s defense carries over the momentum from last week, and the offense shows up at all, the Jags will win this game. If the Jaguars get a similar offensive performance to last week, the Titans will win this game, no matter how well the defense plays (as we saw in Week 3). I wouldn’t be surprised to see either result, but I have to give the slight edge to the Titans playing at home against an inexperienced quarterbackTitans win 13-10Brian Fullford (@iambwf)The Jaguars last won in Nashville in 2013. It probably means nothing but it’s worth noting. This game is all about stopping Marcus Mariota on the ground, and frankly I have no faith that will happen. The offense is what it is, so that doesn’t help either.My bold prediction is that the Jaguars are shut out.Titans win 13-0Filip Prus (@JaxonFil)Look... to be the guy, you’ve got to beat the guy, and the Jaguars simply haven’t been able to beat this Titans consistently. Mobile quarterbacks continue to plague the lack of speed on the Jags defensive line and that likely continues this week. My guess is Leonard Fournette finds the end zone once and the Titans will struggle in the red zone, allowing kicker Ryan Succop to win the game for them with four field goals. I will not pick them to beat the Titans until they do. They haven’t earned it.Titans win 12-10What do you think? Got any predictions? What do you think the final score will be? Let us know in the comments below! Read this knowing in the end the Jaguars do not win"WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Jaguars Free Agency 2016Jaguars Film RoomNFL DraftJaguars Injury NewsLatest NewsNFL draft history: The best, the worst Cheap Gardner Minshew Jersey , the JaguarsNew,38commentsRead this knowing in the end the Jaguars do not winEDTShareTweetShareShareNFL draft history: The best, the worst, the JaguarsTroy Taromina: USA Today SportsThe 2019 NFL Draft horse is dead, and we have entered that period in which many will continue to beat it.Put the stick down!For Jaguars fans, the general hope is somehow the team will grab talent on the defensive line or at tight end instead of pulling a need pick out of the hat by taking an offensive tackle. More accurately, a right tackle.Aflie’s piece on picking a defensive lineman echos what many, including myself, have expressed outside of Iowa’s T.J. Hockenson, which is take the best available talent in the defensive trenches. My hope has been Ed Oliver, and while I have been strong on Hockenson, Oliver has become the want.But I digress. Let us not talk 2019 draft here. Instead, we can get distracted by looking at draft history. ESPN’s Bill Barnwell has kindly ranked the best and worst draft classes based on positions, along with classes he thinks warrant watching to see if they become worthy of the label “best”. After reading his piece, I wondered what the Jaguars did during the years Barnwell found noteworthy. Did they miss opportunities? Did they draft well at the position of focus, or did they draft other positions successfully in those years?Yes, draft success and the Jaguars is mixture with a common flavor of ipecac, and after reading this you will probably feel nauseous. But you are here, and you know you are curious.I am sorry I did this.Quarterback Best Class3rd Place : 19981st Place: 1983Barnwell ranks the class of 2004 second, which, if you are a learned Jaguars fan Mens Gardner Minshew Jersey , is an area where the team should have found their replacement to Mark Brunell. Because Shack Harris took Byron Leftwich the year before, he missed the opportunity to grab Ben Rothlesberger. For context, in 2004, the Jaguars drafted WR Reggie Williams. Keep your helmet on Reggie. Worst Class2013 gets the nod for worst class. Jaguars fan favorite Geno Smith (of which I was not) was part of this class, along with EJ Manuel. I recall this draft because I actually called the EJ Manuel to Buffalo pick. The interesting story behind Barnwell’s selection is the 2013 class has been considered an overall bad draft for all positions. Dave Caldwell’s first draft had him grabbing Luke Joeckel, which at the time was considered a solid pick. Unfortunately, it was the more criticized Eric Fisher pick by the Kansas City Chiefs that has yielded a Pro Bowl offensive tackle. Class to WatchOh 2016. One of many memories that the Jaguars do not draft for quarterback depth, or generally fail when evaluating talent at the position. Patrick Mahomes. Jared Goff. Carson Wentz. Dak Prescott. Sigh. Running BackBest Class3rd place: 19831st place: 1990 Jaguars hero Natrone Means was part of the 1983 class, so from one perspective the Jaguars look smart for grabbing him to help their 1996 playoff run. Barnwell has 1995 as the second best class, and no one should feel bad about the Jaguars drafting Tony Boselli, considering Bill holds this class in such high regard due to Terrell Davis (6th round) and Curtis Martin (3rd round), two players the Jaguars could have theoretically grabbed. In those rounds the Jaguars took Marcus Price (OT) and Bryan Schwartz (LB) respectively.The Jaguars did grab James Stewart later in round 1, a player that did offer quality service for his years in Jacksonville. He did score five touchdowns in one game. Ki-Jana Carter was the overall first selection (Tony was second), which does give pause for thought as to who the Jaguars might have taken had the Cincinnati Bengals gone offensive tackle. Carter tore his ACL during preseason of 2015 and never was the same player. Worst Class (1992)Class to WatchAdd insult to injury as Barnwell has his eyes on the year 2017. Jaguars took Leonard Fournette. Kareem Hunt might drag this draft down, but there is also Christian McCaffrey, Alvin Kamara, Joe Mixon and Dalvin Cook. Again, sigh. Wide ReceiverBest Class3rd place: 19851st place: 1988 The year is 1996. The highlights are Terrell Owens (3rd) and Marvin Harrison (1st round) taken that year, along with Keyshawn Johnson (an arguable first round bust) and Eric Moulds. The ranking seems more top heavy, and leveraging length of NFL career as opposed to actual production.The Jaguars picked second overall in 1996, grabbing linebacker Kevin Hardy (Keyshawn was taken first). Hardy was a key defensive cog for the Jaguars late 90’s success Black Gardner Minshew Jersey , and while Harrison had a better overall career it’s hard to criticize the team for not taking a wide receiver that lasted until pick 19. Or not. More on that to come when we look at the best linebacker class.Rather than taking Owens early in round three the Jaguars took cornerback Aaron Beasley. Worst Class1997, led by convicted felon Rae Carruth, yielded some awful talent. Along with Carruth, three receivers who played college ball in the state of Florida were also first round failures: Yatil Green, Ike Hilliard, and Reidel Anthony. All but Carruth were taken before the Jaguars selected Renaldo Wynn with their first pick.The Jaguars only drafted two offensive players in 1997, being tight end Damon Jones and fullback Jamison Shelton. Class to WatchMore to come on this year, 2010, but know the Jaguars decided to pass on Demaryius Thomas, Dez Bryant, Golden Tate, and Antonio Brown. Overall strong pass catching draft. I am not kidding. 2010 is going to be a theme. Oh, and the Jaguars only took one offensive player in this draft: running back Deji Karim. Tight EndBest Class2nd place: 1978Knowing what we all know about the history of the Jaguars ignoring the position, it is a bit surprising the Jaguars actually qualify as a team drafting the position in two of Barnwell’s rankings. 1997 holds the third position, with Tony Gonzalez being the shinning star. Beyond Gonzalez there is not much to applaud, and therefore no criticism to leverage against the Jaguars.Damon Jones lasted four season, and presently coaches offense line at Jacksonville’s Ribault high school.The top class, and remember I warned you, is 2010.This class is capped by Rob Gronkowski (2nd), Jermaine Gresham (1st) and Jimmy Graham (3rd). This was the year of the Tyson Alualu pick at 10, one of many Gene Smith head scratchers. With no 2nd round pick Youth Will Richardson Jerseys , one might argue D’Anthony Smith in the 3rd instead of Greshman was a miss, but with Marcedes Lewis on the roster maybe it is not as big.The other tight ends on the team were Zach Miller and Zach Potter so maybe I will not be so forgiving. Worst Class (1971) Class to WatchIn 2013, the Jaguars believed Zach Ertz and Travis Kelce were not worth grabbing, though only Ertz was available near selection spot with Jonathan Cyprien going just ahead of him (Kelce was selected just before Dwayne Gratz). The Dave Caldwell era thusly began. Offensive LineBest/Worst Class1994 is third, 1980 second, and 1973 first. Worst class is 1991.Class to WatchAgain. 2010. Again. Sigh. I do not want to talk about it. Defensive LineBest Class2nd place: 19851st place: 1975As if upset that 2010 is getting so much attention, the 2011 draft logs in at third best defensive line draft. You might remember this as the year the Houston Texans took J.J. Watt. Oh, and there is also Cameron Jordan and Ryan Kerrigan. On the interior you have Cameron Heyward and Jurell Casey. Barnwell notes that while Aldon Smith, Muhammad Wilkerson and Robert Quinn have seen a drop in production, early on they made an impact.Present Jaguars defensive tackle Marcell Dareus, taken third overall, also adds to the quality of this draft.Do you recall the Jaguars 2011 draft? If not (how is that even possible), here is Alfie’s summary from 2011. All you need to know: 1) The team traded their second pick to move up and take Blaine Gabbert, 2) The team thought Chris Prosinski was a 4th round gem, and 3) Cecil Shorts III was the best pick of the draft. Worst Class (1982) Class to WatchBarnwell thinks the 2011 class might actually rise in the rankings. Great. As if 2011 was not bad enough LinebackerBest Class2nd place: 19741st place: 1981 Third place is 1996. As already discussed, Kevin Hardy was the Jaguars first pick of this draft, and while a good performer he does not match up to Ray Lewis, Zach Thomas, Tedy Bruschi or Donnie Edwards.For what it is worth, the Jaguars took defensive end Tony Brackens with their second round pick. How critical are you willing to be? Worst ClassThe 2001 class, according to Barnwell Will Richardson Jerseys Stitched , had only one linebacker start more than five season, though there was promise for often injured Dan Morgan. I will call this a win for the Jaguars in spite of the fact they did take two linebackers in 2001: Eric Westmoreland (3rd) and Anthony Denman (7th). Neither made an impactFor the Jaguars, this draft is famous for first round pick Marcus Stroud.Fun fact, 7th round pick Randy Chevrier, the Jaguars final pick in 2001, made a fine career for himself in the CFL playing for the Calgary Stampeders. He was a member of three Grey Cup champion teams, with one being the Edmonton Eskimos. Class to WatchOh 2012, what could have been. A sober Justin Blackmon. Realizing a backup for Blaine Gabbert was needed by taking Russell Wilson in round three instead of Bryan Anger. Not releasing Brandon Marshall. But hey, we got our defensive lineman in Andre “Windmill” Branch in round two!!!Defensive BackBest Class2nd place: 19831st place: 1981Barnwell has 2003 as the third best class, with the likes of Troy Polamalu, Charles Tillman, Asante Samuel, Terence Newman and Marcus Trufant.Jaguars fans might take issue with the omission of 2nd round pick Rashean Mathis not being listed. Jaguars fans might also feel the team’s selection of Byron Leftwich instead of a player like Trufant or Polamalu was ground zero for coach Jack Del Rio’s consistent average results, and the general failure of the team to be a consistent playoff attendee.Some might.Worst Class (1978) Class to WatchSeriously, is Barnwell going to convince me 2010 is in fact worse than 2011? I recall Eric Berry being the guy Jaguars fans wanted to draft. Earl Thomas and Joe Haden are also 2010 alums.Barnwell closes out his article calling 1984 the worst overall class. Best classes are 1996 (3rd), 1981, (2nd) and 1983 (1st). His class to watch is 2011, and for Jaguars fans that may actually be the class we would most like to forget. Take that class of 2010!
