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Three Jacksonville Jaguars who shouldn’t return in 2016

By Justin Moore

Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; A view of a Jacksonville Jaguars helmet during the game against the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Field. The Panthers defeat the Jaguars 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 13, 2015; Jacksonville, FL, USA; A view of a Jacksonville Jaguars helmet during the game against the Carolina Panthers at EverBank Field. The Panthers defeat the Jaguars 20-9. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley looks on from the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley looks on from the field prior to the game against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /

Well we are finally here, the Jacksonville Jaguars finished the regular season with a 5-11 record after a season that showed a lot of promise and disappointment. The Jaguars offense seems to be headed in the right direction but the firing of defensive coordinator Bob Babich, shows that the defensive unit in Jacksonville still needs a lot of work. After 3 years of rebuilding most Jaguar fans are now expecting the team to make a much bigger jump next season. The Jaguars will be very busy this offseason in free agency and in the draft, but first they will have some decisions of their own to make with their 12 free agents. Before I detail this list, I want to make it clear that in no way am I guaranteeing that these players won’t return but I personally think they are no longer needed in Jacksonville.

Sep 28, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) on the sideline during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 28, 2014; San Diego, CA, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars guard Zane Beadles (68) on the sideline during the third quarter against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Zane Beadles

Zane Beadles isn’t a free agent but if the Jaguars release him by March 13th then they will save 5.5 million in cap room. Beadles was signed to a massive five year, 30 million dollar deal two years ago but with the way his contract is structured, the Jaguars can cut him this offseason and they won’t owe him any dead cap money. Beadles has severely underperformed since coming to Jacksonville and his performance is not deserving of the money he makes.

His play isn’t the only reason why I think he will be gone this offseason, the emergence of A.J. Cann and the return of Brandon Linder should be a huge factor in this decision. Brandon Linder who suffered a season ending injury this season, is clearly the best lineman for the Jaguars and A.J. Cann showed great promise in the 14 games he played in this season. If Beadles did indeed return to the Jaguars he would be a backup at best and I see no reason to pay a backup close to 5 million dollars.

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