Jacksonville Jaguars will compete for AFC South title according to Pro Football Focus

The Jacksonville Jaguars had arguably the most productive offseason of any team and that should help them compete for a division title.

The Jacksonville Jaguars were a vastly improved team in 2015, at least on offense, but it’s still fair to say they had a disappointing season. While some individual players took steps forward, the Jaguars were in prime position to win the AFC South and failed to take advantage. The Indianapolis Colts were a mess without Andrew Luck, the Tennessee Titans were breaking in a rookie QB while firing their head coach, and the Houston Texans couldn’t figure out who to play at quarterback.

The Jaguars are going to be better in 2016, but the division is going to be nearly as vulnerable.

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Regardless, it’s hard to deny the Jaguars are a very improved team, and

Nathan Jahnke over at Pro Football Focus thinks they should be able to manage 8 wins

and compete for an AFC South title.

"10. Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8)The Jaguars are expected to be one of the most-improved teams in the NFL, and for good reason. On defense, they added Malik Jackson to their line and Prince Amukamara at cornerback—both earned higher grades than anyone else on the Jags’ defense last year. On the offensive line, they added Kelvin Beachum, who also had a higher grade than anyone else on the O-line. On top of that, they had one of the best drafts, adding Jalen Ramsey and Myles Jack, who will join last-year’s first-round pick, Dante Fowler, Jr. (returning from injury). On the downside, they still have weaknesses across the rest of the line, and their linebackers and safeties currently on the roster underperformed last year. It might take some time for all of this new talent to gel together, but they should still be noticeably better."

Jahnke makes a good point in one big way – the Jaguars are going to need time for all this talent to come together and get comfortable with one another. Fortunately, Gus Bradley’s defensive scheme is more about reacting and playing fast than it is about complex schemes and formations. Players like Tashaun Gipson and Prince Amukamara are going to be tasked with just playing fast and loose and that should help with gelling on the defense.

Once everything does come together, there’s a good chance the Jaguars can put together more than 8 wins.