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Jaguars Schedule Will Test Team Improvements

By Warner Flower

May 26, 2017; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tom Coughlin (left) and head coach Doug Marrone (right) look on during organized team activities at Everbank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
May 26, 2017; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tom Coughlin (left) and head coach Doug Marrone (right) look on during organized team activities at Everbank Field. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Jacksonville Jaguars have made significant upgrades this offseason. Can these improvements help the Jags against a schedule that is filled with dangerous  opponents?

AFC South

The Jaguars finished last in the AFC south in 2016. The team will have a chance to get out to a fast start with games against Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans in the first two weeks. Getting out to a quick start will help the Jags from falling behind the divisional race. These games during the start of the season will all help show the teams growth this offseason. The Jaguars have an opportunity to enter the AFC south race early.

AFC North

The Jaguars also have the opportunity to take on talented teams from the AFC North. Games against the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers will test the upgrades made this offseason. The improvements on the defense this season will have a tall task against premier quarterbacks Ben Roethlisberger and Joe Flacco. These games will help measure the talent level of the Jags roster but also help gauge if they can remain competitive in tough games.
San Diego Chargers

The match up comes during week ten of the regular season. In recent years the Chargers have demolished the Jaguars. The matchup should be a good measuring stick to see how far the team has come. This game is of particular interest because of the San Diego Chargers defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. General Manager Dave Caldwell’s head coach replacement will have his work cut out for him as Doug Marrone battles Bradley. Personally I hope the Jaguars are able to come away with a win. The offseason upgrades will be challenged as the new Jags coach takes on the old one.

Finally, the Jaguars have an opportunity to show the talent acquired this offseason was able to upgraded the roster. Games against teams from the AFC North and AFC South will also test the Jags reliance and competitiveness. Overall the schedule will help measure the offseason moves and determine the success of the team.

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