Jacksonville Jaguars can’t pass up chance to sign LT Trent Williams

The Jacksonville Jaguars lost 15 straight games in 2020. Their lack of talent played a role in their inability to win games and if they want to change that this offseason, they will need to add playmakers in free agency. Trent Williams, who is scheduled to hit the open market, would be a significant upgrade at left tackle.

Chad Forbes of NFL Bites recently talked on social media about the ‘Jags’ possibly pursuing Williams in free agency. He says that the 2011 first-round pick looks younger than his age on tape and adds that the left tackle should command a deal in the $18-$20 million per year range.

Even though Jaguars’ head coach Urban Meyer may not see the offensive line as a weakness, the team’s brass shouldn’t pass up the opportunity to add Pro Football Focus’ highest-graded left tackle in 2020 and second-best since 2011. They will have around $77 million in cap room and could sign him and still have plenty of space left.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will most likely use the first overall selection in the 2021 NFL Draft to take Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. If they want to keep the 2020 ACC Player of the Year upright, they need to give him the best protection they can get. Williams wouldn’t come cheap but he would make sure Lawrence’s jersey stays clean.

What kind of impact would Williams have with the Jacksonville Jaguars?

Left tackle Cam Robinson, who is set to become a free agent, has been inconsistent throughout his four-year tenure in Jacksonville. Last season, he allowed five sacks and 40 total pressures on 662 pass-block snaps. The ‘Jags’ could let the former second-round pick walk away in free agency and sign Williams, who would give an immediate boost to their offensive line.

Also, if the Jaguars add Williams in free agency, they could then have the freedom to use their draft picks to address other position needs such as cornerback, defensive end, and even tight end. The downside of getting Williams is that Jacksonville would need to look for another left tackle in a few years. However, they can cross that bridge when they come to it.

The Jaguars will have the chance to quickly get better if they make the right moves this offseason. Signing Williams is one of the best ones they could possibly do.