4 ways Jaguars can address lack of wide receiver talent this offseason

Could the Jaguars trade their best defender while his value is at its highest?

The final scenario in which the Jaguars could quickly change the complexion of their wide receiver room might be an unpopular one. Let’s face it, there was little to be excited about last season if you were a Jaguars fan. If Baalke wants his team to begin laying the foundation for an explosive Lawrence-led offense, he’ll need to use his best defender as trade bait.

Josh Allen was a 2019 Pro Bowl rookie defensive end who has accumulated 20.5 sacks in the last three seasons. However, the defense has little to show for it. His situation is akin to that of Khalil Mack, who was a special player for the Las Vegas Raiders. Even so, the defense around Mack was putrid, but not because of him. The Jaguars’ defense will require a complete facelift, especially if Matt Eberflus takes over as head coach or depending on who will become the next defensive coordinator.

The point is that the Jaguars need to address their offense first. There’s too much riding on Lawrence’s development. That’s why it would also make sense to bring in Byron Leftwich to help develop him as a head coach. By trading Allen and one of their third-round choices to the Miami Dolphins, they could acquire a pair of talented receivers. DeVante Parker and Jakeem Grant would help stretch the field immediately alongside Jones.

For the Dolphins, they’d be acquiring a young and promising player that could flourish in a new setting. Plus, the third-round pick this year will also come in handy.

It also makes sense for the Jaguars from the standpoint that they’d be getting an additional first-round pick in this year’s draft. Baalke can draft Neal or any of the top three tackle prospects with the top selection. He can then turn around and draft the best defensive player available with the Dolphins’ pick. In one fell swoop, you get receivers, a starting tackle, and a promising defensive player in a day’s work.