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3 strongest positions on the Jaguars roster after mandatory minicamp

• The Jaguars probably worry about any of these 4 positions groups in 2024.

By Carlos Sanchez

Jacksonville Jaguars QBs C.J. Beathard (3), Trevor Lawrence (16), and Mac Jones (10) during the organized team activity session Monday, June 3, 2024 at EverBank Stadium's Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
Jacksonville Jaguars QBs C.J. Beathard (3), Trevor Lawrence (16), and Mac Jones (10) during the organized team activity session Monday, June 3, 2024 at EverBank Stadium's Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. / Bob Self/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY
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If you ask any random fan who follows any other NFL franchise, they probably won't mention the Jacksonville Jaguars as a dark horse contender in 2024. That's understandable for a couple reasons. For starters, the Jags don't get nearly as much coverage from the national media as other clubs get. On the other hand, they're coming off a disappointing season, and they need to win a few games before they can be taken seriously again.

Working in the Jags' favor is that they revamped their roster in the offseason. While they didn't make as many splash signings as they did in 2022, they certainly made several moves that should help them get over the hump. This begs the question, which are Jacksonville's biggest strengths heading into the regular season? These three positions come to mind.

Offensive tackle is a a strength for the Jaguars

The offensive line was, in general, a weakness, last year. They couldn't protect Trevor Lawrence or open lanes in the running game. The bright spot, though, were the edges. On one hand, right tackle Anton Harrison struggled early on but finished 2023 season. He should keep improving in Year 2.

On the other hand, left tackle Cam Robinson served a suspension for violations to the performance-enhancing drug policy to start the season. Walker Little did a commendable job filling in for him, giving up just one sack and five total pressures in four games. Once Robinson returned to the lineup, Little returned to the sidelines.

The Jaguars could've moved on from Robinson in the offseason and freed up nearly $17 million in space — no chump change by any means — but instead opted to keep him around. This decision, while costly, makes sense when you take into account that he's become a leader in the trenches. It's also worth noting that the Alabama product has been the subject of trade talks since the end of 2023 but as of this writing, it looks like he'll be a Jaguar in 2024.

Little was also seen as a potential trade target but remains on the roster, giving the Jaguars a dependable swing tackle to lean on. But if that wasn't enough, the front office used a fourth-round selection in this year's draft on Javon Foster.

Barring any moves before the start of the season, Foster won't see the field much in 2024, but that's mostly because Jacksonville is stacked at the position.

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