The Jacksonville Jaguars have begun their offseason by parting ways with former head coach Doug Pederson after two unsuccessful seasons. The team's struggles have placed significant blame on Pederson, even as the front office evaluates the entire roster, including star quarterback Trevor Lawrence, to identify necessary improvements.
A crucial area of concern is the offensive line, which has been identified as a primary factor in the team's lack of performance. Despite showing some adaptability, including dealing with a mid-season trade of their left tackle, the Jaguars ranked 21st in the NFL for offensive line performance, according to Pro Football Network's Ben Rolfe.
The offensive line's ability to protect Lawrence was inadequate this past season, contributing to a near-career-high sack total for the quarterback before he missed several games. Furthermore, the line struggled to create running lanes for the team's running backs, ranking poorly in various run-blocking metrics. With key players like Cam Robinson traded and Brandon Scherff set to become a free agent, the Jaguars face a critical offseason to bolster their offensive line and support Lawrence's development moving forward.
