Jaguars Could Kill Two Birds with One Stone This Offseason

The Jacksonville Jaguars have many critical decisions to make this offseason, none being more important than finding a better way to protect QB Trevor Lawrence. A suggested free agency move could help the Jaguars in more ways than one.

Indianapolis Colts guard Will Fries (75) tangles up with Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Angelo Blackson (90) during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jacksonville Jaguars defeated the Indianapolis Colts 37-20. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] | Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Jacksonville Jaguars' offseason has included several bold moves by the team's front office. However, they may not be done making such moves, as they will soon begin working to rebuild their roster. Jacksonville's new-look front office must find a way to improve many of the positions on the roster if they hope to field a more competitive team next season.

Jacob Camenker of USA TODAY released his list of free agency predictions for every team in the league. After trading away arguably their best offensive lineman, Cam Robinson, to the Minnesota Vikings this past season, Jacksonville now faces the possibility of losing another of their better offensive linemen, as guard Brandon Scherff is set to enter free agency. Should Jacksonville not resign Scherff, their offensive line would need even more attention this offseason, as the Jaguars must improve their offensive line to help quarterback Trevor Lawrence be more productive.

Lawrence is coming off one of the worst seasons of his professional career, much of which he missed due to injury. However, better play from the Jaguars' offensive line may have prevented Lawrence's multiple injuries. Jacksonville has to protect their $300 million quarterback better, and Camenker has an idea of how they can do so.

"Brandon Scherff is a free agent this offseason. The Jaguars could bring back the stalwart right guard for another season, but they could also look to get younger at the position, with Scherff set to turn 34 in December. Fries turns just 27 in April and has blossomed into one of the best guards in the NFL," Camenker said. "Signing him comes with the added benefit of weakening the [Indianapolis] Colts, so the Jaguars' new general manager could get off to a good start with a move like this."

Jacksonville is entering an offseason of mass changes but should strongly consider bringing Scherff back. While it may or may not be unlikely that the Jaguars' front office chooses to resign Scherff, Jacksonville could use as much stability and continuity as possible to help Liam Coen's transition as the team's new head coach. However, whether Scherff or the Jaguars choose to go after Fries this offseason, the Jaguars must find the best way to move forward.

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