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Every NFL team’s roster, ranked by preseason potential

By Rucker Haringey

SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 3, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA - DECEMBER 03: Quarterback Carson Wentz #11 of the Philadelphia Eagles in action against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink Field on December 3, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) /
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – JANUARY 21: Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA – JANUARY 21: Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars reacts in the fourth quarter during the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on January 21, 2018 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

15. Jacksonville Jaguars

If the Jaguars offense was as good as their defense they’d be No. 1 on this list. Unfortunately for the Jacksonville faithful, that just isn’t the case.

The team continues to place their faith in Blake Bortles at quarterback, but it’s clear he isn’t anything more than an average starter (at best). That means you can expect to see plenty of Leonard Fournette again this season. The signing of Andrew Norwell in free agency should give the powerful back even more room to run inside the tackles this season.

Occasionally, Bortles will utilize play-action to try to find Marqise Lee for a big play down the field. That won’t happen enough to make this a really dangerous unit. It’s going to continue to be a vanilla offense.

The defense, however, is spectacular. The front seven, in particular, is loaded with high-end talent. Calais Campbell and Marcell Dareus anchor one of the best defensive lines in the NFL. Jalen Ramsey might emerge as the best corner in football this year. This is a group with zero legitimate weaknesses.

The Jaguars defense is going to keep them in games every week. It’s up to the offense to make just enough plays to help them get into the postseason. If they can get in the playoffs, they are going to be a nightmare out for whoever faces them.