Predicting Jacksonville Jaguars' 2015 Starters Before Training Camp

Predicting Jacksonville Jaguars' 2015 Starters Before Training Camp

By K.J. Momberg

July 14, 2015

Predicting Jacksonville Jaguars' 2015 Starters Before Training Camp

Blake Bortles training camp — The addition of another strong draft class and a few key pieces in free agency means the Jacksonville Jaguars are that much closer to putting a competitive product on the field. Heading into training camp, there are still position battles to resolve, which speaks to the overall improvement of the roster. With that in mind, here is just one prediction of how the Jaguars' 2015 starting lineup could turn out.

The addition of another strong draft class and a few key pieces in free agency means the Jacksonville Jaguars are that much closer to putting a competitive product on the field. Heading into training camp, there are still position battles to resolve, which speaks to the overall improvement of the roster. With that in mind, here is just one prediction of how the Jaguars' 2015 starting lineup could turn out.

Quarterback: Blake Bortles

Blake Bortles Jaguars

Quarterback: Blake Bortles

Blake Bortles Jaguars — The Jaguars' success this season begins and ends with Bortles. The former first-round pick enters his second season as the unquestioned starter.

The Jaguars' success this season begins and ends with Bortles. The former first-round pick enters his second season as the unquestioned starter.

Running Back: T.J. Yeldon

T.J. Yeldon Jaguars

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Running Back: T.J. Yeldon

T.J. Yeldon Jaguars — The Jaguars' depth at running back has greatly improved since the end of last season. Second-round draft pick T.J. Yeldon is expected to start at running back, with Denard Robinson and Toby Gerhart providing quality depth.

The Jaguars' depth at running back has greatly improved since the end of last season. Second-round draft pick T.J. Yeldon is expected to start at running back, with Denard Robinson and Toby Gerhart providing quality depth.

Wide Receiver: Allen Robinson, Marqise Lee, Allen Hurns

Marqise Lee Jaguars

Wide Receiver: Allen Robinson, Marqise Lee, Allen Hurns

Marqise Lee Jaguars — The Jaguars will go without a fullback in 2015, meaning more three wide receiver sets. Second-year wide receivers Allen Robinson and Marqise Lee appear set to break out as long as each of them stays healthy. Former undrafted free agent Allen Hurns will likely start in the slot, but he will face competition from rookie Rashad Greene.

The Jaguars will go without a fullback in 2015, meaning more three wide receiver sets. Second-year wide receivers Allen Robinson and Marqise Lee appear set to break out as long as each of them stays healthy. Former undrafted free agent Allen Hurns will likely start in the slot, but he will face competition from rookie Rashad Greene.

Tight End: Julius Thomas

Julius Thomas Jaguars

Tight End: Julius Thomas

Julius Thomas Jaguars — Marcedes Lewis has been the starting tight end in Jacksonville for the better part of a decade, but he will take a back seat this season to Thomas. Lewis will still contribute heavily as the Jaguars utilize more two-tight end sets.

Marcedes Lewis has been the starting tight end in Jacksonville for the better part of a decade, but he will take a back seat this season to Thomas. Lewis will still contribute heavily as the Jaguars utilize more two-tight end sets.

Offensive Line: Jermey Parnell, Brandon Linder, Stefan Wisniewski, Zane Beadles, Luke Joeckel

Stefan Wisniewski Jaguars

Offensive Line: Jermey Parnell, Brandon Linder, Stefan Wisniewski, Zane Beadles, Luke Joeckel

Stefan Wisniewski Jaguars — Parnell and Wisniewski were signed this offseason to bolster the offensive line. Wisniewski will battle the incumbent Luke Bowanko to be the starting center. At left guard, Beadles will face stiff competition from rookie A.J. Cann but should hold him off for the time being.

Parnell and Wisniewski were signed this offseason to bolster the offensive line. Wisniewski will battle the incumbent Luke Bowanko to be the starting center. At left guard, Beadles will face stiff competition from rookie A.J. Cann but should hold him off for the time being.

Defensive Line: Jared Odrick, Sen'Derrick Marks, Roy Miller, Chris Clemons

Chris Clemons Jaguars

Defensive Line: Jared Odrick, Sen'Derrick Marks, Roy Miller, Chris Clemons

Chris Clemons Jaguars — Odrick represents a massive upgrade over Red Bryant, who was released this offseason. Clemons maintains his starting LEO role for now thanks to a season-ending injury to first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr. Abry Jones and Ryan Davis are young players who could fill in early if Marks or Miller are slow to recover from offseason surgeries.

Odrick represents a massive upgrade over Red Bryant, who was released this offseason. Clemons maintains his starting LEO role for now thanks to a season-ending injury to first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr. Abry Jones and Ryan Davis are young players who could fill in early if Marks or Miller are slow to recover from offseason surgeries.

Linebacker: Telvin Smith, Paul Posluszny, Dan Skuta

Paul Posluszny Dan Skuta Telvin Smith Jaguars

Linebacker: Telvin Smith, Paul Posluszny, Dan Skuta

Paul Posluszny Dan Skuta Telvin Smith Jaguars — Posluszny returns to solidify the middle of the defense. Smith appears poised for a breakout season at one outside linebacker spot. Skuta was signed this offseason and provides the Jaguars with the true strongside linebacker their defense has been missing. Depth remains a concern.

Posluszny returns to solidify the middle of the defense. Smith appears poised for a breakout season at one outside linebacker spot. Skuta was signed this offseason and provides the Jaguars with the true strongside linebacker their defense has been missing. Depth remains a concern.

Secondary: Davon House, Johnathan Cyprien, Sergio Brown, Demetrius McCray

Davon House Jaguars

Secondary: Davon House, Johnathan Cyprien, Sergio Brown, Demetrius McCray

Davon House Jaguars — Johnathan Cyprien remains the starter at strong safety. Sergio Brown was signed this offseason to a modest contract and will likely begin the year as the starter at free safety. He will face competition from rookie James Sample. Davon House will start at one cornerback spot and Demetrius McCray should maintain his starting job as the other outside corner.

Johnathan Cyprien remains the starter at strong safety. Sergio Brown was signed this offseason to a modest contract and will likely begin the year as the starter at free safety. He will face competition from rookie James Sample. Davon House will start at one cornerback spot and Demetrius McCray should maintain his starting job as the other outside corner.

Specialists: Josh Scobee, Bryan Anger, Carson Tinker

Bryan Anger Jaguars

Specialists: Josh Scobee, Bryan Anger, Carson Tinker

Bryan Anger Jaguars — No surprises here. Barring some unforeseen injury, the entire unit of specialists is set to return for their third straight year together.

No surprises here. Barring some unforeseen injury, the entire unit of specialists is set to return for their third straight year together.

K.J. Momberg is a Jacksonville Jaguars Beat Writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @kjmomberg.

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