Jacksonville Jaguars' 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

Jacksonville Jaguars' 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

By K.J. Momberg

July 15, 2015

Jacksonville Jaguars' 5 Most Irreplaceable Players Heading Into Training Camp

gus bradley blake bortles jaguars — After another solid offseason of adding talented pieces to the roster, the Jacksonville Jaguars are finally in a position to at least be competitive. All signs point towards improvement over last season. However, if the Jaguars hope to carry the momentum of this offseason into the regular season, they cannot afford to lose any of these five players.

After another solid offseason of adding talented pieces to the roster, the Jacksonville Jaguars are finally in a position to at least be competitive. All signs point towards improvement over last season. However, if the Jaguars hope to carry the momentum of this offseason into the regular season, they cannot afford to lose any of these five players.

5. Jared Odrick, DE

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5. Jared Odrick, DE

Jared Odrick Jaguars — Looking to generate more pressure from the strong side defensive end spot, the Jaguars signed Odrick this offseason. The big, athletic defensive end represents an upgrade over last season's starter Red Bryant. Odrick could prove to be an invaluable asset because of his ability to move inside on passing downs to generate pass rush.

Looking to generate more pressure from the strong side defensive end spot, the Jaguars signed Odrick this offseason. The big, athletic defensive end represents an upgrade over last season's starter Red Bryant. Odrick could prove to be an invaluable asset because of his ability to move inside on passing downs to generate pass rush.

4. Telvin Smith, LB

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4. Telvin Smith, LB

telvin smith jaguars — In today's NFL, linebackers with speed and the ability to cover are precious commodities. A second-year veteran, Smith showed flashes of being a game-changing defender last season. With little to no depth at linebacker, the Jaguars need Smith to stay healthy and produce.

In today's NFL, linebackers with speed and the ability to cover are precious commodities. A second-year veteran, Smith showed flashes of being a game-changing defender last season. With little to no depth at linebacker, the Jaguars need Smith to stay healthy and produce.

3. Julius Thomas, TE

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3. Julius Thomas, TE

Julius Thomas jaguars — The addition of Thomas gives the Jaguars' offense something it has not had in quite some time - a dynamic playmaker. While backup Marcedes Lewis is more than capable, Thomas is the type of player opposing defenses must account for in the game plan.

The addition of Thomas gives the Jaguars' offense something it has not had in quite some time - a dynamic playmaker. While backup Marcedes Lewis is more than capable, Thomas is the type of player opposing defenses must account for in the game plan.

2. Sen'Derrick Marks, DT

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2. Sen'Derrick Marks, DT

Sen'Derrick Marks jaguars — Although he is recovering from an injury and may not be ready to start the season, Marks is the Jaguars' best defender. No other player on the roster is capable of causing the type of havoc Marks can as an interior pass rusher.

Although he is recovering from an injury and may not be ready to start the season, Marks is the Jaguars' best defender. No other player on the roster is capable of causing the type of havoc Marks can as an interior pass rusher.

1. Blake Bortles, QB

Blake Bortles Jaguars

1. Blake Bortles, QB

Blake Bortles Jaguars — The Jaguars' success this season depends entirely on the development and health of Blake Bortles. The second-year quarterback has been working on his fundamentals and mechanics this offseason, and he seems poised to take the next step.

The Jaguars' success this season depends entirely on the development and health of Blake Bortles. The second-year quarterback has been working on his fundamentals and mechanics this offseason, and he seems poised to take the next step.

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

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