The Jacksonville Jaguars faltered down the stretch and finished the season with a 5-11 record. While the offense made progress, the defense still has a long way to go. With that in mind, here are the Jaguars’ five most disappointing players of 2015.
5. Dwayne Gratz, CB
Jim Steve-USA TODAY SportsA former third-round pick, Gratz was expected to fill a major role in the Jaguars' secondary as the third cornerback. After struggling for much of the season, he was eventually replaced in the lineup by undrafted rookie Nick Marshall, a former college quarterback.
4. Toby Gerhart, RB
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The Jaguars settled on Gerhart as their short-yardage back this season and he failed miserably. In a Week 7 matchup with the Buffalo Bills, he could not score on four chances from the 1-yard line. A groin injury eventually landed him on injured reserve.
3. Andre Branch, DE
Jim Steve-USA TODAY SportsEntering the final year of his rookie contract, Branch had an opportunity to prove himself heading into free agency. When first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr. was lost for the season, Branch became the starter at the LEO (pass-rushing defensive end) but he failed to take advantage, registering just four sacks on the season.
2. Sergio Brown, FS
Jim Steve-USA TODAY SportsBrown was never expected to be the long-term answer at free safety, but the Jaguars were hoping he could at least fill the void for one or two seasons. After earning the starting job in training camp, Brown was benched in the sixth game of the season.
1. Chris Clemons, DE
Jim Steve-USA TODAY SportsFollowing the season-ending injury to Fowler, the Jaguars were relying on the veteran defensive end to provide quality depth at the LEO. Clemons wound up with more penalties (5) than sacks (3) this season.
