Roster Breakdown - Offense
The Offense Will Revolve Around Little Pocket Hercules
August 22, 2010
Jacksonville, FL
(AP) Training Camps are just about over and now the Jaguars are set to enter the Pre-Season. The player to watch out for is none other than QB Tim Tebow, who was selected with the Jaguars first round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft. This household name could potentially be their home town hero, but only time - and the NFL Pre-Season - will tell.
Here's a look at the 2010 Jacksonville Jaguars...
Quarterbacks
#02 Dennis Dixon
#04 Troy Smith
#05 Seneca Wallace
#15 Tim Tebow (R)
Grade: C-
The Jags don't have a clear cut starter yet, but have four players vying for that spot. Throw in rookie WR Zac Robinson as well because he will also be given a shot at QB this Pre-Season. Tim Tebow may not be ready to start, but Jacksonville could benefit from a "If you start him, fans will come" mentality. This Pre-Season will be very important for the signal callers.
Projected Starting QB: Seneca Wallace
In the Hunt: Tim Tebow
On the Bubble: Dennis Dixon, Troy Smith
Running Backs
#21 LaDainian Tomlinson
#23 Reggie Bush
#32 Maurice Jones-Drew
#33 Greg Jones
#34 Mike Hart
#39 BenJarvus Green-Ellis
Grade: A+
You can't ask for a more talented crop of running backs. The Jaguars boast very versatile running backs as MJD, LT2, Reggie Bush, and even Mike Hart are phenomenal in the passing game. BenJarvis Green-Ellis and Greg Jones are talented HB/FB tweeners, with experience in Special Teams as well.
Projected Starting HB: Maurice Jones-Drew
Back-Up: LaDainian Tomlinson, Reggie Bush
Likely Cut: Mike Hart
Projected Starting FB: Greg Jones
In the Hunt: BenJarvus Green-Ellis
Wide Receivers
#11 Mike Sims-Walker
#12 Golden Tate (R)
#13 Devard Darling
#14 Isaiah Stanback
#17 Zac Robinson (R)
Grade: C
Outside of Mike Sims-Walker, Jacksonville has two journey men in Devard Darling and Isaiah Stanback as well as two rookies. Golden Tate had a very polished career at Notre Dame and Zac Robinson will try to change positions from QB to WR, but watch out for him this Pre-Season as he will take snaps from under center as well. Don't rule out the Jags lining Reggie Bush at receiver, either.
Projected Starting X-WR: Mike Sims Walker
Projected Starting Y-WR: Isaiah Stanback
In the Hunt: Golden Tate, Devard Darling
Likely Cut: Zac Robinson
Tight Ends
#83 Spencer Havner
#86 Zach Miller
#89 Marcedes Lewis
Grade: C
Zach Miller showed strides as a receiver last year and Marcedes Lewis is a blocking force. The acquisition of Spencer Havner should help them in Special Teams coverage.
Projected Starting TE: Marcedes Lewis
Back-Up: Zach Miller
On the Bubble: Spencer Havner
Offensive Line
#67 Vince Manuwai
#69 Ed Wang
#70 Nick Ekbatani (R)
#72 Chase Beeler (R)
#73 Eben Britton
#75 Eugene Monroe
#77 Uche Nwaneri
#78 Jordan Black
#79 Paul McQuistan
Grade: B
After starting two rookies last year, Eben Britton and Eugene Monroe have definitely benefited from the experience. They will anchor the corners of the offensive line and new center Eugene Amano will add to this dimension.
Projected Starting LT: Eugene Monroe
Back-Up: Ed Wang
Projected Starting LG: Vince Manuwai
Back-Up: Chase Beeler
Projected Starting C: Eugene Amano
Back-Up: Nick Ekbatani
Projected Starting RG: Uche Nwaneri
Back-Up: Paul McQuistan
Projected Starting RT: Eben Britton
Back-Up: Jordan Black
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