The Jacksonville Jaguars had a busy offseason after trading away or releasing a large portion of their team. Only a small percentage of players still remain from their improbable 2017 AFC Championship berth.
While their talent is limited, they still have a lot of players who can have success in the NFL. This team is young and is building something for the future. Regardless, they should not be overlooked.
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As the Colts head south to TIAA Bank Field this weekend, here are four Jaguars they must game plan for in Week 1:
QB Gardner Minshew II
Minshew is a guy that is tough to root against even for a Colts fan. The second-year quarterback out of Washington State has quickly become a popular young talent in the NFL. His future in Jacksonville is up in the air, which gives him all the motivation to have a big 2020 season.
After finishing with 3,271 passing yards and 21 touchdowns in just 14 games played, Minshew has the ability to put up points. With a young and talented receiving corps around him, the Colts will have to make him uncomfortable in the pocket to have success on Sunday.
The hope is that new defensive tackle DeForest Buckner can apply some pressure from the interior, but they will have to move Minshew off his spot early.