Jaguars Youth Serves Up Competition in Jacksonville

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Published: May 15, 2009

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... but after releasing veterans such as Fred Taylor, Mike Peterson, and Paul Spicer, it appears painfully obvious. 

Out of the 87 members of the current roster (including the 2009 draft class), just 22 players have more than four years of NFL experience.  With this infusion of youth, there should be some very interesting position battles this season in Jaguars camp.  We are going to preview two of what is sure to be the most intriguing competitions.

 

Offensive Tackle

The Jaguars addressed one of the weakest spots of team a year ago by letting former starting left tackle Khalif Barnes walk in free agency, and replacing him with three-time Pro Bowler Tra Thomas.  Knowing that the 34-year old Thomas is more of a band-aid to the left tackle position rather than a long-term solution, the team dedicated the entire first day of it's draft on offensive tackles, selecting former Virginia Cavalier Eugene Monroe and f...

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