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NFL Free Agency: Breaking Down Each Team’s Biggest Offseason Need

By Peter Panacy

Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 14, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) reacts after the game against the Minnesota Vikings at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Jermey Parnell (78) comes off of the line during the second half of a football game at EverBank Field.The Green Bay Packers won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Jermey Parnell (78) comes off of the line during the second half of a football game at EverBank Field.The Green Bay Packers won 27-23. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Jacksonville Jaguars

Projected Cap Space: $70,979,709

Biggest Need: Left Tackle

The Jacksonville Jaguars were highly active in free agency a year ago. And while defensive tackle Malik Jackson was one of the better pieces on this side of the ball in 2016, Jacksonville’s widespread attempts to upgrade the defense fell far short.

But keep in mind everything mentioned on the previous slide. The 2017 NFL Draft is pretty deep with front-seven-defensive talent. And with high draft picks, expect the Jaguars to use the majority to make some upgrades here.

The draft isn’t deep with offensive line talent though, and that’s where the Jaguars will need help.

Left tackle is the primary issue, as Kelvin Beachum simply isn’t getting the job done.

If Jacksonville wants to give quarterback Blake Bortles one more shot, they best protect him halfway decently.