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2018 NFL Draft: Breaking down the top need for each team

By Peter Panacy

NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
NEW YORK - APRIL 26: A ball and helmets are seen in front of the podium prior to the start of the 2008 NFL Draft on April 26, 2008 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) /
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JACKSONVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 12: Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars drops back to pass during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Chargers at EverBank Field on November 12, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images)
JACKSONVILLE, FL – NOVEMBER 12: Blake Bortles #5 of the Jacksonville Jaguars drops back to pass during the first half of their game against the Los Angeles Chargers at EverBank Field on November 12, 2017 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Logan Bowles/Getty Images) /

. team. 52. . Quarterback. . Jacksonville Jaguars

After years of futility, the Jacksonville Jaguars are finally relevant and, you know, good this season.

Most of this has to do with the moves the Jags made to upgrade their defense the last two offseasons. Those are paying off handsomely now, and weapons like running back Leonard Fournette provide promise for the future.

But there’s a glaring weakness at quarterback.

If you’re a regular visitor to Niner Noise, you’ll know we’re not fans of Blake Bortles. Few are. Well, maybe the Jaguars were when they picked up his fifth-year option for 2018, but even the most casual of football fans know he’s not the answer.

Jacksonville would be smart to use what looks to be a late first-round pick in the NFL Draft to tab a quarterback — someone who can spend a rookie season developing behind what looks to be Bortles’ final year in a Jaguars uniform.

The window is opening for Jacksonville, and a quarterback would truly put this team at a higher level.