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Church and the talk from defensive tackle Malik Jackson knowing his time in Jacksonville is limited Youth Justin Blackmon Jerseys , I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the Jacksonville..."With the release of veteran safety Barry Church and the talk from defensive tackle Malik Jackson knowing his time in Jacksonville is limited, I’ve gotten a lot of questions about the Jacksonville Jaguars salary cap and what it’s going to look like in 2019. A lot of fans seem to be concerned because as of right now, the Jaguars are projected to be over the cap which means they’ll need to shed salary to get under to make some moves.It’s not as dire straits as some would lead you to believe, especially since some of the salary shedding was already planned.First, the 2019 salary cap is going to grow by at least $10 million. That has already been announced, so to take the conservative route we will use that figure. With that figure, the Jaguars are projected to be $18 million over the cap. So you push that extra $10 million and now they’re sitting at $8 million over the cap. The aforementioned Barry Church shaves another $6.25 million which puts the Jaguars right around $2 million over the cap.As it stands as of the time of me writing this, the Jaguars also have $11 million in current cap room. I have not verified it just yet, but I believe that can be rolled over into 2019. For this exercise, we’re going to assume we cannot roll that $11 million over. If they can however, you can clearly see that puts them under the cap.Now, going off where we currently stand at ($2M) the team can/will release Jackson for a cap savings of $11 million which would bring the Jaguars to $9 million in cap room. Now you release Blake Bortles, without the post-June 1 designation and eat all the dead cap now. That’s an additional $4.5 million savings at minimum, as Bortles has off-set language up to $6 million. That would bring the Jaguars cap space to roughly $13.5 million. Next you release Jermey Parnell for an additional savings of $6 million, bringing their cap room to $19.5 million.You can also do some things like release Austin Seferian-Jenkins for a savings of $4.75 million, Carlos Hyde for $4.75 million, Niles Paul for $2 million (Jaguars released Niles Paul today) and Tashaun Gipson for $7.45 million. I’m not sure if they do all of that, but if they do I also do not think it’s going to huge losses or players you cannot replace. That would bring their cap room to a total of $38.5 million. Mind you, this is not including any roll over whatsoever because I have no verified how much they have to do that, if any.This isn’t even making the big cuts some people expect like Calais Campbell (+$9.5 million) or Marcell Dareus (+$10.585M) or restructuring people like Dareus or A.J. Bouye. The latter you could restructure and get cap relief of around $8 million.So, as I just show Justin Blackmon Jerseys Stitched , I created $38.5 million in cap room without losing any vital pieces on the Jaguars defense or offense and all positions they’d likely be replacing anyway. The Jaguars were never going to be expected to be big players in free agency in 2019, but that kind of room also allows you to sign a player or two if you see the need or re-sign some of your own players like Yannick Ngakoue or Jalen Ramsey. This is another reason why it makes the most sense for the Jaguars to draft a quarterback with the first round pick, getting the most important position on a cheap controlled contract going forward.So please, stop worrying about the salary cap or about how they need to blow up the roster. They don’t.AFC South names to watch If you are looking for content that is perfect for debate over a round of beers, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell delivers. His most recent release takes stock of the names worthy of attention for the coming 2018 NFL season.He breaks the list into 8 categories.The Now-or-NeversThe Rookies (or Almost Rookies)Familiar Faces in New PlacesThe Rehabilitation StoriesThe Breakout StarsOne More RideThe Wild CardsThe GhostThe AFC South has significant representation in critical positions, allowing us to look beyond 2018, to what future changes could impact the hierarchy of power within the division.The Now-or-Nevers: Blake Bortles and Marcus MariotaThe Jaguars are the media focus of quarterback instability, but the Titans share the same boat. While Tennessee’s Marcus Mariota is seen as a better talent, his decline since his rookie year is noticeable. Still a threat on the ground, Mariota’s accuracy has become a concern. Both he and Bortles have suffered from inconsistent receiving corps, and either coaching instability or improper use. Each team comes into the season hoping consistency and creative play calling will improve quarterback production.Barnwell rates Mariota 2nd on the list, and had this to say about him.Barwell rates Bortles 8th, and these were his observations on the Jaguars QB.I think Bill succinctly highlights the chicken/egg problem of these two quarterbacks, and tacitly asks the question of what skills are sufficient to retain services. Both Jacksonville and Tennessee field defenses capable of bailing their offenses out of quarterback shortcomings (Titans caveat to follow), but that wears on team chemistry. Familiar Faces in New Places: Malcolm ButlerOne of the most interesting narratives from last year’s Super Bowl was the benching of Malcolm Butler (ranked 25th by Barnwell). Brought in to help the Titans 25th rated pass defense in yards allowed (3,828), the question is whether he was an asset or liability in New England. The Patriots suffered an even worse defense in allowing 4,020 yards through the air, putting them at 30th. Here is what Bill had to say.The Rehabilitation Stories: J. J. Watt, Andrew Luck, DeShaun WatsonWhen J. J. Watt (27th) is on Youth Logan Cooke Jerseys , he is a tough matchup. Unfortunately, Watt has battled injuries for the past two years. There is not much I can add to the lore of the ex-Badger, and it is not obvious that without a healthy Watt the Texans defense is less effective. In 2015, Watt led the league in sacks with 17.5, even though his defense finished 30th. In 2016, the Texans had the top rated defense, even with Watt only starting in three games. However, in 2017, with Watt only playing in five games, where he managed 11 tackles and 2 passes defended, the Texans defense ended the year ranked 20th. The Texans also lost Whitney Mercilus in the week 5 matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs.The small sampling above may indicate there is more to the Texans defense than just Watt (cough, cough...Aaron Colvin, Jadeveon Clowney and Mercilus). Still, the big questions are 1) what are the long term impacts back and leg surgery, and 2) will those injuries necessarily limit the ability of the eight year veteran.For me, Andrew Luck (30th) falls here and Now-or-Never. When Luck is healthy, the Indianapolis Colts are historically playoff contenders. When not, they are inept at best. Injured in 2015, playing through it in 2016, and finally sitting out 2017. The good news for the Colts is that he appears to be getting stronger with every preseason game. The bad news is that he took on a minor foot injury, and he sits behind an offensive line learning a new system. And who is he throwing to? And will he have a complimentary running game?Vince Young. Marcus Mariota. Two AFC South quarterbacks who showed promising rookie campaigns Logan Cooke Jerseys Stitched , but never made the next step (and I am referencing Young very loosely...MJD was the OROY). So where will DeShaun Watson (32nd) sit? I am unapologetic in my affinity for the Clemson Tiger. He was the guy I wanted in the 2017 draft, and aided by an anemic defense, Watson led the offense to point totals of 33 (twice), 57, and 34. He battled, but lost, to Tom Brady in New England, and led a 4th quarter comeback against the Chiefs that just fell short. As I have written before, if Watson was the Jaguars quarterback we would be lauding the upside of what he brings to the offense.Watson looks to throw first, so how much will the knee impact him, and will that offensive line allow him to throw first?The Breakout Stars: Jalen RamseyWhat? Placing Ramsey here implies he has yet to come close to his ceiling. That is scary for opposing offenses. Players and writers recognize his impact, and it is debatable as to whether he presently is the best at his position, though even in that debate the margin of difference is microscopic.While some may point to Ramsey’s bravado as a negative, I would argue he is simply playing the role of mental disruptor. And he backs it up.What may be the most intriguing aspect of Ramsey’s potential for development is the cast around him. The Jaguars defense is arguably the best in the NFL, and when talent is surrounded by talent everyone wins.There are some AFC South omissions that Barnwell could easily have added. Mike Vrabel, as a new face, has a tough task in Tennessee if you consider the Mariota argument above. What does a defensive minded coach bring to a struggling offensive system? Sticking with the same team, and same category, can Matt LaFleur find the same success in Tennessee that he had with the Rams and Jared Goff?The AFC South will not be short of narratives to watch, in what could be a very balanced division.