Calais Campbell thinks the Jags defensive line is 'stacked with talent'

GLENDALE, AZ - DECEMBER 27: Defensive end Calais Campbell #93 of the Arizona Cardinals walks off the field following the NFL game against the Green Bay Packers at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 27, 2015 in Glendale, Arizona. The Cardinals defeatred the Packers 38-30. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

  • Speaking at OTAs, defensive end Calais Campbell, who the Jaguars signed in free agency, feels the team is “stacked with talent, especially at D-Line”.
  • The Jaguars have made a point to address their pass rush over the past years, selecting at least one edge rusher in the past three NFL drafts.
  • Selected third in 2015, Dante Fowler missed his entire rookie season due to a torn ACL. By the end of 2016, Fowler seemed much more comfortable rushing the passer. His 10 pressures between weeks 15-17 were tied for 9th among 53 qualifying 4-3 defensive ends in that span.
  • Yannick Ngakoue, a third-round selection in 2016, showed pass rushing ability from the start. His 47 pressures in 2016 were second among all rookie edge rushers.
  • The Jaguars drafted another edge rusher this past draft in Dawuane Smoot. In his final year at Illinois, Smoot led all draft-eligible edge rushers with 28.4 snaps per bull rush pressure.
  • Jacksonville certainly has talent throughout the defense as Campbell mentioned. However, continued development from the young pass rushers he mentioned will be key to potential 2017 success.

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