Leon Jacobs is the latest draft day steal for Dave Caldwell

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Since taking over as the general manager of the Jacksonville Jaguars on January
http://www.jacksonvillejaguarsteamonline.com/brandon-linder-jersey , 2013, Dave Caldwell has mined some draft gems that have made a significant
impact on the roster in both the immediate and long-term blueprint of the
team.In 2014, that player was defensive team captain and emotional heartbeat
Telvin Smith in the fifth round, who has already earned a second contract from
the team. Draft day two has been much more fruitful for Caldwell than day three
(or day one, for that matter), but “Diamond Dave” and his most recent
disinterment of Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Leon Jacobs in the seventh round is
an encouraging one.Despite looking like a Madden create-a-player with a
rocked-up Mr. Universe physique, Jacobs’ most impressive attribute when asked by
teammates and coaches is what’s between the ears. Myles Jack has already shared
that Jacobs is far ahead where he was as a rookie and the coaching staff has
gushed about the linebacker’s ability to pick up the defense quickly, and this
should come as no surprise.Jacobs has played more college football games than
anyone in NCAA FBS history, so it would make sense that the former Badger could
transfer his copious experience to the Jaguars film room and field. In a
stunning 59 collegiate games as a stand-up 3-4 outside linebacker, Jacobs
registered 142 tackles, 6.5 sacks and 3 interceptions. While that doesn’t sound
like efficient production, Jacobs did not became a full-time starter at
linebacker until late in 2016 and over half of his career production came during
his 14 games as a starter last season. The numbers suggest that Jacobs was a
flower who has bloomed late, and credit to the Jaguars front office for
harvesting at the perfect time.In regards to what the Jaguars are looking for
from their SAM linebacker http://www.jacksonvillejaguarsteamonline.com/josh-lambo-jersey , Jacobs is an ideal fit due to his speed (4.48 forty yard dash), length (6’1” 246
pounds; 33.5” arms) and strength (26 bench reps) at the point of attack. Add
these physical traits to impressive cognition and anticipatory play recognition,
and the door opens for a potential star at the position.As a SAM in the Jaguars
base 4-3 defense, Jacobs is tasked with lining up closer to the line of
scrimmage and working as a fulcrum in the point of attack to set the edge and
re-direct the ball-carrier back into the gut of the defense. Jacobs also has to
be capable as a blitzer on passing downs and possess the athleticism and change
of direction skills to flip his hips and suffocate tight ends and running backs
in coverage. Jacobs was asked to do all of these things in Paul Chryst’s Badgers
defense and is simply carrying it over to the pro level. Here are some
examples:As a starter in base downs, the majority of Jacobs’ snaps will be
against the run. Lining up along the line of scrimmage, Jacobs will need to
consistently maintain outside contain to take away the stretch/toss/off tackle
and funnel the runner back inside. Jacobs will often have to take on bigger
offensive tackles to do so, as he does with the right tackle here, and this will
open up the strong side defensive end to stack and shed the guard and mitigate
double team scenarios for his teammates.Jacobs shows unreal bend and flexibility
on a blitz, and perhaps more impressively, has the wherewithal to ease up and
not draw a roughing the passer penalty. As a rookie hungry to make the “splash
play,” this is easier said than done. Can he start seeing some
hand-in-the-ground pass rush snaps in sub packages if Smoot doesn’t show up? He
hasn’t done much of that to this point in his career, but the next two weeks
would be the time to experiment if they feel he is capable of doing so,
especially with Smoot sidelined.Another positive blitzing rep by Jacobs as he
walks back the tight end on a bull rush and bends back towards the quarterback
for a nice pressure. He’s simply too strong for tight ends and too quick for
tackles.Jacobs hasn’t been tasked with dropping back into coverage often to this
point http://www.jacksonvillejaguarsteamonline.com/jermey-parnell-jersey , but when he has, he’s shown positive traits. Lining up off the ball, Jacobs
demonstrates urgency in his drop step and his ability to flip his hips puts him
in good position to make a potential play in his zone assignment.In addition to
flipping his hips in this rep, Jacobs showcases his ability to plant and drive
to accelerate into the flats to pick up the running back.Jacobs still has a long
way to go and will undoubtedly make some mistakes. Until that happens, early
returns have been more than encouraging, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see
Jacobs’ role continue to increase within the defense. His ability to blitz has
been a pleasant surprise and adds versatility to a unit that wants to disguise
assignments and befuddle the quarterback. So what do you think? Should Dave
Caldwell be arrested for another draft day steal? In Week 2 against the New
England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles had probably
his best game as an NFL player, just absolutely shredding the Pats defense.
Let’s take a look at some of the impressive plays from Bortles and the offense
in Week 2.It’s the first quarter, 3rd and 6 and the Patriots are showing
blitz.The linebackers are showing blitz here and the strong side linebacker is
actually going to drop back in coverage to pick off anything going right behind
the line and the other linebacker will come free with a blitz right through the
B gap.Blake sees man to man and the blitzer, who is the only receiver without a
defender in press, over Austin Seferian-Jenkins. He is able to hit
Seferian-Jenkins, who guarded by the safety. I’d love to just point out the
quick dip of the shoulder by Blake and he jukes right passed the blitzer.This
was the first time Blake showed poise and confidence inside the pocket week
2.Patriots send seven at Blake, fortunately for the Jaguars http://www.jacksonvillejaguarsteamonline.com/tashaun-gipson-jersey , most teams are trying to stop the run and leave single-high over the top and
Keelan Cole burns Eric Rowe..??nd that’s not the first time Cole Burns Rowe??r
the first time Keelan Cole punishes the New England secondary..Just before the
end of the 2nd half the Jaguars face themselves with a 3rd & 7 on their own
39 yd line. Bill Bellichik decides to try and force Blake to make a quick and
accurate throw, so he called a 7-man blitz.??this was one of his best throws in
the entire game. As Blake gets comfortable and he knows the clock is ticking,
his poise begins to really show. The end of the second quarter he starts
anticipating the defensive zone reads and starts stepping into his throws, and
this my friends is “climbing the pocket”We’re now in the third quarter where the
Patriots switch to man-to man. The pocket isn’t collapsing because the OL is
able to keep all the rushers in front but it’s certainly pushing Blake further
backwards, he is on his heels to make this throw; and on any other day this may
have been enough but not on this day in Duval County, not on September 16th vs
the AFC Champions the New England Patriots.You know it’s a good sign when you
can actually see Blake going through his reads. The offensive line was blocking
great and despite the high throw (poor Dede) he is able to hold on to make it
2nd and 4. On the next play Blake see’s blitz on a play action pass and *still*
manages to get it off to DJ Chark. If you watch the misdirection here, Blake
turns his back completely around to sell the fake. If there is one takeaway from
Week 2 that Blake knows to work on would be looking off his receivers. He hasn’t
been surrounded by many receivers that aren’t a rookie. On this interception New
England is in man-to-man with nine yards until the first down. Patriots defense
are aware of the crossers and the middle of the field being a weapon for Blake.
It takes #31 DB Jones to watch Blake’s eyes as he’s telegraphing the pass to ASJ
and before he even lets go of it, Jones already left his man and the Patriots,
inevitably come away with the football.All of my breakdowns are edited with
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