The Jaguars need David Garrard to play like it’s 2007 again when he was one of the better QBs in the NFL. Not many QBs offer Garrard’s skill set of a good arm and fast feet. The problem is that the Jags’ never got Garrard much help at WR but that may be changing with the addition of Torry Holt. Cleo Lemon will be Garrard’s backup again in 2009 and he’s a lot like Garrard with a little less arm and he’s not quite as fast. Still, the Jags would have a significant drop in offensive production if Lemon were pressed into service. Veteran Todd Bouman gives the Jaguars a third option at QB as he like Garrard and Lemon has some experience starting in the NFL. Paul Smith will likely be on the practice squad in 2009 if he makes the team.
PROJECTED GRADE FOR THE 2009 SEASON: B