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The Jaguars wrapped up the NFL draft with high grades from the News4JAGs staff and across the sports media landscape. One of those draft picks, Brian Thomas Jr., made receiver Zay Jones expendable. The Jaguars released Jones on Tuesday to clear the role for the No. 23 pick in the draft. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney go through the draft picks they liked and didn't like, and the decision to move on from Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jaguars hit a home run in the first round of the NFL draft, trading down and picking LSU receiver Brian Thomas Jr. It gives Trevor Lawrence his first legitimate home run threat at receiver and a building block for years to come. Can BTJ shake Jacksonville's dubious first-round history at receiver? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney loved the pick and the jolt that provides the receiving corps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NFL draft is a week away and the Jaguars are talking about it. General manager Trent Baalke and coach Doug Pederson met the media in their pre-draft luncheon and talked about the depth at certain positions, balancing best player available with need and where they're at in a contract extension with Trevor Lawrence. Plus, what we think the Jaguars will do in the first round after hearing from Baalke and Pederson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence is eligible for a contract extension this offseason. And Lawrence wants to remain in Jacksonville, which is huge news for the franchise. Plus, we take a look at draft prospects who could be in play for the Jaguars at No. 17 or with a move up into the top 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Allen cashed in after a franchise-best sack season, a well-earned raise that will makes him the third-highest paid player in the league. With Allen's contract sorted out, should Jacksonville trade up in the draft to get a receiver? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney discuss those things in this episode of News4JAGs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are three elite receivers in the NFL draft — Marvin Harrison Jr. Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze. None of those players are expected to be on the board when the Jaguars pick at No. 17. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney make the case for and against going up to draft one of those players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jaguars are on the clock for the NFL draft. What position should they target with the No. 17 pick? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney make their case for that pick in the draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doug Pederson doesn't need to be reminded of the Jaguars' collapse in 2023. The Jaguars head coach said he's using that as motivation for this year. News4JAGs caught up with Pederson this week at the NFL owner's meetings in Orlando. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney react to Pederson's openness and discuss draft options and if the team has really gotten better since last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jaguars did quite a bit of work on their roster in free agency last week. What does that do to their draft plans at No. 17 in April's draft? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney break things down in this week's News4JAGs podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an up-and-down week for the Jaguars. They lost receiver Calvin Ridley to the rival Titans, but added some major defensive help with the signing of Arik Armstead. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney react to a wild week in Jacksonville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an active start to the legal tampering period, the window before free agency begins. The Jaguars agreed to deals with receiver Gabe Davis, center Mitch Morse, safety Darnell Savage and return man Devin Duvernay. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney discuss those moves, plus, the trade for Jacksonville native Mac Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jaguars re-signed left guard Ezra Cleveland to a $28.5 million contract on Thursday, keeping a player they traded for at the deadline last year. Do we like the move? Who else could the Jaguars target when free agency begins next week? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney talk about a busy week on the News4JAGs podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was an active day for the Jaguars. On Tuesday, the team put the franchise tag on edge Josh Allen and cut cornerback Darious Williams and safety Rayshawn Jenkins. Jacksonville would like to sign Allen to a long-term deal but, in the process, could have seen themselves lose out on bringing back receiver Calvin Ridley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an NFL draft question with no right or wrong answer. When a team is on the clock, do they look at their roster and pick the player who fills the greatest need, or do they grab the best player on their draft board? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney discuss that and the NFL combine in this News4JAGs episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will the Jaguars chase the high-priced free agents like Tee Higgins and Justin Madubuike, or will they opt for lower-priced players in free agency? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney discuss the options Jacksonville could explore in this episode of News4JAGs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ryan Nielsen met the media on Thursday and helped fill in the blanks on what type of defense he brings to the Jaguars. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney break down Nielsen's fit in Jacksonville and the potential for a big year for the Jaguars defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who are four Jaguars players who may be surprises to return in 2024? Who are two surprising cut candidates? Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney start the offseason talk with a look at players who could return and others who may be on their way out after a disappointing 9-8 season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the Chiefs beating the Niners in an epic Super Bowl 58, the NFL offseason is officially here. Watching the final game was a jarring reminder of just how far away the Jaguars are from being able to compete with the NFL bluebloods. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney look at what the Jaguars need to do to be able to compete with those teams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Taylor's Pro Football Hall of Fame dream is on hold for another year. The iconic Jaguars running back made the cut to a finalist for the first time, but didn't make it to the final five on Thursday night. Jamal St Cyr and Justin Barney talk about Taylor's credentials and when he could potentially make the Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Jaguars are in offseason mode and that means it's time to start looking at the NFL draft. Jamal St. Cyr and Justin Barney go through some of the recent mock drafts and what the focus should be with the 17th pick in the first round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices