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Let’s answer some questions ahead of the Jacksonville Jaguars facing the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7 of the 2019 NFL season!Will from New Milford Carson Tinker Color Rush Jersey , CTQ: What are Jaguars’ biggest draft needs now? Do we trust the Jaguars management to use the first rounders correctly?A: The biggest draft needs on this team are cornerback, offensive line, linebacker, and tight end. And no, I don’t trust our current front office to handle those first round picks well.Cole from Portland, MEQ: Are we riding it out with Tre Herndon or will they make a move for a stopgap cornerback for the rest of this season?A: Tre Herndon is likely the guy for the rest of the season, but that’s not the worst thing in the world. He hasn’t done as poorly as I thought he would. In his first game as the starter (and with Jalen Ramsey being a gametime decision) he got burned. But in the two games after that, he hasn’t been the reason we’ve lost games — that would be on the run defense and the offense. He’ll be someone to keep an eye on going forward because if he turns out to be a decent outside cornerback, it could really help the team going forward.Mark from New JerseyQ: Is Taven Bryan actually staring to play well or do my eyes deceive me?A: He is absolutely starting to play well — not to the level you’d expect a first round pick to be playing, but good nonetheless. I’d like to see more bully ball out of him and consistent pressures, but he’s getting better. He’s already shown me more this season than he did all of last season.Evan from Tallahassee, FLQ: Where do you expect this team to finish realistically? Is it too early to start looking at mock drafts?A: I expect an 8-8 record this year DJ Chark Jersey , but that would be hugely encouraging as a Jaguars fan going forward. An 8-8 record would mean that Gardner Minshew did more than enough this year to be considered our franchise quarterback moving forward. We could finally use draft picks to build around a quarterback instead of trying to figure out how to replace him or hide him.Kasey from Arkansas City, KSQ: Do we pay Yannick Ngakoue now, or trade him for another player/draft capital?A: You pay him yesterday. Ian from Jacksonville, FLQ: What’s the deal with NFL pass interference reviews? I was at the game last week when Doug Marrone challenged a non-call pass interference. It was obvious from the stadium monitors, which are the largest in the nation, that there was contact before the ball arrived. What gives?A: It’s because referees are people too and as people they have egos. They don’t like the increased scrutiny and second-guessing and they’re going to do everything they can to keep the challenges to a minimum.Chris from Niagara Falls, CanadaQ: What are the odds that Dave Caldwell and Tom Coughin are making picks for the Jaguars in the 2020 draft?A: I’d say the Jaguars have better Super Bowl odds in 2020.Logan from Davenport, FLQ: With one of our picks should we draft Isaiah Simmons? A: Yes. When you watch Simmons play, it seems like the guy was built in a new era linebacker factory. He can stand up to the run but he’s fast, athletic, and smart in pass coverage. He, like Josh Allen https://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Dede-Westbrook-Jersey , would be another wild card on the defense that can play several positions and several schemes seamlessly.Patrick from St. Augustine, FLQ: Who is more likely to have a big game this week — Leonard Fournette or Gardner Minshew? A: Leonard Fournette. But I expect both to have big days. NFL players demonstrated during the national anthem at several preseason games Thursday night, protests that again drew a rebuke from President Donald Trump.Writing on Twitter from his New Jersey golf resort, Trump said Friday players “make a fortune doing what they love,” and those who refuse to stand “proudly” for the anthem should be suspended without pay.He contended “most of them are unable to define” what they’re demonstrating against.” Instead, he said, players should “Be happy, be cool!”In Philadelphia, Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins and cornerback De’Vante Bausby raised their fists during the anthem, and defensive end Chris Long placed his arm around Jenkins’ shoulder. Jenkins had stopped his demonstration last December.Defensive end Michael Bennett walked out of the tunnel during the anthem and walked toward the bench while it played. It appeared all the Steelers stood.“Everybody is waiting for what the league is going to do,” Jenkins said. “We won’t let it stop what we stand for. I was very encouraged last year with the direction and that obviously took a different turn.“I think it’s important to utilize the platform as we can because for whatever reason, we have framed this demonstration in a negative light Jermey Parnell Color Rush Jersey , and often players have to defend why we feel the need to fight for everyday Americans, and in actuality we’re doing the right thing.”At Miami, Dolphins receivers Kenny Stills and Albert Wilson and defensive end Robert Quinn protested during the anthem. Stills and Wilson kneeled behind teammates lined up standing along the sideline. Quinn stood and raised his right fist. There were no apparent protests by the Buccaneers.“As a black man in this world, I’ve got an obligation to raise awareness,” Quinn said. “If no one wants to live in unity, that’s why we’re in the situation we’re in.”Stills kneeled during the anthem during the 2016-17 seasons and has been vocal discussing social injustice issues that inspired the protest movement by NFL players.Former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, a leader of the movement, tweeted support for Stills and Wilson.“My brother @kstills continued his protest of systemic oppression tonight by taking a knee,” the tweet said. “Albert Wilson joined him in protest. Stay strong brothers!”And in Seattle, three Seahawks players ran into the team’s locker room prior to the playing of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”Defensive linemen Branden Jackson and Quinton Jefferson, and offensive lineman Duane Brown left the field following team introductions and before the start of the anthem. They returned to the sideline immediately after it concluded. All three were among a group of Seattle players that sat during the anthem last season.Brown and Jefferson said they intend to continue the action all season. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said the team discussed the topic and decided to support individual decisions. Brown said he didn’t believe there had been much progress made from the demonstrations of last season.“Everyone was clear on my decision and understands and supports it,” Brown said. “We all have different realities in this country and they understand my perspective. We’re all on good terms.”In Jacksonville A. J. Cann Jersey , four Jaguars remained in the locker room during the national anthem, and team officials said it would be up to the players to explain why they weren’t on the field. Cornerback Jalen Ramsey, linebacker Telvin Smith, and running backs Leonard Fournette and T.J. Yeldon joined teammates on the sideline after the anthem.“As a man, I got certain beliefs,” said Smith, who wore “Salute the Service” cleats. “You know what I mean? This is not going to become a distraction, and Jacksonville’s not going to become a distraction for this team. I got beliefs. I did what I did. I don’t know if it’s going to be every week, can’t answer if it’s going to be every week.“But as a man I’ve got to stand for something. I love my team, I’m dedicated to my teammates, and that’s what we’re talking about. I did what I did. It was love. I hope people see it and respect it. I respect views.”At Baltimore, both teams stood https://www.jaguarsfanstore.com/Marqise-Lee-Jersey , but while most of the Ravens lined up shoulder to shoulder on the sideline, second-year linebacker Tim Williams stood alone in front of the bench with his back toward the field.All players on each team at New England appeared to stand for the anthem, some bowing their heads and others placing their hands on their hearts. The Patriots observed a moment of silence beforehand for Weymouth, Massachusetts, police officer Michael Chesna, who was killed last month in the line of duty.The league and the players’ union have yet to announce a policy for this season regarding demonstrations during the anthem after the league initially ordered everyone to stand on the sideline when the anthem is played, or remain in the locker room.“The NFL has been engaged in constructive discussions with the NFL Players Association regarding the anthem and issues of equality and social justice that are of concern to many Americans,” league spokesman Brian McCarthy said in an email.“While those discussions continue, the NFL has agreed to delay implementing or enforcing any club work rules that could result in players being disciplined for their conduct during the performance of the anthem.“Meanwhile, there has been no change in the NFL’s policy regarding the national anthem. The anthem will continue to be played before every game, and all player and non-player personnel on the field at that time are expected to stand during the presentation of the flag and performance of the anthem. Personnel who do not wish to do so can choose to remain in the locker room.“We remain committed to working with the players to identify solutions and to continue making progress on important social issues affecting our communities.”