The Jacksonville Jaguars have some hope coming into the 2015 season, as young rookie TJ Yeldon has been impressive in OTA workouts and is expected to be the starter over Denard Robinson, Bernard Pierce and Strom Johnson at running back and this comes as Blake Bortles could have a strong WR corps with Marqise Lee, Allen Robinson and Justin Blackmon once he returns to the league.
Yeldon comes in after being a second round pick out of Alabama and according to Pro Football Talk, Yeldon is expecting to be the starter coming into the season. The Jaguars are in OTA workouts and Yeldon comes in after impressing the coaching staff in rookie camp. Yeldon has a strong pedigree coming out of Alabama and he was very productive while playing for the Crimson Tide last year.
The Jaguars actually have some nice depth at running back, as Robinson comes in after having a surprise 2014, while Johnson was also productive when he had his chances. Toby Gerhart was previously signed to a three year deal and the team also picked up Bernard Pierce off waivers, but as it stands now, Yeldon likely will be the starter for Blake Bortles come the start of the season. PFT reports that Yeldon looked good catching the ball out of the backfield and that also could help him get the starting job.
According to ESPN.com, Robinson will be more of a "change-of-pace" back after the team drafted Yeldon and he also will return kicks. Last season Robinson was used as a running back and he ended averaging over four yards per carry and scoring four touchdowns while rushing for 582 yards. Pierce also should get a chance after he was pushed out of Baltimore, but Yeldon is the likely starter.
Blake Bortles is coming in after a solid rookie season and he has some good receivers to work with, but he is also hoping to get Justin Blackmon back at some point. Blackmon was out all of last season and he has been dealing with off the field issues. According to the Oklahoman, Blackmon was denied reinstatement to the NFL and may have missed a drug test or failed one this offseason. Blackmon was electric when he had the chance to play, making 29 catches for 415 yards and one touchdown for the Jags in 2013.