TheBostonStraggler
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For a team that supposedly has a stout D the Jags let the Niners hang 44 on them
I don't think it means the Jags D isn't stout (they are). I think what it means is (A) their D isn't without some soft spots, (B) They ain't the 85 Bears or 2000 Ravens.
Jags D is buoyed by a pass rush that, at times, is a jail break menace to any passing game. A D that can stop the run adequately and put high pressure on the QB rushing only 4 is going to be a very productive D. But if the front 5 OL can neutralize the pass rush and the opposing team has a good passing game then, IMHO, you can hang some points on the Jags. I think this is what we saw with Jimmy/the 49ers.
Also keep in mind there isn't a lot of tape or experience with Jimmy. If you're good plus DC's don't know much of you and have little to study? That's a nice advantage. We've seen many a QB come in and light it up to start their career and we've seen many of them tail off after year 2 or 3.
I don't think this is Jimmy due to his good fortune of training in a program that zealously preaches practice, study, no mistakes, repeat ad nauseum. He's studied and practiced this at the NFL level for multiple years. I'm guessing this will make him avoid the 2 to 3 year drop off that sometimes happens.