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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Buccaneers Take Help Over the Top

By Alan Schechter

Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 28, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; A general view of the stage and podium before the 2016 NFL Draft at the Auditorium Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Jerry Lai-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 12, 2016; Fayetteville, AR, USA; LSU Tigers running back Leonard Fournette (7) runs during the first quarter of the game against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-USA TODAY Sports /

With the fourth overall selection in the 2017 NFL draft the Jacksonville Jaguars select Leonard Fournette, running back out of Louisiana State University. The Jaguars jump at the opportunity here when the best pure runner drops right into their lap.

As you have seen in the past few seasons, Blake Bortles succeeds when his offense is able to run the ball. I for one have not and will not give up on Bortles, and drafting a bell cow who can handle 25-30 carries a game will be great for the Jags. The big bodied back who is considered the best running back prospect since Adrian Peterson is just too much for this team to pass up on. After ultimately failing on finding a true number one back in T.J. Yeldon and Chris Ivory, Tom Coughlin shows this team the ways of the force.

With an effective running game, Bortles finally gets the opportunity to realize some of his potential. As mentioned earlier, he can be effective when the Jaguars are displaying an effective running game. Get him some help and that team is going to start to turn the corner.

The Jaguars once again look to be talented team going into the 2017 season, but will they finally fix their putrid offensive line?

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