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Mike Kaye, WTLV 10:06 AM. EST February 21, 2017

JACKSONVILLE, FL - AUGUST 20: (L - R) Patrick Omameh #77, A.J. Cann #60, Tyler Shatley #69, and Christopher Reed #64 of the Jacksonville Jaguars come onto the field for the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 20, 2016 at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida. Tampa Bay defeated Jacksonville 27-21. (Photo by Joel Auerbach/Getty Images) (Photo: Joel Auerbach, 2016 Joel Auerbach)

First Coast News will take a look at each position group on the Jaguars' roster on a daily basis over the next few weeks. Today's focus will be on the offensive line.

-Quarterback

- Running Back

- Wide Receiver

- Tight End

The Jaguars currently have 10 offensive linemen under contract heading into free agency. At tackle, Jermey Parnell, Josh Wells,Colin Kelly and Arturo Uzdavinisremain on the active roster. At guard, A.J. Cann, Chris Reed andNila Kasitatiare still with the team. Centers Brandon Linder and Luke Bowanko are also still under contract.

Parnell, Linder and Cann were full-time starters last season.

Parnell and Cannwere solid pass blockers, but the right side of the line was awful from a run blocking standpoint. Cann has played right guard over the last two seasons, but appears to be more of a left guard, the position he played at South Carolina. Parnell can be cut without penalty and open up $6.5 million in salary cap space.

Reed showed promise in a few spot starts last season due to injury. Bowanko was the starting center in 2014, but has since battled injuries and served in more of a backup role. Kelly, Uzdanvinis andKasitati will battle for roster spots in training camp. Uzdanvinis and Kasitati both had stints on the practice squad last year.

The team re-signed Wells on Friday. He was set to become a restricted free agent in March. Wells could serve as the swing tackle for the team this season.

The team hired Pat Flaherty to coach the offensive line in January. Flaherty has been an NFL offensive line coach since 2000 and won two Super Bowls working with Tom Coughlin and the New York Giants. He has evolved his blocking scheme over the years, adapting to different personnel. He employed a zone blocking scheme with the San Francisco 49ers last season.

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The Jaguars passed on an option in starting left tackle Kelvin Beachum's contract on Feb. 15.

Picking up the option would have entitled Beachum to a $7.5 million base salary and a $5 million bonus. That's a grand total of $12.5 million, which would have put him in the range of Top 10 left tackle money. For what it's worth, Pro Football Focus rankedBeachum63rd out of 78 tackles last season. He is now set to hit the free agent market, but could be re-signed to a smaller, team-friendly contract.

In the aftermath of declining Beachum's option, the Jaguars have been heavily linked to Miami Dolphins offensive tackle Branden Albert, including reports that a trade has been agreed upon.A trade can't be announced or completed until March 9.

Luke Joeckel, Patrick Omameh and Jeremiah Poutasi are all free agents this offseason. All three started games at left guard last season.

Joeckel was the second overall pick in 2013 and has never really delivered on his draft pedigree. He had to undergo ACL, MCL and meniscus surgeries after suffering a knee injury against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 4. He spent the rest of the season on injured reserve.

Omameh was next on the left guard rotation and played well in seven starts. He eventually suffered a left foot injury and was placed on injured reserve. Poutasi took Omameh's place in the lineup but only started one game. He suffered a season-ending ankle injury in Week 15.

Joeckelor Omameh could be signed for another short-term arrangement this offseason. With Joeckel coming off major knee surgeries, it may make sense for him to stick with a team and head coach that he is familiar with. However, he may seek a change of scenery after he was forced to move from left tackle to left guard this past season. Omamehseems like the more likely to return of the two, as he played well as a starter but can be used as a swing tackle with a healthy roster.

Poutasi remains a question mark. He was cut after being a high third round pick by the Tennessee Titans in 2015. He is also coming off an injury.

Tyler Shatleyis set to become arestricted free agent. He is likely to be retained on a "right of first refusal" deal. Shatleycould shop his services elsewhere, but the Jaguars could match any offer under that tender. He has served as a key depth interior lineman for the last three seasons.

The Jaguars could look to improve at guard through free agency. There is at least one open spot in the lineup heading into free agency and it will be either at left or right guard. Luckily for the Jaguars, the guard position is somewhat strong in free agency.

T.J. Lang, Ronald Leary, Larry Warford and Kevin Zeitler highlight the class. The Jaguars have plenty of money to spend, so landing one of the four veterans shouldn't be a problem when it comes to bidding.

Zeitler is probably the best of the bunch, as he ranked seventh out of 72 guard on Pro Football Focus and has been a five-year starter with the Cincinnati Bengals. He was first round pick in 2012.

If the Jaguars lose out on Zeitler, Leary is probably the best consolation prize. He has been the starting left guard on the league's best offensive line for four seasons. However, he has battled injuries over the last two seasons. He has dealt with groin issues and has a history of concussions.

Lang is likely to head back to Green Bay, as their cap situation should allow them to lock him up long-term.

Warford would likely be the fourth guy on the list, but would still be an upgrade over last season's production. Warford is more of a right guard, which would move Cann to his natural left side.

If the team is looking to add a tackle in free agency, the pickings are pretty slim. Riley Reiff, Matt Kalil and Mike Adams have strong draft pedigrees, but have been massive disappointments so far in their careers. Baltimore Ravens right tackle Ricky Wagner may be the lone intriguing add. If the Jaguars move on from Parnell, Wagner would be a solid replacement.

The Jaguars' draft options are pretty wide open. The offensive line class isn't super appealing at the top, but if Indiana guard Dan Feeney and Alabama offensive tackle Cam Robinson - by some miracle - fall to the second round, they would be huge additions for the Jaguars.

If the Jaguars decide to look later in the draft, Pittsburgh offensive tackle Adam Bisnowaty, Vanderbilt offensive tackle Will Holden, Temple guard Dion Dawkins and Utah guard Isaac Asiata should be available on Day 2.

North Dakota guard Zack Johnson would fit in well with a zone blocking scheme. He was impressive at the East-West Shrine Game practices and could be had on Day 3.

Follow Mike Kaye on Twitter at @Mike_E_Kaye.

( 2017 WTLV)

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