The Jacksonville Jaguars seem to be proving the old adage that depth is good until you have to use it.Most defenses couldn't handle the losses of middle linebacker Mike Peterson, who broke his hand three weeks ago, and defensive tackle Marcus Stroud, who was placed on injured reserve this week after injuring his ankle last Sunday. He previously missed four games because of a steroid suspension.
The Jaguars, though, seem to be getting along without them. Since Stroud's suspension began, Jacksonville is 4-2 with only road losses to the Colts, who are 11-2, and the Saints, who have a well-coached offense. Veterans Rob Meier and Grady Jackson have filled in well for Stroud, and linebackers Daryl Smith and Justin Durant have been solid in Peterson's absence. More importantly, the Jags haven't allowed an opponent to run for more than 100 yards in the last five weeks.
That run defense and its depth, however, will be tested in Pittsburgh on Sunday. We may find out then just how much the Jaguars miss guys like Stroud and Peterson. The only thing we know for sure is that they can't afford any more injuries on defense right now.
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