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Trevor Lawrence Still Competing For The Starting Job?
Jacksonville Jaguars star rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence is still in real competition with Gardner Minshew II for the team's starting quarterback job. Jaguars first-year head coach, Urban Meyer, had this to say when he was asked about a Week 1 starter — "it's an open competition between QBs Trevor Lawrence and Gardner Minshew to start […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJames Robinson Looking Strong In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year running back James Robinson is having a nice camp, according to reports. According to SI's John Shipley, the Jaguars running back group looked good on Tuesday, "with Robinson especially having a strong day." Robinson's role will likely be scaled back in 2021 due to the addition of rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr., […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJames O'Shaughnessy Being Targeted Heavily
Jacksonville Jaguars tight end James O'Shaughnessy was a favorite target for both rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Gardner Minshew II in Wednesday's practice. SI's John Shipley had this to say about O'Shaughnessy: "O'Shaughnessy continues to look like a quietly important piece to the offense. He was targeted often by both Minshew and Lawrence, and his touchdown […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence Continues To Light It Up
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence has had an exceptionally strong training camp, and Wednesday was arguably his best practice yet. Per SI's John Shipley, Lawrence "was on absolute fire," and he "looked in complete command of the offense, threw accurate passes, and fit the ball into tight windows that no other Jaguars quarterback can." […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoCollin Johnson Solidifying His Spot On The Roster
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Collin Johnson is continually impressing in training camp. Johnson began to get more looks when the Jaguars had a few receivers miss practice due to injuries and personal matters, and he's made his mark. Per SI's John Shipley, Johnson "has seemingly done more than solidify a spot [on the roster]. […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoMarvin Jones Jr. Returns To Practice
Jacksonville Jaguars free-agent wide receiver addition Marvin Jones Jr. (personal) returned to practice on Tuesday after being absent for several days. There was never any sense of concern around Jones' absence from training camp, but it's comforting that the veteran wideout was able to return on Tuesday. While Jones doesn't have much to learn at […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence Electric In First Scrimmage
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback and No. 1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence dazzled in Sunday's scrimmage to the delight of Jacksonville fans. Jamal St. Cyr of News4Jax had this to say about Lawrence's performance: "Fans left the Bank with dreams of playoff games and Lombardi Trophies... yes, Lawrence was that good." The lofty praise just keeps […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoLaquon Treadwell Making Noise
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Laquon Treadwell, a former Minnesota Vikings first-round pick, is impressing in camp with other wideouts sidelined by injuries. Per Jamal St. Cyr of News4Jax, "Treadwell has consistently made plays throughout training camp and has positioned himself firmly in the Jaguars wide receiver conversation." This news is interesting because Phillip Dorsett II […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoC.J. Henderson Being Shopped?
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year cornerback and former first-round pick C.J. Henderson is reportedly being discussed in trades, according to other general managers. This news is nothing short of shocking, considering that Henderson is in just his second season. Henderson has plenty of pedigree as a former first-rounder, and his elite physical traits (6-foot-1, 201 pounds, 4.39-second […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoD.J. Chark Jr. Undergoes Minor Hand Surgery
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (hand) recently underwent surgery to repair a hairline fracture in his hand. Chark had been out of practice for a few days prior to the news before head coach Urban Meyer revealed the details. By all accounts, Chark is still expected to be on the field for Week 1. […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoCollin Johnson Taking Advantage Of His Opportunities
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Collin Johnson is making the most of his reps while D.J. Chark Jr. Phillip Dorsett II, and Marvin Jones Jr. are all out due to injury or personal matters. With the aforementioned WRs missing Saturday's practice, "no receiver was targeted more often than Johnson," and he put together a "dominant […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoCarlos Hyde "Getting His Fair Share Of Touches"
Jacksonville Jaguars veteran running back Carlos Hyde is very much in the mix for touches despite the presence of James Robinson and Travis Etienne Jr. SI's John Shipley had this to say following Friday's practice — "The running game is clearly going to be a big part of the Jaguars' offense, and it isn't surprising […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoGardner Minshew II Dominates First-Team Reps On Friday
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II took all of the available first-team snaps in Friday's practice. Minshew started out camp splitting first-team reps with prized rookie QB Trevor Lawrence, but Lawrence had begun to dominate first-team work up until Friday. At this point, it appears that the team is prioritizing making Minshew feel as though […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoChris Manhertz Leading Jaguars Tight End Room
Jacksonville Jaguars veteran tight end Chris Manhertz is taking charge of the team's tight end room that lacks established passing-game contributors at the NFL level. Per SI's John Shipley, "Manhertz is Jacksonville's appointed leader of the tight end room," and "he is seeing more targets with the starting offense and being asked to win as […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTrevor Lawrence Struggles For The First Time In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence finally endured some growing pains in training camp. Up until this point, Lawrence had been cruising through camp like a veteran, but on Wednesday, he "had a mostly forgettable day" and "looked flustered" when dealing with incoming pass-rushers. All of this is to be expected, of course, as even […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoD.J. Chark Jr. Misses Practice With A Finger Injury
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. (finger) missed Friday's practice with a finger injury, according to reports. Chark's injury is not believed to be major at this time, but it will certainly be something to monitor going forward. Chark is looking to bounce back from a pedestrian 2020 campaign this season, and he projects as […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoPhillip Dorsett II Misses Practice On Thursday
Jacksonville Jaguars veteran wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II missed practice on Thursday with an undisclosed injury. The severity of the injury is unknown, but it figures to be minor considering that there was no noted concern amongst the coaching staff. Dorsett has had an up and down camp, but at this point in time, he's […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoD.J. Chark Jr. Uncoverable In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. had his most impressive showing yet in Tuesday's practice. Per John Shipley, Chark "was uncoverable in one-on-ones, beating both Shaquill Griffin, D.J. Daniel, and Daniel Thomas for easy catches." Chark's elite size and speed combination was on full display in practice, and those unreachable facets of his game […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJames Robinson Looking Faster In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars running back James Robinson appears to have added some extra speed to his game this offseason. SI's John Shipley noted that "Robinson's added speed is noticeable when defenders have to meet him in the hole." Robinson doesn't exactly profile as a burner, so some extra speed could unlock more big-play upside in his […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoPhillip Dorsett II Getting Back On Track
After a rough start to camp, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Phillip Dorsett II seems to have gotten back on track. Per SI's John Shipley, "Phillip Dorsett's speed is just so noticeable, and he seems to have put his early drops in camp to bed. He caught everything thrown his way on Monday." Dorsett needed to […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoLaviska Shenault Jr. To Be Jaguars Go-To Receiver?
Jacksonville Jaguars ascending second-year wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. could well be Trevor Lawrence's go-to option in 2021 based on his performance in training camp. Brian Sexton of Jaguars.com had this to say about Shenault following Monday's practice — "he looks so smooth and comfortable that I can't help but think he might be the […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoCollin Johnson "Turning It On" In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year wide receiver Collin Johnson is starting to make his mark in practices after a quiet beginning to training camp. SI's John Shipley noted that Johnson "has turned it on," and that "after a quiet few days to open camp, Johnson's name has been called more and more as camp has progressed." This […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoTravis Etienne Jr. Excelling As A Pass-Catcher In Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars first-round rookie running back Travis Etienne Jr. has exceeded lofty expectations as a pass-catcher thus far in training camp. SI's John Shipley noted that "the usage of Etienne as a pass-catcher has been evident throughout the first week of camp... he has shown terrific hands and burst after the catch." Etienne profiles as […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoJames Robinson Poised To Lead Jaguars RB Room
Jacksonville Jaguars second-year running back James Robinson is likely to "lead the [running back] room" according to SI's John Shipley. Robinson has the respect of new offensive coordinator Darrell Bevell after what he accomplished in his rookie year after going undrafted. Bevell had this to say about Robinson — "He is very physical and, you […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoCarson Wentz Opting For Rest Over Surgery, Could Play In Week One
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz is choosing rest and rehab over surgery at this point in time, and he's still hoping to be under center in week one. Per Ian Rapoport, "If all goes well, Week 1 is in play. If it doesn't improve, the answer may be surgery." It sounds like there is still […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoMatt Breida To Be A Factor In Buffalo?
Buffalo Bills running back Matt Breida is making noise early in training camp. Per Sal Capaccio, Brieda "has really shown off his speed and quickness through the first four days... he could wind up being more of a factor in the offense than many anticipated when they signed him as a free agent in March." […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoRondale Moore Shining In Training Camp
Arizona Cardinals rookie wide receiver Rondale Moore is making an excellent impression in his first training camp. Darren Urban had this to say about Moore's performance — "It sure looks like Rondale Moore is going to be a player. He hasn't been perfect but he shows up again and again." Urban's take here meshes with […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoA.J. Green Impressive Early In Training Camp
Arizona Cardinals veteran free agent wide receiver addition A.J. Green is reportedly enjoying a resurgence early in training camp. Per Peter Schrager of NFL Network and Fox Sports, Green "looks incredible out there at Cardinals practice." This news is especially surprising considering that Green looked completely washed up with the Bengals in 2020. Green's pathetic […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoQadree Ollison The RB2 In Atlanta?
Atlanta Falcons running back Qadree Ollison took first-team reps on Sunday, and he appears to be the leader in the race to back up Mike Davis. Ollison is competing with Javian Hawkins and Cordarrelle Patterson for the RB2 role in Atlanta, and right now he "seems like the early favorite for RB2." Ollison had a […]
Casey Kamholz 3 years agoD.J. Chark Jr. Playing Stronger Early In Training Camp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver D.J. Chark Jr. appears to have taken head coach Urban Meyer's offseason challenge to heart. Meyer challenged Chark to play stronger, and per SI's Kassidy Hill "Chark has worked to respond, by all indications, even bodying up a few defenders on Saturday." Chark is reportedly up to 6-foot-4 210 pounds after […]
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