Listed below are our high highlights and observations from Day 7 of Jacksonville Jaguars coaching camp.
Notes from observe
- No. 2 general decide Travis Hunter practiced on protection in the present day whereas working with offensive coordinator Grant Udinski throughout particular groups drills.
In response to ESPN’s Mike DiRocco, Hunter performed 20 defensive snaps throughout 11-v-11. He’s totalled 72 offensive snaps and 67 defensive snaps by way of seven days of coaching camp.
The 2-way phenom allowed an extended landing from Trevor Lawrence to Parker Washington. Nevertheless, on the ultimate two snaps of the day, Hunter practically made an OBJ-like interception to drive a move breakup over J.J. Jones earlier than flying throughout the sector for an additional PBU in opposition to Seth Henigan.
With two large move breakups in the present day and two landing catches on Tuesday, Hunter is trending up. He’s anticipated to play on either side of the ball (for the primary time in camp) on the Jaguars’ scrimmage on Friday, August 1.
- Dyami Brown had an enormous outing. He caught 4 balls from Trevor Lawrence: two intermediate crossers, a comeback in opposition to Tyson Campbell, and a wide-open landing down the suitable sideline. The free agent pickup continues to stack spectacular practices and has emerged as an every-level menace for the Jaguars’ offense.
- I used to be shocked by the “Tank Bigbsy is the Jaguars’ RB1” storylines earlier within the week, however maybe I shouldn’t have been. Bigsby noticed the majority of carries with the first-team unit in the present day and reportedly has been for a lot of camp. That mentioned, Travis Etienne is sort of at all times on the sector on third downs and getting designed touches within the passing recreation.
- Rookie linebacker Jack Kiser flashed with a forceful PBU, a near-sack of Nick Mullens, and a number of other run stops. He’s taking advantage of his reps.
- Josh Hines-Allen and Travon Walker continued to make their presence felt on the line of scrimmage, combining for 1 tipped move and a minimum of 3 sacks.
- DB Caleb Ransaw (decrease physique) is week-to-week, OL Cole Van Lanen (shoulder) is out for coaching camp, and LB Dennis Gardeck (ACL) was activated from the PUP listing.
Notes from pressers
Vast receiver Brian Thomas Jr. and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski spoke to media in the present day.
“I believe that’s sort of what you noticed a bit of bit from him final yr,” Udinski mentioned of Dyami Brown. “He has that potential. I believe the development in among the stuff that he’s proven within the run recreation, and even with the completely different routes that we’ve requested him to run, will solely hopefully broaden his potential to create explosives. Final yr, whether or not it was working go balls or vertical routes or with the ball in hand on screens in numerous performs, I believe that’s one thing that’s in his wheelhouse.”
He mentioned of the working again room: “I’d say the factor that basically stands out in regards to the guys is their effort and embrace, how a lot they’ve embraced the chance to enhance. I believe all these guys sort of had completely different areas that they’ve needed to enhance, individually or collectively, at the same time as a bunch, and the best way they’ve approached the safety scheme, the run recreation, that’s a bit of bit completely different than among the issues they’ve accomplished. They actually embraced that and sort of approached it with a development mindset.”
Thomas was his typical reserved self, however he did touch upon being named to the NFL’s Prime 100 listing at 61st general. “I’d say it means loads to me simply having the ability to make that my rookie yr, coming in, simply me wanting to return out right here and present what I can do. I’d say which means loads to me. I really feel like I might have been higher, in order that’s what motivates me to return out subsequent yr and do even higher.”
He mentioned the largest factor he’s added to his recreation is “Actually simply getting extra into the playbook, realizing the ins and outs of it … simply being within the movie room, being within the playbook.” As for the place Travis Hunter has proven essentially the most development? “Most likely studying the playbook … realizing what he has, not having to second-guess himself or assume twice.”
You may watch the complete press convention right here.
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