Expanded Offensive Role
Jaguars Expect To Give Travis Hunter More Offensive Opportunities Against The Patriots
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The Jaguars are still working out how to deploy Travis Hunter, who has seen only about 10 offensive snaps through Jacksonville’s first two games and has contributed one short catch and one carry. He has also rotated at cornerback rather than playing every defensive snap, as the team manages his workload following last season’s knee injury. Coach Liam Coen says Jacksonville plans to give Hunter more opportunities on offense as it seeks answers after a weak showing against Denver, though Hunter says he is following the coaches’ plan. The limited role has renewed debate over whether Hunter can sustain a meaningful two-way workload in the NFL, despite his success playing both positions in college.
Key Points
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Jacksonville traded four draft picks, including two first-rounders, to move up to No. 2 and select Hunter in 2025, making the team’s plan for its two-way star a significant investment.
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Hunter’s rookie-season workload was substantially larger than his current role: before his season-ending injury, he played 324 of Jacksonville’s 489 offensive snaps (67%) and 162 defensive snaps (36%) through seven games.
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Jacksonville’s receiving concerns extend beyond Hunter’s usage: Brian Thomas Jr. dropped two passes against Denver, including a key fourth-quarter opportunity, and had ranked second in the NFL with 10 drops the previous season.
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Joe Johnson argued that the NFL’s physical and professional demands make two-way play harder than in college, saying, “in the pros, man, this is these dudes’ livelihood.” Jaguars legend Jimmy Smith publicly agreed that adjusting to the pro game “takes a minute.”
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