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The Jacksonville Jaguars have quietly formed one of the most dynamic receiving corps in the NFL, with talents like Brian Thomas Jr., Jakobi Meyers, Travis Hunter, and Parker Washington lining up on the outside.
Washington, who burst onto the scene for the Jags last season, hauled in 58 catches for 847 yards and five touchdowns.
Towards the end of the season, Washington became Jaguars starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence's go-to target, ending the regular season with three games of 85 yards or more, while finding the end zone twice.
This offseason, both Thomas and Washington have been a popular topic of discussion for members of the team and staff, as they have noticed growth and continuity between the two pass catchers and their quarterback.
"I texted Parker last week… and he was like, ‘I’m ready to kill,’" head coach Liam Coen told Action Sports Jacksonville on Tuesday. "That's all I need to hear from him."
Coen went on to compliment the former sixth-round selection for his work ethic, saying that Washington has "always impressed him" and is usually the first guy in the building to get extra work in.
Negotiations between Washington and the team regarding an extension have been in the works throughout the offseason, with nothing being put to paper yet.
If a deal is not made, Washington is set to play out the final year of his rookie deal, earning an estimated $3.7 million.
Contract talks can halt momentum between player and team, but Coen says he is confident this will not be the case with his young receiver, saying that those things have a habit of "working themselves out."
After a stellar end to the regular season, Washington looked dynamic in Jacksonville's playoff loss against the Buffalo Bills, catching seven passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.
Entering this season, Washington projects as Jacksonville's secondary wideout next to Thomas, but has shown the ability to be a WR1 and Lawrence's go-to target.
Another benefit is Washington's versatility, as he frequently lined up in multiple positions on the offense, including the slot, X, and outside.
Roundtable's Byron Terry recently noted that the Penn State product also led the team in yards per route run against man coverage (2.7), showing his prowess in beating his man 1-on-1.
As we have seen with players in the past, waiting on an extension can end up costing teams more money the following year, which could happen with another big season from the fourth-year deep threat.
While a new contract is not eminent, locking down Washington now could save Jacksonville significant money down the line.
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Washington, who burst onto the scene for the Jags last season, hauled in 58 catches for 847 yards and five touchdowns.
Towards the end of the season, Washington became Jaguars starting quarterback Trevor Lawrence's go-to target, ending the regular season with three games of 85 yards or more, while finding the end zone twice.
This offseason, both Thomas and Washington have been a popular topic of discussion for members of the team and staff, as they have noticed growth and continuity between the two pass catchers and their quarterback.
"I texted Parker last week… and he was like, ‘I’m ready to kill,’" head coach Liam Coen told Action Sports Jacksonville on Tuesday. "That's all I need to hear from him."
Coen went on to compliment the former sixth-round selection for his work ethic, saying that Washington has "always impressed him" and is usually the first guy in the building to get extra work in.
Negotiations between Washington and the team regarding an extension have been in the works throughout the offseason, with nothing being put to paper yet.
If a deal is not made, Washington is set to play out the final year of his rookie deal, earning an estimated $3.7 million.
Contract talks can halt momentum between player and team, but Coen says he is confident this will not be the case with his young receiver, saying that those things have a habit of "working themselves out."
After a stellar end to the regular season, Washington looked dynamic in Jacksonville's playoff loss against the Buffalo Bills, catching seven passes for 107 yards and a touchdown.
Entering this season, Washington projects as Jacksonville's secondary wideout next to Thomas, but has shown the ability to be a WR1 and Lawrence's go-to target.
Another benefit is Washington's versatility, as he frequently lined up in multiple positions on the offense, including the slot, X, and outside.
Roundtable's Byron Terry recently noted that the Penn State product also led the team in yards per route run against man coverage (2.7), showing his prowess in beating his man 1-on-1.
As we have seen with players in the past, waiting on an extension can end up costing teams more money the following year, which could happen with another big season from the fourth-year deep threat.
While a new contract is not eminent, locking down Washington now could save Jacksonville significant money down the line.
Continue reading...
