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ESPN's Ben Solak recently highlighted five training camp battles to watch, and featured was a position group for the Jacksonville Jaguars that one might not expect to see.
The wide receiver unit.
Now, Solak did say that this "camp battle" isn't about who is going to start or earn playing time, but rather he's curious to see how the target share breaks down this season.
Solak notes that, as of now, the Jaguars have invested the most in Jakobi Meyers. His addition last season also changed the trajectory of this offense.
Parker Washington was a go-to option down the stretch last year, but Solak mentions that the Jaguars' usage of two-tight-end sets could impact his playing time as the primary slot receiver.
Brian Thomas Jr. had a very strong showing during offseason programs and is "by far the most dynamic playmaker" of this group, Solak said.
And then there is Travis Hunter, who will factor into this equation as well.
At the end of the season, one player is going to have the most targets on the team, but who "WR1" is on a week-to-week basis is likely to ebb and flow. As Liam Coen has explained, his offense doesn't necessarily rely on having a true top option in the passing game. Instead, the weekly matchups and in-game situations will go a long way in determining who sees the most opportunities in a given week.
With the ball being spread around, that can be an added challenge for defenses to contend with as it adds a layer of unpredictability to the Jacksonville offense.
All that said, I'm not sure how much we can glean from training camp when it comes to what the pecking order at wide receiver will look like. All four of these players will be involved, but how much could fluctuate throughout the season.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Surprise Jaguars position group named training camp battle to watch
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The wide receiver unit.
Now, Solak did say that this "camp battle" isn't about who is going to start or earn playing time, but rather he's curious to see how the target share breaks down this season.
Solak notes that, as of now, the Jaguars have invested the most in Jakobi Meyers. His addition last season also changed the trajectory of this offense.
Parker Washington was a go-to option down the stretch last year, but Solak mentions that the Jaguars' usage of two-tight-end sets could impact his playing time as the primary slot receiver.
Brian Thomas Jr. had a very strong showing during offseason programs and is "by far the most dynamic playmaker" of this group, Solak said.
And then there is Travis Hunter, who will factor into this equation as well.
At the end of the season, one player is going to have the most targets on the team, but who "WR1" is on a week-to-week basis is likely to ebb and flow. As Liam Coen has explained, his offense doesn't necessarily rely on having a true top option in the passing game. Instead, the weekly matchups and in-game situations will go a long way in determining who sees the most opportunities in a given week.
With the ball being spread around, that can be an added challenge for defenses to contend with as it adds a layer of unpredictability to the Jacksonville offense.
All that said, I'm not sure how much we can glean from training camp when it comes to what the pecking order at wide receiver will look like. All four of these players will be involved, but how much could fluctuate throughout the season.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Surprise Jaguars position group named training camp battle to watch
Continue reading...
