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Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
One big question for Brenton Strange, other Jaguars' TEs in training camp
The Jacksonville Jaguars' rookies will report for training camp on July 19th, the veterans on July 22nd, and the first practice will take place on July 23rd. So with training camp almost here, we will be taking a position-by-position look at the Jaguars' roster, specifically examining the one big question that faces each unit. Up next are the tight ends. If you missed any of our other previews, you can find them below. Quarterbacks Running backs Wide receivers How big of an impact can Brenton Strange have on the Jaguars' offense? Given how bullish the Jaguars are on Strange, the answer to this question right now seems to be that he can have a fairly substantial impact on the offense in 2025. For one, Strange now finds himself at the top of the depth chart, and with that, there will be more opportunities. But also within Liam Coen's offense, the tight end can be a heavily targeted player in the passing game, as we saw last season in Tampa Bay. In 2024, the Bucs' Cade Otton would rank ninth among all tight ends with 84 targets on the year. Over the middle and on those short to intermediate routes is where we could see Strange heavily involved. However, while the passing game will grab the attention, Strange's impact can go well beyond that facet of the game. His versatility allows him to line up across the formation, and he's a capable run blocker as well. When an offense has that do-it-all presence at tight end, it adds a level of unpredictability with that player able to fill so many roles. This then not only opens up opportunities for Strange to take advantage of, but it can for his teammates as well. "His work ethic, first and foremost, is hopefully a leadership attribute that the guys can model and see what he does on a day-to-day basis," offensive coordinator Grant Udinski said. "But from a leadership standpoint and just from a player standpoint, you see a guy with a lot of potential to just continue to grow, whether it's in the pass game or the run game. "A guy with a lot of physical traits that can be that balanced tight end and do a lot of different things that this offense will ask him to do." Bonus question: How does the rest of the Jaguars' tight end depth chart shake out? Behind Strange on the depth chart are free agent signings Johnny Mundt, Hunter Long, and Quintin Morris. How the playing time amongst these three ends up shaking out remains to be seen. The primary role for TE2 will come as a blocker, which is primarily what each of these three tight ends has been asked to do in their NFL careers. So whoever can stand out most in that regard may have the upper hand when it comes to snaps. A differentiator could be the ability to impact the passing game. While TE2 likely won't be seeing a ton of targets, having a well-rounded skill set in Coen's offense, where the emphasis is on multiplicity, can be quite valuable. But step No. 1 for Mundt, Long, and Morris is to be able to contribute as a blocker. This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars training camp: Big question for Brenton Strange, other TEs
Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
WATCH: Every target for Jacksonville Jaguar's TE Brenton Strange in 2024
Take a look below at every one of the targets that Jacksonville Jaguars' tight end Brenton Strange had during the 2024 season. Strange assumed a much larger role in 2024 compared to his rookie year in 2023. When it was all said and done, Strange was targeted 54 times, catching 40 of those passes for 411 yards with two touchdowns. Advertisement Of note, Strange ranked 17th out of 45 eligible tight ends in yards per route run, an efficiency metric from Pro Football Focus. The Jaguars' organization is extremely bullish on Strange this season, who now sits atop the team's tight end depth chart. That in itself will lead to more opportunities, but within Liam Coen's offense, the tight end is a key part of the passing game. Last season, with Coen calling the plays in Tampa Bay, Bucs' tight end Cade Otton finished the year with 84 targets, which was the ninth-most among all tight ends in the NFL. Along with Strange's ability to impact the game as a pass-catcher, he's also versatile, able to line up across the formation, and he's a capable run-blocker as well. When a tight end can fill a variety of roles, it adds a level of unpredictability to an offense. Advertisement This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Watch every Brenton Strange target from Jaguars' 2024 NFL season
USA Today
05-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
WATCH: Every target for Jacksonville Jaguar's TE Brenton Strange in 2024
Take a look at every target Jaguars' TE Brenton Strange had during the 2024 season. Take a look below at every one of the targets that Jacksonville Jaguars' tight end Brenton Strange had during the 2024 season. Strange assumed a much larger role in 2024 compared to his rookie year in 2023. When it was all said and done, Strange was targeted 54 times, catching 40 of those passes for 411 yards with two touchdowns. Of note, Strange ranked 17th out of 45 eligible tight ends in yards per route run, an efficiency metric from Pro Football Focus. The Jaguars' organization is extremely bullish on Strange this season, who now sits atop the team's tight end depth chart. That in itself will lead to more opportunities, but within Liam Coen's offense, the tight end is a key part of the passing game. Last season, with Coen calling the plays in Tampa Bay, Bucs' tight end Cade Otton finished the year with 84 targets, which was the ninth-most among all tight ends in the NFL. Along with Strange's ability to impact the game as a pass-catcher, he's also versatile, able to line up across the formation, and he's a capable run-blocker as well. When a tight end can fill a variety of roles, it adds a level of unpredictability to an offense.
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Jacksonville Jaguars OTAs observations: With no Travis Etienne, can running game survive?
The Jacksonville Jaguars were back on the field of the Miller Electric Center for the fourth organized team activity practice on Tuesday, May 27. The team has reached the halfway mark for voluntary offseason workouts and will wrap up with the final four practices before conducting mandatory minicamp from June 10-12. Advertisement Quarterback Trevor Lawrence had a much cleaner practice than his first media available performance this offseason. He only tossed one interception, with safety Andrew Wingard making a good play on the ball during 7-on-7 competition. Two-Way Travis: Jaguars' Liam Coen reveals Travis Hunter spent time on defense during OTA No. 3 Lawrence almost connected with rookie Travis Hunter on a pass near the sideline, but Hunter couldn't hold on to the ball. It would've been a big-time play, with Hunter contorting his body mid-air to attempt to catch the ball. If he did hold on to the ball, he might've injured himself as the team isn't in padded gear and it would've been an awkward fall. Advertisement However, the play of the day came from a nice throw from Lawrence to tight end Brenton Strange. Strange snagged a pass along the sideline over the outstretched arms of defensive back Jarrian Jones. It was a good catch, but he also made sure to get both feet inbounds prior to his momentum carrying him out of bounds. Let's look at a few notable observations from OTA No. 4 for the Jacksonville Jaguars: Travis Etienne was absent from Jacksonville Jaguars OTA No. 4 Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) throws the ball to running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) during the first organized team activity at Miller Electric Center Monday, May 19, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. Running back Travis Etienne was not present at the practice. According to head coach Liam Coen, he had travel issues after the holiday weekend. Advertisement Etienne is entering the final year of his deal and the Jaguars drafted two running backs in April's NFL Draft. He could find himself traded prior to the season, but OTA 4 showed why that might be a risky proposition. The Jaguars are largely inexperienced in the room. Etienne is a lead back, recording more than 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons playing. The next closest player on the roster would be third-year back Tank Bigsby, who has been inconsistent. Then there's three backs who have little to no experience in the NFL. Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen (36), right, runs sprints during the fourth organized team activity at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. Tuesday, May 27, 2025. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union] There's Keilan Robinson, who missed most of his rookie season due to injury. Then there's rookies Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen, who haven't stood out in the small window to view them. Advertisement Without Etienne, what's the confidence that the rushing attack can be a viable option to relieve Lawrence? Especially with how much Coen likes to run the football. Something to think about. Travis Hunter practices with the offense again, Liam Coen reveals he's already practiced with the defense Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Travis Hunter (12) catches a pass during the first organized team activity at Miller Electric Center Monday, May 19, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. Travis Hunter was back after his busy weekend, getting married on Saturday and going viral for surprising a young football player on Monday. Hunter was practicing as a member of the offense again, though, Coen revealed he did practice with the defense during OTA No. 3. As we said in our observations last week, there's a method behind Jacksonville's plan with Hunter. He's still a very raw player and needs as many reps on offense he can get. The time spent this summer learning offense will pay dividends for the team during the regular season. Advertisement OTA No. 4 wasn't notable for the rookie. However, we'll still keep an eye on him throughout the duration of offseason workouts and into training camp. Cam Camper makes impressive catch during 11-on-11 action Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Cam Camper (17) catches a pass during the first organized team activity at Miller Electric Center Monday, May 19, 2025 in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars are finally in Phase III of the offseason, so they're able to do offense vs. defense drills. During OTA No. 1, the defense was noticeably ahead of Jacksonville's offense. It seems the offense made up some ground this week. We already mentioned the catch made by Strange, but it wasn't the only nice play made by Jacksonville's offense. During 11-on-11 drills, undrafted free agent wide receiver Cam Camper scored a touchdown. He blazed down the field and made a fingertip grab as Doneiko Slaughter and Rayuan Lane collided. With the two defenders wiped out, Camper trotted to the end zone. Coen referenced the catch after practice while discussing some of the younger receivers who are competing for roster spots. Advertisement He illustrated how difficult it is for young players to catch on post-draft as they are taking in so much information that most veteran players have had for more than a month prior to the draft. The wide receiver position, especially, will be one to monitor as guys compete for spots behind Jacksonville's top players. This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: Jacksonville Jaguars OTA observations: Offense misses Travis Etienne
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Brenton Strange shows confidence as the Jacksonville Jaguars count on him to deliver big in 2025
(Image via Getty: Brenton Strange) The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2025 NFL season ready to move on and start anew. The Jacksonville Jaguars had quite the offseason, as they not only ushered in a new head coach in Liam Coen, but they also acquired a ton of young talent. The sensational Travis Hunter joins the team in 2025 with expectations of playing as a key contributor and a spotlight name on the field. There is another major change with Brenton Strange stepping into a key role, as Evan Engram left the squad earlier this year, leaving Brenton Strange as the number one tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars. Brenton Strange said he is ready for the opportunity to step up this season. Brenton Strange ready to fill big shoes in 2025 — ivenocarolus (@ivenocarolus) On May 24, 2025, Brenton Strange gave an interview to team reporter John Oehser, featured on the official Jacksonville Jaguars website, He confidently talked about how he was ready to step in as starting tight end. The Jacksonville Jaguars cut Evan Engram, a consistent tight end, earlier this year. That left Brenton Strange, a second-round NFL Draft pick in 2022, as the leading guy at tight end. Brenton Strange did not get up to much in his first season back in 2022, catching just five passes. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch CFD với công nghệ và tốc độ tốt hơn IC Markets Đăng ký Undo But he showed real progress in 2024 with 40 catches for 411 yards. That improvement was enough to earn the respect and trust of the coaching staff. 'I'm definitely ready for it,' Strange told Oehser. 'I believe in myself. I feel like I bring something special to the field every time I step out there.' Liam Coen brings a fresh system to Jacksonville Jaguars Liam Coen enters his first season with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2025 after one year as an offensive coordinator with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Cade Otton is the tight end Liam Coen coached in 2024, and who caught 59 passes that year. Now, Liam Coen wants to bring the same kind of production to the Jacksonville Jaguars. If Brenton Strange's statistical output is comparable to Cade Otton's, that could be a massive boost for the offense. With Liam Coen running the plays and Travis Hunter adding spark, the Jacksonville Jaguars have high hopes. Preseason training will kick off in late July 2025 in Jacksonville, Florida. Also Read: 'Not mad, didn't require dropping Jonathan Allen': Washington Commanders sign DT Carl Davis | NFL News - Times of India Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
