JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Travis from High Springs

I've been reading a lot of articles lately talking about Travis ETN being traded this season, there's a new one every day. I get these people don't cover the Jaguars and may just be looking for clicks. I figure you probably have more knowledge about the team than anyone that's not actually on the coaching staff. So, have you heard or seen anything that makes you think there's any truth to the rumors?

A couple of thoughts to consider here. One is that the easiest NFL "clickbait" article these days is a "List of Trade Candidates Around the NFL" and the second easiest might be "Could Player X be a Trade Possibility?" A beauty of these articles is there is absolutely zero requirement that there be any remote possibility that the player actually be traded and another is that there is no way for such articles to be wrong. Such is the nature of speculation, conjecture and blind guessing. Another thought to consider is it wouldn't be a surprise if Etienne really were traded before the 2025 regular season. The Jaguars like rookie Bhayshul Tuten and veteran Tank Bigsby. They also like rookie LeQuint Allen. It's not that they dislike Etienne, but he is entering the final season of his rookie contract and will earn $6 million in 2025. I don't know how much any team will be willing to trade the Jaguars for a running back with that contract status – and it therefore might not be worth it for the Jaguars to make such a trade.

Jeff from Atlantic Beach, FL

In college I worked at a local restaurant that Jim Irsay would frequent when he was in Jacksonville. He was always extremely kind to all of the staff. Not much of an anecdote, I guess, but I felt saddened when I heard of his passing.

Longtime Indianapolis Colts Owner Jim Irsay passed away Wednesday in his sleep at the age of 65 – and there's nothing wrong with your anecdote; a measure of a life is the impact of such interactions. The outpouring of condolences from former Colts players and media who knew Irsay well speaks to his impact and popularity as an owner. He loved players, coaches and Colts fans – and his love for the "horseshoe" was real and undeniable. He also showed compassion and caring for other NFL owners, particularly Jaguars Owner Shad Khan when he purchased the Jaguars in 2011. Khan on Wednesday night issued the following statement: "To hear the news of Jim Irsay's passing is heartbreaking. Jim cared deeply about the National Football League. More important, Jim cared most about everyone who loves the National Football League – players, coaches, fans, media, communities, champions of outstanding causes far and wide, and many others. Professionally and personally, Jim and his daughters made sure that my family was supported when we first arrived in Jacksonville. Jim's kindness and genuine interest in a promising future for the Jaguars, even as a rival of his beloved Indianapolis Colts, was an enduring trait in our relationship and will forever be a reminder of his high character, generosity and commitment to people everywhere. Thank you, Jim."

James from Kings Bay, GA

RIP Jim Irsay

He will be missed.

Chevin from Riverside, Jacksonville

What is the expected capacity for the new Jaguars stadium for NFL games?

The Jaguars' Stadium of the Future is projected to have an estimated capacity of 63,000 for NFL games – expandable to 71,500 for events such as the Florida-Georgia game when it opens in 2028.

Anita from Springfield

On the topic of favorite players to cover, how were these three-interaction wise: MoJo, Calais and Zay Jones? All seem like solid dudes, and I'm curious how they were to cover and actually converse with. (I once got a hang loose from Calais in Denver and it's still a personal highlight).

I found running back Maurice Jones-Drew, defensive lineman Calais Campbell and wide receiver Zay Jones all to be professional and accommodating during their Jaguars careers. They always tried to answer questions thoughtfully and had as much respect for my job as was warranted. They rank among a relatively large group of "favorites" to cover in my "distinguished" career. That trio would be on the "good list."

Dan from Birmingham, AL

I miss Pete Prisco.

My Scooby Sense – and not my Scobee Sense – tells me you miss CBS Sports NFL analyst Pete Prisco's appearances on Jaguars Media channels. From this view, there's not much reason to miss Prisco – at least not more reason than in any other offseasons. Prisco appears on Jaguars Happy Hour on Mondays during the season and is expected to continue doing so, so whatever pining is going on in these parts will have to continue another few months. He'll be back on the channels soon enough. Maybe too soon.

Brendan from The island from Lost

I have to agree with Jeff Lurie on this one. The whole teenage dream comment was a perfect analogy for the situation. Just figure out how to stop the tush push and don't set the precedent.

I admit I didn't quite understand Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie's reported comments. He won. The tush push remains. It's up to opponents to stop it, which isn't impossible – as the Jaguars proved in a loss to the Eagles last November.

Fred from Naples, FL

RIP Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts owner. Jim was a flawed man who loved his players, his community and the NFL. As you covered the Colts for so long, do you have any favorite Irsay stories?

I knew Irsay in an owner-writer capacity and interviewed him multiple times in 10 years working/covering the Colts. He absolutely loved the franchise and deserves credit for hiring President Bill Polian in 1998 and Head Coach Tony Dungy in 2002. The pair formed the leadership team that led the Colts to a remarkable run of success during my time there. Irsay also deserves credit for his role in selecting quarterback Peyton Manning No. 1 overall in the 1998 NFL Draft. It was not a given that the Colts would select Manning over Ryan Leaf and while that decision wasn't solely Irsay's, he absolutely was involved in such decisions at that point in his ownership. Irsay had worked as a general manager before taking over as sole owner in 1997 – and his knowledge of how the NFL works was evident in how he helped build those "Manning Era" Colts teams. If you love the Colts, you lost a leader and kindred spirit Wednesday.

Pedal Bin from Farnborough, Hampshire, UK

People called Romans they go the house!

"We're all individuals!"

Mason from Palm Bay, FL

You mentioned Keenan McCardell being long overdue to join the Pride of the Jaguars in a recent column. Tony Boselli speaks very highly of Keenan any time his name comes up. Do you think Tony will push to get him inducted soon? Or is it more likely that we would wait until the stadium renovations are complete?

Former Jaguars wide receiver Keenan McCardell from this view should be the next player enshrined in the Pride of the Jaguars. He was a critical member of the best teams in Jaguars history and the "Pride" is incomplete without him. I haven't discussed this with Jaguars Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli, who played with McCardell with the Jaguars from 1996-2001 – though I know Boselli respects McCardell a great deal. I expect McCardell will be in the Pride in the foreseeable future, though I don't have a feel for how much Boselli will "push" for this.

Sam from Orlando, FL

It would seem that not only has Don returned, but he's playing for keeps.

Don brings the lumber.

Jason from North Pole, AK

Can you give me an example of how an NFL system might require a quarterback to adjust their footwork? I get that stance/footwork changes with heavy run-pass-option systems in college. Just curious how current Jaguars Head Coach Liam Coen's system might so different from former Head Coach Doug Pederson's that a change in mechanics is required.

This is mostly a timing issue, though I don't know that I can give a specific example. Coen's system – which is tightly associated with the system run by Los Angeles Rams Head Coach Sean McVay – ties footwork to a quarterback's progressions, with the idea being for the footwork and timing to make decision-making and reads more intuitive – and therefore easier with less in-play confusion and chaos.

Daniel from St Johns, FL

I think it's worth noting that the best seasons that former Jaguars wide receiver Christian Kirk and former Jaguars tight end Evan Engram had in their careers were with Trevor. Only Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has done well even without Trevor as a rookie. Here's hoping to see much more of Trevor bringing out the best of some guys with the potential to be among the best!

Here's hoping.