WATFORD, United Kingdom – Let's get to it …

Daniel from Punta Gorda, FL

Someone mentioned Josh Cameron as reason for no Parker extension when they didn't know Cameron was going to a big contributor before season. I think they didn't want to offer him before season due to wide receiver Jakobi Meyers and tight end Brenton Strange extensions at pass-catcher position already with wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. on a decent size rookie deal and not sure who they wanted to extend more down the road before season. Then Parker balled out and his price went way up and now Jags are thinking about price they could have had so new price seems too high.

This remains a storyline as the Jaguars prepare to play the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium in London Sunday, and it appears people will continue overthinking and overanalyzing what is really a pretty simple situation. The Jaguars offered wide receiver Parker Washington a lot of money before the season began. He and his representatives wanted more than the Jaguars' version of "a lot," and therefore did not agree to the "a lot" offered by the Jaguars. Washington indeed continues to play at a very high level on a consistent basis this season. Washington isn't in a big hurry to sign because he's willing to continue gambling on himself. The Jaguars aren't in a big hurry because Washington is going to be expensive no matter when the deal gets done and they have the option of the franchise tag for the 2027 season. Does that mean the price is going up? Sure. But while this is an unresolved situation, it's not one that is causing panic or angst on the other side. I will be very surprised if the Jaguars don't eventually sign Washington to a long-term contract. That's what both sides want – and when both sides want something, what they want usually happens.

Your Momma from Jax

Maybe you know the answer to why Jagsfan has a love affair with trading good players. These same people who were raving about the pick of BTJ two seasons ago now want us to trade him. Obviously forgetting that unless he performs better, we won't get much for him.

Fans often talk about trading good players because fans – like many observers – spend the offseason playing "depth chart football." In "depth chart football," starters are always healthy and performing at a high level with backups standing on the sideline and waiting their turn. "Depth chart football" better reflected real football in the 1970s and 1980s before the game became about situations to the point that most teams realistically have upward or 15 or more starters on each side of the ball rather than 11. The reality is "depth chart" football isn't always – and wasn't always – smart football. The NFL is, always has been and always will be a league of attrition. You never have too many good players.

Chris from Mandarin

Parker Washington is making so many mind-blowing catches that it's becoming difficult to come up with a favorite, but my goodness are his awareness and body control elite. We should keep him…

That's the Jaguars' plan.

Mongo from Jacksonville

So, I guess we are never getting our comments section back. It's a shame some in the Jaguars' organization have such thin skin. Their pettiness is denying fans of an outlet to plan and organize Meet and Greet tailgating at home games and a place that ticketholders can gift game tickets to other fans rather than just selling them to whomever. I know, I know, what's a comments section, whatever, it's a sad reaction to a fan perk.

Your question suggests that somewhere in the Jaguars' organization someone in a plush office – whatever that is – at some high paygrade is concerning themselves with this issue to what would only be described as an "extraordinary degree." This isn't a "thin-skin" thing, from what I understand. It's not a "pettiness" thing. It's not a case of a higher-up caring what's written in the comments section – whatever that may be – or even having the slightest idea what a "comments' section" is. My understanding is the comments' section has not permanently "ceased to be," though I don't have a feel for when, exactly. it might return. Now you know what I know, for what it's worth.

Dan from Birmingham, AL

"The quarterback must go down, and he must go down hard." While NFL rules have largely removed the second part of that equation, the first remains as important as ever. If this team is going to reach the next level, it needs more production from the defensive line. Recording just one sack on Sunday against an offense starting multiple backups is simply not enough, especially when half of that sack was credited to a defensive back. I know the standard response is that sacks don't tell the whole story, and that's true to a point. Pressure matters, disrupted timing matters, and forcing quarterbacks off their spots has value. But eventually the pressure has to translate into results. After all, the goal isn't just to make the quarterback uncomfortable. As the saying goes, "the quarterback must go down," not merely be pushed off the spot.

Sacks matter. Pressure matters. The Jaguars held the Philadelphia Eagles to 232 total yards, 17 points and a second-half field goal this past Sunday. They need to pressure the passer better in big situations, but this defense is second in the NFL in points allowed. They're doing a lot right.

Jay from Jacksonville, NC

Between Cincy and Philly, this team is showing amazing resilience as it finds ways to win. Not long ago, this team would take a late lead and then lose it. This is so much better. Is there a lot to clean up? Always, no one is perfect. But I gotta admit: it feels pretty good when the conspiracy theorists start jumping on board and accusing the league of fixing games FOR the Jags. What a time to be alive, ain't it?

It's better than the alternative, that's for sure.

Jax from Jacksonville

What are your current thoughts on the Jags' current pass rush? It feels like in acute situations we're still without sufficient pressure.

I think the Jaguars' pass rush is better than many observers think – and I also think the area must be better than it has been so far in late-game, big-moment situations.

Sad Sam from Happy Valley

What's the normal bye week like for players and coaches? Mini-vacation? Practice as usual? Company picnic?

There's no absolute "normal" bye week for NFL teams. Many teams practice Tuesday and Wednesday at various levels of intensity, and some teams practice less than that. All teams must have Thursday through Sunday of a bye week off.

Daniel from Urbandale, IA

I understand there's no way to eliminate penalties, you're going to get a holding call here and there, an offsides maybe, pass interference even. But the delay of games, illegal motion and unsportsmanlike conduct ones are just back breakers. Have you noticed the Jags doing anything different recently to try to pare those down?

They have emphasized it, worked on it and focused on it. That's how you improve anything in the NFL, including penalties. They also likely hope a lot of marginal stuff that can go either way goes a different way. That wouldn't hurt.

John from Jax

Hi, KOAGF. How well would you do as a temporary long snapper fill in? Have you talked to punter Logan Cooke and kicker Cam Little much about this? Our rock star did great last Sunday but he needs his energy to bust up the Texans offense. Are you competing for this opportunity with the guy they signed this week?

I, like anyone who never has long snapped, would fail miserably. I have no desire to – nor would I ever be asked to – compete for such embarrassment when so many other, less painful, avenues are readily available to me.

Fred from Naples, FL

Running back Bhayshul Tuten is averaging over 75 years per game through five games and he hasn't even broken a long one yet. I believe Sunday against the Texans vaunted defense he busts a long one!

Stay tuned.

Charles from Riverside

Hello John, during this stint in London, wondering if you have seen anyone with a Chinese menu in his hand walking through the streets of SoHo in the rain? And maybe despite the rain his hair was perfect?

Ah-oooo.

Nathan from Santa Monica, CA

Well, here we are again, a player on a contract year having the best season of their career. At this point we should just put everyone on their final year of their contract and take home the Super Bowl.

The Jaguars have many good players playing well. Some are in the final years of contract. Some are not. When you're a good team managing the cap, you sometimes have good players in contract seasons. This is what it is to be a good, contending franchise.

Aaron from White Hall, AR

This Sunday's game against the Houston Texans is the most important game in franchise history.

Damned right.