JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …
Charles from Riverside
Hello, John. Wide receiver Parker Washington had a breakout year in 2025. He made a major contribution to the Jags offense, in particular going on a tear in the last four games of the season. He performed when the team really needed him. Travis Hunter was hurt, Brian Thomas Jr. wasn't playing well and defenses were keying on Jakobi Meyers. With Hunter back, and opposing defenses now clued in on Washington in 2026, do you think we will see his numbers fall during the upcoming season? In general, is it difficult for a sudden big-performing unknown to repeat that performance the next year?
This is a significant Jaguars storyline entering the 2026 season, and how a wide receiver handles being more known by defenses – and defensive coordinators – often decides whether he is simply a "very good" receiver or special and memorable. Washington last season in his third NFL season absolutely showed traits of being special. You don't fake what he did in the second half of last season, when he at times was the Jaguars' go-to receiver. Defensive coordinators, particularly those in the AFC South, undoubtedly will spend time this offseason focusing on how to limit him moving forward. The thought here is Washington is good enough, with enough tenacity and ability to get open – and enough ability to make tough catches – to handle the increased attention. It also will help that the Jaguars' receiving corps – Thomas, Hunter, Meyers, tight end Brenton Strange, etc. – is deep enough that it will be difficult for defenses to focus solely on any particular player. Perhaps the most striking trait of the Jaguars' offense is that there isn't a clear-cut "No.1 option" at receiver. Rather, there are multiple very productive options. That should make this offense very tricky to defend.
Ray from Newport News, VA
O-Zone. Let's talk some O-Line for a minute. I think most would assume the starting offensive line to start the season would be left tackle Cole Van Lanen (assuming he is healthy), left guard Ezra Cleveland, center Robert Hainsey, right guard Patrick Mekari and right tackle Anton Harrison. With the assumption that the Jags' brass will lock up Harrison to a long-term contract soon, I expect that is his position for the next several years. Hainsey, Cleveland and Mekari … while expected to start, I would not be surprised if they are eventually rotated out at some point this year for a few young guys such as Wyatt Milum, Jonah Monheim and Emmanuel Pregnon. Walker Little is probably locked in as the swing tackle this year due to his cap hit. Looking ahead, I can easily see Little, Cleveland, Mekari and Hainsey either cut by next season or traded at some point. Of the three young offensive linemen (Milum, Monheim and Pregnon), who has the best chance to step up first?
I expect there is a good chance Milum will push Mekari for a starting position at right guard and I will not be surprised if he starts early this season. I would not be surprised at all if Pregnon plays a key role at some point this season in the event of injury and I think there's a good chance Milum, Monheim and Pregnon start sometime in 2027.
Sad from Happy Valley
Guinness is spelled with two Ns and its record book contains all sorts of useless, insignificant trivia. Why shouldn't your streak be included with the other insignificant trivia?
I am the king of all insignificant funk.
Larry from Wattsburg(h)
Can you please clear up if the Jaguars versus Houston Texans at Wembley is home or away? I was under the impression that Tottenham is considered a home game even though it is not at the Jags' London home, (Wembley). Then the following week is supposed to be an away game at Wembley, (Jags' home)? Also: Isn't this second London game designated as a future home game that the Jags had already committed to? If these statements are true, then someone needs a raise for correlating all of these seemingly advantageous coincidences!
Both Jaguars 2026 London Games – against the Philadelphia Eagles at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 11 and against the Houston Texans at Wembley Stadium on October 11 – are designated Jaguars home games. The Eagles game is part of the NFL's mandate that all teams play a home game every four seasons. The Jaguars' home game under that format originally was slated to be in 2030. The NFL moved that committed game to 2026 so that the Jaguars would have an additional home game at full capacity in Jacksonville in 2030 rather than reduced capacity in 2026.
Matt from Orlando, FL
Who spent more time in the gym this offseason, the players or Head Coach Liam Coen?
My guess is it's the players, but Coen is in the conversation.
Paul from St. Augustine, FL
For years, our running game has been able to take what the defense gave us, but wasn't always able to grind out needed yards in crunch time to finish off an opponent or gain that needed third down. Goal-line running was iffy, too. If the additions in the 2026 NFL Draft – along with the pickup of running back Chris Rodriguez Jr. – allow us to dictate when, where and how we want to run then this offense is now more dangerous. The Ruke Orhorhoro trade could end up being crucial. I also won't be surprised if we pick up a player or two between now and the start of the regular season. Grades? Nah, I'll know how we did when I get to see them play.
The Jaguars have worked this offseason to improve the running game. It has been a stated objective for Coen since the end of the 2025 regular season. I don't know to what extent the '26 draft class will make the Jaguars a more efficient running game. I do know there's a belief that Rodriguez's addition and continued focus will help toward that objective. I also wouldn't be surprised if the Jaguars add a player between now and the regular season. They see roster-building as a year-round task, as evidenced by how they rebuilt their receiving corps from training camp through the end of the 2025 regular season. I don't know at what positions the Jaguars might make these moves. Circumstance will determine that in real time.
Johnny from Jax
This is so easy. I don't understand the constant debate. Only go for it on fourth down when you can get the first down and don't go for it when you can't make it.
There is some sarcasm here, with a dash of humor. Mostly there is more truth than a lot of people involved in the discussion likely will admit. Good eye.
Jon from Arcanum, OH
Will the Jags ever get back to one overseas game every four years like the majority of the league? Why aren't more franchises more vocal of getting a yearly home game overseas if it's such a financial positive?
I expect there is a chance the Jaguars someday could play one overseas game every four seasons like the rest of the league. The future is a long time and I do not have the foggiest idea when in that future that might happen. I know for a long time the revenue generated from London was important to the Jaguars. I don't know why other franchises do or don't do things.
Yeti Daddy from Somewhere and Yet Nowhere
So, with all the haircut news, I was more than surprised that the so-called Haircut of the Century wasn't styled to look like yours! Is that because you own the copyrights to the hairdo, or was there fear that a side-by-side comparison would make Trevor lose some confidence?
I am the king of all funk.
Jadon from NC State
Who is the best player to wear No. 23 for the Jaguars in Jaguars history.
Candidates here include running back Ryquell Armstead (2019-2021), cornerback Alan Ball (2013-2014), cornerback C.J. Henderson (2020-2021), running back Rashad Jennings (2009-2012), running back Randy Jordan (1995-2007) and linebacker Foye Oluokun (2022-present). We'll go with Oluokun, who is steadily becoming one of the better linebackers in franchise history.
Mason from Palm Bay, FL
This series of "Who is the best player to wear __" questions has been some fun nostalgia. There have been some great throwback names, and maybe some not-so-great names to read as well. (But we keep it nice here in the O-Zone).
The Jaguars' history is their history. Fans remember some players and moments more fondly than others, but remembering the bad and the frustrating moments – as well as the good and the glorious ones – is what weaves the unique fabric that is Jaguars fandom. Remembering the frustrating is also what makes the glorious so much fun. Or something like that.
Daniel from St J
Whoops??? I am not sure, but I don't think that counts as nice!
Different rules for different fools.
