JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Jeremy from Gilbert, AZ

I don't get the dismissiveness toward fans' concerns regarding Hunter. I hope he has an amazing career. However, anyone can look at him and see he is built like a twig. It should give one pause as to whether he can withstand the NFL. He got hurt in his first season. That may not go in the "his career is doomed bucket," but it also doesn't go into the "he's all-time special" bucket. If anything, it goes into "that's not good" bucket. Here's to hoping he does have a stellar career!

My dismissiveness on this topic is not about fans being concerned about Jaguars rookie wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter's ability to play at a high level for the long term. I share the same concern. He is small and playing both sides of the ball in the NFL is unquestionably big ask physically. Only time will provide the answer to this question. My dismissiveness tends to arise when readers the draw hard, fast conclusion that because Hunter was injured seven games into his first NFL season he "absolutely positively can't possibly hold up in the NFL." I dismiss this conclusion because this hasn't been proven at all. And there was no real connection between playing both ways and him injuring his knee in practice last season. I don't know if Hunter will be great. I don't even know if it was a good selection. I don't know if he can hold up physically. No one does, and questions that assume he can't be or do any of those things are imminently dismiss-able.

Jesse from Texas

Is there any truth to the rumors that the Pittsburgh Steelers are attempting to negotiate a trade for wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr.? If so, what do you think would be appropriate draft capital to give up to acquire him?

There indeed was a "report" this past week that the Steelers are interested in trading for Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. There are many reports every offseason – "TRADE MACHINE!!" – and I get no sense that the Jaguars have any active desire to trade Thomas. I don't doubt the Steelers and other teams would be interested in such a trade – and I don't doubt these teams might monitor the situation. There also may be a price at which the Jaguars would consider such a trade because very few things in life don't have a price. I would think that would involve at minimum an early second-round selection and that might not be enough.

Josh from Atlanta, GA

Will your key card work when the senior writer's office of the future opens? Imagine the potential amenities!

What's an "office?"

Mark from Jacksonville

Six home games really does suck in my opinion. I respectfully disagree that they have any home field advantage in London. Played there last year and got destroyed. Split two in 2024. The accurate breakdown for 2026 is six home games, nine road games, and two neutral site games. Going to be very difficult to replicate 2025's success.

I agree that the Jaguars' home-field advantage in London isn't as pronounced as it is in Jacksonville, and I agree that it would be ideal from a football standpoint to play more games in Jacksonville. It also would be ideal from an O-Zone Life Standpoint. Remember, though: The Jaguars are playing a second home game in London in 2026 because they want an extended time without a home game in Jacksonville in the middle of the season because of ongoing construction. The alternative to this was to play the entire 2026 season away from Jacksonville in addition to the entire 2027 being played away from Jacksonville. In that sense, the choice was to either get six home games in Jacksonville in 2026 or none. "That's one of the trade-offs to playing in Jacksonville this year," Jaguars President Mark Lamping said this week. Will it be difficult to replicate the Jaguars' 2025 success in 2026? Sure. The Jaguars won 13 games. It's hard to replicate that no matter where they play. But they went 6-2 on the road in 2025, so perhaps the situation isn't as dire as some might believe.

Kaydie from Riverside, Jacksonville, FL

I have to admit I was disappointed by the ending question to Thursday's Ozone. After seeing the title, I thought it was a Butthole Surfers reference, but alas. The beat goes on and I'm so wrong.

I was going to reference Elvis Presley's toenails here, but thought better of it.

Ed from Jax

The Jags playing a game in London every year was always tied very closely to the additional revenue and that game typically made up 11% of their annual revenue. Someone asked Lamping about this the other day and he seemed to indicate that is no longer the case and is actually much lower now. One would think revenue will only increase with the new stadium. So … what really would be the point of continuing the annual game in London? Not sure I can even buy the brand recognition argument any longer. That always seemed a bit off as a reason.

Lamping was pretty clear when speaking about this week that the Jaguars will review their London strategy moving forward, particularly once the Stadium of the Future is complete. What will change upon those reviews? We shall see.

Woody from Dunlap

KOAF: I know you are waiting anxiously for the remainder of my spreadsheet results. Recall that I set the spreadsheet up to assess positional depth in the upcoming draft and compared this with likely team needs (assuming we lose some folks to free agency). For Pick 56, we select a defensive tackle. For Pick 81, we select a cornerback. For Pick 88 we select an offensive lineman. Now, for Pick 100, we select a linebacker. For Pick 117, a tight end. For Pick 162, a wide receiver and for Pick 164 an edge. For Pick 195, a safety. For Pick 203, a running back. For 233 another cornerback and because the depth of offensive candidates is deep in 2026, we might find a sleeper for our last Pick 245. Now you can sleep soundly again?

What if the Jaguars don't like those players once they're players and not positions?

Greg from Jacksonville

I've lost my car keys. Do you know where I can find them?

They're probably out back.

Scott from Kissimmee

I know nothing will be known until free agency begins, but if the Baltimore Ravens let center Tyler Linderbaum test the free-agent market, he seems to be a high-priced free agent that might be worth the cost. He's 25, has been named to three straight Pro Bowls, seems to rate high by other analysts, and could be an anchor for our offensive line for years to come. Even if the Jags paid him to be the most expensive center in the league, that would be around $18 million and seems worth it for what it could do for our line. Blue sky dreaming for sure, but feels like the juice would be worth the squeeze. Thoughts?

Linderbaum is a good player and he correctly would be highly coveted if he hits free agency. I don't expect the Jaguars to be nearly as active or high-profile in free agency in mid-March as they were last offseason. I would be very surprised considering the presence of center Robert Hainsey – and considering how much they like Jonah Monheim's future at the position – if the Jaguars spend whatever money they plan to spend in 2026 free agency on a center.

Mike from Neptune Beach

I know it is too early to give a definitive answer but … how do you think the team will handle travel logistics to Orlando/Gainesville?

Very much like a normal road game.

Jeff from Grassvalley, CA

Just an observation, Mr. King of all Funk. If I recall correctly, the report card GP was referring to was from last off-season. So, to go from "Fs" and "Cs" to "As" and "Bs" in one season is just another sign that this organization is heading in the right direction. One fer the Trifecta.

The Jaguars indeed received almost all As and high Bs on their NFLPA Report Card this week, a significant departure from my report cards – and more significantly, an improvement in many areas from their grades on last year's report card. Winning certainly helped because morale is better when you're winning – and morale certainly plays a part when people complete these sorts of surveys. But the largest credit indeed goes to Head Coach Liam Coen, General Manager James Gladstone and Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli. Those are the decision-makers. They're the regime. They set the tone and establish the culture. One fer the trifecta? Certainly.

Tony from Johns Creek, GA

O, I went to IHOP and ordered a combine. My waitress just looked at me.

You're lucky she didn't get aggressive.