JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Justin from Hoboken

Would using Hunter on potential passing plays on offense and obvious passing plays on defense be too many plays?

Most plays in the NFL these days can be potential passing plays against the right defensive look. Also: If you're only using Jaguars rookie wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter on "potential passing plays," the brilliant football minds who make up most NFL coaching staffs might eventually figure out that he's only being used on those plays and call plays accordingly. I do think Hunter will play a lot on obvious passing plays defensively, though it remains to be seen exactly what will define "obvious passing play."

J.Hooks from Orange Park, FL

Kind of off topic, but have you seen the short documentary of Travis Hunter's draft experience? It really seems like he genuinely loves fishing more than anything else. I wonder if that popped in his head the minute he saw the 904 bleed on his cell phone. Jacksonville doesn't have much in the way of popularity, but we got some damn good fishing options!

I confess I haven't seen said documentary. I also confess I have talked to enough people who know enough about Hunter to know he genuinely loves fishing and football above pretty much all else. Does that make Hunter a good fit for Jacksonville? You might say that.

Dave from Jax

O, In all seriousness, KOAGF is perfect for a deodorant brand. Give the people what they want!

I am the king of all funk.

Stuart from Cottonwood, AZ

I know fans fan, but c'mon. Travis Hunter played high school ball in Florida. He obviously can handle our climate.

I don't expect climate to dictate whether Hunter succeeds or fails trying to play offense and defense at a high level in the NFL. (Editor's note: Hunter played high school football in Suwanee, Georgia.)

Chris from Tampa, FL

Keep that NFL free-agent draft talk away from the eyes of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, lest we be tortured with yet another offseason primetime event sponsored by Coors Light and Pepto Bismol.

Fair.

Chevin from Riverside, Jacksonville

Since it seems like a good time of the offseason for such banter, would you care to indulge us as to who your personal favorite current and non-current Jaguars players are? This would be from both an on-the-field as well as a personal/interviewer perspective.

Current players include quarterback Trevor Lawrence, defensive ends Travon Walker and Josh Allen and safety Andrew Wingard – and this is in no way a comprehensive list. The Jaguars' current roster is very professional and enjoyable to cover. It's difficult to compile a list of favorite past Jaguars players because it's a long, long list. It includes running back Fred Taylor, middle linebacker Paul Posluszny and defensive lineman Dawuane Smoot. There are many others.

Bradley from Sparks, NV

Brian Thomas Jr. as a rookie was third in receiving yards, fifth in touchdowns, third in 20-plus-yard receptions and second in 40-plus-yard receptions. Would you say he has a higher ceiling as a receiver than Hunter?

Maybe, maybe not.

Wayne from Jacksonville

Has a player, coach, or admin ever confronted or challenged you about something you have written? Any stories you care to share?

This happens from time to time, here and there, but the incidents honestly aren't really incidents and the stories aren't all that good. It's usually something along the lines of, "Why did you write that? Why did you say that? What did you mean by that?" A discussion usually follows and life goes on. Why doesn't it happen more often? Perhaps because players and coaches have lives outside the online world – and they already know what's going on with the Jaguars. They don't stand to learn all that much reading yours truly.

Josh from Atlanta

Completely unrelated to anything, is Adrian Peterson a first ballot Hall of Famer?

I would think.

Steven from Orlando, FL

One of the reasons I always gave Lawrence the benefit of doubt was the ill-timed drops. Most experts say Hunter has elite hands. Do you think this will help Trevor build longer drives?

It sure can't hurt. The first thing a receiver must be able to do is catch consistently. It's hard for a receiver to help the team without that skill.

Josh from Atlanta, GA

If you could hire any coach presently coaching in the NFL and not named Liam Coen, to lead the John Oehsers, who would it be?

Kyle Shanahan or Andy Reid.

Bradley from Sparks, NV

I think tight end Brenton Strange's performance and the way Anthony Campanile handles being a first-time defensive coordinator are the two biggest (low key) question marks for 2025. Watch out if those two exceed expectations. Thoughts?

I think how Hunter handles expectations, workload and the move to professional football is a big question mark and ranks with Lawrence's development as really, really big for this team in 2025. But those aren't low-key, so we can go with yours.

Al from Orange Park, FL

Thrilled with the team getting Travis Hunter, and I'm sure that others have thought of this, but this could mean that one injury could leave two holes on game day, right?

Yes.

Jordan from Mandarin

Each fall I am reminded that nobody knows anything when it comes to schedule predictions. Injuries, team dynamics, hot streaks. With that said, Weeks 2-7 look tough.

Weeks 2-7 indeed do look tough for the Jaguars in 2025 – IF everything that was true in 2024 is true in 2025. Because what is true one season often is not true at all the next in the NFL, I wouldn't lose a lot of sleep worrying about the schedule – at least until it's time to play the schedule.

Tony from Ponte Vedra Beach

Don't have a question. Just wanted to chime in and remind folks that although Travis Hunter's size does not preclude him from excelling in the NFL. He is listed at 6-feet-1, 188 pounds and he'll probably put on a few more pounds as he matures. Wide receiver Marvin Harrison of the Colts had combine measurables of six feet, 185 pounds and I don't recall him being injured very often. I'm predicting Travis will be just fine.

Yep.

Scott from Aruba

With a near total revamp of the tight end room can you let us know a little more about the folks in that room and the style/sort of role to keep an eye on for each of them?

The Jaguars currently have seven tight ends: Third-year veteran Brenton Strange, eighth-year veteran Johnny Mundt, fifth-year veteran Hunter Long, fourth-year veteran Quintin Morris, first-year veteran Shawn Bowman and two undrafted rookies – John Copenhaver and Patrick Herbert. Strange is expected to be the most-dynamic, front-line player in the group while Mundt and Long are veterans with experience in the Jaguars' new offensive system. Head Coach Liam Coen's system leans toward a more traditional "two-way" tight end capable of blocking and receiving.

Nick from Virginia Beach

Can you tell Tony not to listen to Doug? He has terrible takes on uniforms.

I would be surprised if this is an issue.

JK from NY & Fernandina Beach, FL

John - Introducing invasive species into an ecosystem can have significant disruptive consequences. For example, the introduction of the iguana into the Everglades and the lion fish into Florida's coastal waters have both had significant effects on the environment. Based on your limited observations so far, how are the Jags' established veteran leaders reacting to all of the changes in players, schemes and coaching staff?

All indications are players are adjusting fine to Coen, General Manager James Gladstone and Executive Vice President of Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli. It's a new era, and players typically adjust quietly to new eras in the first offseason. It's usually when things go awry on the field that things follow suit.

Bradley from Sparks, NV

If you look at the best current NFL coaches, many came in and flipped the team's record, winning six-to-10 more games in the first year – often in combination with a new general manager. John Harbaugh of the Ravens, Sean McVay of the Los Angeles Rams, Kevin O'Connell of the Minnesota Vikings, Matt Lafleur of the Green Bay Packers, DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans, Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos and Jim Harbaugh of the Los Angeles Chargers have done it twice. The Jags scenario has the look of massive improvement. The Jags should win 10-12 games this year. I'm guessing those at the top agree.

Give or take.

Jeremy from Gilbert, AZ

I think it's fantastic how the Jags get better every offseason and our predictions and expectations for the upcoming season are justifiably optimistic. When do you think the other 31 NFL teams will catch on and do the same thing?

The NFL offseason is about optimism and hope. Teams reshape their roster to some extent every offseason and refocus to some extent every offseason. How optimistic people choose to feel about those changes is an individual decision.