JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Kenneth from Jacksonville

Why is no one talking about the depth at wide receiver? They seemed to have ignored this for some reason, right? Is this a concern to no one but me?

First, do we know for sure no one is talking about this? Maybe someone is, somewhere. Maybe? Second, the Jaguars this offseason addressed the receiver position in a major way, signing Dyami Brown as an unrestricted free agent from Washington and selecting wide receiver/defensive back Travis Hunter No. 2 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft. They also traded wide receiver Christian Kirk to the Houston Texans, with second-year veteran Brian Thomas Jr. and third-year veteran Parker Washington the significant contributors returning. Though that marks a significant turnover at the position, depth indeed at first glance could be an issue; there is little experience or name recognition beyond Washington at No. 4. Remember, though: This Jaguars under this decision-making regime are focused on allowing young, drafted players/rookie free agents opportunity to make the team, play a significant role and develop. The Jaguars' receiving corps as it stands now is Thomas, Brown, Hunter and Washington. Depth at the position can – and will – be determined in training camp, which I expect to be a theme across most positions.

Chevin from Riverside, Jacksonville

As a reporter, what are your favorite current NFL stadiums to visit and why?

As a reporter, my game-day experience doesn't vary much from stadium to stadium – and that experience is limited to press boxes, the view from those press boxes and locker rooms. Throw in elevator rides with a walk to the bus and you have my perspective on game days. That said, I do look up from the laptop enough to see my surroundings. From that perspective, Lambeau Field in Green Bay is very cool because of the tradition and aura. The best sightlines are at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn. There are many, many stadiums that are stunningly modern and fan friendly – SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, Mercedez-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Texas among them. There's no shortage of state-of-the-art facilities. All are cool. All dazzle the eye. I'm sure young fans like them. That they tend to run together somewhat isn't a negative, just a fact. I like them all fine, though I don't know that I could select a "favorite."

Gary from St. Augustine, FL

It's weird and weirdly unsurprising that you suck even in OTAs.

Here we go.

Richard from Jacksonville

I look at this team and think the defensive line is underrated. Am I wrong?

I'm never sure exactly how to answer "underrated" questions because I'm never quite sure where exactly people think specific things are rated. Still: The Jaguars' defensive line perhaps is stronger than many people might believe, particularly if those people believe the area is a weakness. Ends Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen are definitely strengths, and there's a possibility that the interior could at least be solid/good in 2025 with Arik Armstead playing there this season instead of on the outside as he did much of last season. DaVon Hamilton also can be at least a solid starter at nose tackle. A key storyline here: Maason Smith, who flashed on the interior late last season after being selected in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Smith has the potential to be very good – and if he fulfills that potential, this absolutely could be a strong defensive line.

Michael from Orange Park, FL

Is this the dead zone? Sure feels like the dead zone.

Loyal O-Zone readers – and he knows he is – know that this continues a long-running debate over just what qualifies as the offseason "dead zone." For the record, the dead zone is kinda, sorta "officially" the time immediately after minicamp in mid-June until training camp begins in late July. The number of questions tends to dip a bit. But yes … it also does get a little "deader" in these parts during organized team activities, particularly around and after Memorial Day. My theory is that I have done such a "bang-up" job answering questions that people have fewer questions at that time than just after the draft or during the regular season. Just a theory, and maybe not a great one.

Kathy from Palm Coast, FL

I liked your answer to the question about our number of wins this season. I would be pleased with eight wins because I still think our talent level isn't quite there yet. I agree that this new regime seems more positive and willing to change. I like our coach but still have questions about our quarterback. I know he has had horrible coaching in the pros. The question is do you think this new staff will really help Trevor reach his peak performance?

This new Jaguars regime indeed has a positive vibe. This is thanks largely to the decision-making trio of Head Coach Liam Coen, General Manager James Gladstone and Executive Vice President of Football Operations Tony Boselli. I think it's extreme to say Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence has had horrible coaching in the pros, though it's not extreme to say that we tend as observers and fans to assume that all coaching that preceded current coaching is horrible coaching. I tend not assume that all that ails everything in the NFL is caused by coaching – and I seem to recall Lawrence being coached very well when he was flourishing late in the 2022 and early in the 2023 season. I do think this regime can benefit Lawrence. I also think a lot will depend on how Lawrence works and develops under this new regime.

Thomas from Charlottesville, VA

I may be wrong, but it seemed that Trevor was throwing behind receivers often, which leads to his interceptions. With the increased speed of the skill players, is this a concern? Second part, with the speed of the skill players will that allow Trevor to release the ball earlier thus giving the defense less time to sack him?

Lawrence is perfectly capable of adapting to the speed of his receivers, and he indeed may have to adjust a bit in this area this season. I suppose Lawrence may be able to release slightly quicker at times, though I don't know if that will dramatically change how often he is under pressure or sacked.

John from Jax

Hi, KOAGF. A recent O-Zone post got me thinking. If Doug Malone's first-season record with the Jags was a seven-win improvement, and Doug Petersen's first-season record with the Jags was a six-win improvement, why are we so excited about our new leadership when there is talk here of expecting a five-or-six-game improvement on wins this coming season? Sounds like we are setting the bar lower? Of course, I'm not referring to what the leadership and players expect, which is a Super Bowl.

The Jaguars indeed had a seven-game improvement in 2017, their first season under then-Head Coach Doug Marrone – a.k.a., Doug Malone. And they indeed improved by six games in 2022, their first season under then-Head Coach Doug Pederson – a.k.a., Doug Peterson. Remember, though: Those were remarkable seasons – and few, if any, observers "expected" those levels of improvement. There is excitement around the Jaguars this offseason for the simple reason that it feels around the building as if the team is moving in the right direction. I don't know how many victories that means. I do know that the NFL is difficult. Really difficult. A five-or-six game improvement would be real and impressive – no matter where you set the "bar."

Brandon from Louisville, KY

I know it's early in the offseason, but every year, Trevor has thrown interception in offseason and training camp and then subpar during the season. Is this who he is? I remember people talking about Peyton's crispness and ball not being on the ground.

This seems a rather one-sided view of Lawrence, a view that perhaps is more confident than it is accurate. I've never been around a quarterback who hasn't thrown offseason interceptions. This includes Peyton Manning, who I covered with the Indianapolis Colts from 2001-2010. And while Lawrence must improve to be elite, I can't get on board with calling him subpar. Is he as crisp in practice as Manning in his prime? No. Is he shoddy, a bad practice player or subpar? Hardly.

Bradley from Sparks, NV

Travis Hunter has a lot on his plate. Will he eventually get a few days on the lake to decompress before the season starts?

I don't know how Hunter plans to spend time away from the Jaguars, though his passion for fishing suggests a lake and some level of "pretty nice boat" likely will be involved. The Jaguars' offseason program ends June 12. The team's rookie development program continues after that, meaning Hunter indeed will have several weeks off before 2025 Training Camp begins in late July.

Rob from San Antonio, TX

Chas Muna… wasn't he Sonny and Cher's kid?

No, you're thinking of Chrissie McNickle.