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The Jacksonville Jaguars enter the 2025 NFL training camp with more excitement and pressure than at any point in the last decade. After a 10-7 campaign that ended in a disappointing Wild Card loss, Jacksonville did more than tweak the roster. They overhauled it. A new offensive mind in head coach Liam Coen. A bold, flashy draft pick in two-way star Travis Hunter. A retooled defense that added both edge speed and veteran leadership. Yet for all the new talent, one old concern still lingers like an unwanted shadow over their playoff ambitions.
This is a team that wants to take the next step. Until the Jaguars solve their blocking woes, though, their ceiling may remain frustratingly capped.
There’s little doubt what storyline will dominate Jacksonville’s 2025 training camp. That’s the bold two-way experiment that is Hunter. Can a rookie really pull off playing both offense and defense in today’s NFL? Inside the Jaguars’ building, the answer is a resounding yes.
During OTAs and minicamp, Hunter spent the majority of his time learning the offense. Offensive schemes are notoriously dense, and the coaching staff wanted him to grasp the playbook early. That said, he didn’t stay away from defense entirely. That balance will shift in camp. The plan is to give him defensive reps in almost every practice, building him up for key moments. For instance, there’s the anticipated Week 2 clash with Cincinnati’s Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
Hunter’s weekly snap count on each side of the ball will hinge on game plans and matchups. That said, make no mistake: this isn’t a flashy gimmick or a limited package. The Jaguars truly believe they’ve landed a generational talent. He may end up as a hybrid of Charles Woodson’s instincts and Deion Sanders’ explosiveness. Still, all of that game-breaking potential hinges on one question that lingers like a shadow over the entire roster: can the offensive line give him (and his quarterback) the time to shine?
Here we’ll try to look at the fatal flaw that the Jacksonville Jaguars must address in their 2025 NFL training camp.
The Jaguars’ biggest weakness heading into 2025 is not a mystery. It’s their offensive line. And worse, it’s the third year in a row this has been the case.
Tackles Walker Little and Anton Harrison haven’t exactly inspired confidence. Both have posted poor pass block win rates in each of the past two seasons. Yet, barring a surprise move, they’ll be starting once again. That alone should cause concern, especially with a quarterback like Trevor Lawrence who thrives on rhythm and clean pockets. No matter how creative Coen gets with his playcalling, nothing masks collapsing edges.
The interior line offers a bit more intrigue but no guaranteed improvement. Veteran left guard Ezra Cleveland returns, but he’ll now be flanked by newcomers. These are Robert Hainsey at center and Patrick Mekari at right guard. Hainsey, formerly of the Buccaneers, has...
