Jaguars News (6/19): Andre Cisco speaks on AFC South’s receiver talent (2024)

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Here is today’s roundup of the latest news, rumors, and analysis on your Jacksonville Jaguars.

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Jaguars 2024 Training Camp Reporting Dates Set (Big Cat Country)

Jacksonville’s rookie draft class and undrafted free agents are set to report for training camp on Friday, July 19th, with the veterans scheduled to appear to the Miller Electric Center practice fields on Tuesday, July 23rd.

Jaguars 2024 state of the roster: Cornerbacks (Big Cat Country)

One of the guys who played big minutes last year due to injury was Montaric Brown. A largely forgettable draft pick before last season Brown, and guys like Gregory Junior, were hanging on the fringe of the roster. Brown had his big moment in back-to-back starts against Indianapolis and New Orleans. His two PBUs against the Saints helped save the day and earn his team a win. From that point on, his roster spot was sealed as a capable backup. If Darby or Campbell get hurt, Brown has shown he can more than step in and keep things afloat.

Jaguars’ Andre Cisco analyzes AFC South’s ‘biggest difference’ in 2024 (Jaguars Wire)

“The biggest difference I see is the quality of receivers in the division,” Cisco said Monday, via SiriusXM NFL Radio. “I think the receivers have taken a huge jump from what the past two years have been in the division.”

Jaguars OLB Josh Allen’s athletic goals span further than a simple Super Bowl ring (Times-Union)

“My main goal as an athlete is to beat my sister. Like, all the goals, the football achievements are very cool and I love to go home and looking at the trophies and seeing the work that I put in, but that doesn’t mean anything until I beat my sister,” Allen said.

Jaguars Mailbag: What Happens If Ryan Nielsen Fixes the Defense? (Jaguar Report)

I don’t see how the Jaguars would see much benefit in trading Cam Robinson or Walker Little unless they are blown away by an offer, and I don’t imagine any team would make that kind of offer. The Jaguars need the offensive line depth after how last season went, and the truth of the matter is that most of their roster pieces have more value to them than they would to any other team.

Trevor Lawrence’s new Jaguars contract is about to be one of the best deals in the NFL (SB Nation)

Trevor Lawrence became the latest quarterback to get a huge contract, and now that details are out on the deal it’s looking more and more like one of the best contracts in the NFL for his team. The oft-overlooked leader of the Jaguars, Lawrence is perhaps one of the greatest current examples of the disconnect between box score scouting and actually watching him play — which is part of what makes this deal so great for Jacksonville.

2024 NFL offseason: Grading moves, changes for all 32 teams (ESPN)

On offense, the Jaguars lost a key player in wide receiver Calvin Ridley. While a blow, I don’t think I’d fault the Jaguars for not matching the high price. Instead, the team signed Gabe Davis and drafted Thomas to join Christian Kirk. The Thomas selection came after the team made a heist of a trade with the Vikings, moving down six spots in exchange for third-, fourth- and fifth-round picks across 2024 and 2025.

NFL offseason winners and losers: Bears, Lions bolster NFC North; did Bills or Cowboys improve? (The Athletic)

Locking up Trevor Lawrence for the long-term is a win. But losing Calvin Ridley to AFC South-rival Tennessee will hurt; Gabe Davis is a downgrade at wide receiver. Free-agent signings of Arik Armstead on defense and Mitch Morse on offense strengthens the trenches. But after getting leap-frogged last season by a rising Texans team, the Jaguars still look like a second-place AFC South squad.

NFL Top 100 Players of 2024: Patrick Mahomes reigns again; Myles Garrett top defender in Prisco’s rankings (CBS Sports)

[Josh Allen] had his breakout season with 17 1/2 sacks in 2023, earning him a big contract extension from the team. He is a relentless pass rusher, who is good against the run as well. He proved to many — me included — that he can be a game-wrecker.

20 candidates to become first-time Pro Bowlers in 2024, including Packers’ Jordan Love, trio of Eagles (CBS Sports)

A year after quietly eclipsing 1,000 yards in his Jaguars debut, Kirk was on an even hotter pace in 2023 before an injury slowed his momentum. One of Trevor Lawrence’s most trusted targets, he’ll have new companions, too.

Clustering all 32 NFL defenses from the 2023 season (PFF)

The Jaguars struggled to get to opposing quarterbacks in 2023 on their way to a 63.8 PFF pass-rushing grade (28th). They did well to not allow opponents to convert on third down, ranking seventh.

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Trevor Lawrence got PAID (1010XL Weekly)

The Jaguars have quietly been tinkering with its wide receiver depth. They signed Austin Trammell and Kyric McGowan in the past week to round out the position group, which could be a sign that players like Elijah Cooks and Tim Jones may be fighting for a roster spot after making the 53 last year. Cooks in particular faces an uphill battle, as Jones brings more special teams value, and the team added size (Cooks’ best trait) this offseason in Brian Thomas Jr. and Gabe Davis.

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