Jun 5, 2021
Not every NFL team has a player like Myles Jack on its roster a player who brings pure emotion and intensity to all facets of the organization while also playing at a Pro Bowl-type level.
But the Jacksonville Jaguars do. Jack is the team s starting linebacker, best defender, vocal leader, and, according to head coach Urban Meyer, a true core player in the franchise s rebuild.
“Yeah, he’s an alpha leader, he’s a stud, Meyer gushed Thursday when asked about Jack. I love the way he’s worked. He was a little overweight, he lost that weight immediately. He’s been A+ in the weight room and in the training.
Sascha from Cologne, Germany
Hey, John. Can you give us your first insights and impressions of OTAs and maybe some standouts? Or is it too early for that?
It s indeed early – and as such, any current assessment also risks being incomplete. Remember: Although the Jaguars held three Organized Team Activities practices last week, just one was open to the media. Rookie quarterback Trevor Lawrence and the offense, for example, struggled in red zone Thursday but Head Coach Urban Meyer said Lawrence was very good – and very accurate – the previous day. The biggest takeaways I had watching Thursday was the defensive front looks bigger compared to last season and the defensive front seven appears to have added depth and athleticism. This impression came from watching non-padded drills and a lot of work in individual sessions, so take it for what it s worth. Tight end Chris Manhertz, who signed as an unrestricted free agent in March, also had an impressive touchdown reception in red-