JaguarMaven Week 10 Mailbag: Bye Week Takes
Each week following a Jacksonville Jaguars game, JaguarMaven will take Jacksonville Jaguars-related questions from our readers across social media and answer them in a question-and-answer format, giving readers a chance to have their voices heard.
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Question from @zach_goodall: What do you see coming from Keelan Cole in this offense?
This is something I’ve been mulling over myself. Cole has stepped up when his number has been called, but I was admittedly surprised he wasn’t dealt by the trade deadline. He has ability to stretch the field and open things up, but he’s currently buried behind DJ Chark, Dede Westbrook, and Chris Conley. Assuming Westbrook returns from the neck/shoulder injury that kept him out of Week 9, it’s hard to see Cole playing enough snaps to have an impact.
Question from @DevInHere: With the Jalen Ramsey fiasco and what happened with AB. What should the NFL do about these players who fake ailments to stay off the field but continue to collect paychecks?
Well, this is a slippery slope, as you might imagine. All that teams can really do is have the player go through a medical examination and be in contact with the doctor. Not sure if you saw the injury standoff the Jets had with Kelechi Osemele, where they fined him for conduct detrimental for refusing to practice after differing opinions on his injury. He was ultimately released.
It will likely have to be a case by case basis, but there are things teams can do to protect against it.
Question from rodyreport@: Seems like every other year this London thing comes up again. While we aren't dumb enough to think that London is a viable option, are the Jags hinting at moving? How can we support a franchise when all we hear is rumors of moves?
First, thanks for your questions each week Rody. Much appreciated.
I don’t believe the team has any plans of relocating, and Jaguars owner Shad Khan came out and said as much earlier this week. All you can do is do your part to support the team! The return of Nick Foles and a few key wins in the coming weeks should keep fans engaged and attendance up.
Question from @wesbroxson: Are there any unsigned TE options that Foles and the OC may have a connection to that could get signed prior to our next game?
None that have any ties with Foles or DeFilippo, per se, but there are a couple players that are intriguing. One, former Jaguar (16-17) Alex Ellis, who has spent time on the Eagles roster and practice squad. He was waived with an injury settlement on 10/15, so it’s unclear the severity of it, but he’d be a nice add. Also, Josh Perkins, currently on the Eagles practice squad. Pass catching tight end that has wide receiver background as well.
Question from @LylesGavin: You are the mind of Shad Kahn. What is the top 5 priorities to get a better start for next season?
1. Draft C.J. Henderson to be the shutdown CB of the future
2. New coach.
3. Solidify the offensive line.
4. Bolster depth at linebacker/safety.
5. Draft a dynamic tight end to balance the offense.
Question from @colefartley2: How do you see the return of Foles impacting Fournette’s production, if at all?
I think it will, albeit slightly. I don’t think we’ll be seeing Fournette get the ball 25+ times a game with Foles back at the helm. Given Minshew’s struggles in October, it appeared Marrone tried to take the ball out of his hands as much as he could to alleviate pressure. The offense should be more balanced with Nick.
