JACKSONVILLE – Let's get to it …

Kevin from Jacksonville

Now that we're in the dead zone that's not really the dead zone, let's talk draft, shall we? I don't understand why the Jaguars are so locked in on Mason Graham if they believe they're so good at defensive line. Can you explain this inconsistency? It makes zero sense. This is exactly the $@! that has this franchise in last place every year.*

Breathe, Kev. Breathe. Again. Better? Good. First, while many analysts long have been projecting University of Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham to the Jaguars at No. 5 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft, there's a biiiig difference between analysts projecting a player to a team and a team selecting that player. While the Jaguars like Graham and consider him a very good player, I get no sense that they are "locked in" on Graham or any other player at No. 5. A month remains before the draft and there's no reason to lock in so early, particularly with a month of so-called on-site "30" visits by draft-eligible players between now and the draft. As for the defensive line … yes, the Jaguars coaches and decision-makers do like a lot about the group. This makes sense considering the presence of ends Travon Walker and Josh Hines-Allen – and considering the presence of inside players such as Arik Armstead, DaVon Hamilton, Maason Smith and Jordan Jefferson. If the group isn't dominant, there is a lot of personnel with which to work. None of which means they won't select Graham. He has potential to be great, and teams always seek great.

Richard from Jacksonville Beach, FL

Trevor has been awfully quiet since the regime change. Makes me suspicious.

Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence indeed hasn't spoken much publicly since Head Coach Liam Coen, Geneal Manager James Gladstone and Executive Vice President of Football Operations were hired as the team's decision-making trio. But remember: This group was hired from late January to late February. The Jaguars' season ended in early January and the offseason program is scheduled to begin in April. NFL players don't usually talk much publicly after the end of the regular season until the beginning of the offseason program. We'll hear plenty from Lawrence soon enough. His silence is the norm, not a crisis.

Anita from Springfield

Travon isn't going anywhere, right? Please assuage the fears of accidentally stumbling into the NFL rumor mill that seems to think we're shopping him.

I thought I assuaged this sometime last week. I suppose I can assuage again. If there's one thing I believe in it's a good assuaging. The Jaguars aren't trading defensive end Travon Walker. They're trying to get better, not worse.

Don from Marshall, NC

Winning is hard enough in NFL and winning a division is a big deal. Division titles certainly should qualify for a home playoff game. It's freaking hard to win a division title and all of a sudden it's not important. What about the male Kangaroo doesn't he deserve a pouch? Go Jaguars!

When it comes to understanding that winning a division is important – and that the NFL owners figure to continue to reward doing so with a home playoff game – Don remains "all in."

Colin from Sanford, FL

Hey, John. Coach Coen mentioned the offense using a variety of offenses including 21 Pony Personnel. If I'm not mistaken, that means having two running backs on the field at one time. This led me to wonder if the Jaguars will have a fullback on the roster for the first time in a few years. From what you know about Coen's offensive system do you think we'll have one?

Pony personnel does typically mean two running backs on the field at one time, though it often means two true "running backs" rather than a running back and a fullback. I expect the Jaguars to have offensive personnel that can play the role of a fullback, though that won't necessarily mean a "true fullback."

Bradford from Orange Park. FL

Taking Jalen Ramsey in the Top 5 was egregiously high to take a cornerback there. You've said that there's a chance we take Travis Hunter should he and we both be there at 5. Is that an endorsement for taking Hunter there, or is it just an approximation on what you think may happen in that circumstance? If nothing else, I just feel like you're not 'building the lines' by taking a cornerback with blue chip players at OL and IDL still on the board, with the 5th overall pick.

Cornerbacks on occasion are very worthy of being selected in the Top 5, and cornerback Jalen Ramsey was absolutely worthy when the Jaguars selected him No. 5 overall in the 2016 NFL Draft. I think there's a very real chance the Jaguars will select Colorado cornerback Travis Hunter at No. 5 in the 2025 NFL Draft for the same reason if he is available there; he is a special, generational talent and it's difficult to pass on such talents in the Top 5. You're correct in your assessment that to take Hunter over a lineman is something of a philosophical statement that you're willing to pass on the meat and potatoes for the bells and whistles. That's a common dilemma in the NFL Draft and it's one that could face the Jaguars late next month.

Eric from Jax Beach

Hard not to be intrigued by Travis Hunter and the immense talent he has. That being said, do you worry about the "tread on the tires" as his career goes on? He's basically played double the snaps as everyone else.

This would be a significant concern if Hunter played defensive line or running back or linebacker or offensive line. It's perhaps a bit less of a concern considering Hunter plays cornerback and wide receiver, where there is a bit less wear and tear.

Dan from St. Johns, FL

I have noticed that Yasir Abdullah is still on the Jags roster. I know he was really productive as a linebacker in Louisville and his dad was a great defensive player at Florida. It seems he hasn't had much action here in Jax. Do you think he has a chance to get more playing time with these new defensive coaches?

Gotta earn it.

JK from NY & Fernandina Beach, FL

John. Trevor's continued development has been hindered by poor offensive line play. Building a solid and deep line is a prerequisite for the Jags' success. The offensive line has been upgraded via the recent free-agency acquisitions, but I am still concerned about the tackles, particularly the left side. Despite other pressing needs, would it be a wise use of draft capital to continue to invest in the offensive line or are we done?

I expect the Jaguars to address offensive line in the draft, quite possibly in the first two days – i.e., the first three rounds. Whether this selection can play left tackle depends on how the draft falls.

Deane from Hill AFB via Daytona Beach, FL

Yo, O-Zone!!! New leadership has brought some free agents in that know of Coen's and offensive coordinator Grant Udinski's play-calling jargon, which I think is fairly smart. My question is, since players are not allowed to have football meetings with coaches, is there an NFL rule that prohibits those players to get with their new teammates to start teaching parts of the new system that most likely will stay the same? What says you, O-Zone???

There's no rule that prevents this. The necessity of such a meeting is up for debate. The offseason program begins in early April. There is time after that to learn the offense.

Gary from Centerville, Ohio

Hugh Douglas has entered the conversation.

OK, I guess.

Andrew from the 904

Regarding division winning teams automatically getting a home playoff game or not, I can see the logic either way. But from the NFL's perspective, wouldn't it be more likely to give late season games more meaning if wild card teams could overtake division winners in seeding to earn a home playoff game?

Maybe. In some seasons. Maybe not in some seasons.

Lane from Winter Garden, FL

O man. The new front office regime seems a bit more available to you and other media outlets. Is that truly the case and, if so, does it make your job easier? The former regime seemed a bit closed off. Correct me if I'm wrong.

The Jaguars' new decision-makers in their first month have been transparent and helpful with the media, with the idea being to give fans as much insight as possible into the organization. The group to this point has been more transparent and helpful than the previous-decision makers. This makes covering and discussing a team a bit more enjoyable, though I expect the main benefit is for the fans who certainly feel more connected – and more informed about – their team when a regime is transparent.

Woofie from Ft. Knox, KY

Can I buy you a bourbon?

Just one?