Following the group’s very first OTA approach on Monday, Jacksonville Jaguars’ offending planner Grant Udinski shared his very early perceptions of Travis Hunter.
Following the group’s very first OTA approach on Monday, Jacksonville Jaguars’ offending planner Grant Udinski shared his very early perceptions of second-overall alternative Travis Hunter.
“It’s been a lot of fun,” Udinski mentioned via Jaguars on SI. “I’m sure you guys see it, him out here, the dancing at practice. The fun, the love of the game. That’s one of the cool things about not just him but all the guys we brought in, they’re guys that love football.”
Earlier this offseason, a method that Udinski described the brand new Jaguars‘ offense underneath Liam Coen was as “multiple.” In quick, this implies the utilization of pre-snap movement, working a wide range of performs from just a few personnel packages, together with working like-plays, or performs that look related however are fairly completely different with these ideas constructing off one another all through the course of a recreation.
All of that can play a task in maintain opposing defenses off-balance and guessing.
In order to perform that and have that aspect current all through the offense, versatility is necessary and doesn’t permit defenses to essentially get a beat on what’s coming simply based mostly on who’s on the sector or the place gamers are aligned.
Hunter enhances that part along with his capacity to make performs after the catch, however extra importantly, his capacity to influence all ranges of the sector and achieve this in a wide range of methods. That is then enhanced when paired with a presence like Brian Thomas Jr.
“I think that’s apparent, the way they practice,” Udinski added. “It makes our job a lot of fun to get out here on the grass with those guys. Whether it’s on the grass or in the meeting room, it’s that same energy and passion for the game or passion for being around their teammates that they bring every day.”
As Coen mentioned after the draft, whereas the Jaguars have a plan in place for Hunter to ensure he well-equipped to play each cornerback and extensive receiver, everybody should stay “fluid” and regulate as wanted.
In the early going of offseason packages, the plan was to offer Hunter extra reps on offense, whereas after all, nonetheless studying the defensive scheme and terminology, after which placing extra of these cornerback reps on his plate because the workforce will get additional into offseason packages.
With Hunter enjoying either side of the ball, he could not get as many apply reps with Trevor Lawrence as different extensive receivers. So, as Lawrence described, communication, each on and off the apply area between the 2, shall be essential.
“Yeah, you’re definitely going for maximum efficiency. You’re trying to optimize the time, so it’s different. It’s a unique challenge, but it’s a fun challenge, it’s an exciting challenge,” Udinski mentioned.
“He’s the type of guy that because of that passion and the love of the game, who’s up for the challenge and can do it. It’s definitely different compared to the rest of the guys and his schedule. It’s a unique skill set, unique person and a unique player. That’s been fun as well.”
