It's always good to get a measure of where you are as a team by doing these joint practices with another group during training camp. There was a ton of hype around the Jaguars last year, until they had the joint practices with the Bucs, at which point flags started to go up, and that was Tampa Bay. Not exactly a benchmark franchise. Going up against arguably the best franchise in the NFL over the past 15+ years is a good way to get a sense of where this team is in their transformation. Unlike last year against Tampa, I think you'll see a more disciplined, better prepared team going into these practices. Not to mention, a more talented roster as well.

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