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**NYC4jags** · 08-26-2019, 01:06 PM

(06-06-2019, 12:29 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: Bumping this old thread as it references Richardson competing at guard.
Which is now a reality.
I tried to tell a few folks that Cann's meager deal could mean competition for him in camp, and that appears to be happening now.

https://twitter.com/LockedOnJaguars/stat...1137894401

(06-06-2019, 03:53 PM)Jags02 Wrote: Nothing about this suggests he's a threat to Cann's starting gig.

(06-07-2019, 11:19 AM)NYC4jags Wrote:
(06-07-2019, 10:19 AM)JackCity Wrote: at this point they want all of the Oline training at two spots, so naturally Richardsons 2nd one would be right guard

(06-07-2019, 10:53 AM)ATLjag Wrote: Richardson to have a shot at being a game day active will need to know more than RT. It is no surprise that he is learning the RG role.

Would you guys please just let me dream that this staff isn't content with AJ Cann at RG?!?!

(06-08-2019, 03:15 AM)Jags02 Wrote:
(06-07-2019, 12:13 PM)rfc17 Wrote: Cann has always been a serviceable guard who, by sheer circumstance, has never had to face serious competition at his position. And Richardson may or may not finally provide some. Depends on how well he progresses. But if he does start to look good, then I think he will be a serious threat for the starting job. Cann is definitely replaceable. We've just never had anyone here or looked very hard for someone who could do so.

I don't think it's just a matter of talent although I know Marrone would argue this point. It's just when you're paying a guy starting money, you want him to start. I'm thinking for someone to be out Cann, he's going to have to obviously beat out Cann by a mile. If it's even close, the job is AJ's.

Looks like this competition is coming right down to the wire:

*Marrone also discussed the ongoing competition at right guard, where second-year veteran Will Richardson is pushing five-year veteran and long-term starter A.J. Cann. "Will's really worked hard and it's going to be a tough decision and he's done a good job," Marrone said. "Will's increase in play and competitiveness has increased A.J. A.J.'s gotten better, too, at the same time. When you have guys, and they're competing, then all of a sudden you feel someone breathing down your neck you just step it up. And it's not that you didn't want to before, or you've become complacent, it's just human nature. I think that's a good decision for us. I think both players can play. I think we'll look at what gives us the best chance and I think it might go now to practice with the games being even." Marrone said he has yet to decide if Cann and Richardson will play against Atlanta or if practice between now and the opener will be enough to decide a starter. "I think practice, but I'm not there yet," Marrone said. "I'll be able to tell you later in the week, I just don't know. I just can't tell you that right now."

- Oehser ^