(11-13-2023, 03:13 PM)Mikey Wrote:

(11-13-2023, 01:30 PM)rfc17 Wrote: Ben Solak who writes for the ringer posted this earlier. Rings true based on what we see but didn't realize just how far behind thr league we are.

"According to Next Gen Stats, only 7.4 percent of the Jaguars’ routes go further than 20 yards downfield—that’s last in the league by a comfortable margin. When looking at routes from just wide and slot alignments (i.e., removing routes that are typically shallow, from inline tight ends and backs in the backfield), the Jaguars are the only team with an average route depth (9.9 yards) under 10.

The Jags just don’t run receivers downfield. "

I know early in the year we were thinking thr horizontal passing game was due to oline injuries. And while the line isn't great it's not much different than last year. I'm sure Zay being out hurts as well.  But I think ultimately it's just a conservative game plan. You have to stretch the defense. Everything is just too condensed.

superficial stat. Why would you bother running 15-yard routes if the line isn't giving you time to complete the 8-yard routes?