Jacksonville Jaguars Training Camp 2023: A Critical Examination

The Jacksonville Jaguars have launched their 2023 training camp with a series of significant events. Wide receiver Calvin Ridley, after the second day of training, expressed confidence in his performance, stating, "I definitely haven't lost a step; you can ask anybody that's around here…". While Ridley's confidence is commendable, it's important to note that training camp performance doesn't always translate to regular-season success.

On the other hand, the team has placed Dawuane Smoot on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list. This move indicates potential concerns about Smoot's fitness or recovery from injury, which could impact the team's defensive line performance.

As we look forward to the remaining days of the training camp, it's crucial for the Jaguars to continue to improve as a team. Entering year 3 of Trevor Lawerence and this offense they should only get better. After only losing by 7 points to the Super Bowl Champs in the divisional round last year, there are big expectations for this squad. 

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Edited by Jake Donovan