Josh Hines-Allen is all for Travis Hunter spending as much time as possible at cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars as possible.
“As a defensive player, I want him on every snap with me to cover as a rusher,” Hines-Allen said in an interview with CBS Sports. “Like I would love for him to play corner all the time, personally, because I want my best players on the field at all times.”
Hunter brings impressive athleticism and ball skills to the Jaguars’ secondary. Having a stingy coverage defender on the back end only helps the pass rush, allowing for additional time to get to the quarterback, turning clean throws into pressures or pressures into sacks.
While nothing is set in stone, it does look like — as of now — that Hines-Allen may get his wish. Given the construction of the Jaguars’ roster, it would appear that Hunter will slot in as the starting outside cornerback opposite of Montaric Brown.
“I’m going to do everything that I can to help him fulfill whatever the vision that they see him to be,” Hines-Allen said.
Hunter, of course, will continue to see opportunities on offense as well, but with Brian Thomas Jr., Parker Washington, and Jakobi Meyers also at receiver, the need for Hunter is greater on the defensive side of the ball.
‘He’s just so gifted,” Hines-Allen added. “He’s that different. Like the way he runs, the way he jumps, the way he moves. … I would hate to go against him.”
GM James Gladstone recently provided a rough timeline for Hunter’s return to the practice field from injury.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars’ Josh Hines-Allen on where he’d like to see Travis Hunter play
Reporting by Paul Bretl, Jaguars Wire / Jaguars Wire
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