Before a crowd of season-ticket holders who cheered for each completion and pass break-up, the Jacksonville Jaguars wrapped up their third practice of training camp on Friday, July 31.
Here is a recap:
Player Attendance
Did not practice: LT Cole Van Lanen (right knee) and OT Garrett DiGiorgio (foot) remain on the physically unable to perform list. LB Jack Kiser (right knee, second consecutive missed practice), DT Arik Armstead (day off) and RG Patrick Mekari (load management) did not practice.
Limited practice work: RB Chris Rodriguez (foot) and CB Christian Braswell (lower body) did individual work only. TE Brenton Strange (lower body) was held out of team work as a precaution until the final period of practice.
Asked about Mekari post-practice, coach Liam Coen said: “We’re trying to be smart. It’s a long year. It’s a long camp. He’s a pro’s pro. He’s not going to miss a beat in terms of knowing what he has to do with the schemes and the concepts. Love to get him more (reps), but it’s the right thing to do and I’m not worried about him.”
Top plays
Thumbs up
CB Jarrian Jones: He had two interceptions (one apiece against QBs Trevor Lawrence and Nick Mullens) in red zone work. “I have a lot of belief in myself and know the type of player I can be,” Jones said. “I’ve probably this numerous times, but if I’m at my best, I don’t think there’s anybody who can do anything against me.”
Said Coen: “When Jarrian plays with anticipation and just plays free and isn’t overthinking it and we’re not putting him in position to overthink, he’s able to play. He likes to be up front and challenge people in their faces. We have to continue to put in positions to be successful.”
WR Parker Washington: Wash. Rinse. Repeat. Another terrific practice.
Thumbs down
QB Nick Mullens: He threw two interceptions, picked off by LB Branson Combs in 7-on-7 and CB Jarrian Jones in 11-on-11.
Odds and ends
Upcoming schedule
The Jaguars have Aug. 1 off. They practice on Aug. 2 at 8:30 a.m.
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This article originally appeared on Florida Times-Union: CB Jarrian Jones shines with two INTs on Day 3 of Jaguars camp
Reporting by Ryan O’Halloran, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union / Florida Times-Union
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