“It’s never playing football again” was a rare rookie demand/threat the Jaguars front office dealt with this draft season. They had to decide if Travis Hunter could truly take snaps at both cornerback and wide receiver. Through training camp, Liam Coen let Hunter live on the dual front. The trust was real. “They actually trust me,” Hunter said. “They put a lot on my plate, but I just have to go out there and continue to attack the work that they give me.” Weeks of speculation on whether he could master both sides of the ball ended under the stadium lights. His much-awaited debut finally settled the debate on his position.
#2 pick Travis Hunter lined up on both offense and defense in the preseason clash against the visiting Steelers . Head coach Liam Coen had promised earl