The Jaguars aren’t just dealing with a leaky roof. The foundation itself is starting to crack. As J.P. Shadrick put it, “Health and an improved roster” have to be the cornerstones, because the last two seasons collapsed under the same weight. Just as the hype around rookie sensation Travis Hunter began to swell, reality bit back. His long-awaited debut ended in a loss to the Steelers .

Hunter is the No. 2 overall pick and the two-way threat Jacksonville has pinned its hopes on. His preseason spark? Well, it too dimmed when news broke of an upper-body injury during camp. And as a precaution, he decided to sit out Friday’s practice (15 August). But for all the nerves and headlines aside, over the last 15 practices, he piled up 364 snaps across 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills. But n

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