Brenton Strange, the tight end for the Jacksonville Jaguars, is positioned to receive significantly more repetitions during the upcoming offseason as head coach Liam Coen expresses high expectations for his development. The increased playing time aims to build on Strange’s promising performances from last season, highlighting his potential impact for the team in the near future. This focus on Strange comes as the Jaguars prioritize strengthening their offensive weapons and elevating their overall game speed.
Coach Liam Coen’s Encouraging Assessment of Strange’s Growth
Coach Coen emphasized that Strange’s growth will largely come from the additional repetitions he secures, which will help him translate last year’s highlights into consistent production. According to Coen, Strange demonstrated determination and notable ability after catches, especially by breaking tackles and gaining extra yards. This hunger and drive to improve have impressed the coaching staff, fueling optimism that Strange can become a more prominent contributor for the Jaguars moving forward.
“He’ll elevate just by alone getting more reps, and getting him on the field is a good thing for us,”
Coen said, as quoted by Big Cat Country.
You can tell he’s hungry, wants to continue to get better, and he showed some really nice things last year, especially after the catch. Doing some nice things of breaking tackles and getting extra yards.
—Liam Coen, Jaguars Head Coach
Contextual Updates from Other NFL Players and Teams
While the Jaguars focus on Strange’s development, the NFL offseason is also highlighting other players’ efforts to improve. Tennessee Titans’ first-round offensive lineman JC Latham faced challenges during his rookie season, particularly with his weight impacting his agility and speed late in the year. Determined to elevate his game, Latham has committed to a rigorous offseason regimen designed to shed excess weight and meet his team’s expectations.
Latham acknowledged the strain his condition posed, describing how he felt both heavier and slower during the season’s latter stages. Discussions with offensive line coach Bill Callahan helped Latham set clearer standards to improve his performance and physical readiness for the upcoming year. His goal is to reduce his playing weight to the 320–325-pound range, aligning with the typical build of many successful NFL tackles, rather than the 340 pounds originally aimed for by the Titans.
“I felt a lot heavier, and slower (at the end of the year), and it was embarrassing for me,”
Latham said, via the Titans’ website.
That’s when I had a talk with (offensive line coach) Bill (Callahan) about the level, and the standard that we want to play at, and that I can hold myself to, that I know I can play at.
So going into the offseason my biggest focus was to get into a lot better shape and lose a lot of weight.
—JC Latham, Tennessee Titans Offensive Lineman
The Titans’ offseason also included signing offensive tackle Dan Moore Jr., who will take over the left tackle position, prompting Latham to shift to right tackle. Latham has embraced the change, reiterating his commitment to the team’s success above all else, no matter where he lines up on the offensive line.
“I’m a team player, so wherever they need me to play, I’ll play anywhere. It’s all about the team and whatever I can do to help the team win, it’s what it’s all about it.”
—JC Latham, Tennessee Titans Offensive Lineman
Transition in Leadership at the Indianapolis Colts Organization
The NFL is also witnessing significant developments off the field, particularly concerning the ownership of the Indianapolis Colts after the unexpected passing of Jim Irsay. Industry insiders have expressed confidence in Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Jim Irsay’s daughter, to take the helm and maintain the organization’s competitive and operational standards. Sources highlight her deep involvement in the team’s affairs over the past decade and her blend of tradition respect alongside progressive thinking.
Carlie, specifically, will be the perfect modern-day owner,
an anonymous NFL executive said, according to ESPN’s Stephen Holder.
Carlie has been embedded in the business for probably over a decade at this point. She’s smart, a continuous learner, rigorously works to understand football from a scouting and coaching perspective. She also has the rare blend of appreciating tradition and professional expertise but not being bound by it because she is a progressive thinker. Very good people skills as well. She will be a great steward of the organization.
—Anonymous NFL Executive
Further praise comes from another league executive familiar with the Irsay family, who emphasizes Carlie’s intelligence, toughness, and innovative spirit that complement her hard work and football knowledge. They stress the importance of surrounding herself with the right people, which will help her succeed in this leadership role.
People can underestimate her if they want, but she is tough, sharp, intelligent, works extremely hard, knows football and is innovative,
the executive said.
She will be great as long as she surrounds herself with the right people.
—Anonymous NFL Executive
Offseason Preparations Signal Promising Advances Across the League
The ongoing offseason initiatives, including Brenton Strange’s expanded reps with the Jaguars and JC Latham’s weight and position adjustments with the Titans, along with leadership changes in teams like the Colts, underline a dynamic period of adjustment and growth within the NFL. Players and organizations are focused on improvement, underscoring a widespread drive toward competitiveness and excellence as the 2024 season approaches.
For the Jaguars, Strange’s increased involvement in practice could translate into significant offensive upgrades, potentially impacting game outcomes and the team’s overall performance. Meanwhile, the Colts’ organizational evolution under Carlie Irsay-Gordon represents a progressive chapter that might influence franchise stability and future success. Collectively, these developments highlight how offseason strategies and leadership shifts are shaping the NFL landscape ahead of the new campaign.