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We welcome special guest Dilla to discuss the upcoming Jaguars season and all the recent changes to the team, from front office makeovers to roster moves and new coaching philosophies.

• The front office transformation from Trent Baalke to James Gladstone has dramatically changed team culture and strategy
• Trevor Lawrence looks mechanically improved with faster processing and better decision-making in the pocket
• Liam Coen's modern offense features pre-snap motion and "gotcha plays" that create easy opportunities for success
• The running back room is stacked with talent, though Etienne likely won't return after this season despite his scheme fit
• Gladstone's approach to roster building prioritizes meritocracy over draft status or contract considerations
• The Jaguars have positioned themselves well for continued improvement with approximately 11-12 draft picks next year
• Jacksonville's stadium plans and downtown development represent growth for both the team and community
• The team has a more physical identity in practice and preseason than in previous years

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James Johnson and Phil Barrera bring you the best and most up to date Jacksonville Jaguars news. "Touchdown Jaguars!" is a tribute to the prospective ownership group "Touchdown Jacksonville!" In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams and "Touchdown Jacksonville!" announced its bid for a team, and Jacksonville was ultimately chosen as one of five finalists. In November 1993, the NFL owners voted 26–2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville. James and Phil have been fans of the franchise ever since and have had the honor (and sometimes dishonor) of covering the team professionally since 2017. The rest as they say, is history.

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James Gladstone is reshaping the Jacksonville Jaguars with a bold mentality that fans haven't seen before in Jacksonville. The latest evidence? Trading center Luke Fortner for New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders - bolstering the team's biggest roster weakness without surrendering draft capital.

This proactive approach marks a refreshing change from previous regimes that seemed content to enter the regular season with glaring weaknesses. Whether acquiring Travis Hunter with multiple first-round picks or making strategic trades, Gladstone is sending a clear message that contention drives many of his decisions.

Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence looks increasingly comfortable in Liam Coen's offense, which features a heavy dose of the run game alongside quick reads in the passing game. After the first-team offense bounced back impressively from an early fumble against the Saints, there's growing optimism that Lawrence may have "all the answers" within this scheme. This was one of the many topics "Touchdown Jaguars!" host James Johnson discussed with special guest and former Jags Wire co-host Jacob DeLawrence.

The rookie running back duo of Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen continues to impress, potentially giving Jacksonville the deepest backfield in the AFC South. This remarkable depth provides valuable insurance during the grueling 17-game season and possibly offers a succession plan when Travis Etienne's contract expires.

As the preseason winds down, the Jaguars appear to have established a clearer identity than in previous years, though questions remain about the defense's readiness despite visible improvement from their first preseason game. With a division that appears winnable, the pieces may finally be falling into place for a legitimate playoff push. James and Jacob discussed all of this and more (like Ryan Clark's recent take on Hunter) in episode 117.

Want more Jaguars content? Visit touchdownjaguars.com and follow us on Twitter @TD_JaguarsPod for complete coverage throughout the season.

Also, follow Jacob's work at Andscape.com, including his recent interview with AEW's Swerve Strickland.

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James Johnson and Phil Barrera bring you the best and most up to date Jacksonville Jaguars news. "Touchdown Jaguars!" is a tribute to the prospective ownership group "Touchdown Jacksonville!" In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams and "Touchdown Jacksonville!" announced its bid for a team, and Jacksonville was ultimately chosen as one of five finalists. In November 1993, the NFL owners voted 26–2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville. James and Phil have been fans of the franchise ever since and have had the honor (and sometimes dishonor) of covering the team professionally since 2017. The rest as they say, is history.

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The Touchdown Jaguars podcast returns with co-hosts Phil Barrera and James Johnson breaking down the Jaguars' preseason opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers, highlighting early signs of a new team identity under offensive coordinator Liam Coen.

• Trevor Lawrence looks comfortable in new offense,
• Liam Coen's system showing creativity with screens, end-arounds, and manageable down-and-distance situations
• Travis Hunter impresses primarily on defense, displaying natural cornerback skills while also getting limited offensive snaps
• Cam Little steals the show with NFL preseason record 70-yard field goal that changes strategic calculations
• Defensive concerns remain but many issues appear fixable with several key players missing from action
• Quarterback Seth Hennigan showing impressive arm talent in late-game action
• Potential roster battles emerging at receiver between Joshua Cephas, Trenton Irwin and Austin Trammell
• Questions surfacing about Tyson Campbell's development and health status as a cornerstone defensive player

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James Johnson and Phil Barrera bring you the best and most up to date Jacksonville Jaguars news. "Touchdown Jaguars!" is a tribute to the prospective ownership group "Touchdown Jacksonville!" In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams and "Touchdown Jacksonville!" announced its bid for a team, and Jacksonville was ultimately chosen as one of five finalists. In November 1993, the NFL owners voted 26–2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville. James and Phil have been fans of the franchise ever since and have had the honor (and sometimes dishonor) of covering the team professionally since 2017. The rest as they say, is history.