Deion Sanders on Travis Hunter's usage: "I have no idea what's going on"
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Key Points:
- Travis Hunter, a highly touted two-way player drafted second overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars, has seen limited playing time on both offense and defense in his second NFL season, sparking questions about his usage.
- Jaguars coach Liam Coen acknowledged the need to increase Hunter’s reps on both sides of the ball, but the current snap counts remain low, with Hunter playing part-time cornerback and occasional receiver.
- Hunter insists he wants to play full-time on both offense and defense, expressing frustration with sitting on the sidelines and emphasizing his work ethic and desire to be the best at both positions.
- Analysts and former players have noted the difficulty of excelling as a full-time two-way player in the NFL, suggesting Hunter may eventually need to focus on one position to maximize his impact.
- The Jaguars’ decision to trade up in the draft for Hunter, knowing his two-way ambitions, contrasts with their current limited deployment of him, raising questions about the team’s long-term plans for the versatile athlete.
