An offseason vision for the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense seems to be coming to life in training camp.
Back in April, the Jaguars utilized their second-round selection on tight end Nate Boerkircher -- a pick that was scrutinized by many analysts. Jacksonville then selected tight end Tanner Koziol in the fifth round.
Both players, however, have acclimated quickly to Liam Coen's offense, including in Wednesday's joint practice with Carolina.
"I think they've grown for sure," Coen said after practice. "Tanner being a quasi receiver in college was something that we were excited about."
Coen also mentioned the physicality that Boerkircher brings to the Jaguars' offense.
"They've both done a nice job," he said.
Boerkircher is known for his blocking abilities,
but the Jaguars believe he can impact the passing game as well, something he's been able to showcase in training camp, particularly in the red zone.
That well-rounded skill set will allow Boerkircher to wear a variety of hats, which can open up opportunities for him and his teammates.
Koziol is more of a pass-catching threat, but Coen noted he has the "want to" to be a blocker.
Brenton Strange will lead the way, but Boerkircher and Koziol can help the offense create mismatches when in 12 or 13 personnel alignments this season with their combination of size, speed, and willingness to help out in the run game.
These additions have left veterans Quintin Morris and Hunter Long near the bottom of the tight end depth chart.
This article originally appeared on Jaguars Wire: Jaguars offseason vision for offense coming to life in training camp
