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USA Today
2 days ago
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Where does new Jacksonville Jaguars' center Robert Hainsey rank among position group?
Where does new Jacksonville Jaguars' center Robert Hainsey rank among position group? Where does new Jacksonville Jaguars' center Robert Hainsey rank among his position group heading into the 2025 NFL season? Where does new Jacksonville Jaguars' center Robert Hainsey rank among his position group heading into the 2025 NFL season? Pro Football Focus has been putting together its ranking of the top 32 players at each position group. At the guard spot, Mason Cameron had Hainsey at No. 23 on his list. "While we haven't seen much of Hainsey over the past year, he did show flashes on a small sample size, posting a 73.3 PFF overall grade," wrote Cameron. "That should be a positive step toward a return to form in Jacksonville." With the addition of Graham Barton by the Buccaneers in last year's NFL draft, Hainsey played just 94 snaps in 2024 coming off the bench. However, as GM James Gladstone described following the addition of Hainsey in free agency, there were two things about his game that stood out and made him a player that the Jaguars had to sign. One facet is that he knows Liam Coen's offense after the two worked together while in Tampa Bay last season. As Gladstone put it, Hainsey's familiarity with the system "takes some weight off the shoulders" of Trevor Lawrence at the line of scrimmage. The other part of Hainsey's game that grabbed Gladstone's attention was his play style. "The whistle blows and he's playing through it, and that's something that we really, really value," Gladstone said. The Jaguars signed Hainsey to a three-year, $21 million deal with $13 million guaranteed.
USA Today
21-03-2025
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- USA Today
Former Notre Dame center Robert Hainsey builds his ultimate Irish offensive line.
Former Notre Dame center Robert Hainsey builds his ultimate Irish offensive line. Former Notre Dame football offensive lineman Robert Hainsey has carved out a solid career with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, but has since joined the Jacksonville Jaguars. The center was recently asked to build his ultimate Notre Dame offensive line, as he decided to pick players who played at the specific positions for the Irish. Hainsey picked Zack Martin at right tackle, Quenton Nelson at left guard, Nick Martin at center, Mike McGlinchey at right guard and Joe Alt at left tackle. He started by saying that it was the best question that he's ever been asked, and then following him naming his squad, Hainsey mentioned that he omitted multiple impressive players. It's an impressive list, one that is hard to argue is one of the best. What is your top five former Irish offensive lineman? Does your list match up with Hainsey's? Notre Dame exhibit open at Pro Football Hall of Fame through April 27 Two Notre Dame football stars honored in St. Louis for its 314 Day Five biggest takeaways from Notre Dame football's annual 'Pot of Gold Day'
USA Today
14-03-2025
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- USA Today
NFL free agency: Breaking down every move the Jaguars have made so far
NFL free agency: Breaking down every move the Jaguars have made so far Let's break down every free agent signing that the Jacksonville Jaguars have made so far. The Jacksonville Jaguars kicked off free agency under GM James Gladstone with a flurry of moves, agreeing to terms with nine free agents on the first day. While that's quite a few additions, the Jaguars didn't break the salary cap bank, either. They still rank in the top half of the NFL in available cap space, according to Over the Cap, and they maintained long-term flexibility with shorter-term deals that give the Jaguars an out after a year or two if things aren't working out with a player. After a four-win season, this roster needed some reshaping, and as Gladstone pointed out during his post-free agency press conference, the goal was to raise the floor of the roster, and he believes that was accomplished. So ,what do these signings mean for the Jaguars? Let's go beyond the numbers with what you need to know. CB Jourdan Lewis The addition of Lewis brings a toughness to the secondary, as Gladstone put it, and plenty of experience after eight seasons in Dallas. With Lewis likely the starting slot cornerback, that addition also helps solidify the boundary cornerback spot, to a degree, with Jarrian Jones able to move outside, where the Jaguars believe he can play. S Eric Murray Murray has been a versatile defender in his career, filling both the deep safety role and down in the box. With the Jaguars, he will fill the free safety role. Gladstone said on Thursday that Murray puts the "safe" in safety. Giving up explosive pass plays were a major issue for the Jaguars last season. G Patrick Mekari You're not going to find a more versatile offensive lineman than Mekari, who has played all five positions during his NFL career. At guard last season, he was one of the best pass-blockers in the NFL by PFF's metrics and will be the Jaguars' starting right guard, although his versatility does give them added flexibility if needed. C Robert Hainsey Hainsey joins the Jaguars after playing in Liam Coen's offense with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the 2024 season. Hainsey did not start most of last season, with Graham Barton taking over at center, but Gladstone noted his play-style and the importance of Hainsey knowing Coen's offense, which will take some of the burden off Trevor Lawrence's shoulders. TE Johnny Mundt and Hunter Long We will lump these two together because there is a lot of overlap. With Mundt coming from Minnesota and Kevin O'Connell's offense and Long coming from the LA Rams and Sean McVay's offense, their transition to Coen's scheme will be relatively smooth. Both tight ends have primarily been blockers in their careers, which is a notable skill set, given the importance of the run game in Coen's offense. However, Gladstone also believes there is pass-catching upside as well. OT Chuma Edoga Edoga bolsters the depth of the offensive line. He could add competition at right tackle or be the Jaguars' swing tackle off the bench if an injury occurs. He also has experience at guard, which again, gives the Jaguars added flexibility. WR Dyami Brown Gladstone noted how impressive Brown's performance in the playoffs were last season with Washington and believes there is more out there for him with the larger role that the Jaguars will provide him. Brown adds a vertical presence to the offense as well as YAC ability. QB Nick Mullens Finding a backup quarterback was a must for Jacksonville and they landed Mullens, who comes from Minnesota. Mullens has worked with Grant Udinski and comes from a similar offense under O'Connell. This experience that Mullens has can help Lawrence as he transitions to Coen's scheme.
USA Today
17-02-2025
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- USA Today
Bucs could lose a pivotal offensive lineman in free agency
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have quietly built one of the more deep and stable offensive line groups in the NFL. Whether it be through the draft or free agency, they have had a lot of hits on players they have targeted. One of those players who has played well when given a chance may soon be leaving for a chance on his own to play meaningful snaps. Bucs center and versatile offensive lineman Robert Hainsey is set to be a free agent this year. After being the team's starting center in 2023 before being replaced by first-round pick Graham Barton. Barton has looked the part while Hainsey was left filling in for Barton when he missed time with a concussion. With a starting role seemingly gone, Hainsey enters free agency with some renewed hope for a longterm home. Speaking on his free agencym, Bucs' offensive tackle Tristan Wirfs was on The Pivot Podcast and discussed his teammate's ability and what may be next for him. 'He started the past two years, ended up not being the starter [this year]. We drafted Graham Barton. He came in. But Hainsey, he took it – it was tough for him at first. But him being a veteran now. Teaching Graham the ropes. Teaching him the way. And now Hainsey is going to be a free agent. He's going to go play somewhere.' The center position is not very deep in the NFL draft this year, with so many players being projected to move to the position rather than being a natural with them. Hainsey should be set for a big payday as well as a starting role in 2025.
