The Duval Dive: A Jacksonville Jaguars Podcast

The sportsbooks don't seem to have faith in the Jacksonville Jaguars repeating as AFC South champions. We unpack the projected over/under, whether the oddsmakers are missing something about this Jacksonville roster and schedule, and what it would take for the Jaguars to prove Vegas wrong in 2026. 0:00 Intro 2:08 Vegas Over/Under 8:36 First Game By Game Predictions 24:00 Jags to lose the South? 34:...

The Jacksonville Jaguars have their 2026 schedule, and it's not for the faint of heart. Two London home matchups, Monday Night and Thursday Night Football, and six playoff teams stand between the Jaguars and another playoff birth. We break it all down, live on the Duval Dive. 0:00 Intro 0:32 Trev! What Did You Do?! 3:45 Preseason Joint Practices! 5:10 The Season Opener EVERYONE Wanted 9:43 Duval i...

The Jaguars host the Philadelphia Eagles and Houston Texans in London. We break down Jacksonville's 2026 international slate, what the Jaguars got right this offseason, what roster questions remain, and finally, whether this roster is built to hold off a hungry AFC South division in 2026. 0:00 Intro 1:15 Why Didn’t Jax Keep the Eagles Game? 4:23 AFC South Games in London?! 10:07 Over/Under: Offsea...

Regression to the mean is the easy narrative. But easy narratives aren't always right. We break down why the 2026 Jacksonville Jaguars aren't worse than their 2025 counterparts, they're just different. And in the ways that matter most, the argument can be made they're actually better. Breathe, Duval. Breathe. 0:00 Intro 3:25 It’s Hopium Season 5:58 Cornerback’s MUCH Stronger 10:27 Safety Dominance...

The rookies have officially hit the field. We break down the biggest takeaways from Saturday's Jacksonville Jaguars rookie minicamp, including early impressions from the draft class, which UDFAs are already generating buzz, and which newcomers could become major storylines throughout the offseason. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection a...

The Jaguars won 13 games in 2025, captured the AFC South, and firmly established themselves among the AFC contenders, which is exactly why this offseason debate has become so heated. Did Jacksonville actually improve, or are they quietly a worse football team entering 2026? On this episode, we make a good-faith effort to unpack both sides of the conversation. We examine why parts of the fanbase be...

CBS Sports draft analyst Emory Hunt returns to the pod for a full breakdown of Jacksonville's 2026 draft class, and this time we're going beyond the picks to take a closer look at the undrafted free agent crop that often gets overlooked in the post-draft conversation. 0:00 Intro 1:45 Analyzing the Jags' Draft Class 8:45 The 2023 Similarities Exist 15:15 Consensus Board Chaos 23:30 A Duval UDFA Fre...

With free agency and the draft both behind us, we put together our first full 53-man roster projection for the Jacksonville Jaguars. We break down who's safe, who could be on the bubble, and which position groups have taken meaningful steps forward heading into the 2026 season. 0:00 Intro 2:44 Thoughts about the current roster 6:05 Most improved position groups 12:09 QB Room 20:16 Running Back Com...

The draft is done, but the takes are still flying. We react to the full wave of national media NFL draft grades, unpack the growing narrative around Jacksonville’s apparent Senior Bowl leanings, and examine whether this front office is playing a long game the outside world simply doesn’t see yet, or if they fumbled the opportunity to improve away in a critical moment. 0:00 Intro 1:48 Media Hates J...

Jaguars fans and national media are struggling to make sense of Jacksonville's 2026 draft class, and that's after the Jaguars entered Pittsburgh with 11 picks. CBS Sports' JP Acosta returns to the pod to break down the "strategically bold" process that has left everyone puzzled. We recap the full draft haul, revisit the rumored moves that never materialized, and have an honest conversati...

We take a full, in-depth look at the Jacksonville Jaguars 2026 draft class and ask the big question: is the criticism actually fair, or has the reaction gone too far? We discuss Jacksonville’s Day 3 haul, highlighting potential sleepers, depth pieces, and which late-round picks could end up outperforming expectations. We also dive into one of the biggest talking points coming out of this draft cyc...

The Jacksonville Jaguars are through Day 2 of the 2026 NFL Draft, and now it’s time for The Duval Dive to break it all down for the Duval Devout. Kyle Nash, The Student of the Game, and Travis D.Holmes react to every Jaguars pick from Rounds 2 and 3 as they watch the 100th pick live. What do these new additions mean for the roster? Has Jacksonville found real value? Did the Jaguars address the big...

The Jacksonville Jaguars didn’t force the issue, they trusted their board. In this episode, we break down how Nate Boerkircher fell into their lap, why staying put in the NFL Draft was the optimal strategy, and what this says about their roster build. Subscribe to The Duval Dive: A Jaguars Podcast on the Bleav Network: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duval-dive-a-jacksonvi...

News4Jax's Jamal Saint Cyr rejoins the show for our last pre-draft episode of the 2026 offseason, and we're holding nothing back. We reveal our "No Matter What" Jaguars draft prospect, break down the top five position groups to watch heading into Pittsburgh, make our honest predictions for a player Jacksonville will actually draft this weekend, spotlight the late-round sleepers worth mon...

Draft week is officially underway, and Jacksonville's front office didn't wait for Pittsburgh to start making moves. We unpack the Falcons trade that shipped Maason Smith out and brought Ruke Orhorhoro in, answer your mailbag questions heading into the draft, and break down everything else happening around the Jaguars as the weekend approaches. 0:00 Intro 2:16 Jaguars Injury Updates 4:08 Trevor Di...

Jaguars fans have largely convinced themselves that Jacksonville won’t prioritize off-ball linebacker in the upcoming draft, but that belief may not be as solid as it seems. We take a closer look at where this narrative comes from, why it’s gained traction, and, more importantly, what context might be getting overlooked. From roster construction and defensive philosophy to front office tendencies...

We're bringing in reinforcements. CBS Sports and Football Gameplan Draft Expert Emory Hunt joins the pod to share his favorite NFL Draft sleepers who match the Jaguars' roster needs, his view of Jacksonville's year two offseason plan, how the deepest and shallowest position groups in this draft class could shape Gladstone's approach, the plan for Travis Hunter heading into 2026, and much, much mor...

Jacksonville Jaguars GM James Gladstone offered a revealing look at how he views this 2026 NFL draft class, and where it lines up with Jacksonville's needs. Using those hints as our guide, we run through our updated Mock Draft 3.0 for the Jaguars.   Subscribe to The Duval Dive: A Jaguars Podcast on the Bleav Network: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-duval-dive-a-jacksonvill...

James Gladstone and Liam Coen met with the media ahead of the draft and gave Jaguars fans more than just surface-level updates. We break down what was said, and what wasn’t, regarding Travis Hunter’s injury status, the team’s level of interest in Dexter Lawrence, and Jacksonville’s overall draft strategy. Plus, we highlight the subtle comment that could reveal a major shift in how this roster is b...

Following a public trade request and two years of failed contract negotiations with the New York Giants, the Dexter Lawrence rumors have taken on a life of their own. James Gladstone has never shied away from a bold move, but is the price tag attached to the Pro Bowl defensive tackle worth it for Jacksonville? 0:00 Intro 2:14 Circling Back to the Trayvon Walker Deal 7:20 Dexter Lawrence Trade Requ...

The offseason narrative has been dominated by the departures of Devin Lloyd and Travis Etienne, but how high do they actually rank among Jacksonville's best players from 2025? CBS Sports' JP Acosta rejoins the pod for a heated conversation, as we put together our top Jaguars of the season list. 0:00 Intro 2:50 Is There Anyone Else At #1? 5:15 Which WR Goes in the Top 5? 8:50 Devin Lloyd Absolutely...

Sometimes the biggest stories are hiding in plain sight. Coming out of the NFL Owners Meetings, we break down why Liam Coen’s comments have Jacksonville Jaguars fans buzzing, Robert Saleh’s early fumble with the Titans, and what the move to Orlando really signals for Jacksonville. Plus, the latest rumors that could completely reshape Jacksonville’s strategy in April. 0:00 Intro 2:20 Robert Saleh’s...

The Jacksonville Jaguars make a major statement, locking in Travon Walker with a 4-year extension. What does this mean for the team’s defensive identity, cap flexibility, and long-term roster construction? We break down why Jacksonville made the move now, what it says about their belief in Walker’s ceiling, and how it impacts the rest of the defensive front. 0:00 Intro 3:39 Evaluating the Contract...

With free agency winding down and the NFL Draft on the horizon, CBS Sports' JP Acosta joins the show to assess Jacksonville's quiet offseason, evaluate the roster moves made this free agency, and reveal his favorite prospects to land in teal this April. If you want to know where the Jaguars are headed in 2026, this is the conversation to tune into. Talking Jaguars NFL Draft 2026, NFL Draft fits, a...

We run a full BPA mock draft for the Jaguars, break down the prospects who could be headed to Duval, and discuss whether trusting the board is the right call when a need is staring them in the face? What happens when Jacksonville ignores need and just takes the best player on the board? No needs. No reaches. 0:00 Intro 0:56 Jax Picks Up Anton Harrison’s Option 6:52 BPA Must Be The Way 11:02 F Them...