It was always going to be a chippy week.
As the Jaguars began joint practices with the Detroit Lions on Wednesday in full pads, the expectation was that things were going to be highly competitive.
With the Lions holding the recent in-season edge over the Jaguars, there might be a little bit for the team in teal and white to prove.
When speaking to the media before the first practice, coach Doug Pederson said while he hopes things don’t get out of control, he and his team know what they are getting into.