Lofty expectations weigh on every player heading into the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2023 season. However, comments from head coach Doug Pederson last week raised the stakes even further for one of the team’s essential offensive talents.
Running back Travis Etienne finished ninth in the NFL last season in total rushing yards. A 1,125 yard outing is exceptional for a “rookie” campaign. Especially considering Etienne made his mark while averaging just 12.9 carries a game, only 20th best in the league.
Etienne did damage in bursts, making the most of his totes. He tied the NFL lead for carries of more than 40 yards with four and finished tied for ninth in carries of more than 20 yards with eight.