JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --- The life of a offensive lineman is never easy.
Typically, the folks saddled with the responsibility of protecting the quarterback from harm get none of the praise and plenty of criticism. For backups, the obscurity and outside anguish can be even worse.
Veteran offensive tackle Sam Young isn't a stranger to the faint applause and the roaring critique.
Entering his sixth NFL season, Young is battling for a spot on the Jacksonville Jaguars after starting six games for the team last season.
The Jaguars brought in former Dallas Cowboys lineman Jermey Parnell to improve the right tackle position, which forces Young back into a reserve role.