5 Biggest Jacksonville Jaguars Rumors Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

5 Biggest Jacksonville Jaguars Rumors Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

By K.J. Momberg

July 17, 2015

5 Biggest Jacksonville Jaguars Rumors Heading Into 2015 NFL Training Camp

Allen Robinson Jacksonville Jaguars — The start of training camp is less than two weeks away. The Jacksonville Jaguars have made numerous changes to their coaching staff and added a number of players at key positions, leaving plenty of questions still unanswered as camp draws near. With that in mind, here are five rumors to keep in mind heading into training camp.

The start of training camp is less than two weeks away. The Jacksonville Jaguars have made numerous changes to their coaching staff and added a number of players at key positions, leaving plenty of questions still unanswered as camp draws near. With that in mind, here are five rumors to keep in mind heading into training camp.

5. Storm Johnson On Roster Bubble

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5. Storm Johnson On Roster Bubble

Storm Johnson jaguars — Johnson, a seventh-round pick last year, faces an uphill battle to make the final roster. The Jaguars selected T.J. Yeldon in the second round of this year's draft and claimed Bernard Pierce off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens this offseason. They also have Denard Robinson and Toby Gerhart still on the roster. Johnson will need to impress in training camp to have a chance.

Johnson, a seventh-round pick last year, faces an uphill battle to make the final roster. The Jaguars selected T.J. Yeldon in the second round of this year's draft and claimed Bernard Pierce off waivers from the Baltimore Ravens this offseason. They also have Denard Robinson and Toby Gerhart still on the roster. Johnson will need to impress in training camp to have a chance.

4. Ace Sanders On Track For Bounce-Back Season

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4. Ace Sanders On Track For Bounce-Back Season

Ace Sanders jaguars — Sanders is coming off a disastrous season in which he served a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy and averaged just 7.1 yards per punt return. However, after a strong showing in organized team activities, Sanders appears poised to regain a more prominent role within the Jaguars offense.

Sanders is coming off a disastrous season in which he served a four-game suspension for violating the league's substance abuse policy and averaged just 7.1 yards per punt return. However, after a strong showing in organized team activities, Sanders appears poised to regain a more prominent role within the Jaguars offense.

3. Andre Branch to Start at LEO?

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3. Andre Branch to Start at LEO?

Andre Branch jaguars — Entering his fourth season, Branch is facing a make-or-break year. With first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr. out for the season and aging veteran Chris Clemons yet another year older, Branch has an opportunity to emerge at the LEO position.

Entering his fourth season, Branch is facing a make-or-break year. With first-round pick Dante Fowler Jr. out for the season and aging veteran Chris Clemons yet another year older, Branch has an opportunity to emerge at the LEO position.

2. More Emphasis On Running Game

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2. More Emphasis On Running Game

T.J. Yeldon jaguars — The Jaguars invested heavily in the running game this offseason, adding a new starting tailback in Yeldon, two veteran offensive linemen in Jermey Parnell and Stefan Wisniewski and a new offensive line coach in Doug Marrone. While the play of quarterback Blake Bortles will be key, it is apparent the team wants the primary focus of the offense to be on the running game.

The Jaguars invested heavily in the running game this offseason, adding a new starting tailback in Yeldon, two veteran offensive linemen in Jermey Parnell and Stefan Wisniewski and a new offensive line coach in Doug Marrone. While the play of quarterback Blake Bortles will be key, it is apparent the team wants the primary focus of the offense to be on the running game.

1. Allen Robinson Set To Break Out

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1. Allen Robinson Set To Break Out

Allen Robinson jaguars — Robinson drew rave reviews for his impressive performance in organized team activities. All indications are the second-year receiver is headed for a breakout season. If he can stay healthy, Robinson could give the Jaguars' offense something it hasn't had in quite some time -- a true No. 1 wideout.

Robinson drew rave reviews for his impressive performance in organized team activities. All indications are the second-year receiver is headed for a breakout season. If he can stay healthy, Robinson could give the Jaguars' offense something it hasn't had in quite some time -- a true No. 1 wideout.

K.J. Momberg is a Jacksonville Jaguars Beat Writer for www.RantSports.com. Follow him on Twitter @kjmomberg.

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