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James Gladstone is reshaping the Jacksonville Jaguars with a bold mentality that fans haven't seen before in Jacksonville. The latest evidence? Trading center Luke Fortner for New Orleans Saints defensive tackle Khalen Saunders - bolstering the team's biggest roster weakness without surrendering draft capital.

This proactive approach marks a refreshing change from previous regimes that seemed content to enter the regular season with glaring weaknesses. Whether acquiring Travis Hunter with multiple first-round picks or making strategic trades, Gladstone is sending a clear message that contention drives many of his decisions.

Meanwhile, Trevor Lawrence looks increasingly comfortable in Liam Coen's offense, which features a heavy dose of the run game alongside quick reads in the passing game. After the first-team offense bounced back impressively from an early fumble against the Saints, there's growing optimism that Lawrence may have "all the answers" within this scheme. This was one of the many topics "Touchdown Jaguars!" host James Johnson discussed with special guest and former Jags Wire co-host Jacob DeLawrence.

The rookie running back duo of Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen continues to impress, potentially giving Jacksonville the deepest backfield in the AFC South. This remarkable depth provides valuable insurance during the grueling 17-game season and possibly offers a succession plan when Travis Etienne's contract expires.

As the preseason winds down, the Jaguars appear to have established a clearer identity than in previous years, though questions remain about the defense's readiness despite visible improvement from their first preseason game. With a division that appears winnable, the pieces may finally be falling into place for a legitimate playoff push. James and Jacob discussed all of this and more (like Ryan Clark's recent take on Hunter) in episode 117.

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James Johnson and Phil Barrera bring you the best and most up to date Jacksonville Jaguars news. "Touchdown Jaguars!" is a tribute to the prospective ownership group "Touchdown Jacksonville!" In 1991, the NFL announced plans to add two expansion teams and "Touchdown Jacksonville!" announced its bid for a team, and Jacksonville was ultimately chosen as one of five finalists. In November 1993, the NFL owners voted 26–2 in favor of awarding the 30th franchise to Jacksonville. James and Phil have been fans of the franchise ever since and have had the honor (and sometimes dishonor) of covering the team professionally since 2017. The rest as they say, is history.