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Toby Gerhart

Jaguars RB T.J. Yeldon looks 'comfortable blocking'

Jacksonville.com
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Aug 07, 2015 · 10:59 AM EDT

Jaguars rookie RB T.J. Yeldon got his first taste of pass protection in Thursday's session. The running backs went against the linebackers in an entertaining drill.

Veteran back Toby Gerhart was the drill's standout, but Yeldon looked comfortable blocking. The second-round pick has a chance to develop into a three-down back if he can prove he can handle picking up blitzes.

"It went pretty good," Yeldon said. "I feel like we won the battle, but we've still got to get our technique down better and we'll be good."

Fantasy Impact: 

It sounds as if Yeldon and Gerhart are the two front-runners for the team's third-down back. The Jaguars may elect to give the job to Gerhart so that they don't throw too much at Yeldon too soon, but if he shows he's ready for a three-down role, he may just get it.

Denard Robinson

'It will be surprising' if Jaguars RB T.J. Yeldon isn't the starter by Week 1

Jacksonville.com
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Jul 20, 2015 · 1:05 PM EDT

The Jaguars left for summer vacation pleased with RB T.J. Yeldon.

“The impressive thing about T.J. is that he picked up the offense quickly,” RB coach Kelly Skipper said. “For the most part, when he gets something, he has it [down] and we can move onto the next thing.”

Said coach Gus Bradley: “He’s all football. This kid is internally driven. Every rep he gets, he’s going to take advantage of. I really like him.”

Yeldon has the tools — runner, receiver, pass protector — to be a three-down back. But how soon?

“That’s what we have to find out and find out fast,” Skipper said.

It will be surprising if Yeldon isn’t the tailback for Play 1 in Week 1 — the Jaguars drafted him No. 36 overall to be The Guy. But what kind of work load he gets is unclear.

Fantasy Impact: 

Yeldon should see plenty of touches, but the Jaguars' offense has been poor for some time, so he may not see the same number of scoring opportunities as some of the other running backs being drafted in the middle rounds. Denard Robinson had a very nice stretch for four weeks, but otherwise the Jacksonville running backs weren't much of a fantasy factor in 2014. The team did make an effort to improve the offensive line via free agency and the draft, so Yeldon has top 20 potential provided QB Blake Bortles shows progress from his disappointing rookie season.

Denard Robinson

Caplan: Jaguars RB T.J. Yeldon could 'wind up' in a three-down role

Adam Caplan, Twitter
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Jun 16, 2015 · 1:06 PM EDT

ESPN's Adam Caplan on RB T.J. Yeldon:

Not only is Jaguars 2nd-round pick T.J. Yeldon expected to start, he could wind up being a three-down player.

Best hands of their RBs, I'm told. First time in many years their OL has depth, versatility.

Fantasy Impact: 

Yeldon should see plenty of touches, but the Jaguars' offense has been poor for some time, so he may not see the same number of scoring opportunities as some of the other running backs being drafted in the middle rounds. Denard Robinson had a very nice stretch for four weeks, but otherwise the Jacksonville running backs weren't much of a fantasy factor in 2014. The team did make an effort to improve the offensive line via free agency and the draft, so Yeldon has top 20 potential provided QB Blake Bortles shows progress from his disappointing rookie season.

Toby Gerhart

Jaguars Beat: RB Toby Gerhart 'finally healthy' and 'rejuvenated'

ESPN
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Jun 08, 2015 · 11:55 AM EDT

Jaguars RB Toby Gerhart looks like he did before he got hurt in the season opener last year. You can tell he's finally healthy again. Plus, when you talk to him it's evident that he's rejuvenated by Greg Olson's offense, which features more inside zone runs than the previous offense. That's more of Gerhart's wheel house and he looks more comfortable carrying the ball.

Fantasy Impact: 

Gerhart blew his chance to be the team's feature back, but it wasn't entirely his fault as he struggled mightily with a foot injury. T.J. Yeldon is expected to start, but Gerhart will vie with Denard Robinson for touches behind the rookie.

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