Liam Coen to Bhayshul Tuten: Go be special - NBC Sports

What the report says

NBCSports.com’s Pro Football Talk reported that Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen is signaling high expectations for running back Bhayshul Tuten as training camp approaches. During the team’s offseason program, Coen had described the running back competition as wide open among Chris Rodriguez, Tuten and LeQuint Allen. Now, according to the report, his comments are emphasizing Tuten’s potential to become a larger part of the offense.

Tuten, a fourth-round pick from Virginia Tech who began his college career at North Carolina A&T, spent his rookie season adjusting to NFL demands. Coen said on The Schrager Hour podcast that Tuten had to work through a learning curve across the broader responsibilities of the position. With a year of experience and Travis Etienne no longer in front of him on the depth chart, Coen said the Jaguars want Tuten to play more freely and build on the traits that made him a draft prospect.

Coen pointed to Tuten’s speed, downhill running, ability to finish runs and production after contact as reasons Jacksonville believes he can take a step forward. He also said Tuten was highly focused on ball security and assignments last year, and that the next stage is for him to show more of his natural ability.

The report framed Tuten’s development as important for a Jaguars team coming off a 13-win season that raised expectations in Jacksonville. If Tuten becomes the impact runner Coen is projecting, it could help the Jaguars remain competitive in the AFC.