Jacksonville running back Bhayshul Tuten was on the field for 30 snaps against the Denver Broncos in Week 2, which was the most among all Jaguars running backs. That sounds great, right? Not so fast. The team ran a total of 60 offensive snaps, meaning Tuten was out there for half the plays but only touched the ball 13 times. And get this, he averaged a stout 5.0 yards per rush against a tough Denver front!
Travis Hunter’s Offensive Ghosting and the CB Rotation Drama
Everyone’s always hyped about Travis Hunter, but we barely saw him on offense this past Sunday. He only got seven offensive snaps, a few more than last week, but didn’t even get a target in the passing game. What’s the deal there? Defensively, though, Hunter did see an uptick, playing 37 snaps at cornerback, right where you’d expect him.
The cornerback rotation is real for Anthony Campanile, with Hunter, Montaric Brown, and Jarrian Jones all getting steady work. Brown led the group with 49 snaps, Jones had 39, and Hunter clocked in at 37. You gotta wonder if Hunter should be getting more reps on defense too, moving forward. That efficiency on the offensive side of the ball, even in limited bursts, just screams for more chances.
Ventrell Miller Steps Up, Tuten Deserves More Shots
At linebacker, there’s no question who’s running the show next to Foye Oluokun. Ventrell Miller took control of that starting role in Week 2, logging 47 snaps. Branson Combs is still getting opportunities in specific situations, but he only played 13 snaps. Miller has made that spot his own, and you love to see a guy seize an opportunity.
But let’s circle back to Tuten for a sec. He’s been effective when given the chance, hitting that 5.0 yards per rush average. With 60 total offensive snaps, and Tuten leading the backfield in snaps at 30, you simply have to give him more than 13 carries. Chris Rodriguez was second with just 13 snaps, so it’s not like there’s a huge split demanding touches elsewhere. The numbers are screaming for more Bhayshul Tuten. Let’s see if the Jags actually listen and unlock him next week.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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