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Being able to provide Strange an option to go maybe split out or go block other people that maybe keep him out of some of those one-on-one big situations, I think that's going to help us tremendously.
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Boerkircher drafted to enable Strange's pass game via blocking in 12/13 personnel.
Jaguars drafted Boerkircher at No. 56 overall to earn a Week 1 role as a complementary tight end alongside Brenton Strange in 12 and 13 personnel packages. Head coach Liam Coen is scaling back jumbo packages in favor of multiple tight end looks, with Boerkircher's blocking ability critical to enabling Strange to split out and face linebackers/safeties rather than edge rushers. Coen stated: 'we needed some help there. Being able to provide Strange an option to go maybe split out or go block other people that maybe keep him out of some of those one-on-one big situations, I think that's going to help us tremendously.' Boerkircher's selection at near-top-50 surprised observers given 38 career receptions, but the Jaguars view him as a schematic necessity for their multi-tight end offensive evolution.
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