With the NFL preseason on the horizon, one look at the Jacksonville Jaguars\u2019 roster presents quite a few questions. Multiple positions have seen turnover this offseason, with new faces taking over.<\/p>\n
In the running back room, second-year back Bhayshul Tuten<\/a> is set for an increased workload this season. Tuten is expected to have a big year, and a few key indicators make these aspirations seem very possible.<\/p>\n Etienne\u2019s Departure Leaves the Backfield Wide Open<\/p>\n The departure of Travis Etienne<\/a> to the New Orleans Saints opens a massive opportunity for Tuten and the rest of the backs. Etienne accounted for 70% of the carries last season as the clear lead back.<\/p>\n Tuten got most of the remaining touches and recorded just under 400 yards from scrimmage and seven touchdowns. He also returned kicks due to his blazing speed.<\/p>\n Considering the only notable addition to the RB room was Chris Rodriguez Jr<\/a>, a rotational back in Washington last season, Tuten should see the bulk of the carries this season.<\/p>\n Right now, Tuten and Rodriguez have been rotating. However, Rodriguez is still recovering from a foot injury. That gives Tuten a chance to separate himself from the pack. LeQuint Allen Jr.<\/a> has been serving as the third-down back due to his strengths in pass blocking.<\/p>\n Liam Coen Is Betting on Tuten\u2019s Breakout<\/p>\n Tuten also seems to have the support he needs from the coaching staff.<\/p>\n Most notably, head coach Liam Coen has expressed<\/a> high hopes for his second-year running back.<\/p>\n \u201cHe does a great job of finding the end zone and his yards after contact and rushing yards, man \u2014 when he can get going and get downhill, I mean, he was 4.28 coming out. So he can fly,\u201d said<\/a> Coen.<\/p>\n \u201cNow it\u2019s more so, he was so conscientious about ball security last year and doing right. Okay, now Tuten, you got it. You understand it more. Now just go be you. Go do what got you here. Go be special, that\u2019s who you are. We\u2019re definitely expecting Tuten to have a big year for us.\u201d<\/p>\n Liam Coen calls Bhayshul Tuten an \u201call purpose back\u201d and \u201cnext up\u201d<\/p>\n Says he\u2019s great in the red zone<\/p>\n Mentions how he looked good on some screens last year<\/p>\n Needs to work on pass pro and not worrying about ball security<\/p>\n Take: Very positive \u2013 all purpose matches what they want\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/JNrIo8dwJ5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Zain Dhanani (@DhananiZain) July 31, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Tuten Has Everything He Needs to Take Over<\/p>\n Coen has called the competition wide open, but the signs point toward Tuten eventually taking over.<\/p>\n