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The Jaguars have some holes the front office needs to fill, no doubt. The defensive line is especially in need of attention. But they also have the flexibility to attack some lesser-needed positions if the right guy falls to them.Among those positions are running back, wide receiver, and tight end, three positions with comfortable starters locked in, yet still lacking in one way or another. James Gladstone isnt shooting for a star at these positions but, instead, a player who can fill a specific role within the offense.>>> STREAM ACTION SPORTS JAX 24/7 LIVE <<<Lets play matchmaker and find one player at each of the three positions who might best fit what the Jaguars are looking for and in need of.Kaytron Allen (RB, Penn State)Im not sure how much the Jaguars are still in search of bolstering the running back room following the free agent addition of Chris Rodriguez, but if they want to attack the position within the first four rounds, Penn States Kaytron Allen is the guy.Penn States all-time leading rusher, Allen put up 4,180 yards rushing, in addition to his 39 rushing touchdowns in State College. Allen averaged at least 5.0 yards per carry each season and even led FBS with an insane 8.2 yards per carry in the 4th quarter this past season. At 216 pounds, his bruising style seemed to wear defenses thin towards the end of games.Similar to Rodriguez, Allen is a runner who excels at moving the sticks and picking up tough yards in critical moments. His 792 yards after contact ranked 2nd in the BIG 10, racking up a whopping 70 first downs and 15 touchdowns. He managed to score a rushing TD in 11 of Penn States 12 games. He doesnt quite offer the same versatility out of the backfield or as a blocker as the Jaguars LeQuint Allen, but they are areas where he noticeably improved during his senior season. His durability has to be mentioned as Allen touched the ball 839 times in college without missing time due to injury.[DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks]Kendrick Law (WR, Kentucky)Kentuckys Kendrick Law is admittedly a bit unproven as a receiver. Only amassing 86 career receptions and 883 yards at Kentucky and Alabama, Law is a player who NFL teams will have troubling projecting to the next level with such scarce production.He might just be the perfect fit in Jacksonville, however. Law has been lauded for his work as a blocker, something the Jaguars are clearly looking for after seeking Seahawks WR Jake Bobo.Law also had a fair bit of special teams work (537 snaps) across his collegiate career. Laws receivers coach at Alabama, JaMarcus Shephard, had this to say regarding his blocking prowess, Hes the junkyard dog that youre looking for and gives us the opportunity to have success in a variety of ways.Alabamas offensive coordinator, Nick Sheridan, added, Hes good with the ball in his hands, but what I think is special about him is he is exceptional without the ball, which is really the making of a great football player.Hes also pretty savvy in the underneath area, utilizing his 24 mph speed to create after the catch. His 279 yards, 375 yards after the catch, and 4.89 yards per route run on screens are evidence of that, as all ranked inside the top-5 among FBS receivers.[SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter]Will Kacmarek (TE, Ohio State)The Jaguars are a bit thin at tight end following the release of Johnny Mundt, however they did elect to re-sign Quentin Morris to a short-term deal. That said, Hunter Long doesnt offer the team much outside of a depth piece so the tight end position very well may be a position the Jaguars target earlier than some might expect.A player I expect the Jaguars to be interested in is Ohio States Will Kacmarek. Kacmarek was never the star of the show for the Buckeyes, primarily playing inline (73% of snaps), but his impact was no doubt felt.The Ohio State coaches certainly saw the value, opting to play out of multiple tight end sets at the second-highest rate in the FBS. He also displayed great hands, ending his collegiate careerwith just three drops on 85 targets. Hell never be a high-volume target, but he offers the Jaguars another exceptional blocker at the position.Click here to download the free Action News Jax apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action Sports Jax 24/7 live.

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The roar that erupted around the Etihad Stadium following Manchester Citys monumental 2-1 victory over Arsenal this past Sunday was not just a celebration of three points.It was the visceral, echoing sound of a Premier League title race blowing wide open.Erling Haalands decisive strike 25 minutes from time has drastically altered the complexion of the 2025-2026 season with just a few weeks to go.Pep Guardiola's side are now breathing down Arsenal's necks, sitting just three points adrift with a crucial game in hand against Burnley on Wednesday.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayYet, as the blue half of Manchester dares to dream of another sensational late-season surge to the summit, a lingering, uncomfortable question hangs heavy in the Manchester air.What is Guardiola, the man who has turned them into the country's dominant domestic force, thinking about his future?Despite the euphoria of chasing down Mikel Arteta's Gunners and capitalising on their recent stumbles, the background noise at City remains dominated by speculation regarding their talismanic manager.Guardiola is technically contracted until the summer of 2027, having signed a two-and-a-half-year extension in November 2024. However, the footballing world is rife with whispers that he might walk away at the end of this current campaign.Whenever pressed on the matter by the media, Guardiola remains characteristically elusive.I spoke about that in the past, many, many times, was his guarded refrain just days ago, shutting down enquiries from inquisitive journalists.The 55-year-old has admitted that recent times have tested him, labelling elements of the past couple of seasons as his most challenging period in management.City executives, including Director of Football Hugo Viana, are reportedly planning for all possible outcomes, desperate for clarity on the 2026-27 campaign. But as City gear up for a dramatic finale, the timing of a potential departure seems baffling. Why leave a project that is suddenly surging with renewed vitality?The strongest argument for Guardiola to honour his contract, and perhaps even extend his stay further, lies right in front of him on the training pitches.City are no longer an ageing empire in decline. The squad is brimming with new young blood, a fresh generation of talent that seems tailor-made for Guardiola's meticulous tutelage.Look no further than Nico O'Reilly, was outstanding once again on Sunday. Phil Foden, though below others in the pecking order, is another who bleeds blue.They bolstered the squad in January, with Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo both arriving.The pair have been nothing short of sensational, while the same can be said about Rayan Cherki. The Frenchman isn't a traditional Guardiola player but his class and ability makes him popular. He scored the opener against Arsenal on Sunday and there's a sense there's even more to come.The transition from the old guard to this vibrant new core is a delicate process, with several senior players potentially departing this summer. The chance to mould these eager, pliable minds into a new generation of serial winners is a proposition that surely appeals to the purist in Guardiola.He is a teacher at heart, and he currently possesses one of the most exciting classrooms in world football. When they have a squad on the up, it seems unfeasbile that the Spaniard would just walk away. LATEST SPORTS NEWS:Nike forced to take down Boston Marathon sign as offended athletes accuse them of 'pace shaming'Matt Fitzpatrick makes feelings clear on hostile American crowd after RBC Heritage winSnooker chiefs respond after Barry Hawkins complaint at World ChampionshipBeyond the immediate allure of developing young talent, there is the broader, historical context of Guardiola's legacy in English football.As he completes his first decade in east Manchester, Guardiola is venturing into unprecedented territory for his own career.He has never stayed at a club this long. By doing so, he is inevitably drawing comparisons to the ultimate benchmark of English football longevity: Sir Alex Ferguson.Fergusons reign at Manchester United wasn't just defined by his staggering 13 Premier League titles. It was defined by his ability to build, dismantle, and rebuild multiple championship-winning teams over a quarter of a century.Guardiola has already conquered English football, accumulating six league titles, a historic domestic treble, and that elusive maiden Champions League crown for the club.But true immortality in the English game - the kind that elevates a manager from a fleeting genius to an eternal patriarch - requires enduring evolution.If Guardiola stays, he has the very real opportunity to emulate Ferguson's grandest achievement: overseeing distinct, successive eras of absolute dominance at a single club.He has already built the centurion team of 2018, the false-nine innovators of 2021, and the treble winners of 2023. This current iteration, fuelled by youth and a tactical recalibration, could be his fourth great City side.Walking away in the summer of 2026 would leave him tied to a brilliant, yet ultimately finite, chapter. Staying allows him to chase Ferguson's ghost and etch his name as undeniably the greatest manager the English game has ever seen, transcending the modern era to become a timeless figure of longevity.Yet there should also be understanding if Guardiola does opt to pack his bags and strut off into the sunset. Especially with another league title under his arm.His football is not merely played, it is intensely intellectualised. The pursuit of perfection is utterly exhausting.The Premier League is a relentless, unforgiving meat grinder that demands emotional and physical stamina that few humans possess.When Guardiola left Barcelona, he was completely depleted. When he departed Bayern Munich, he was ready for a reprieve.Now, at 55, having given 10 years of his life to Manchester City, the appeal of a sabbatical - or simply a life free from the suffocating pressure of elite football - cannot be understated. The recent turbulence in form prior to the current winning streak, the mental fatigue of constantly motivating players to scale the exact same mountains, and the ever-present demands of the media create a heavy burden.If City do pull off the miraculous this season and pip Arsenal to the title, Guardiola might view it as the ultimate mic-drop moment.What better way to say goodbye than by conquering adversity one last time, leaving the club at the absolute pinnacle?Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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