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Jacksonville Jaguars: Understanding the tight end role in 2017

Marcedes Lewis continues to headline the Jacksonville Jaguars tight end group as he gears up for his 12th NFL season. After two years of playing second fiddle (at least in hype) to Julius Thomas, Lewis finds himself back atop the depth chart this offseason.

For those who follow the Jaguars, this seems a little odd. While Lewis has been surprisingly efficient when he gets the ball in his hands and is also a gifted blocker, he is far from his prime and never truly stepped up in a meaningful way following his 2010 Pro Bowl season.