In head coach Gus Bradley's defensive scheme, the defensive tackles are vital. The defense of the Jacksonville Jaguars needs the inside to hold their own so that the rest of the front seven can shift, change and dominate.
While the strong-side end also is used in similar ways, there is also more versatility at that position. For the Jaguars, the defensive tackles have very specific roles, and the first one to look at is the nose tackle position.
The Jaguars' primary NTs are Roy Miller and Abry Jones. Both have really developed into consistent run-stoppers who also hold their own against the pass, and that is crucial for the defensive line.