Here are 5 takeaways from Jags OTAs

The Jacksonville Jaguars have concluded their organized team activities for the 2022 season, and now fans must get through a break, which will last five weeks and some change. It marked the second consecutive OTA period with a new coach as Urban Meyer was fired, and Doug Pederson was named the team’s new frontman in February.

The attendance was strong during the first two phases, then during the third phase, Pederson gave most of the veterans off. As a result, the last phase of OTAs, which lasted from Monday to Wednesday of this week, was similar to rookie minicamp. Despite that, the team still got some good work in, and the process was an overall success.

Before we start moving ahead to training camp, here are five takeaways we have from Pederson’s first OTA period with the Jags:

There will be a lot of competition on the OL when camp starts

Jaguars head coach Doug Pederson talks with offensive linemen (79) Luke Fortner, (77) Nick Ford and (61) C.J. Wright during Friday’s Rookie Minicamp session. The Jacksonville Jaguars held their first Rookie Minicamp on the turf of TIAA Bank Field Friday afternoon, May 13, 2022. Among those in attendance were the team’s 2022 draft picks.
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The Jags will have some things to settle on the offensive line when they return for training camp. Left tackle Cam Robinson and right guard Brandon Scherff will be starting after receiving new contracts this offseason, but it’s unclear who will be the other three starters with them.

Ben Bartch has been receiving starter reps at left guard, but others could push for the spot as it’s too early to consider it solidified. Tyler Shatley saw starter reps at center, but the team also has rookie third-round selection Luke Fortner set to compete with the veteran.

Then at right tackle, Jawaan Taylor continued to see starter reps. Taylor also got some reps at left tackle, and the reason for that is because the Jags will want him…