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Jacksonville Jaguars vs Cincinnati Bengals: studs

By Luke Sims

Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Neal Sterling (87) and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne (7) celebrate after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Field. The Cincinnati Bengals 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Neal Sterling (87) and Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Chad Henne (7) celebrate after a touchdown in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Field. The Cincinnati Bengals 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Chris Smith (98) celebrates after a play in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Field. The Jacksonville Jaguars won 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Chris Smith (98) celebrates after a play in the third quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at EverBank Field. The Jacksonville Jaguars won 26-21. Mandatory Credit: Logan Bowles-USA TODAY Sports /

Chris Smith, defensive end, Jacksonville Jaguars

Another intriguing depth player, Chris Smith has been in the Jaguars’ rotation since 2014. He’s not a perfect pass rusher and doesn’t set the edge particularly well on running downs, but there is potential in him.

The Jags need pass rush help and they need disruptive players on the defensive line. Smith showed he could be that against the Bengals.

Smith made a home in the backfield, finishing the night with two tackles for a loss and a sack. That’s the kind of attention that young players with potential need just before the season to get more reps.

Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; This would be touchdown by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Hayes Pullard (52) was called back on an offensive penalty as Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) tries to make the tackle during the second quarter of a football game at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Jacksonville, FL, USA; This would be touchdown by Jacksonville Jaguars outside linebacker Hayes Pullard (52) was called back on an offensive penalty as Cincinnati Bengals outside linebacker Vincent Rey (57) tries to make the tackle during the second quarter of a football game at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Hayes Pullard, linebacker, Jacksonville Jaguars

While the touchdown Hayes Pullard caught while lining up as a fullback was negated (because he didn’t report in), the touchdown he had while returning an interception was well earned and put the Jags over the top in the game.

Pullard was in on three tackles and had the interception for a touchdown in the game. He received plenty of attention for his efforts.

The former seventh round pick that was claimed off the Cleveland Browns practice squad in 2015 needs a few lucky instances like he had tonight if he wants to stick on a roster. He may have done enough to stick around.

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