Jags Reportedly See Etienne Jr. as 'Very Dangerous' Receiver, Latest on Tank Bigsby

The Jacksonville Jaguars' running back situation is murky to say the least, but ESPN's Dan Graziano tried to provide some clarity on the matter in a Monday update.

Of note, he cited the Jaguars' respect for Travis Etienne's "very dangerous" receiving ability in the screen game as well as the possibility of Tank Bigsby being used as a short-yardage and goal-line back.

"The Jaguars plan to keep four running backs and to use a committee approach there as well. They see Travis Etienne Jr. as a potentially very dangerous part of [head coach Liam Coen's] screen game. Tank Bigsby is viewed as more of a physical pounder, so maybe that means he's the short-yardage and goal-line option.

"Rookie fourth-rounder Bhayshul Tuten, who pulled a hamstring in the practice I attended, is the speed merchant and home run threat at the position. And seventh-round rookie LeQuint Allen Jr. is a player they see evolving into a third-down back due to his pass-catching and pass protection abilities. For fantasy, it sounds like a stay-away situation until concrete roles develop."

Last season, Etienne and Bigsby essentially split the running back touches at 189 and 175, respectively. Bigsby was the more efficient runner on the ground (4.6 yards per carry vs. 3.7 YPC for Etienne). However, Etienne was used far more in the air, catching 39 passes for 254 yards (vs. Bigsby's seven for 54 yards).

There's a new regime in town now, though, with former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator Liam Coen now in charge in place of ex-Jags HC Doug Pederson.

By the end of last season, rookie running back Bucky Irving was handling most of the work (254 touches for 1,514 yards and eight touchdowns), but Rachaad White got his fair share of the snaps as well (195 touches for 1,006 yards and nine scores).

We'll see how Coen wants to handle business in Jacksonville. It seems like a committee could be in place again in Jacksonville, but we'll find out for sure soon enough when the Jags begin the season on Sept. 7 at home vs. the Carolina Panthers.