Arik Armstead said consistency is crucial for continued Jaguars success
Arik Armstead explains why Jaguars can build on 13-4 season under Liam Coen
Garry Smits, Jacksonville Florida Times-UnionWed, Jul 8, 2026·6 min read
Arik Armstead has played for five coaches during his 12-year NFL career and he implied it's no accident that the best years he had in terms of personal and team success came with the San Francisco 49ers from 2017 to 2023 under coach Kyle Shanahan.
Why?
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He said it's consistency in a coaching staff that enables the building of a winning culture, which he hopes the Jacksonville Jaguars will maintain in his third season with the team and his second playing for coach Liam Coen and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile.
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan (59) defends against linebacker Branson Combs (50) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver CJ Williams (18) runs during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) tosses the ball during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (6) runs during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars safety Eric Murray (29) and safety Antonio Johnson (6) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive pass game coordinator Mathieu Araujo coaches during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars safety Eric Murray (29) looks on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (6) and defensive back Cam'ron Silmon-Craig (42) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars safety Devin Neal Jr. (36) and safety Trevian Thomas (34) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars safety Trevian Thomas (34) smiles at safety Devin Neal Jr. (36) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (12) runs during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) drills during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)From left, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive pass game coordinator Mathieu Araujo talks with cornerback Montaric Brown (1) as cornerback Jarrian Jones (4) runs along during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (12) looks on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (4) and cornerback Montaric Brown (1) run during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) runs during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) is pressured by cornerback Jarrian Jones (4) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive pass game coordinator Mathieu Araujo coaches near cornerback Preston Hodge (26) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars safety Devin Neal Jr. (36) drills during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) defends against defensive end Wesley Williams (90) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end BJ Green II (95) talks on the field during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41), left, and defensive end Travon Walker (44) talks during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) and defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) talk during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Danny Striggow (92), left, drills on defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan (59) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44), left, and defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) talk during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars center Robert Hainsey (73) looks on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars center Robert Hainsey (73) wipes sweat during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) and wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (12) look on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Josh Cameron (19) catches a pass during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78), left, and offensive tackle Walker Little (72) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78), left, and offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (55) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (55), left, and offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78) drills with offensive tackle Walker Little (72) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. (5) spits during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (55) is fended off by offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)From left, Jacksonville Jaguars running back DeeJay Dallas (20), running back J'Mari Taylor (30), and running back Ameer Abdullah (43) huddle during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke (9) kicks the ball during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Branson Combs (50) defends against defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan (59) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Caleb Ransaw (27) and defensive end Danny Striggow (92) drill jduring the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke (9) throws the ball to himself during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars long snapper Ross Matiscik (46) practices during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little (39) practices during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Devon Marshall (40) and wide receiver Tim Jones (13) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to receive the snap during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars defensive pass game coordinator Mathieu Araujo looks on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)From left, Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (6), cornerback Jarrian Jones (4), cornerback Montaric Brown (1) and cornerback Christian Braswell (21) look on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Joey Aguilar (17) catches a pass during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) talks with offensive coordinator Grant Udinski during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)1 / 75
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to pass during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan (59) defends against linebacker Branson Combs (50) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver CJ Williams (18) runs during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) reacts during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) tosses the ball during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (6) runs during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Eric Murray (29) and safety Antonio Johnson (6) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive pass game coordinator Mathieu Araujo coaches during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Eric Murray (29) looks on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (6) and defensive back Cam'ron Silmon-Craig (42) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Devin Neal Jr. (36) and safety Trevian Thomas (34) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Trevian Thomas (34) smiles at safety Devin Neal Jr. (36) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (12) runs during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) drills during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
From left, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive pass game coordinator Mathieu Araujo talks with cornerback Montaric Brown (1) as cornerback Jarrian Jones (4) runs along during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (12) looks on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Jarrian Jones (4) and cornerback Montaric Brown (1) run during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) runs during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Montaric Brown (1) is pressured by cornerback Jarrian Jones (4) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive pass game coordinator Mathieu Araujo coaches near cornerback Preston Hodge (26) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars safety Devin Neal Jr. (36) drills during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) defends against defensive end Wesley Williams (90) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end BJ Green II (95) talks on the field during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41), left, and defensive end Travon Walker (44) talks during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) and defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) talk during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Danny Striggow (92), left, drills on defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan (59) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Travon Walker through the years from Georgia to Jacksonville
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44) and defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) talk during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker (44), left, and defensive end Josh Hines-Allen (41) talk during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars center Robert Hainsey (73) looks on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars center Robert Hainsey (73) wipes sweat during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. (7) and wide receiver/cornerback Travis Hunter (12) look on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Josh Cameron (19) catches a pass during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78), left, and offensive tackle Walker Little (72) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78), left, and offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (55) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (55), left, and offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78) drills with offensive tackle Walker Little (72) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars running back LeQuint Allen Jr. (5) spits during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Chuma Edoga (55) is fended off by offensive lineman Kilian Zierer (78) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
From left, Jacksonville Jaguars running back DeeJay Dallas (20), running back J'Mari Taylor (30), and running back Ameer Abdullah (43) huddle during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke (9) kicks the ball during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Branson Combs (50) defends against defensive end Quindarius Dunnigan (59) during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Caleb Ransaw (27) and defensive end Danny Striggow (92) drill jduring the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars punter Logan Cooke (9) throws the ball to himself during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars long snapper Ross Matiscik (46) practices during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars kicker Cam Little (39) practices during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars cornerback Devon Marshall (40) and wide receiver Tim Jones (13) drill during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to receive the snap during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive pass game coordinator Mathieu Araujo looks on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
From left, Jacksonville Jaguars safety Antonio Johnson (6), cornerback Jarrian Jones (4), cornerback Montaric Brown (1) and cornerback Christian Braswell (21) look on during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Joey Aguilar (17) catches a pass during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
Shaking off the rust: Jacksonville Jaguars host first day of minicamp
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) talks with offensive coordinator Grant Udinski during the first day of minicamp at the Miller Electric Center, Tuesday, June 9, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. (Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union)
"It's something that has been needed here in Jacksonville, the consistency in coaching," the Jaguars defensive lineman said July 7 during an appearance on "Players Point" with Carolina Panthers long snapper J.J. Jansen, a radio series on the NFL's Sirius XM channel. "To be able to accrue time together, not have to learn a new scheme and learn new people. So going into year two, it's an opportunity to take another huge step and switch from learning the scheme ... learning what the coaches want to now. I can actually master what the scheme is and master my responsibilities."
Armstead said Jaguars' challenge is to maintain success
Armstead played for three coaches in his first three years with the 49ers. San Francisco went 5-11 under Jim Tomsula when he was a rookie in 2015 and 2-14 under Chip Kelly in 2016.
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The Niners hired Kyle Shanahan in 2017 and management showed patience during 6-10 and 4-12 seasons. But beginning in 2019 with a 13-3 record and an NFC Championship, Armstead was on four playoff teams in five years, with two NFC titles and two trips to the Super Bowl (losses to Kansas City both times).
Armstead played one season for Doug Pederson after coming to the Jaguars in 2024 when the team went 4-13. But Coen reversed that with a 13-4 record and the AFC South title last year, with Armstead contributing 5.5 sacks, seven tackles for loss and eight quarterback hits.
Armstead said the annual challenge in the NFL is having a short memory, while at the same time embracing what works.
"We had a great season last year ... last year doesn't really mean anything," he said. "You've got to start over and you can't rest on what you did. There's going to be some teams this year that get a lot better. There's going to be some teams that get a lot worse. The challenge for us, coming off a 13-4 season, is what is the next step?
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Armstead praised Jaguars coaches for 'focus'
Armstead said that with a more difficult schedule, the Jaguars might be a better team and still a playoff team without matching last year's record.
"I don't think that next step is a better record, per se," he said. "But being a better football team. The ball bounces your way sometimes, [and] sometimes it doesn't. But how can we be better versions of ourselves in year two? I think that's the most important thing. Focus on that process and what we need to do to be better and let the results happen."
Armstead said Coen and the Jaguars staff "have done a great job of keeping us focused on the task at hand" during OTAs and minicamp.
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Other Arik Armstead observations
On two-way player Travis Hunter: "He's probably the most naturally-talented athlete, just pure athlete I've been around, and I've been around some amazing ones. [Hunter playing two positions] is good for our sport and good for our team. He adds a lot of value on both sides of the football. I think he was starting to hit a stride before he got injured and heading into this offseason, he's looking extremely well and healing up amazingly."
Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Ventrell Miller (51) and Jacksonville Jaguars defensive tackle Arik Armstead (91) sack Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) during the fourth quarter in an NFL football game at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
On never scoring a touchdown: "Kind of sad. I played both offense and defense in high school but I played offensive and defensive line. My team just ran the ball behind me every play and I used to just pancake people, but never got on the offensive package. I feel like I could definitely do it. Put me out there in a 13 or 14 personnel. Let me block, let me dump one of those safeties ... and then let me get a pass, too. I need to pick up a fumble. When it's all said and done, I definitely got to touch that end zone."
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On WR Brian Thomas Jr.: "The deep ball ... the ball's in the air forever and you are running full speed. There is a skill to it and one of the best I've been around is BTJ. That is his best quality, being able to run under a ball and track a deep ball is something I haven't seen a lot of guys able to do. It's an underrated skill."
On the "Sack Summit" later this week in Las Vegas, a camp for defensive linemen: "One hidden added value is the elevation of our position. The defensive line wasn't a premier position for many years, and it wasn't until guys made it that way that the game changed. Guys made the position a premier position. Guys like Von [Miller] and guys like Aaron Donald and these guys made the position what it is now ... the ability to come together and to talk through some film, to be able to we all watch film with each other. I study other defensive linemen in the NFL, but I am not in their head to know why they did what they did on film.
Jaguars head coach Liam Coen talks with defensive tackle Arik Armstead (91) during the Jaguars’ fourth OTA of the year, Monday June 1, 2026 at the Miller Electric Center in Jacksonville, Fla. [Doug Engle/Florida Times-Union]
"Being in the same room with one another and being able to watch film and discuss and have a conversation of what they were going, what their mind was going through when they did certain things out there on the field is, is invaluable for all of us to learn from one another and continue to elevate the position, grow the game."
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On NFL players giving back (Armstead was the 2024 NFL Man of the Year and created the Armstead Academic Project for youth): "Our organization was founded in 2019 with the mission to ensure that every student, no matter their economic status, has access to the resources they need to be successful. Our career camps [are] all about building social capital for youth. How can our youth see what is possible and what is imaginable in their life being successful? We bring high schoolers to companies and corporations and teach them about jobs and careers that they can have, and we create internships for them.
"I am definitely very proud of this era of athletes. There are a lot of great men in this league that go on above and beyond for their communities and want to see people's lives be better. We have some tremendous men in our league."
