The Jaguars are on a mission, and James Gladstone is leading the charge. With sharp eyes and a no-BS approach, Jacksonville’s new GM isn’t here to play it safe. His first big move? Not some flashy free-agent signing or a blockbuster trade, but something just as impactful—stealing one of Buffalo’s secret weapons.

By snagging longtime Josh Allen‘s Bills strength and conditioning coach Eric Ciano, Gladstone is making a statement: the Jags are building from the ground up, focusing on durability, explosiveness, and keeping players at peak performance. Ciano spent 15 seasons in Buffalo, even winning the NFL’s Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year award in 2020. He’s been a key part of Josh Allen’s development, and now he’s bringing that same expertise to Jacksonville.

This isn’t the first time the Jags have pulled talent from Buffalo. Back in 2022, they brought in Brian Daboll as OC after his successful run with the Bills. His offensive schemes played a huge role in Buffalo’s rise, and Jacksonville clearly wanted a piece of that success.

Meanwhile, Buffalo isn’t just sitting around. They recently hired Chris Tabor as their special teams coordinator—a guy with tons of experience, including a stint as the Panthers‘ interim head coach. They also added Ryan Nielsen, the former Falcons defensive coordinator, to strengthen their defense. With moves like these, Buffalo is making sure they stay competitive even with key departures.

The bottom line—both teams are making big changes this offseason. The Jags are stacking up talent, and the Bills are making sure they don’t miss a beat. Should be an interesting season ahead.

Shad Khan Just Hit the Jags With a Power-Up

Jaguars owner Shad Khan just dropped a loaded update, and it’s clear he’s in his ‘we’re building something special‘ era. From locking down key leadership to handing out well-deserved props, the Jags are stacking Ws before the season even starts.

First off, Arik Armstead just secured the ultimate off-field flex—the 2024 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award. That’s like the MVP of being a good dude. He’s been doing serious work in education with his Armstead Academic Project, and now the league is giving him his flowers. He’s only the second Jag ever to win this, joining Calais Campbell. Elite company.

Meanwhile, team president Mark Lamping just secured the bag again, with a contract extension through 2030. He’s been running the business side of things since 2012 and played a huge role in securing the “Stadium of the Future” deal. If you’re hyped about where the Jags are headed, this guy’s been pulling the strings.

And then there’s the front-office glow-up. Hall of Famer Tony Boselli is stepping in as EVP of Football Operations, which just feels right. If anyone bleeds teal, it’s him. And let’s not forget James Gladstone, the new GM, coming in hot from the Rams’ scouting squad. Dude knows how to find talent, and now he’s got the keys to build something special in Jacksonville.

Moral of the story? Shad Khan is not playing around. The Jags are leveling up in every way, and the future is looking really bright in Duval.