But for the greatest running back in the entire history of the franchise, the answer to the Etienne question could not be more clear. <\/p>\n
Fred Taylor on Etienne<\/p>\n
Speaking to\u00a0Hard Rock<\/a>, all-time franchise leading rusher Fred Taylor detailed why he was so impressed by Etienne’s performance this season and whether the Jaguars should re-sign him. <\/p>\n Sporting Jax co-owner Fred Taylor speaks during the club’s uniform release at Friendship Fountain on May 13, 2025. [Clayton Freeman\/Florida Times-Union] | Clayton Freeman\/Florida Times-Union \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n “Etienne has shown a lot of patience and persistence. There was a lot of bad media out there questioning if he could perform and what he did was answer all those questions. He showed speed, burst and power,” Taylor said. <\/p>\n “He showed that he\u2019s an every-down back and that he\u2019s still dangerous in the passing game as a receiver. He showed that he\u2019s able to pick up the blitz on third downs in passing situations. So, he checked off every box that people questioned him on. He was able to go over 1,000 yards rushing for the third time in his career, too.”<\/p>\n Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) walks off the field after losing to the Bills during an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. Bills lead 10-7 at the half over the Jaguars. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Doug Engle\/Florida Times-Union] | Doug Engle\/Florida Times-Union \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n Etienne had his game completely unlocked under head coach Liam Coen, driving the offense over the course of the Jaguars’ 5-3 start before the passing game took off. And once it did and the running game became secondary to the offense’s success, Etienne became a true weapon as a pass catcher and found the end zone multiple times in the regular season and then again in the playoffs.<\/p>\n As a result of everything Etienne proved in 2025, Taylor believes the Jaguars are better off re-signing their top back. <\/p>\n Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) rushes for yards during the third quarter of an NFL football AFC Wild Card playoff matchup, Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Bills defeated the Jaguars 27-24. [Corey Perrine\/Florida Times-Union] | Corey Perrine\/Florida Times-Union \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/p>\n “So, I hope the Jags can find a way to sign him and bring him back to Jacksonville. He can continue to teach and lead the young running backs in Bhayshul Tuten and LeQuint Allen Jr. because he\u2019s a good person. He\u2019s a good person, even more than he is a good player, and as a teammate, you need those guys in the locker room to help create a certain culture,” Taylor said. <\/p>\n “And as a running back, he has all the tools as well. He has the vision. He makes the cuts. He has a jump cut which is high quality, and it was just a matter of time before he showed the reason they drafted him and reunited him with Lawrence.<\/p>\n Never again miss one major story related to your beloved Jaguars when you sign up for our 100% FREE newsletter that comes straight to your email with the latest news.\u00a0SIGN UP HERE NOW.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Follow us on X (Twitter)\u00a0@JaguarsOnSI\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0@_John_Shipley<\/a>\u00a0and make sure you like our Facebook page,\u00a0WHEN YOU CLICK RIGHT HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne had a spectacular 2025 season. 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