John Shipley· Sep 3, 2026
In a Jaguars mailbag, Shipley predicts Ventrell Miller starts and leads linebackers in snaps over Branson Combs, Parker Washington leads the team in receiving, Hamilton and Dickerson open as interior DL starters, Antonio Johnson is now the No. 1 safety with Ransaw the No. 3, Nick Mullens is the backup QB for Week 1, and BJ Green records six sacks.
“My #take: BJ Green finishes the year with six sacks.”
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9 checkable claims — 8 depth chart calls and 1 player season number — each graded on its own rather than as one all-or-nothing bet.
It names 10 players and teams, each linked to their own record.
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Of the 2 unsettled calls enough other pundits have weighed in on, this one lands below the rest of the room on every one.
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9 checkable claims in this take
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Caleb Ransaw to be 3rd on the depth chart
“I think Ransaw gets the early nod as the No. 3 safety, but him and Jalen Huskey looked neck-and-neck all summer.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Antonio Johnson to be 1st on the depth chart
“it is clear he has leaped to the No. 1 safety role in the defense”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
BJ Green II to record 6 sacks
“My #take: BJ Green finishes the year with six sacks.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Parker Washington to be 1st on the depth chart
“If I had to predict who I think will lead the Jaguars in most receiving stats, I would say Parker Washington.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
DaVon Hamilton to be 1st on the depth chart
“Who do I think lines up on the first 1st-and-10 of the game? Probably DaVon Hamilton and Matt Dickerson.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Matt Dickerson to be 1st on the depth chart
“Probably DaVon Hamilton and Matt Dickerson. I think that is the duo you will see for a lot of early run downs throughout the season”
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Nick Mullens to be 2nd on the depth chart
“my gut guess is that Nick Mullens is the backup quarterback in some fashion when the Cleveland Browns visit on Sept. 13”
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Branson Combs to be 2nd on the depth chart
“Ventrell Miller. I think the sheer fact that Miller has started 11 games in his career (and has looked solid in doing so) is a clear reason to give Miller the edge over Branson Combs.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
Ventrell Miller to be 1st on the depth chart
“I think we see a very similar strategy this time around, but with Miller starting the game and leading in snaps.”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the result is in.
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