Jaguars’ Pederson needs to help himself and use Breakout Star

“I don’t believe that – I would have to say I’m a believer where an injury doesn’t replace your position, right? I think you have to have a fair competition,” Pederson said. “For us, we’re blessed to have two really good running backs now. When Etienne comes back, he’s just as explosive, just as good, just as powerful, and it’s still his job. But Tank has done some really good things. Obviously we will continue to find ways to put the ball in his hands as well, because he is a slightly different rider than Etienne.”

While Pederson’s mindset is admirable, the hard truth is that Bigsby didn’t earn the opportunity due to Etienne’s injury. He’s earned those carries because he’s the hot hand, so to speak.

Since Week 1, Bigsby has been the big player and has shown time and time again that he can be the workhorse. He runs angry, has more than enough burst and has some guile in his arsenal. He has shown that he can come back.

Pederson cannot afford any more losses in the future. For him the margin is razor thin. He has to do what he can to win, and he has to help himself and keep giving Bigsby more opportunities.

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