COLUMN: Evan Engram Said Nothing Wrong About Jaguars

Former Jacksonville Jaguars tight end Evan Engram, now with the Denver Broncos, offered a detailed comparison of the locker room cultures between his current and former teams during training camp. He expressed strong admiration for the Broncos' environment, stating it was his favorite aspect of being a Bronco. Engram highlighted the team's strong connection, mutual pushing and challenging, bonding, high self-imposed standards, camaraderie, and shared laughs, calling it an "incredible locker room."

Engram specifically contrasted the dedication levels, noting that while he was consistently the first player to arrive at the facility in Jacksonville and found it easy, it is "kind of tough" to be the first one in Denver because "a lot of guys" are already there working at a high level. He described the Broncos' environment as "contagious," with everyone wanting to get better and achieve high standards together.

The article emphasizes Engram's credibility to make this assessment, given his three-year tenure with the Jaguars where he was a frequently relied-upon veteran for public messaging and was voted a team captain. He is specifically commenting on the Jaguars' culture as he experienced it during those three years.

The article clarifies that Engram is evaluating a Jaguars team that "no longer exists." The organization Engram knew, cultivated by a previous roster, coaching staff, and front office, underwent a complete reshaping in 2025 under new leadership (Liam Coen, James Gladstone, Tony Boselli). While a few players remain (Trevor Lawrence, Josh Hines-Allen, Brian Thomas Jr., Travon Walker), the Jaguars did not retain any internal free agents and parted ways with players like Engram, Christian Kirk, and Gabe Davis. The Jaguars are now a "mostly new team."

Consequently, the article argues that Engram deserves little criticism for his comments because he is reflecting on a past Jaguars culture under a different regime, not the current 2025 team whose performance is yet to be seen.