Jaguars to rest Jessie Bates and Jordan Davis against Titans
Coach Liam Coen cited the lack of a bye with their previous teams. Fellow acquisition Davon Godchaux is set to play.
Jacksonville will hold safety Jessie Bates and defensive tackle Jordan Davis out against the Titans, head coach Liam Coen told reporters on November 13. Neither player had a bye with his previous team before joining the Jaguars at the trade deadline.
Coen said the break would give the newcomers time to learn Jacksonville’s system while accounting for their safety and preparation. The team had discussed resting them before reaching a final decision on November 13. Davon Godchaux, another acquisition, had a bye and is set to play.
Coen praised the work of all three players. He said Bates had stayed until about 10:30 each night to study, noting the communication responsibilities at safety. Davis, for whom changing teams is a new experience, had worked with strength and conditioning, sports science and athletic training staff.
Bates and Davis will make their Jacksonville debuts in Week 11, when the Jaguars visit the Giants.
