Josh Allen is straightforward when asked about how the Jaguars have not reached out yet to discuss new deal

The Jacksonville Jaguars had one of the best defensive players in the entire league last season, Josh Allen. He had a career year and was a huge reason opponents' offenses were often times shut down. Having a season like the one Allen just had oftentimes happens in contract years, as Allen is either set to […]

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The Jacksonville Jaguars had one of the best defensive players in the entire league last season, Josh Allen. He had a career year and was a huge reason opponents' offenses were often times shut down. Having a season like the one Allen just had oftentimes happens in contract years, as Allen is either set to be a free agent, get a big contract from someone, or be franchise-tagged by the Jaguars.

This offseason is a big one for the Jaguars. They barely missed the playoffs and actually took a step back from last season. They cannot get any of the crucial must-do things wrong. One of those is ensuring Allen is back in teal next season, as he could only keep improving.

So far, though, the Jaguars aren't doing a great job of staying on top of things. If you ask Allen, he would say the two sides haven't even talked yet. He was pretty straightforward when he asked what he would like to say to the Jaguars after revealing they haven't spoken.

"We need to talk," Allen said at the Pro Bowl practice.

Allen finished with 17.5 sacks, seven more than his previous career-high. The Jaguars need a guy like that on their squad, especially when you look at where all the other sacks and pressures came from. If Allen is gone, the Jaguars will not be able to consistently generate a pass rush worthy of team respect.

Josh Allen is what being a Jaguar is all about. If he is not back on the team next season, it will truly be a shock, and I wouldn't be surprised if some fans are very upset about it.