Jessie Bates Faces Steep Learning Curve After Jaguars Trade

Pro Bowl safety Jessie Bates was acquired by the Jacksonville Jaguars from the Atlanta Falcons in a blockbuster Monday trade to shore up their secondary. Jaguars head coach Liam Coen called Bates a no-brainer addition given his elite field vision and leadership. However, Coen noted there will definitely be a learning curve as Bates rapidly gets up to speed with Jacksonville's defensive terminology, checks, and balances ahead of Sunday's game.