Shipley had strong words for his sports media establishment colleagues, accusing Jacksonville beat reporters of failing a literacy test and hallucinating a full-time move to cornerback. “At zero point have the Jaguars ever once indicated he will not play both ways, just as he did last year,” Shipley insisted. His rant continued by saying Jaguars HC Liam Coen has “embraced the disrespect” of reporters who wildly speculate on Jacksonville’s intentions.

Shipley did concede that “[Hunter] will play more cornerback.” Despite a 2025 campaign where he posted a modest 1.32 Yards Per Route Run and 10.5 Yards Per Reception before the injury, it would be rational if the Jaguars deploy sub-packages that leverage Hunter’s elite athleticism and dual-threat utility.

Hunter’s dynasty value has been in free-fall in 2026. Jacksonville’s wide receiver room is stocked with talent, but the offense is one injury away from needing Hunter’s versatility. His value is impossible to pinpoint, because he will not command the necessary targets to start in any fantasy league, but he possesses WR1 talent if the team ever decides to deploy him as a full-time receiver.