The Facts: At 222 pounds, Ivory is expected by many to give the Jaguars a new dimension in the role of a pile-driving and pile-moving tailback. "Anytime you can add an element of toughness to your squad, that's important," offensive coordinator Greg Olson said. "He'll be a great fit here."
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But what is Ivory’s chief strength and where does he fit? Ivory was one of the best first-and-10 rushers and explosive-play producers in the NFL. But he struggled on short-yardage plays. Still, Times-Union staffer Ryan O'Halloran's guess is Ivory will have more carries than T.J. Yeldon on first and second downs, but that Yeldon will be the team’s primary third-down option. ... We'll be watching for signs that's going to be the case in coming weeks.