Jaguars DE Alualu ready to become an offensive weapon
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The Jacksonville Jaguars' experiment using defensive end Tyson Alualu as a blocking back added a new wrinkle in last Sunday's win over the Miami Dolphins.
Alualu caught the Dolphins off-guard with a three-yard reception for a first down in Jacksonville's 23-20 victory.
The six-year veteran said the Jaguars ran the play a number of times in practice and he always made the catch.
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"If I dropped it all the time (in practice), they probably wouldn't throw it to me in the game,'' Alualu said, per the Florida Times-Union. "I'm glad they trust me.''
Jacksonville's first-round pick in 2010, Alualu said he'd love to get another chance to show off his receiving skills.
"I'm ready for another opportunity,'' Alualu said.
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Alualu may get his next chance when the Jaguars face the New England Patriots on the road this Sunday.
(h/t Florida Times-Union)