At 222 pounds, Chris 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."

But what is Ivory's chief strength and where does he fit?

A dive into his 2015 numbers with the New York Jets was revealing.

The conclusion: Ivory was one of the best first-and-10 rushers and explosive-play producers in the NFL. But he struggled on short-yardage plays.

On first-and-10 last year, Ivory's 736 yards was third-most in the NFL, behind Minnesota's Adrian Peterson (943) and Tampa Bay's Doug Martin (833). It means Ivory keeps his offense on schedule.

The Jets were fifth in first-and-10 rushing yards (1,081); the Jaguars were 25th (729).

And Ivory produced big plays. His 29 rushes of at least 10 yards were fourth-most in the league, and the Jets' 56 were tied for fifth-most; the Jaguars had 44 (tied for 17th).

But it was stunning to see Ivory's struggles on carries when he needed three or fewer yards for a first down or touchdown. (A successful rush is getting a first down or scoring a touchdown.)

Overall carries in that situation: Was 19-for-40 (five touchdowns) - 47.5 percent.

Third-down carries in that situation: Was 6-for-11 (one touchdown) - 54.5 percent.

Inside the opponent's 4-yard line: Was 5-for-15 - 33.3 percent.

Rushes that went for no gain or lost yardage: Nineteen of the 40 carries - 47.5 percent.

What do those numbers mean for the Jaguars? The guess here 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.

Look at Linkenbach

The Jaguars added Jeff Linkenbach to their offensive line mix last week. He brings an experienced resume to his fourth team. Linkenbach's starts by year and by position:

2010: Four with Indianapolis (one at left tackle and three at right guard).

2011: Sixteen with Indianapolis (four at left tackle and 12 at right tackle).

2012: Eight with Indianapolis (four apiece at left guard and right tackle).

2013: Five with Indianapolis (four at left guard and one as extra tight end).

2014: Three with Kansas City (all at left guard).

Last year, Linkenbach played 23 snaps in nine games for Miami and 30 in one game for San Diego.

What stood out: He has been called for only seven penalties in 86 games.

This and that

� The Jaguars will start OTAs with Jason Myers as their only kicker. Jaden Oberkrom was waived Tuesday and claimed by Cleveland and then retired Friday. By the time training camp starts in late July, I expect the Jaguars will have a second kicker in the fold, mostly to serve as a preseason leg but also as insurance in case Myers is injured or implodes.

� Each season, Mississippi awards one senior defensive player No. 38 to honor Chucky Mullins, who was paralyzed in a 1989 game and died two years later. In 2015, current Jaguars cornerback Mike Hilton was the recipient. "That meant everything," Hilton said. "It meant the coaches saw me as a leader on and off the field. I embraced the role."

� According to CoachingSearch.com, 28 NFL assistants became FBS assistants this off-season, including two from the Jaguars: Senior offensive assistant Frank Scelfo is now Texas-San Antonio's offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach, and assistant offensive line coach Luke Butkus left to coach Illinois' offensive line. And 31 college coaches moved up to the NFL, including Jaguars assistant defensive backs coach Daniel Bullocks (from Eastern Michigan cornerbacks coach) and offensive quality control coach John Donovan (from Penn State offensive coordinator).

� The Jaguars will have OTAs Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings this week.

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