The AFC South is going to be very interesting to watch this year.
There is a distinct favorite (the Texans), which a strong contender that everyone has their eye on (the Colts), and 2 teams who are trying to remake themselves.
If the Texans fan find a second receiver, they might run away with this division.
If the Colts can fill a few more gaps, they might be an 11 win team again.
If the Titans can find balance and consistency on offense, they can be a real thorn for the leaders.
The Jags, well the Jags need playmakers outside of MJD.
Let's see who found what they needed.
Showing posts with label Jacksonville Jaguars. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jacksonville Jaguars. Show all posts
Thursday, September 5, 2013
Friday, February 15, 2013
Evaluating the Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 Draft 1 year later
FIRST ROUND
Pick #5: Justin Blackmon WR, Oklahoma State
This pick was an example of need meeting best available. Jacksonville has not had a lead receiver since Jimmy Smith. Blackmon is a sgrong receiver with superior agility and leaping ability which allows him to be a lead reciever, despite lacking premier height. He has great hands, with the strength to catch contested balls and take hits, while using his leaping ability to give the Jags a Red Zone target.
It took him a few weeks to settle down after geting his first big check and find his place in the offense, but he showed everone why he was so highly regarded after he did. He exploded onto the scene with a 236 yard day against the Houston Texans, which was the start of his averaging 88 yards over the last 7 games with 4 TD's over that stretch. When you consider the state of the Jaguars offense, those numbers are a good sign. They were not running the ball well, and he was, easily, the biggest threat at receiver, but he still put up good numbers. If you extrapolate those stats out for a full season, you are looking at 1400+ yards and 9+TDs. those are Pro Bowl numbers easily
This pick was an example of need meeting best available. Jacksonville has not had a lead receiver since Jimmy Smith. Blackmon is a sgrong receiver with superior agility and leaping ability which allows him to be a lead reciever, despite lacking premier height. He has great hands, with the strength to catch contested balls and take hits, while using his leaping ability to give the Jags a Red Zone target.
It took him a few weeks to settle down after geting his first big check and find his place in the offense, but he showed everone why he was so highly regarded after he did. He exploded onto the scene with a 236 yard day against the Houston Texans, which was the start of his averaging 88 yards over the last 7 games with 4 TD's over that stretch. When you consider the state of the Jaguars offense, those numbers are a good sign. They were not running the ball well, and he was, easily, the biggest threat at receiver, but he still put up good numbers. If you extrapolate those stats out for a full season, you are looking at 1400+ yards and 9+TDs. those are Pro Bowl numbers easily
Monday, February 4, 2013
Jaguars WR Laurent Robinson Mulling Retirement
The NFL has been very concerned of late with player safety in general, and with concussions in particular, especially after the lawsuit being brought by Junior Seau‘s family. Perhaps no active player is more concerned with the issue of concussion than Laurent Robinson of the Jacksonville Jaguars, who suffered four separate head injuries of his own during the 2012 season.
Friday, January 18, 2013
Jaguars Hire Gus Bradley as Head Coach
The Jaguars hired Seahawks defensive coordinator, Gus Bradley, as their head coach.
From 2009-2012, Bradley served as the Seahawks defensive coordinator. Seattle’s defense made huge strides under the guidance of Bradley. Prior to working with the Seahawks, Bradley worked closely with Monte Kiffin in Tampa, as a defensive quality control coach.
Friday, December 7, 2012
Chad Henne was recruited by Tony Sparano for the Jets
Quarterback Chad Henne is enjoying a career resurgence as the new lead-man for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
If you let him tell it, regardless of how the chips would have fallen, he would have seen the field this year as he was heavily recruited by the New York Jets to back-up Mark Sanchez.
“Well, [offensive coordinator] Tony [Sparano] called me as soon as free agency opened,’’ Henne told the New York Post.
“Obviously Mark signed his contract before that, but they still were interested and wanted to get me in on a visit.
“But I had two visits already lined up, here at Jacksonville and also in Seattle, so New York kinda would’ve been my third opportunity. But it just didn’t work out. It was more coach Sparano and his offense feeling comfortable with me running that more than anything. Whether it worked out or not, it is what it is.’’
Henne is preparing to face Sparano and the Jets on Sunday and he’s aware that whether it is he or anyone else, a backup’s number can be called at any moment.
If you let him tell it, regardless of how the chips would have fallen, he would have seen the field this year as he was heavily recruited by the New York Jets to back-up Mark Sanchez.
“Well, [offensive coordinator] Tony [Sparano] called me as soon as free agency opened,’’ Henne told the New York Post.
“Obviously Mark signed his contract before that, but they still were interested and wanted to get me in on a visit.
“But I had two visits already lined up, here at Jacksonville and also in Seattle, so New York kinda would’ve been my third opportunity. But it just didn’t work out. It was more coach Sparano and his offense feeling comfortable with me running that more than anything. Whether it worked out or not, it is what it is.’’
Henne is preparing to face Sparano and the Jets on Sunday and he’s aware that whether it is he or anyone else, a backup’s number can be called at any moment.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Jaguars ‘making a play’ for Tim Tebow
Although the Jaguars struck out this past offseason in their attempt to land Tim Tebow, they’re reportedly swinging for the fences ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.
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