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David Caldwell Vs. Gene Smith: A first Draft

Former Jaguars General Manager Gene Smith left Jacksonville as the scape goat of a failing franchise.  The constant underwhelming top 10 draft picks, lost seasons, and unfulfilled promises fell squarely…Read More

The Simple Genius of the Jacksonville Jaguars

The Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2013 draft was a beautifully executed performance centered around a focused plan of action. In recent years the Jaguars drafted based on trying to fill all holes left after…Read More

More Than A Chance

With the number two overall draft pick this year, the Jacksonville Jaguars should draft Chance Warmack, guard from Alabama.  It has been said that guards rarely have high overall value.  Brian Jozwiak…Read More

Khan The Jags Get Pro Turf?

Robert Griffin III threw and ran his way to an incredible rookie season, putting one of the nation’s most popular franchises on his shoulders and into the playoffs.  Equally as public was his horrific…Read More

The Long Road Ahead

At 1-8, the Jacksonville Jaguars’ 2012 regular season is basically over.  At this point the search for a General Manager, early first round draft pick, and reason for a fan base to believe in the franchise…Read More

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The Revolution City Report

After allowing 38 points in the second half, only putting up a field goal for 60 minutes worth of football,…Read More

The River City Report: Week 4

With the Jaguars’ 27-10 loss the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 4, everyone seems to be proclaiming this…Read More

The River City Report: Week 3

It wasn’t pretty but we’ll take it.  With the victory in Indianapolis, the Jaguars have now won…Read More

The River City Report: Week 2

After a close game that ended in an overtime loss to the Vikings, most people around the Jaguars felt…Read More

The River City Report: Week One

Ouch! The Jaguars’ loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week One will be a tough one to deal with for…Read More

MoJo Will Lose Fans Before Fans Lose him

“Jones-Who?” “Where is Jones-Drew?” Both of these not-so-subtle statements were widespread at…Read More

Progression or Regression for the 2012 Jags Defense?

It is a well-known (and probably overused) notion that the current NFL is a “passing league.” …Read More

MJD And The LeBron James Effect

Last week LeBron James finally got his NBA championship. The media circus that incessantly followed him…Read More

Impressions From Mini Camp

On what turned out to be one of the hottest days of the year in Jacksonville, last Wednesday’s Jaguars…Read More

Say It Ain’t So, MoJo!

As the offseason mini camp begins Tuesday for the Jaguars, the built up offseason optimism seems to be…Read More

The 2012 Jaguars to Follow 2011 49ers

Speculation and debate runs rampant this time of year.  During this dead period of the NFL preseason…Read More

Pre-hindsight and the Joy of Disappointment

While there are many, many New Year’s Eve events throughout the world, This past year I discovered…Read More

Gene Smith: Jacksonville’s McRib

Seemingly every year the McDonald’s McRib regains popularity.  Commercials about how its back and…Read More

Your 2012 Draft Answer Key – Round One

Lombardi be praised! The NFL Draft is finally here (almost) and all of the nonsense, arguments, and self-declared…Read More

Potential Pot Roast Predicament

This past weekend, the Jacksonville Jaguars experienced a major setback when starting DT Terrance Knighton,…Read More