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Pass Defense…Can We Cover?

Is it possible for numbers to lie? Apparently numbers never lie. I beg to differ. According to cbssports.com, the Jaguars ranked 8th in overall pass defense last season allowing only 208.8 yards per game.…Read More

Jaguars “Way Too Early” 2012 Superlatives

We all lovingly remember our time in high school and the superlatives voted on and given out during senior year. Some of us were voted “Most Likely to Succeed” or “Best Dressed” or “Class Clown”…Read More

Who to Watch in 2012: Part 1

Every year there are players who seem to really shine, and it also happens to be that they’re in their contract year. What ever the reason, be it job security, getting a much bigger pay check or…Read More

Drew Coleman Cutting – Providing Some Insight

I know that Drew Coleman was cut some time ago, but the move has really been bothering me lately.  Why would the Jaguars cut a player that so many of us fans felt did a good job?  Why would they cut…Read More

2012 Jaguars: Best and Worst Case Scenarios

For reasons beyond my comprehension, the “quarterback competition” between Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne has become a hot topic over the last several days. Earlier this week, Mike Mularkey declared…Read More

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Roster Questions: Growth

Growth -  sometimes you can’t predict it… sometimes you know it’s coming… sometimes you are…Read More

Questions Moving Forward

May is the month of mystery as many questions surface around the NFL. With the Jaguars, I have three…Read More

2012 Breakout Players – Jacksonville Jaguars

It’s about that time to start guessing who is poised for a breakout season.  I think that with…Read More

Projecting the 53; Special Teams and Final Roster

Special teams. The unsung heroes of the football team. No one realizes just how important special teams are…Read More

A look at position depth

The Jaguars have done their due diligence this off season, upgrading and updating the roster with free…Read More

Drew Coleman Axed: No Surprise

Today Jacksonville has cut nickel corner Drew Coleman. He was a player that was asked to play the role…Read More

Analyze This! The Jaguars’ Secondary in 2012

The Jaguars had one of the worst secondaries in the NFL last year.  I’m not talking about the…Read More

NFL Draft 2012 – Jags Building on Recent History

Recently profootballfocus.com put out their draft grades for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2008-2010.…Read More

Gene Smith’s Pick and Pray Game

As one of our commenters, Honso, said, “…Hopefully Gene quits playing the pick and pray game…Read More

Rocking the Draft – Why the Jags will Score Big

Gene Smith is value drafter.  He finds small school guys to place into rotation quickly.  He knows…Read More

The Jaguars’ problem with building via the draft

It is now clear that the Jaguars will not be big spenders in this free agency, and will not sign any…Read More

Why Aaron Ross is Saving the Jaguars in 2012 and Beyond

Aaron Ross has been acquired by the Jaguars through free agency for the next three years. Ross, a former…Read More

Bringing Mathis Back, Securing the Defense for 2012

Yesterday it was announced that the Jaguars and cornerback Rashean Mathis have reached a heavily incentive…Read More

Gene Smith’s Philosophy May Need To Change

As we all know, Gene Smith is a character picking man.  He likes to focus on the character of the players…Read More

The Jaguars Trade Machine: Part Two

After readers thoroughly insulted me in my column‘s poll last week (bloggers have feelings too…Read More