2 former Jacksonville Jaguars make PFF’s All-Old Man Team
The Jacksonville Jaguars struggled to win many games and didn’t have many good players last season, so it’s refreshing to see their alumni get recognition in a recent list.
Running back Fred Taylor and defensive end Calais Campbell made Pro Football Focus’ All-Pro Old Man Team. This could sound like a jab at first sight, but the analytics site is recognizing players that thrived in their 30s or even 40s. There are a few Hall-of-Famers on the list such as defensive end Michael Strahan, linebacker Ray Lewis, and tight end Tony Gonzales. That’s some good company to be around.
Fred Taylor helped the Jacksonville Jaguars make the playoffs in 2007.
PFF included Taylor because of his performance in the 2007 season. He was 31 at the time and earned a 90.0 rushing grade, the third-best in the league behind Adrian Peterson and Marion Barber. That year, the former Jaguars running back racked up 223 yards for 1,202 yards and five touchdowns. He also missed 51 tackles, one shy of the league’s lead.
The ‘Jags’ finished the 2007 season with an 11-5 record, one of two times they won more than ten games under former head coach Jack del Rio. Also, it was the last time Taylor had more than 1,000 yards rushing.
Calais Campbell’s run with the Jacksonville Jaguars is worth recognition.
Meanwhile, Campbell made the list thanks to his work in the 2019 season, his last in Jacksonville. He was one of 12 players to record 70 pressures that year and earned a PFF grade above 90.0 for the third time in his tenure with the Jaguars.
Campbell’s top-notch production didn’t seem to impress the team’s brass and was traded to the Baltimore Ravens for a sixth-round selection. The defensive end went on to have success while the Jaguars moved on from former general manager David Caldwell, so can make your own conclusions. Campbell finished his stint in Jacksonville with 195 total tackles, 31.5 sacks, and six forced fumbles.
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On one hand, it’s nice to see former Jaguars players get recognition. However, it’s kind of disappointing not to see their current ones get as much praise, which will happen once they start winning games once again.