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Jones-Drew angry over playcalling in Jacksonville

14 October 2009

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Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew lashed out verbally at his team’s offensive strategy in last week’s 41-0 debacle at Seattle, saying Jacksonville lacks identity, especially in the running game, according to the Associated Press. “It just seems like now if we don’t get 30 yards (rushing), we just go away from it,” said Jones-Drew, whose 75 [...]

Jones to workout for Bucs; Bears, Cowboys interested?

13 October 2009

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Former Jaguars WR Matt Jones has a workout scheduled with the 0-5 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and is on a short list of free agents for several other teams, including Dallas and Chicago, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. Jones was a productive receiver for one season with Jacksonville, but off the field issues, including drug use, [...]

Redskins say no to Vick; Jaguars, Vikings still possible

29 July 2009

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The Associated Press is reporting that Washington head coach Jim Zorn has ruled out a potential deal with former Falcons QB Michael Vick, at least for the time being. The Redskins have been extremely open in their pursuit of an upgrade at the quarterback position this off-season, but an addition of Vick would not make [...]

Jimmy Smith busted with cocaine, marijuana in car

23 April 2009

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According to the Associated Press, former Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Jimmy Smith was arrested late yesterday afternoon in Jacksonville for possession of marijuana and crack cocaine. Smith, who was a longtime standout at the position for the Jaguars, was initially pulled over by the Florida Highway Patrol because of excessive window tinting. The police report [...]

Jags give Jones the boot

16 March 2009

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Let this be a lesson for any prospective NFL player… drugs and professional sports are not a good mix. According to Chris Mortensen (ESPN), Jacksonville released troubled WR Matt Jones earlier today, ending what looked to be a promising relationship between the two sides back in 2005. Jones is likely facing a league mandated suspension [...]

Jags nab Thomas to upgrade their line

9 March 2009

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In spite his 11 years of service in the City of Brotherly Love, Tra Thomas wasn’t feeling it from the Eagles this off-season, and decided to take his game south for the time being. According to John Clayton (ESPN), Thomas has agreed to a three year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. The exact terms of [...]

Jags sending Spicer off tomorrow

26 February 2009

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According to the Associated Press, Jaguars veteran DE Paul Spicer will be released from the team tomorrow, ending a nine year run with the club. Spicer has been consistently productive for Jacksonville and throughout his career, but he was never the dominant player many expected him to be when he signed with the Jaguars nine [...]

Jones-Drew headed towards major payday

23 February 2009

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After the Jaguars recently cut loose longtime veteran RB Fred Taylor, it was only a matter of time before the team made a move to lock up their other starter at the position, RB Maurice Jones-Drew, long term. Apparently, that time is now, as Michael Wright (Florida Times-Union) is reporting that Jacksonville is currently in [...]

Quick hits – Salary cap casualties galore

16 February 2009

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Here’s the latest run down on all the moves made around the league today… we’ll have more in depth analysis on each of these later on this evening. Long time Jaguars RB Fred Taylor was cut loose earlier today, leaving behind an 11 year career with the team. Look for fellow RB Maurice Jones-Drew to [...]

Jaguars dump Florence, Porter in cost saving move

11 February 2009

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According to Michael Wright (Florida Times-Union), the Jacksonville Jaguars have decided to cut loose the dead weight they signed last off-season in WR Jerry Porter and CB Drayton Florence. Neither player performed up to the expectations set for them when they signed high-profile deals with the Jaguars, and didn’t fall in line with the team’s [...]

Jaguars go after Tucker

8 January 2009

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Adam Schefter (NFL.com) is reporting that the Jacksonville Jaguars have been granted permission to interview former Cleveland Browns defensive coordinator Mel Tucker to fill the same post under Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio. Tucker was previously a candidate for the Browns vacancy at head coach, but the team chose to hire former New York Jets [...]

Bengals, Jaguars coaches to work the Senior Bowl

5 January 2009

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This year’s Senior Bowl coaching crews will come from the Cincinnati Bengals and the Jacksonville Jaguars, with Marvin Lewis (Bengals) heading up the North squad, and Jack Del Rio (Jaguars) manning the South. Both coaches endured a frustrating season, finishing with 11 losses on the year.