Depending on how his ankle responds and how his practice sessions go this week, Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback David Garrard hopes to take snaps behind center when the Jags host the San Diego Chargers next Sunday. Team doctors recommended that Garrard sit out last Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans to allow the high snkle sprain [...]
Archive for November, 2007
Taylor Surpasses 10-Thousand Career Rushing Yards
Jaguars running back Fred Taylor became the 21st player in NFL history to reach 10-thousand career rushing yards on Sunday. Taylor surpassed the mark on the Jags’ first possession against the Titans in Tennessee. The 31-year-old Taylor needed only 13 yards to go over the mark entering the contest, and his 15-yard rush midway through [...]
Jags Waive Smolko; Re-Sign Owens
The Jaguars made a minor roster move Thrusday, waiving tight end Isaac Smolko and re-signing receiver Chad Owens to the practice squad. Smolko was signed off the practice squad last week and played at New Orleans. Jacksonville probably will re-sign Smolko if he clears waivers. Owens was in training camp with Tampa Bay before being [...]
If All Goes Well Garrard Could Be Back Sunday
As the Jags wrap up a three-game road swing in Tennessee on Sunday, the team may have their starting QB back in David Garrard, at least in a limited role. Garrard, who suffered a high ankle sprain in the Monday night game against the Colts on October 22nd, took part in some of Wednesday’s practice [...]
Stroud Officially Suspended Four Games
The NFL officially suspended Marcus Stroud Tuesday afternoon. Stroud will be out for four games, without pay, for violating the leagues policy on anabolic steroids and related substances. A suspension rumor started last week when it was leaked that Stroud had failed a drug test and asked to have his “B” sample tested. Stroud will not [...]
Durant and Collier Both Suspended Two Games
A couple of Jags who used some pretty bad judgment in being arrested one day before the teams game in New Orleans have both been suspended. Justin Durant faces charges of resisting an officer without violence and possession of an open container of alcohol. 90 minutes later, and miles away at a McDonalds drive up [...]
Owner Weaver Speaks Out On Team Troubles
Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver issued a statement Monday expressing his concerns over the teams ongoing legal troubles. Weaver said in the statement,” I am disgusted with the irresponsible behavior some of our players have demonstrated. They are embarrassing themselves, our organization, and their peers.” the owner refers to the weekend arrest of two players. Linebacker [...]


November 12th, 2007
Stephen Rhodes
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