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Archive for June, 2008

WR Reggie Williams Is NOT Retiring

According to Vic Ketchman on Jaguars.com, there was a rumor circulating about the potential retirement of WR Reggie Williams. Ketchman confirmed that Williams did not know about the rumor but did know about a person pretending to be Williams that created a phony MySpace page in Reggie’s name. Williams confirmed he is not retiring.
Williams broke [...]

Posted by Alan Wilson on Jun 30 2008

Agonizing Defeats in Jaguars History (#20 - #17)

Today begins a five-part series where we identify the 20 most-agonizing defeats in Jaguars history. Check back every day this week as we revisit 4 heartbreaking losses per day. Be sure to leave us comments about what you remember about those games. Don’t worry: we promise to cheer you up next week during the series [...]

Posted by Alan Wilson on Jun 30 2008

Jury Still Out Long Term on WR Williamson

From: Pro Football Weekly
New Jaguars WR Troy Williamson, whose inconsistent hands made him a bust in Minnesota, has impressed the coaching staff in Jacksonville. However, we hear there’s a lingering suspicion that he’s a “practice field hero,” and that the team is waiting until actual game action to feel comfortable with its new deep threat.

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 29 2008

DE Spicer Locked Up Through 2010 w/ Two-Year Extension

The Jags have come to terms on a contract extension for DE Paul Spicer reports ProFootballTalk.com.  The site claims the deal is a two-year extension worth $8 mil, and will keep Spicer a Jag through the 2010 season.  The 32-year-old is a nine-year vet, and last season played in 15 games, starting 12.  Spicer was [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 27 2008

Jaguars Sign only Offensive Draft Pick RB Washington

The Jaguars today signed their only draft pick on the offensive side of the ball from April’s draft, as they came to terms with seventh-round running back Chauncey Washington. With only five picks in April’s draft, he’s the first to sign. At USC he started 14 games and finished with 1,778 yards and 19 touchdowns. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 26 2008

What Type of Fantasy QB will Garrard be in 08?

Fantasy site KFFL.com has released their lists of “busts” in the fantasy world for 2008, and on the list is QB David Garrard. Here is their breakdown on the Jags QB:
Head coach Jack Del Rio might be looking for a low-key, game-managing quarterback as his starter, but game-managers are rarely associated with fantasy success. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 24 2008

Five Players Waived Including WR Thorpe and DE Smith

The Jags said so long to five players today, reducing their roster down to 80.  The biggest names to be let go were DE Brian Smith, and recently signed WR Craphonso Thorpe.  Smith was a 4th round pick last season, but had a hip injury and was never able to make it on the field [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 16 2008

JaguarsGab Looking for Writers for the 2008 Season

The Jaguars were a playoff team in 2007, and in 2008 they are looking to make even more of an impact in the tough AFC South.  Here at JaguarsGab, we are looking for fans and writers who would be interested in joining our staff in 2008 and being a part of the team in 2008.  [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 16 2008

Report Says Collier Has Shot to Take Tackle Spot from Barnes

From: Pro Football Weekly
The way we hear it, athletically gifted but raw Richard Collier has a very real shot of overtaking Khalif Barnes as the Jaguars’ starting left offensive tackle. Both players have had problems off the field, so the notion that Barnes’ job is in jeopardy due to his poor personal conduct is a [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 15 2008

WR Jones Losing Playing Times in OTA’s to Williamson and Walker

The rumor for quite some time is that former number one pick wide out Matt Jones is not going to be anywhere near the Jags roster come opening day, as he’ll either get cut or traded. That still may be the case, as if you could read anything from recent OTA’s, Jones saw little [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Jun 09 2008