Archive for August, 2009

Jaguars Cut QB Paul Smith; Sign Rookie QB Boeckman

Jaguars.com reports on some roster moves today, including a switch at QB: The Jacksonville Jaguars signed rookie quarterback Todd Boeckman and waived first-year quarterback Paul Smith today. Boeckman was a two-year letterman at Ohio State where he played in 27 games, completing 255 of 402 passes for 3,041 yards and 31 touchdowns and was originally [...]

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Jaguars Fall in Return of Mike Vick 33-32 in Philly

Playing his first NFL game since his release from prison, Michael Vick showcased his impressive skills Thursday night. He played quarterback, ran the wildcat formation, even lined up at wide receiver and completed a pass right-handed. Oh, by the way, the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 33-32 on David Akers’ 34-yard field goal in [...]

Jags Make an Offer for KC Backup QB Thigpen

There’s been rumors that the Chiefs are interested in moving QB Tyler Thigpen, as the starting job is going to go without a doubt to Matt Cassel. With that, it will be interesting to see what team steps up and makes an offer for Thigpen. For now, one team that has an interest in the [...]

Wilford Returns to the Jags; Now as a Tight End

Ernest Wilford is back again with the Jags, this time as a TE: The Jaguars decided to give Ernest Wilford a second chance as a tight end and signed him Tuesday. To make room, the Jaguars waived defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis. Wilford wasn’t available for comment, but Del Rio said, “He’s the right kind of [...]

Mike Walker Now to be Known as Mike Sims-Walker

The Florida Times Union reports on the name change for a Jags WR: The NFL approved a request by Jaguars receiver Mike Walker on Monday to officially change his last name to Sims-Walker, in honor of his late father. Walker announced plans earlier this month to change the name on the back of his jersey [...]

Injuries Pile Up for Jaguars Defense

Jaguars LBs Clint Ingram (concussion) and Lamar Myles (sprained ankle) left Saturday night’s game against the Dolphins with injuries, as did DE Jeremy Mincey (sprained thumb). The extent of their injuries wasn’t immediately clear, but it is likely Ingram and Mincey will be held out of practices next week for precautionary measures. Several players didn’t [...]

Jags Facing a Whole Season of TV Blackouts?

The National Football Post says that there’s a real chance the Jags could face a whole season of TV blackouts: The Jaguars are expecting sparse attendance for the home preseason opener with Tampa Bay on Saturday night, and as Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union reports, it will only be the first of 10 blackouts [...]

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