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Jaguars Still Have Work To Do Before The Season Begins

The Jaguars have a short week as they get ready for the final preseason game of the year. They’ll travel Wednesday to play on Thursday in Washington against the Redskins.
Here’s what the Jaguars have to improve on before the season begins in less than two weeks:
Pass rush–This was a problem last season, especially against Peyton [...]

Posted by Cole Pepper on Aug 25 2008

Del Rio blames Harvey’s Agent for Holdout

Jack Del Rio isn’t holding it against Derrick Harvey.
On The Jack Del Rio Show Tuesday evening on WOKV, the head coach said that the lack of a contract for the first round pick wasn’t the fault of the former Gator, but instead, it’s all about Harvey’s agent, Ken Kremer.
“Obviously, it has gone on quite a [...]

Posted by Cole Pepper on Aug 21 2008

Last Offer to Harvey was $16.8M Guaranteed

The Florida Times-Union is reporting that the stalemate between holdout Derrick Harvey and the Jags is all about the money that the Jaguars have not upped since July 28th.  The report says that the team hasn’t changed the offer since the end of July, and that offer was for $16.885 million in guarantees.
That amount is [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 15 2008

Jaguars Sign Lewis, Waive Giles

The Jacksonville Jaguars made one minor roster move Thursday as they signed veteran free agent defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis and released rookie running back Lavarus Giles.  Lewis spent part of the season with the Oakland Raiders on their practice squad; he was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the 6th round of the 2006 draft [...]

Posted by Stephen Rhodes on Aug 14 2008

Jags Looking to Go Deep

During the Jaguars preseason opener, the depe passing game was just a rumor. The longest completed pass of the evening was a 22 yard David Garrard-to-Matt Jones hookup in the first quarter.
That could change this week as free agent signee Troy Williamson will get on the field for the first time in a Jaguars uniform.
Williamson [...]

Posted by Cole Pepper on Aug 13 2008

Three Burning Questions for the Jaguars

Following Saturday’s 20-17 win over the Falcons to open the preseason, the Jaguars are left with some questions. Here are the three that burn the most (consult a physician if they continue to burn)
1. What does the future hold for Matt Jones?
2. What’s going to happen with the Derrick Harvey negotiations?
3. Did the Jaguars [...]

Posted by Cole Pepper on Aug 11 2008

DE Wyche to Miss Second Straight Season with Achilles Tear

Defensive end James Wyche is truly snakebitten, as it’s being reported in the Florida Times-Union that he is going to miss his second straight season.  The report says that Wyche, who was placed on the injured reserve last year after suffering a groin injury, will miss the season after he suffered a torn Achilles tendon. [...]

Posted by Matt Loede on Aug 08 2008

Jags Injury / Transaction Report

The Jaguars only have three significant long-term injuries heading into the Week 1 preseason game vs. the Atlanta Falcons on Saturday, 8/9. WR Reggie Williams is still out indefinitely after knee surgery last week, but he should be fine for the start of the regular season. WR Jerry Porter, recovering from hamstring surgery, is also [...]

Posted by Alan Wilson on Aug 07 2008

Is Derrick Harvey Losing Value?

As the Jaguars approach their pre-season opener, there is still no immediate signing of Derrick Harvey expected.
When camp began, Jack Del Rio admitted that there is a point that an unsigned draft pick starts to lose value to the team. Has Derrick Harvey gotten to that point yet?
Probably not, but you have to wonder where [...]

Posted by Cole Pepper on Aug 05 2008

Injury Big Biting Jaguars

You’ll pardon Jack Del Rio if he wants to fast forward things and get to the regular season right away.
As Brad Meester returned to practice, right arm in a sling after surgery to repair his torn biceps, two more Jaguars were carted from the field with injuries.
Linebacker Clint Ingram rolled an ankle and was taken [...]

Posted by Cole Pepper on Aug 05 2008