From: ProFootballTalk.com
Paralyzed Jaguar tackle Richard Collier will be the honorary captain for the team when they close their home schedule against the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday night. He’ll also give a speech to his former teammates before the game.
Collier was shot 14 times on September 2nd and had to have his left leg amputated as [...]
From: Yahoo Sports!
The attorney representing the man accused of shooting Jaguars offensive lineman Richard Collier will receive the addresses of the wounded player and two other witnesses, but they will be withheld from her client and the public.
Circuit Judge Hugh Carithers told defense attorney Ann Finnell that the addresses would be provided to her office, [...]
The man charged with shooting offensive lineman Richard Collier has pleaded not guilty. Tyrone Romaro Hartsfield stood silently as public defender Ann Finnell entered pleas of not guilty on Monday to charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He reportedly shot Collier 14 times. The 32-year-old [...]
Perhaps its too early to be asking these questions, but here goes.
How will the Jaguars deal with the new of Richard Collier’s paralysis and amputation?
Will it affect what they do on the field? Will they use Collier as a rallying point or will they be emotionally drained?
Those are questions that Jack Del Rio wouldn’t–maybe couldn’t–answer [...]
From the first steps I took into Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Wednesday, I knew this would not be a normal day. And why should it be? Jaguars offensive tackle Richard Collier lay in a bed in Intensive Care at Shands while his teammates pulled on their practice gear.
Typically on Wednesday, the assembled media [...]
The Jaguars gathered at a players home on Tuesday night to discuss the recent shooting of their teammate Richard Collier. Rashean Mathis, who serves as “a godly voice” for the team was vocal in the meeting.
“It was an un-godly incident. You have to take it for what it’s worth,” Mathis said. “For the past three [...]
“We’re shocked and deeply saddened by this morning’s news about Richard Collier. We have been informed that Richard has had surgery and he’s in critical but stable condition. The entire Jaguars family is praying for Richard and his family at this time.” – Wayne Weaver
A tragic story this morning out of Jacksonville has left a member of the Jaguars fighting for his life. Reports say that Jags offensive tackle Richard Collier was shot early Tuesday morning while waiting for a woman outside an apartment. Authorities say that Collier has sustained life-threatening injuries in the shooting.
Sources say that [...]
The Jaguars cut to 53 didn’t offer too many shockers.
But there were a few guys that the Jaguars let go that look like they can play.
Here is a breakdown of the Jaguars openind day roster by position along with my analysis:
QB(2): David Garrard, Cleo Lemon
Analysis: Jack Del Rio saw enough out of Cleo [...]
Saturday, the Jaguars open the preseason against the Falcons. I believe that this year, even more than in the past, performance during the games will determine who starts and who makes the roster.
Here are some guys to watch on Saturday.
Quentin Groves – The rookie defensive end has shown a good burst in practice and [...]
