Showing posts with label Jags. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jags. Show all posts

01 October, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Surprising Jets Edge Up-and-Coming Jags in OT

[ PHOTO: NEW YORK POST ]
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Break up the New York Jets? Well, no, if anything, they were extremely lucky to survive this one. Thought to be one of the worst teams in the league only two weeks ago, New York has made a turnaround the last two games at home, beating an up-and-coming Jacksonville Jaguars team 23-20…
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24 September, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Ravens Rolled by Jaguars, 44-7, in London

[ PHOTO: MIRROR ]
LONDON — The Ravens insisted they'd be ready for what they called a business trip. The injuries, the long flight, the altered practice schedule and routine, the unfamiliarity with their surroundings compared with their opponent's, none of that would matter. Very early in Sunday's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium, it became clear the…
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21 September, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Week 3 GameScout: Ravens at Jaguars

[ PHOTO: BALTIMORE BEATDOWN ]
BALTIMORE RAVENS (2-0) AT JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS (1-1) KICKOFF: Sunday, 9:30 a.m. ET, Wembley Stadium (London). TV: Yahoo/CBS, Andrew Catalon, James Lofton, Alex Flanagan (field reporter). SERIES HISTORY: 21st regular-season meeting. Jaguars lead series, 11-9. The Ravens have won two of the last three matchups, including a 19-17 verdict last September in Jacksonville. This will be Baltimore's…
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The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jaguars Accustomed to Playing in London

[ PHOTO: FOX SPORTS ]
The X-factor for Sunday's game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore will be the Ravens' adjustment to flying to Europe for the first time and playing in England. It took Jacksonville three trips until they adjusted the routine that enabled them to earn a win. The Jaguars' first two trips to Wembley Stadium in London resulted…
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20 September, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Ravens, Jaguars Gear Up for London

[ PHOTO: BIG CAT COUNTRY ]
The Baltimore Ravens are playing their first-ever NFL International Series game in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars, who are making their fifth appearance overseas. The Ravens are treating the event as a "business trip" and looking to open the season 3-0 for the second consecutive year. Jacksonville (1-1) is trying to rebound from a 37-17 drubbing…
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The Monday Morning Quarterback

Ravens Set Sights on Football, Jaguars in London

[ PHOTO: THE BALTIMORE SUN ]
OWINGS MILLS, Md. -- The Baltimore Ravens won't be visiting any historic sites when they travel to London for their first-ever game overseas. The team is fully focused on beating the Jaguars and improving to 3-0. As a result, this is simply another business trip for the players and coaches. While the Jaguars have gone 2-2…
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01 September, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jaguars a Constant Work in Progress

[ PHOTO: USA TODAY ]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- After two weeks of training camp --just prior to the first preseason game against New England -- the lone significant concern for the Jacksonville Jaguars was determining the starting left guard. Otherwise, most every other position seemed set, except, perhaps the constant discomfort at quarterback. OK, injuries to key players were in the…
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29 August, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jaguars' Preparation has been an Inside Job

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JACKSONVILLE -- Like the four Jacksonville Jaguars head coaches before him, Doug Marrone had advocated how nice an indoor practice facility would be for the team. The only difference is that Marrone has been able to enjoy such an amenity during the team's 2017 training camp. Dating to Jacksonville's first head coach (and current vice president…
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18 August, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Chris Simms on Bortles: “The Man was Not Put on Earth to Throw the Football”

[ PHOTO: SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE ]
The Blake Bortles show continues on this preseason, and no, that’s not meant in a good way. Bortles has had one of the worst preseasons, perhaps of all time. He’s playing awful, first of all, and it’s rather obvious that his teammates are getting fed up with that. Need proof? Just click here. Or here. That’ll…
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The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jaguars Open QB Job Between Bortles, Henne

[ PHOTO: THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION ]
The Jacksonville Jaguars' starting quarterback job is now open for competition after Blake Bortles' second consecutive mediocre preseason outing. Head coach Doug Marrone told reporters after the Jaguars' 12-8 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at EverBank Field on Thursday night that Bortles and Chad Henne will share first-team reps before making a decision for the…
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15 August, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Marrone Unclear, but Jags QB Bortles Says Arm is Fine

[ PHOTO: UPI ]
JACKSONVILLE -- Head coach Doug Marrone was back-tracking on his comment Sunday as why Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Blake Bortles was pulled early in practice after throwing two interceptions. Backup quarterback Chad Henne saw most of the action with the No. 1 offense after that. Bortles took only 10 snaps in 11-on-11 work and just six snaps…
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02 August, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jaguars RB Mathers out of Hospital After Injury

[ PHOTO: THE FLORIDA TIMES UNION ]
Jacksonville Jaguars running back I'Tavius Mathers was released from a hospital on Wednesday, one day removed from sustaining a cervical spinal cord injury during practice. The team announced the update on Mathers, noting that the medical staff will work with him to "decide the best course of action for his recovery." He was back at EverBank…
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12 June, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jaguars OT Albert Shows Up for Minicamp

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Offensive tackle Branden Albert arrived at the Jacksonville Jaguars' team facility on Monday, one day before the start of mandatory minicamp. Albert skipped the Jaguars' voluntary workouts reportedly because he was in search of a new contract. The 32-year-old, however, told coach Doug Marrone last week that he would attend the minicamp. Albert was acquired from…
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26 May, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Key OTA Battle: Posluszny and Jack Help Each Other at New Positions

[ PHOTO: THE FLORIDA TIMES-UNION ]
JACKSONVILLE -- Paul Posluszny is helping Myles Jack learn a new position. Myles Jack is helping Paul Posluszny learn a new position. And the Jacksonville Jaguars are hoping that will pay dividends in making the Jaguars' 2017 defense stronger than it was a year ago. Posluszny has been the Jaguars' starting middle linebacker for the last…
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01 May, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jaguars Exercise Option on Bortles

[ PHOTO: YAHOO! SPORTS ]
The Jacksonville Jaguars picked up the fifth-year option on quarterback Blake Bortles' contract for the 2018 season on Monday as the team is hoping he has a rebound season. Bortles, the Jaguars' first-round selection (third overall) in 2014, would make approximately $20 million -- the average of the top 10 highest-paid quarterbacks -- in the last…
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20 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

2017 NFL Draft: Jacksonville Jaguars on the Clock at No. 4

This is one in a series that covers each team, offering viewers information for homework, suggestions and then the opportunity to make a draft pick. When the NFL Draft begins selections in Philadelphia April 27, the Jacksonville Jaguars have the No. 4 pick in the first round. Here is an in-depth look at the team's needs,…
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17 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Jaguars LT Albert Skips Offseason Workouts

[ PHOTO: FANRAG SPORTS ]

Newly acquired Jacksonville Jaguars left tackle Branden Albert was not present Monday for the start of the team's voluntary offseason workouts. NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Albert missed the Jaguars' first team meeting because he is holding out for a new contract. The Jaguars acquired Albert from the Miami Dolphins this offseason in exchange for a…
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14 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

Going Deep in 2017 NFL Draft: Jags Take Safety, Bolster Offense

The Jacksonville Jaguars have eight picks in the NFL Draft, including No. 4 in the first round April 27 in Philadelphia. One of these years, the Jaguars will break through. At least, that's the hope. There was optimism in 2016, but instead there was a step back and it cost head coach Gus Bradley his job.…
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06 April, 2017

The Monday Morning Quarterback

2017 NFL Draft Reset: Coughlin Overhauling Jags Roster

As of Monday (April 3), the Jacksonville Jaguars already added 11 new faces since the new league season opened in early March. Count another 7-8 draft picks and a handful of undrafted free agents and there could be as many as 20 new faces on the 53-man roster. Obviously, new executive vice president of football operations…
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