Post Game Quick Bytes: Jacksonville Jaguars defeat Green Bay Packers 20-16
by River City Rage on Dec 14, 2008 4:23 PM EST
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Reggie Nelson Intercepts to Seal the Victory!*
Well that was fun: Jaguars give the Home Crowd a good showing!
For the first time in 4 weeks the Jacksonville Jaguars go into the locker room with a win. About damn time if you ask me, the Jaguars season has been far too upsetting. Without being too much of a downer, this game should have been put away long before Reggie Nelson's interception. Dennis Northcutt, Marcades Lewis and Greg Estandia all dropped important passes, though Northcutt did have 5 catches for 127 yards and a TD, so he'll be forgiven.
Speaking of the receivers, we can now assume that Matt Jones and Dennis Northcutt will be on the roster in 2009. Mike Walker
Maurice Jones-Drew had a great day with a pair of touchdowns, one passing and one receiving, but only 12 carries for 48 yards. Without Garrard's 31 rushing yards, the Jaguars only ran for 63 yards against one of the worst run defenses in the league.
Jack Del Rio earned his 50th win as an NFL head coach, which is a nice honor. While we're quick to criticize the guy, he's done very well during his time in the league.
The Defense did a bit too much bending but it did not break, though the Jaguars allowed far too many passes on 3rd down.
Injuries:
Daryl Smith left the game with a groin injury, with a short week that could be bad. Jerry Porter got "bad news" according to Del Rio, he'll probably be IR'ed.
Play of the Game:
David Garrard, 4th quarter, QB Draw with 3:25 left in the 4th quarter. David gets the critical conversion, fumbles, and has the focus to fall on it. It was the epitome of Jaguars football, hard yards, terrifying, and occasionally exhilarating.
MVP:
David Garrard: Two Passing TD's, no interceptions, 21 of 33 for 238 yards, 105.3 passer rating. He dinked and dunked and made the big play when it was needed. Dennis Northcutt would be here had he not dropped the critical 3rd down pass.
Errata:
Maurice Jones-Drew is the first Jaguar to have three seasons of 10 or more touchdowns.
Short Week!
Don't forget, let us know in the comments if you're going to the Indianpolis v. Jacksonville game on Thursday!
-Chris
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Yes he dropped the pass
But Northcutt gave us a real receiving threat today. With apologies to Matt “I’ll get you a first down but no more” Jones, Dennis is our best receiver by far.
by MoveThoseChains on Dec 14, 2008 6:50 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Considering your SN
I like the irony in your comment. lol
To be totally honest I don’t think we know who our best receiver is.
None of our receivers are consistant enough to know who’s the best. The guy with the most upside is Mike Walker. Porter has near the same qualities. Northcutt isa little small for blocking purposes and target range and he has questionable hands in big time situations. Williamson looks like a good receiver, but he’s never on the field. So he must be hurt a lot and or he’s not practicing well. Matt Jones has played really well. But if nothing changes from this year to next year Matt Jones is the best we got, right now. Reggie Williams has been pretty good, but he’s been hurt for a large portion of the year.
by Ewdtrey on Dec 14, 2008 10:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We've been so underwhelmed
That one good performance sways our whole judgement. Frankly, I think I’ve forgotten what good WR play even looks like…
Where was Walker today? This is what I want to know more than anything else.
Reggie is gone. I wouldn’t be surprised to see Porter go too. Walker better show that he can practice consistently during OTA’s or he could be on the cusp too. Three years is about as long as you can wait on an oft-injured player to get on the field.
-Chris
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by River City Rage on Dec 14, 2008 11:17 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How front loaded is Porter's contract?
I think the sheer amount of cash on the table keeps him here for another year
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by FSBlueApocalypse on Dec 14, 2008 11:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
He's already gotten most of the money
IIRC, though I’ll double check. I’d be willing to bet the Jaguars eat a million or two to move on from this.
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by River City Rage on Dec 14, 2008 11:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MM true figured it was more in the 5-6 million range
I think it’ll be similar to Hugh Douglas. If he comes out, works hard, and seems like he cares during Training Camp it’ll work out. If not, he’s cut.
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by FSBlueApocalypse on Dec 14, 2008 11:59 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There's a bitterness factor that'll be in play
I’m still looking for the info, for some reason I want to think he’s got 10 mil guaranteed, but has already received 7 million of it
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by River City Rage on Dec 15, 2008 12:01 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
True, but judging from the stuff pre-injury, he seemed like he was the best WR we'd had since Jimmy retired
That’s why I think training camp next year will be pivotal
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by FSBlueApocalypse on Dec 15, 2008 12:05 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
MIght have questionable hands sometimes
But he’s the only receiver we have that gets enough separation to even have a shot at clutch long catches.
by MoveThoseChains on Dec 15, 2008 12:11 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Is there an updated plan for Thursday?
by aibtureman on Dec 14, 2008 7:20 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Word on the street
Collin and I will be getting to Jacksonville around 4. It’s unclear as of yet where we’ll be parking. So suggestions are appreciated.
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by River City Rage on Dec 14, 2008 9:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Also while we're discussing all of this, any guesses at who our new DC will be next year?
I wonder in JDR takes a gamble and does it himself
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by FSBlueApocalypse on Dec 15, 2008 12:04 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
He's gotta know that
That’d be too big a bite to chew.
by MoveThoseChains on Dec 15, 2008 12:13 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have a parking pass,
but usually go to this bar northeast of the stadium. It is 150 yards from the stadium and is named the Tailgate. I would much rather have a place to tailgate though. Hands down. I will keep my ear to the ground.
by aibtureman on Dec 15, 2008 5:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
We're still working out details.
But we’ll be parking and t-gating it!
-C
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by River City Rage on Dec 15, 2008 11:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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