Paul Spicer Signs Contract Extension!

by River City Rage on Jun 27, 2008 4:06 PM EDT in Jacksonville Jaguars News

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Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Paul Spicer signed a contract extension today. According to a league source and posted on Pro Football Talk, Spicer signed a two year, eight million dollar extension. Paul led the Jaguars in sacks last year and served as a leader on the field and in the locker room. There was some worry that Spicer could be a problem as he missed part of the Jaguars offseason training activities.

The Jaguars approach training camp with the idea of having Paul Spicer the clear starter at left defensive end and a position battle on the right side. The extension of Spicer is going to send a message to Reggie Hayward that if he's not 100% as we go into training camp, he could find himself off the team. The Jaguars have a crowded field on the defensive line, and if you work through the guys that are nearly assured roster spots, it's clear that someone like Hayward could be cut. If Spicer, Harvey, and Groves are locks at end, and Meier, Henderson, and McDaniel are set at tackle, there are only 2 or 3 spots available for other defensive linemen.

Locking up Paul Spicer is a good thing for the players because it shows that the Jaguars are a team that rewards leadership and solid play, even for an older veteran. Should Spicer have as good of a year in 2008 as he did last season, the Jaguars are well on their way to a top ranked defense.

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Reconfirms my belief.....

that the Jags organization is taking care of business going into the most optimistic season in a long time if not ever.

by Jaggernaut on Jun 27, 2008 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

I need to do the math...

But the Front Office has spent a TON of money this year. Between the free-agents and the re-signing of key players, the front office is showing their commitment to the team.

And that they expect to win a whole lot of games this year…

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jun 27, 2008 5:57 PM EDT up reply actions

This is nice to read

Paul Spicer was an enthusiastic source of defensive strength, making Captain of the defense and registering big sacks. The JAGs needed him back and he needed the JAGs rather than trying to hit with another team. So Chris is right, everything that can be done has been done and in a very classy and elegant manner. No player or fan has cause to complain.

The only thing I wish is that someone could learn to pick a good wide receiver. Despite the improvements, the real strength of the receiving corp is David Gerrard. I hope someone steps up to replace Ernest Wilford. Troy Williams is the only one close to being a star player and that is a big wish upon a star. I hope the team delives and the fans deliver. There would be plenty of good years to follow.

by Tkopa on Jun 27, 2008 7:16 PM EDT up reply actions

regards wrs

i think that williams is pretty much wilford. this past year showed that he was becoming reliable, and hopefully this year williams will make us forget who wilford was.

i think that this year we could have porter, williams, williamson, and walker as legitimate wrs that bring the passing game and garrard to a whole new level.

by abeaugh on Jun 28, 2008 1:19 AM EDT up reply actions

If anyone

is close to being a star player out of our Wr’s it’s Jerry Porter. That’s not to say Williamson doesn’t have a chance, how ever small it may be the chance is, to be a star.

by Ewdtrey on Jun 28, 2008 2:36 AM EDT up reply actions