Cuffs007 relays ESPN's camp review...

by silencecs on Jun 8, 2008 2:00 AM EDT

(Editorial Note: Cuffs007 compiled this from a Mini-camp review by ESPN. Thanks Cuffs! -Collin)

Training camp report from ESPN

Posted by ESPN.com's Pat Yasinskas are Some observations from the first workout of Jacksonville's minicamp: We'll have to wait and see how this truly plays out, but the trade for wide receiver Troy Williamson from Minnesota might turn out to be a steal. All the Jaguars had to give up was a sixth-round pick for a guy who had first-round talent when he came into the league. Williamson flashed that talent today, making several nice catches. He also talked after practice and it sounds like he's out to prove Vikings coach Brad Childress wrong. If Williamson and Jerry Porter can play up to their potential, the Jaguars suddenly could have a strong receiving corps, although Matt Jones, a first-round pick in 2005, still hasn't shown much and could be playing for a roster spot.

In a nice gesture by all the Jacksonville coaches, they wore "AP Falcons'' hats to practice after making donations to help raise money for the victims of the recent tornado in Parkersburg, Iowa. Center Brad Meester is one of four NFL players from Parkersburg, and the "AP'' stands for Aplington-Parkersburg High School, which Meester attended. Green Bay's Aaron Kampman, Denver's Casey Wiegmann and Detroit's Jared DeVries also attended the high school. The Jaguars also sold hats to fans attending minicamp. The hats are available at jaguars.com.

The Jaguars have four players trying out during minicamp and former Minnesota running back Ciatrick Fason may be the most interesting of that group. Fason played for the Vikings when tight ends coach Mike Tice was the head coach in Minnesota. Fason said he was close to signing with a team in the Canadian Football League before the Jaguars invited him in for a tryout. Receivers Ryan Hoag and Bennie Brazell and running back Lavarius Giles also are trying out.

The Jaguars used early picks on defensive ends Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves, but veterans Paul Spicer and Reggie Hayward got the work with the first team. But it's probably only a matter of time until Harvey and Groves start getting some time with the starters.

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were confusing for a while. I was like, I refreshed the page multiple times since yesterday and now I see the EPSN post poted yesterday. lol
Nice to read from a non-biased perspective sometimes. Although, now I’m left wondering what I’m supposed to think about Matt Jones. Is he doing well or bad? Confusing not being in Jacksonville to watch him personally.

by Ewdtrey on Jun 8, 2008 2:21 AM EDT reply actions

Even the national media....

uses Matt Jones as their whipping boy. Yasinska’s comments are all positive except his shot at Jones. Of all the players performing at minicamp, I guess Jones is the only one that’s not doing well. Even Vic Ketchman, who I really enjoy reading, can’t miss an opportunity to take shots at Jones. I guarantee you Jones is not as bad as certain fans and the media make him out to be. I say let him play and if he doesn’t perform well enough to make the roster, that’s fine. Someone else will sign him almost immediately. They say you can’t really tell much in just shorts and helmets, but Jones seems to be the lightning rod for negative comments. I am a Matt Jones fan and still think he will be a valuable receiver for someone. Remember, the Jags offense, up until this past year, has been mediocre at best. I think Jone’s chance to flourish is this year, when he has some weapons around him and a quarterback with confidence. Heck last year, Reggie Williams was on the verge of getting cut and all he doe’s is go out and break the franchise record for td receptions.

by Jaggernaut on Jun 8, 2008 9:59 AM EDT reply actions