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Quick Bytes: AFC South Injuries Edition


Quick Bytes: The daily digest of everything you need to know about the Jacksonville Jaguars (and other things).

:The Colts offseason of great concern continues. They've been hit hard by the injury bug, and it isn't even August yet.

Strong Safety Bob Sanders and DE Dwight Freeney will probably be starting training camp on the PUP (physically unable to perform) list.
Colts LB Tyjuan Hagler also will be on the PUP list after a recent pectoral injury he suffered during strength training.

Hagler was expected to be a starter this season, and his injury stings, however, the more telling story is Dwight Freeney. He still isn't healthy enough to perform, and although all the Colts' are saying he'll be back for the season opener, I have my doubts. One thing is for certain, he won't be the same beast this year.

:Joe Jurevicius may need microfracture surgery in addition to his recent June 30th clean up surgery. Matt Jones may be looking a little bit better to the Browns now, so perhaps the Jaguars could find interest in Cleveland.

: According to the NFL Network, Grady Jackson still wants to play this season and may lower his asking price to find a suitor.

: The 2009 Supplemental Draft has been canceled for next year due to a lack of applicants. Jared Gaither was the lone gem to come out of last year's supplemental draft and was snagged by the Ravens for a mid round pick (4th-5th rd), which was subtracted from the Ravens draft earlier this year. He may be Ogden's successor and is looking like a steal, some of you may remember that there was a brief debate as to whether the Jags should pursue Jared, but his off the field issues ultimately led the Jags to pass on him.  

:The Pittsburgh Steelers are for sale... Unlike a bad Twilight Zone episode though, this is for real.

The storied Pittsburgh Steelers football franchise has been secretly shopped to potential buyers amid continuing divisions among the five sons of the team's founder, Art Rooney Sr.  

Some of the brothers and younger third-generation family members are asking whether a better deal can be put together, if there is to be an ownership change.

-Collin

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If there is one thing Cleveland knows...

...it is a good receiver when they see one. Cleveland missed on a number of first round draft choices, but to my knowledge, they haven’t missed on a receiver. Winslow and Edwards are amazing and Joe Jurevicius was a great addition in free agency. I don’t think Matt Jones would pass their screening process or film review.

I am still concerned about our receiving corps. I am not sold on Jerry Porter yet and the two I really want to see develop is Mike Walker and Troy Williamsom. I don’t know if either will have it together for a full season.

Chris, any thoughts?

by Tkopa on Jul 8, 2008 7:26 AM EDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All of our recievers are relative unknowns

As long as at least one of our recievers establishes themselves as a #1 for garrard, we’ll be fine. It became clear last season that Dennis Northcutt is not a #1 reciever, and that’s why we persued Porter so hard.

If Porter shows he’s ready to light it up, we’ll be fine. I’d love for at least one of our projects at WR to work out. If either Mike Walker or Troy Williamson turn out to be as good as they could be, we’ll be set!

The Browns have considered Matt already but didn’t want to give anything up for him. A change of scenary may be what he needs.

-Collin

by silencecs on Jul 8, 2008 10:08 AM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You are right

We have a solid combination in Reggie and Dennis. If one of the four, Jerry Porter, Mike Walker, Troy Williamson or Matt Jones has a contribution year it should be ok.

I really want a receiver that scares people, draws double coverage, wants the ball in tough times. I don’t see that unless Mike Walker or Troy kicks in. Then we are feared. There is a difference between being ok and making people shake.

by Tkopa on Jul 8, 2008 5:01 PM EDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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