Will the Jaguars gain consistency under Del Rio?
by Jonathan Loesche on Oct 28, 2009 7:15 PM EDT
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Since Jack Del Rio has become the head coach of the Jaguars, there have been ups and downs.
Winning at Green Bay only to follow it up with losing to the Texans.
Blowing out Indianapolis only to lose three straight.
2007 followed up by 2008.
These are issues that I outlined in a previous article of mine, Jack Del Rio on trial. Well, here is another chance for Del Rio to right the ship and get things going in a consistent positive direction. The Jaguars are coming off a 23-20 win against the Rams and have two more hapless teams coming up with games against Tennessee and Kansas City.
If the Jaguars are to be a playoff contender, or even show that progress is being made, they have to win these two games. These are two bad football teams that haven't been very competitive this season. This team is not being asked to beat Indianapolis and New England on the road in back to back weeks as it will be later in the season. Just to setup a possible playoff scenario, the Titans and Chiefs loom.
In addition, the Jaguars are 2-4 coming off the bye week under Del Rio. The bye week is usually considered a blessing for teams. A chance to rest and gain extra preparation for the upcoming opponent. However, it seems to be a curse for the Jaguars.
We've all heard the accusations that Del Rio is too lax, too much of a players coach, and just not cut out to be a head coach. Here is his chance to begin to change those perceptions. He is taking a young team on the road to face a bad team they already beat 37-17 once this season.
In all honesty, this is the kind of game you would expect the Jaguars to turn around and lose under Del Rio. They have the track record for it. Yet, I feel differently about this game and this team. This team has a sense of togetherness that I haven't seen in awhile and the amount of growth is already apparent.
If that growth is to continue, the Jaguars must have a 5-3 record heading into the Meadowlands in Week 10. The Jaguars must not let themselves look ahead to a match up that will certainly head major implications on the Wild Card race, because if they do they won't find themselves in it.
We all saw what happened against St.Louis, and the Jaguars may not be so lucky again. If they walk into Tennessee expecting a win, then we may have a repeat of the Rams game. If that happens and we don't have another gutsy performance from Garrard, then the magical season we've been hoping for is gone.
If this team walks into Tennessee prepared and wanting to quiet all of its doubters, we will see a repeat of what happened in Jacksonville in Week 4.
This is the kind of game everyone is expecting you to lose Jack. Do you really want us to say we told you so?
-Jonathan Loesche
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honestly i feel if jack loses this game
he’s going to lose his job
by jlana24 on Oct 28, 2009 7:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I disagree
This is a key game-yeah. But Jack’s job is not on the line. But I agree with John, it would be more than good to win these 2 and have a real pre-playoff kind of game with Sanchez and Co at the Meadowlands!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 28, 2009 8:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Del Rio's legacy
cricket cricket
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by Tkopa on Oct 28, 2009 9:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Playoff win in Pittsburgh?
I would rank that #2 after the 96 win in Denver
by Jonathan Loesche on Oct 28, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep
He is a good coach-not an elite; a good coach (David is about the same level at QBS). If he can survive this season, I think he will be here as a HC at least a decade!!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 28, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
yawn
Jack who?
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by Tkopa on Oct 29, 2009 6:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Terry
that he is far from your ideal HC, but it seems he will be the HC at least one more season(they need a complete collapse to avoid that). Until he is the HC I will root for his success too.
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 29, 2009 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zoltan - He may be the HC for 5 more years
I root for the team success and love excitement as much as anyone. To me, at this time, the JDR legacy is …. not a whole to say. You have to stretch it to make it anything.
You were on the radio blog last night! Thanks! John and I had to carry it, was it ok?
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by Tkopa on Oct 29, 2009 11:41 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I start with the radio
It was a very good job.And thanks for mentioning me-from both of you!
In the near future I try to contact with John, and I try to get on the show voacly via skype. Even for a full hour, If you don’t mind. I’M ready. All I nead to do is find out how to join you via Skype
As about Jack I agree, he has an average record, no Divisional title yet; and sometimes we don’t understand 1 or 2 of his moves.
BUT! He survived the Shack Harris era-with draft and FA busts. He has even big wins-Green bay at Lambo; 2006 VS Indy (375 rushing yards) and the 2 games in Pittsburgh in 2007! In the near future Terry, If Gene will draft well, we will see what kind of coac Jack Del Rio really.
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 29, 2009 12:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Voacly I mean vically
Sorry I’m a bit tired. I didn’t sleep last night, must woke up early (although the reson was this time a rather good one) and then I walked over 2 and half hour to home, because of some kind of physical training. BUt I’m still awake!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 29, 2009 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean vocally
Mystyping killing me. Still. (cursing pause)
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Oct 29, 2009 12:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
And...
Were we really ready to beat the Patriots that year? I don’t think so. No one was until the end.
by alwaysforgiven821 on Oct 28, 2009 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Bye week thing is a little misleading
since the Titans are coming off a bye as well.
And I would also disagree with the basic premise because this is a young team and young teams have setbacks. Their arrows aren’t pointing in a straight line. Yes, it’s the coaches job to try and stabilize their ascent, but he can’t do everything. Is Andy Reid a horrible coach because he went out west and lost TO OAKLAND 2 weeks ago ?
While this year is certainly a little bit of an exception, the difference between the elite and the terrible isn’t THAT large. And the difference between the mediocre (where I’d put the Jags right now) and the bottom is quite close. It all comes down to limiting mistakes and the defense not playing like they did in Seattle.
I think the only way this game reflects on JDR – good or bad – is if they put up a game like they did in SEA – without the car accidents and missed curfews…
by pksiv on Oct 29, 2009 6:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Your question about Andy Reid to Iggles fans.
Philly fans are quite passionate about their team, and absolutely would get rid of him in a heart beat if it went to a fan vote. You could equate it to the passionate fans of the Jags who dislike JDR. In JDR’s case it is warranted. In Reid’s case it is not.
As outsiders, it is difficult to see what really is going on in Philly. However, since I work in Philly, I can assure you that the fans don’t like him or McNabb, and if they don’t produce a SB this year Reid could be on the street.
It would be a shame too because all he has done is win. Taken them to the NFC Champ 5 times and the SB once. Consistent, but just can’t win the big one.
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by JagsCub on Oct 29, 2009 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
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