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Maybe the Jaguars aren't so bad at pass rushing

I'm kidding, they really are, but I did see this article on the Sports Illustrated site. The full article is here, but here are a couple important quotes:

"There have been just 521 sacks in 7,630 pass attempts so far this year, among the lowest rates of sack-success in NFL history, and a far cry from the days when the likes of Deacon Jones dominated overmatched offensive tackles and made life a living hell for quarterbacks."

"The NFL itself deserves much of the blame for emasculating defenses and rendering defensive players second-rate citizens on the field of play ....  There was the "re-emphasis" of pass interference that followed the 2003 playoffs. And, just this year, there's the ridiculous "Tom Brady Rule." Between these two officiating efforts, it seems defenders can barely even touch receivers or quarterbacks without getting flagged and fined. Defensive linemen are getting a little sack-shy in the process. Like cattle surrounded by an electric fence, pass-rush specialists have realized that their game has boundaries, boundaries it didn't have in Deacon's day."

The Chiefs set a record for pass-rushing incompetence last season, and the Jaguars seem to be mounting a serious challenge for a new record. Obviously this is only a very minor part of the Jaguars' struggles with getting to the quarterback, and obviously other teams like the Giants and Colts still do just fine these days. I guess it just makes me wish I'd been alive and cognizant of the NFL during the rough and tumble good ol' days.

This topic also gives me a chance to create a poll about Derrick Harvey, since he is the face of the future on the defensive line for the Jaguars. No opinions from me here - I just want to see where everyone stands.

Poll
What is your opinion of Derrick Harvey?
Fire Ted Monachino! Harvey's progressing, and he'll be a Pro Bowler someday.
19 votes
Fire Ted Monachino! Harvey's progressing, but he'll never be a star.
53 votes
Fire Ted Monachino! Harvey's not progressing, and he's a bust.
2 votes

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Fire Ted Monachino! Harvey’s progressing, he might be a star someday but he better be a hall of famer to justify the trade made to get him.

by SoCalStites on Nov 5, 2009 5:30 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

No he will not

He will might be an average LB-which is a bit disapointing if you have drafted to produce double digit number of sacks….

And yes Fire Monachino-because Harvey at least playing constantly average at LB….

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 5, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

True that

I can’t believe I ever defended that trade. I must’ve been really hopped up on koolaid.

In Gene We Trust.

by MoveThoseChains on Nov 5, 2009 7:09 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Giant envy

I remember thinking how all we needed to get over the hump was “premier” pass rushers after watching the Giants crush Brady in the SB. Well at least Groves got a game ball this year oh wait that was for special teams, ouch. As always Fire Monachino!

by Jagtastic on Nov 6, 2009 9:56 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

I'm not ready to throw the bust tag on Harvey

The huge trade for him definitely raised expectations for him, but I’d give him another year or two of development. If he ever gets to a consistent level of 8-10 sacks a season, I would be satisfied. I don’t need the guy to get 15+ sacks a season. It’d sure as hell be nice though.

I truly believe Harvey’s play would be better if he were on the line more.

by Blair72 on Nov 6, 2009 1:58 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

Harvey is the primary reason that I'd like this team to go back to the 4-3 next season

He’s wasting away out of position while being paid for a position that doesn’t exist right now.

In Gene We Trust.

by MoveThoseChains on Nov 6, 2009 2:23 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

We need

A Greg Hardy type and Reggie Hayward to really turn this around. I have no doubt that one really good DE could really change this whole defense. Right now our 4-3 fronts consist of 3 DT’s. I may not be an expert, but 4-3 DT’s don’t usually make great pass rushers.

by Ewdtrey on Nov 6, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

One of the wisest voices on the site has made an excellent point...

A DPR can’t stop the run, and a DT isn’t going to pressure the QB from the DE spot…

It’s a quandary….

Door #1: “One of us is ALWAYS telling the truth.”
Door #2: “And one of us is ALWAYS lying.”

Molōn labe!
The End Is Nigh... www.infowars.com

by silencecs on Nov 10, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

A stroke of Brilliance

"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Keeper of the "That's what she said"

by TheTealDeal on Nov 11, 2009 9:13 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

GREAT POLL!!!

Fantastic MTC… I chuckled a bit…

Molōn labe!
The End Is Nigh... www.infowars.com

by silencecs on Nov 6, 2009 3:09 PM EST reply actions   0 recs

I think everyone enjoys it

Ted Monachoino is a very popular guy…Even I want him to be fired…..

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 6, 2009 6:20 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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