It's called rebuilding for a reason: Jaguars lose 35-7 in New England
by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 27, 2009 5:02 PM EST
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PrintFirst off, I just want to say BCC is truly saddened to hear of the unfortunate condition Jaguars.com Senior Editor Vic Ketchmen finds himself in. According to Michael Wright, Vic had a heart attack over the weekend causing him to miss today's game. Vic, I hope you get well soon. If we have to rely of Ask Ryan again, I believe the city may erupt in mass panic.
The Jaguars entered Foxborough with a seemingly impossible task. Take down the Patriots in December at home. The Patriots hadn't lost at home in December since 2003 and showed why in impressive fashion today.
Tom Brady added his name to the list of QB's who've had career days against the Jaguars pass defense in 2009. Brady tossed four touchdowns, three to Randy Moss, and was 23-26 for 268 yards on the day. Wes Welker shredded the Jaguars with 13 receptions for 138 yards. The Jaguars pass defense was once again non-existent, with no sacks and never making Brady have to even feel for a rush.
The Patriots targeted two players the entire game, Quentin Groves and Derek Cox. The second year defensive end and rookie corner were clearly outclassed by their competition. The Patriots ran off tackle in Grove's direction at will from kickoff to the final gun, while Cox gave up the touchdowns to Randy Moss. It is just another reason for Groves to see an early exit from Jacksonville this offseason, while Cox will spend another week on the wrong end of Sportscenter highlights.
Also, I have to say I was disappointed in the play of Terrance Knighton. While John Henderson was getting double teamed all game, Knighton was handled with ease one on one today for most of the game. For someone who we've been touting as an excellent young defensive tackle, it was a very poor performance.
Offensively, David Garrard managed to climb to the top of a category he didn't want to. With his second quarter interception, Garrard now leads the league in red zone turnovers. His touchdown scramble was a thing of beauty, if it weren't for the fact the team was down 35-7.
Maurice Jones-Drew ran well but was effectively taken out of the game by the second quarter because of the lopsided margin.
With all of that being said, today's loss highlighted the glaring fact this team really isn't that good. With no pass rush, inteior offensive line, mediocre safeties, and a host of other problems, the fact we can rant about missing the playoffs is an accomplishment. Of the Jaguars 7 wins, only their sweep of the 8-7 Texans came against a team currently with a winning record. The rotten core that caused the bottom to fall out in 2008 was thrown out, but that doesn't mean we have a solid core to replace it with yet. The rookie class is developing and next year we will should expect to see the fruit of that. This year? I said at the beginning of the year I thought that 7-9 to 9-7 was where this team's potential was and that's what we have.
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Mike Sims-Walker asked on Twitter
… and why didn’t they throw to me?
Good question.
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That is going to end up a media circus
Christian Ponder in 2011! Bring him home Wayne, he can actually play QB in the NFL
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by Jonathan Loesche on Dec 27, 2009 5:29 PM EST up reply actions
I don't think so...
…he was responding to someone else’s tweet. Someone else asked why he wasn’t getting passes and he said their guess was as good as his. He probably could have worded it better (“it was the game plan called”), but he wasn’t being offensive.
Hire OC.
by Richard Hill on Dec 27, 2009 5:41 PM EST up reply actions
I hope that will generate nothing
the last thing is we want a bit controversy before the last game.
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 5:42 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah
I wonder that specially when Marcedes AND Torry went down.
We must ask Dirk Koetter about that.
Buzt that tweet was not a good move by MSW. Even with the following tweet was a good one.
I think we have a “tweet gate” like Buffalo had last week with Kawika Mitchell fired a shot to teammate Richie “lockerroom cancer II”Ingonito
How you “liked” the game Terry?
Now it is time for write a “derek Cox watch” kind of article! He gave you now the material! (And I gave credit to you for noticing it BEFORE this game)
Who you liked? Who you hated on this game?
WHat’s your point of view about David and JDR afer this game
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
Well
I think wqe are on our place with this 7-8.
Being on a wildcard spot was too pretty for this team.
Also we must know why the Jags travel bad (again). It seems we have 2 teams. 1 on the road-a baaaad one (Except Colts; Jets; Houston); and 1 at home a quite good (except Miami; Arizona 1st half). We mus search for answer this.
I was disapointed by some players gain. Maybe we must recaliber our grades about Derek Cox? Quentin is a nice guy; but hew is at best a backup DE. Knighton? I haope had just a bad game
I liked that rapid all rookie TD drive. That was a nice thing. It was a bit schizophrenic but good thing seeing Fred on the field.
I hope the Jaguars will finish the season with a W; but (somehow) Cleveland is come to life 3rrd W over 4 games(Okay it was against KC; archrival Pitt; and now Oakland)??
I hope this young team go to .5000
And please everyone out there who will write stupid article throught the net.
Before you wwanna do: Stop call for replacing David with TT; and replacing JDR with Meyer(Look out we will read articles like that next week-I bet we will!!!!)
They have there issues; but I don’t blame Alone) them for this L. I saw Jack throught the game. I saw in the 2nd half it is a tough loss to swallow for him. I’m sure he prepared his team with his best.
And last but least: GET BEST WISHES TO VIC! I hope he NOT watched to game….
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 5:27 PM EST reply actions
You guys have two main weapons...
…MJD and MSW. Instead of utilizing them both early on and perhaps keeping the game close, your coaches decided to use MJD until the point differential was too great to use him anymore. If you can find a way to use them both in the same drive, you’ll do wonders. Unfortunately, when you’re forced into a corner, it’s easy to eliminate one facet of your offense. You need more experience on your O-Line as well as another big play maker on offense. Your defense just needs work everywhere.
Good luck in the future! I hope yall continue to wreak havoc with the Colts!
Hire OC.
Thanks
I like the classy moves by the patriots fans throught the week!
I think this team has high hopes but we need 1-2 years… I hope the city will have the patience; and will enjoy the fruits instead of folks in LA….
Andcsadly until Manning is there; I think the Jags will be always 2nd in the AFC South….
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 5:33 PM EST up reply actions
All things come to an end
The Manning/Colts stranglehold on the AFC South is one of them. You’ve got some good talent, and are a couple pieces short this year. The difference between good and elite in this league can be as small as 1 or 2 players. Your 1-2 year time frame though seems right.
It was good chatting with you this week. Good luck (and good drafting) going forward.
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by SlotMachinePlayer on Dec 27, 2009 11:54 PM EST up reply actions
WOW tweet from Michael C Wright
Garrard did apologize about that after the game.
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 5:45 PM EST reply actions
More tweets from him:
TE Marcedes Lewis (concussion) may be unable to play next week. He’ll have to pass post-concussion testing to be cleared.
WR Torry Holt’s finger injury isn’t on the same hand as crooked finger. Holt said it’s not a big deal and trainers will put splint on it.
DT Atiyyah Ellison (knee) was on crutches in locker room after the game. QB David Garrard also has a bruised knee.
And the best is this:
In his last two games against the Jags, Tom Brady has thrown more TDs (7) than incomplete passes (5)
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 5:53 PM EST up reply actions
By the way
EVERY SCORE favour the Jags so far:
Houston beat the Phins; Pitt win over the Ravens; Jets are losing; Denver losing.
If we won Miani or Indy….
We still have a little shot next week….
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 6:08 PM EST reply actions
Yeah
I hope Vic not watched the game…
And I hope he will recover veeeeeery fast!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 6:36 PM EST up reply actions
Jack and MJD after the game
http://www.jaguars.com/Multimedia/?id=3509
MJD is again brutally honest (He learn that too from Fred)
JAck-I would NOT be on his shoes right now. I feel sorry for him tonight.
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 6:35 PM EST reply actions
Why oh why
The Colts play 60 minutes against us the last time; when they are perfect and next week they lose home…Jets will win in INdy.
Now I’M mad….
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 7:00 PM EST reply actions
He is stupid
The JKags could go with that W to the playoffs. a at best average team.
Instead a Pitt or a Jets will go in…
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 7:11 PM EST up reply actions
It hurts me to see games like this
It’s hard to watch and see how helpless we were, they dominated us on O and D.
Did we do something good tonight?
Can anyone tell me ga ood thing about tonights game?
All I could see is we can’t run, pass, or block, pass rush….cover….
And it look’s so easy watching them doing it to us.
There is a big list of things we need to change or improve.
1.interior OL, pass rush DE, free safety
2.add WR, strong safety, back-up LB…..Off. play calling
3. ST, punter……
1 good thing
The extremely ugly game only took 2 hours and 40 minutes to end. They quickly put us out of our misery.
Yeah
Only good thing tonight Adam…
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 7:28 PM EST up reply actions
The LB's
still played average. Considine and Anthony Smith played well.
The interior of the OL actually played ok. Britton was getting killed, and so was Ernest Wilford.
I think we agree
Monroe vs Britton, Monroe is the better lineman.
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I hope Britton can
shrink the gap between the to; while Monroe is improving still…
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 28, 2009 8:48 AM EST up reply actions
Something nice from the NE game
5. Fred Taylor had the game jersey that Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew wore in his locker. Jones-Drew autographed it and had it delivered to Taylor, his former teammate in Jacksonville. "I’ll never forget this game," Taylor said. "It went from mentor/pupil, and now I’m getting autographed jerseys from him."
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 7:44 PM EST reply actions
HMMM !!!
As we all look for positives or listen for key players to apologize yet again for a horrible performance….It starts in the front office…..due to the fact that we cant fill our stadium, we cant afford or even look at top free agents in the off season because we cant afford them, so we look to trade or go after rookies in the draft, like Byron, Harvey, and the rest of the sub par players we have been going after in the past years…..Bottom line is, there is no intensity in this program at all and Del Rio is standing on the sidelines looking like a deer in the head lights….NO INTENSITY….Bill Cower would of been out on that field motivating his players….instead we, those of us whom seen the game, had to see the Patriots laughing and enjoying themselves as they made our Jags look like a pop warner football team. I will say this, I live in Los Angeles and I have gone to Los Angeles based games and the stadium was always packed, we didnt have to tarp our seats…These JAGS need a new head coach, defensive coordinator, offensive line, Strong safety, and a new FAN BASE and although many of you hate this, its the truth..The Jaguars need to hear and feel the motivating sound of a packed home stadium and this will help improve their INTENSITY….
TO Weaver,
Los Angeles awaits the JAGS…
DId you go to an LA High School too?
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I think LA must choose
between Minnesota and San Diego…
Jags will go nowhere.
JAck is fine; and the team. They are young and the title says we are in REBUILDING year!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 7:57 PM EST up reply actions
You know
this was an away game right? haha
Regardless, JDR is one of the most intense coaches in the NFL. I do agree playing in a market that doesn’t enough profits to gather big name FA’s like Julius Peppers does put the team behind the eight ball. Yes Vic has said that building through the draft is the way to go, but he’s also said that the small market teams have to be better and more cunning to match up in the league.
HOPE
Something brings the fans to life in Jacksonville. I see the Jags play every game thanks to NFL Ticket on Direct TV and I see how empty that stadium is. I understand that this is a “REBUILDING YEAR” team wise, but what about “FAN WISE”.
Minnesota is getting a new stadium and with how good the Chargers are playing, this will bring more fans in next season so San Diego will keep the Chargers no doubt…
In all reality, the Jaguars are the top team to come to Los Angeles.
The Vikings don't know that they're getting a new stadium
The Chargers are playing just as well as they have for the last 5 years, yet they’re still having issues. Also their stadium is garbage. Why not Oakland?
OAKLAND
Raider fans?? Been there done that. LA will not make this same mistake again with Al Davis and the way he tried to soak up money with every move he made in LA. The stadium in San Diego is not garbage, thats what they want you to read. The best move is the Jaguars and a lot of people know this. If the Vikings dont know they are getting a new stadium, then why do I know?…..Of course they know and they are not leaving Minnesota….No way……
I love
How you joined, with a garbage named like that nonetheless, to make these three comments after a loss when most on this blog are frustrated after such a loss.
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The Vikings aren't getting a new stadium
I live in Southern California and I’ve been to Qualcomm Stadium a few times. It is garbage
With the fans starting petitions and buying billboards to replace Al, it wouldn’t be unreasonable for Roski to just buy the team from Davis if the price is right.
Also what about St. Louis? They have no owner and Roski can easily outbid the candidates.
What are the reasons why the Jaguars would leave?
PLus every other team
(Oakland; Minnesota; San Diego) have Stadium issues. We have “just” ticketsale issue. That can be sold more easily then a new stadium…
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 9:48 PM EST up reply actions
ah, who gives a rats ass about moving to wherever
the best i can get out of this today is that the Colts didn’t win. WhooHoo!
Sean Jax Beach Bum
And that mean
that the Jets can go in-Those Jets we beat in NY….
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 9:50 PM EST up reply actions
But they were kind with us - I mean fans
So I don’t mind that…
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 9:51 PM EST up reply actions
L.A. Jaguar go to hell and leave our team alone in Jacksonville.
Go find something productive to do with your time like drive on the wrong side of Compton Avenue because we don’t need your bush league comments on this site jerk. If you don’t like or respect Jacksonville that’s your opinion and unfortunately as a man i have to respect it. Nevertheless, don’t come on here talking shit when L.A. has lost two teams no only because of stadium but attendance issues as well. In the early to mid 90’s the Raiders was doing 35 per game in L.A and the rams was doing similar numbers in the Anaheim Stadium. Oh by the way, Minnesota don’t have a stadium deal and in fact the state of Minnesota isn’t going to fund the owner a dime because of the state is over a billion in debt. They just build a new college stadium for the Minnesota Gophers, Baseball Arena for the twins and new for the T Wolves just like 10 years ago. If you don’t believe me then read here: http://www.minnpost.com/stories/2009/11/17/13530/as_interim_solution_stadium_commission_offering_new_deal_to_keep_vikings_in_dome and maybe you might learn something today. I know we’re not perfect as a fan-base but we are trying to learn how to be more committed as a city so go shove that information up your pie hole.
by leopold332002 on Dec 27, 2009 9:30 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I always like your passion Leopold!!!!!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 9:49 PM EST up reply actions
I wanted to say that in two words
but I hate to bring the site down to that level.
Thanks for defending the site, the city and the team.
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The regular visitors are almost 100% classy guys Terry
That’s also why I love this site so much!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Dec 27, 2009 11:47 PM EST up reply actions
Look on the bright side.
I think you are a few pieces closer to putting an end to the evil that is the Colts/Manning stranglehold. I hope you pull it off in the next year or two.
Good luck!
Beer is good! And stuff!
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