Gene the Destroyer: A Tale of Jaguars Fiction
by arthardie on Mar 2, 2009 3:03 PM EST
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[From deep within Jacksonville Municipal Stadium, comes a tale of determination, prognostication, wine and cheese.] [Some Jaguars fiction, just for fun.]
The coach's door swung open and in walked Gene Smith, newly appointed GM for the Jaguars. Gene was a big fella and he immediately dropped himself like a lead weight into a black leather chair across from Del Rio's desk. Del Rio took the final sip from a glass of red wine, nibbled on a piece of cheddar and an apple. Then looked Gene right in the face.
“You're cutting the whole team, Gene. Plan on leaving me any players?”
Gene replied, “I'm just trying to cure your ills, Jack. We've gotta get rid of some of these disrespectful, team-killing sons-of-guns that this guy let creep in here.” As he says “this guy” Gene points to a dart board on the wall in Jack's office, which has a picture of Shack Harris' face tacked to it. A dart piercing his forehead.
“Ok. Well, Fred aside, the decisions so far, I guess...I agree with. But what about Sensabaugh?” Del Rio asked.
“Why, Jack? Are you in the market for a sawed-off shotgun or something? Or a Glock? Hey, I bet he'd make a good bodyguard,” Gene remarked with cynicism.
“I get your point. Fine, release him.” Jack stared off into nowhere.
“Ok, Jack. Enjoy the wine. We'll talk about Khalif tomorrow.” Gene stood up, grabbed a piece of cheddar, picked up a dart from Jack's desk, launched it somewhere near Shack's ear, then walked out.
Jack was left alone and with a sigh, opened his desk drawer. In the drawer, among other things, was his favorite mouthpiece from his playing days. Many a quarterback was taken down as Jack's teeth gnashed this sturdy bit of rubber.
“Cut anyone else Gene, and I might have to put this baby back to use.” Jack shut the drawer, poured a fresh glass of wine, and thought, blitz.
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Finally an insightful discussion
What is happening to the Jaguars is a worthwhile question. I’m glad to see this post!
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Clean em out...
It’s a message. They’re remaking the team. It sucks to go through, but somebody had to do it. As a fan you have to remake your approach to the new team.
Keeping everyone from the same team that went 5-11 and expecting a different result
Is crazy. Gene’s got the right idea.
A new new era has begun...
From the Inaugural Era, to the Coughlin Era, from the Brunell Era, to the Jack Del Rio Era, then the Leftwich Era, to the Garrard Era, and now the GENE SMITH ERA begins!!! Wow, so many Eras, so little time… 14 years…
Really there are only two Eras
The Coughlin Era displayed a remarkable, tough coach who was able to create a balanced team with limited talent. The teams under Coughlin were some of the most successful in history and set records as a expansion team.
Under the JDR we saw the decline of the Jaguars due to salary cap issues. Jack attempted to rebuild the team but was mostly a failure with numerous draft busts and inconsistent seasons. While the Jaguars met only moderate success they failed to capitalize on opportunities because they had a “want everything now” approach instead of a “build talent through the draft” approach. With the departure of Shack Harris, the blame game was over and a new guy Gene Smith came in with a number of promises. Truth be told, no matter what Smith said most people could tell that he was gutting the team and preparing a difficult rebuilding phase. It remains to be seen if JDR will continue to be HC through this period of repair.
I sure hope JDR
makes it through the roster repair. I really believe that he is a good coach and with the right players, I think he will succeed.
by jagsfanbrunell on Mar 2, 2009 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
"Under the JDR we saw the deline of the Jaguars due to salary cap issues"
It was Jack that sent us into a cap hell? I’m pretty sure that was Tom Coughlin, that’s why he was fired and why the Coughlin era isn’t still in power.
That and
until last year, the perception was that Coughlin could get a team to the playoffs but never win the big game.
I still doubt he’ll ever win another one.
"I don't care what people think, people are stupid"- Sir Charles Barkley
by beam_us_up_scottie on Mar 2, 2009 9:13 PM EST up reply actions
Also
I completely disagree that Coughlin had limited talent. He had so much talent (Boselli, Searcy, Brunell, Taylor, Smith, McCardell, Brackens, Darius, everyone else I don’t want to list right now) that he couldn’t help giving everyone large contracts, resulting in the salary cap hell.
by MoveThoseChains on Mar 2, 2009 10:46 PM EST up reply actions
It wasn't just those guys
Bryce Paup, Carnell Lake, and all the other free agents he brought in. Coughlin was very much about “Cheating the system” and pushing as much money out as possible. However, it also cost us in other areas. Imagine instead of Searcy we had Jonathan Ogden opposite Boselli.
"I smoke. If this bothers anyone, I suggest you look around at the world in which we live and shut your mouth."-Bill Hicks
by Jonathan Loesche on Mar 2, 2009 10:50 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah exactly
I hate revisionist history where everything Coughlin did wrong is glossed over because the person has decided to hate JDR. And then 10 years down the road when the next coach is failing, JDR will be looked at longingly, and then the cycle will just continue. This is exactly the kind of self-defeating downward spiral that should make everyone be much more patient with firing coaches.
by MoveThoseChains on Mar 2, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions
Yes I hate JDR. I am a revisionist. The Jags go to the Superbowl this year.
We are ready.
The initial Jax Jaguars had tremendous playmakers. I remember now. Steve Buerlien and James Stewart. HOF players in my opinion.
haha... MTC and SLVRGUN, you two didn't waste any time becoming "friends" huh?
BCC is all for a little good natured ribbing, just keep it classy… We are NOT the Jaguar Message Boards. That being said, neither of you has crossed the line, in fact, you both impress me as individuals who have a strong grasp of football.
Just wanted to put that out there guys…. Keep up the great posts… you both defend your opinions well and both of you make valid points.
-Collin
The End Is Nigh...
MTC is cool....and I hate the Official JMB
My God that Nazi ran message board has so many rules it is ridiculous. I think I broke every single one of them. It was like I was getting a warning everyday. Glad I came here. I can express my mind respectfully without getting warned and crap.
I don't think we've ever banned anyone... ever...
Welcome to Jaguar Heaven, bro. Glad you could join us… :)
The End Is Nigh...
Haha, Slvrgun is cool
It wouldn’t be any fun if everyone agreed with each other, right?
I’m so glad I came to BCC before I ever had a chance to be on the JMBs. I’ve never gone and will never go there.
by MoveThoseChains on Mar 3, 2009 1:30 AM EST up reply actions
I apologize for that statement. JDR inherited the depleted roster...
due to salary cap issues that started under Coughlin.
I thought most of you would figure out what I was trying to say. Damn we need an edit button!
That might
be my only complaint with the website(the lack of an edit). But you can’t really do much about it as it’s all tied in with all the other sites across the league and college teams and etc…
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