Byron really would’ve been sacked 4 times. Thats crazy.

On the radio leading up to the game, Gene was interviewed and nearly raved about Groves. Take that into consideration. I also saw Groves on SP T

I saw so many YAC from Bucs receivers due to our DBs playing ten yards off. Don’t really understand it. As for special teams, I spent most of the night thinking, “Man, Russ Purnell really sucks.” That may be unfair in the case of Witherspoon stepping out at the three, but it doesn’t change the fact that kickoff and punt coverage was pretty terrible.

On the bright side, Dillard had a nice catch in traffic, Williamson has found some new hands, and some running lanes seemed to be forming. Furthermore, I agree that the O-line has shown marked improvement. Lastly, the stands looked less bare than I had expected. $8 beers still hurt though. At least I can add another to my stack of souvenir cups. When do these become non-souvenir cups and just cups? Ten? Twenty?

you know tampa bay sucks right?

I honestly can’t believe this is the same guy as last year. I know I am way over the top on this next statement, but what I saw tonight I would rather have Troy than Santonio Holmes.

seriously?? I about fell off my chair on this comment. do YOU REALLY THINK AFTER YEARS this guy is going to do this in the regular season. this is why everybody laughs at the jags.

its preseason. against the sucky bucs. you guys acting like you got jerry rice because stevie wonder williamson caught a couple of balls. really this is hysterical the fact that jax had their starters in way longer than tampa and most of this was done against crap.

congrats to williamson for actually catching a ball. when he drops the next wide open one are you going to trade back for santonio holmes?

monroe just cant come in a be a star with no practice…

I think you need to be worried about your run d after the …williamson caught a ball against the second team corners…celebration ends

I like this report a whole heck of a lot better than the last one. Criticisms were right on, but positives were pointed out too. Not gonna lie, that last games report was utter bullsh*t. Enjoyed the read.

this is what the times union said about the game

But outside of Garrard’s two long connections to Williamson, the Jaguars took significant steps backward. Before an audience of 42,177 (tickets distributed), the smallest crowd for any game in team history witnessed breakdown after breakdown from the first-team defense and more special-teams coverage issues.

Maybe it’s not a bad thing the game was blacked out on television. There was little sign that the Jaguars’ mediocre defense of the past two seasons is undergoing a rebirth.

being a colts fan…getting rid of the putrid purnell…I think you have way bigger problems than if williamson can or cant catch a ball. he is the WORST special teams coach in the NFL. the fact that jack hired this loser after the colts have been waiting for years to get rid of this loser says more than enough about jack as a coach.

work on special teams….ummmmmmmm its not getting better. I wonder if jack can recreate this guys coaching?

This week’s performance was a definate improvement from last week. Some observations:
1) it was great to see some big play / quick strike capability
2) the offense sustained a drive AND scored a TD in the red zone.
3) are we witnessing a potential being realized in Williamson? – stay tuned for regular season, but he has impressed so far – NICE JOB TROY!
4) Monroe did struggle but so did Britton – not being talked about much – welcome to the NFL rookies
5) Defense – ‘they are who we thought they were’ – a 18th – 23rd ranked D – to be addressed next off season
6) we now know why Indy was a) delighted to jetison Purnell and b) that he remained in the division – an Obvious Guys Network quote of the day – ‘special teams are horrid’ (aren’t you glad I’m around to point out these things :-)

Those that realize we have a 2 – 3 year rebuild coming into this year, I think we’re some progression. Keep chopping foot eerrrr wood!

u guys think so i thought he looked good on ST and in coverage

Honest and insightful analysis, while remaining positive. And great photos. Nice shot, man!

Your article is clear, concise and well supported. I look forward to your next article… Max

David Garrard
Troy Williamson
Russel Allen
Reggie Hayward
Sean Considine
Adam Podlesh
Am I forgetting any individuals?

Run D looked good except one play

My favorite drafted rookie right now would have to be Knighton he is looking pretty stout in the run and is regularly pushing the pocket.

Really do not like the special teams play. I’ve always thought of it as something equally as important as offense or defense, especially if you’re a team with lower expectations. Great special teams play is a very nice way to negate other talent differences and steal a victory or two from teams with higher expectations.

With every game I become more and more convinced that Mike Walker is going to be cut. Troy is a lock now, and if Hughes is seriously going to be kept too, then there is simply no room on the roster for a guy that just can’t ever get on the field. I hope he has fond memories of the Steelers game, because it’ll be the only fond game memory he’ll have.

I hardly ever saw them use the 3-4 last night… could they be putting it on the backburner? Jags lost, but they were up by 11 by the time they decided to start pulling starters. I think besides Williamson, the other highlight would be the rookie Russell Allen. He’s really making a case to be on the final 53 & was everywhere last night. I was disappointed in Underwood however with all the drops… but he was making plays in other areas, like running down the Bucs player on the kick return & preventing him from taking it all the way. I still think he has a chance to make it… but I’m sure Jags will be cutting Paul Smith, guy didn’t play once last night.

I think the more passes Williamson hauls in, the more confidence he is going to have. Confidence is huge as a receiver. I think he once lost it. Funny how we were all saying Williamson was the odd man out 3 weeks ago, huh? He had a hell of a game.

Where was Rashad Jennings? Was he hurt?

I agree when I say Mike Walker is getting his walking papers. There goes our once proclaimed #2 receiver. I wanna see Mike Thomas play though. He needs to get in the game.

I saw the stadium on tv before the game and the crowd looked dismal. I think thats a good word to use, maybe?

Garrard was definitely inconsistent, looking shaky at times.

Gaines Adams tore up Monroe all night long. Special Teams really does suck. I think the Jags overall though may not suck as much as we thought.

Walker is gone.
Thomas needs to heal up.
Garrard will be fine.
Nelson still looks lost.
Not sure what’s going on with the D.
If Garrard gets hurt then that is the end of our season.
Bouman is damn near awful. He cannot play.

that Eugene Monroe struggled. Not one word in any article.

Did I miss it or was BCC the only place tocover this?