Most of the night was good but I still don’t like seeing David being hit and rushed as much as he has been. The middle of the O-line, Williams, Nwaneri and my favorite player, Meester, hasn’t played well. I also don’t like what I’ve seen from David, an occasional errant pass just makes me cringe. However, overall it was a fine night.

He might end up being a decent backup RB after all.

You made a really good point that the offensive line is a run blocking line being asked to primarily pass block in the preseason. I think once the regular season starts and the running game is emphasized as usual, they will gel better.

I love this team.

Terry. And very well written(again of course). It was a very interesting game (and I mean interesting looking plays again and again. Did you see the very last play?)

I’m a bit sad that the loss( I know it is not counts, but the Jags lead from the start to the last 20 second)

I’m seeing the improvement there as well, so I’m happy over that.

BUT:
The Jags have a veeeery lucky game, and seeing the stats, well it is not looking so good:
Total net yards: 230 (!!!) -431
3rd down efficiency: 4/14 20 %
Rushing yards: 64 (66 for Phily great job there D!)
Receiving yards: 166-365(!!!) Passing game and pass defense struggled
That’s why I said we got lucky. But I saw almost the same improvment as you do Terry
And the PS place for Paul Smith is too much if we see how he performed (again) Todd had an average game-but the Thigpen trade (my offer give us him, and we send you a 5th or 6th reounder and Brian Williams and/or for example Rob Meier)

I hope no one other than Nate Hughes injured, And even he can be at the Redskins game, which I waited as much as this game.

If the Jags weren’t lucky on a few plays, they would have been blown out. This was against a team testing the waters with Vick and without Westbrook. A few exciting highlights made it entertaining, however, the proof is in the pudding.

if washington is the real game to see a complete gameplan and not just testing things out and evaluating players then we are good shape. I thought Groves had a big night he had that batted pass and would have blown up that play that got ran back on the lateral for a score so he was sound and Mathis is a beast he is not getting enuf love at corner overall i liked the teams toughness and ferocity the screen to MJD are gonna be huge this season the Oline looked alittle shaky but will settle on Tra Thomas to start at LT nad go form there we’ll be fine opening day in INDY… GO JAGS!

that game gets me excited out there…i like how we are improving every week…that’s all i can ask for from these guys…

in other news i don’t know how many times i heard the “jag-wires” from the eagles announcers on nfl replay…they also managed to say “terry” holt and maurice drew-jones at points…but you know what, i kinda like being under the radar…this group may surprise some teams this year…

…but Tkopa, I know you’re BCC royalty, yet you’re glazing over of MJD’s backup, Chauncey Washington, was hasty and incorrect. Washington produces consistent forward movement and elusive, yet slow-to-develop running patterns. He’s the Jaguars’ version of LenDale White, and he deserves all the playing time he gets. How do you miss that? I can’t be alone on that observation.

And by insulting all the backups to the now wealthy MJD, you also overlooked Josh Vaughan and his ability to keep a large pile of men moving forward towards the first down marker. Sorry to lay a pickle on your Jag-burger, but comprehensiveness must be given a nod.

 
From the very last play:
“Just watched the final play with the video staff at the stadium. Folks, we could have history. 15 people touched the ball. 15 people touched the ball and play lasted 42 seconds. 19-year video director Mike Perkins says it could be the longest play in NFL history.By the way, in 42 seconds the play only covered 19 yards.”

Loved what I saw out of the defense! I may have to watch it again… but I could have sworn that most success came out of the 3-4 fronts as opposed to the 4-3 front. If that is true, we may be seeing a change in our base package… I think they stopped using the 3-4 front midway through the 3rd qtr once the backups started to be insterted. Pressure wasn’t the same & allowed Kolb to get comfortable for the comeback. According to what I’ve read from other writers, the Jags used mostly a 3-4 in Miami & 4-3 at home vs the Bucs, with the defense rated higher vs Miami than the Bucs…

Next week, we’ll show even more improvement, but lose by 1 again so we don’t ruin the streak! lol

by the end of the game after seeing Bouman & Smith play, I was ready to give Kansas our 4th rd pick like they wanted for Thigpen… I don’t think there will be a QB worth taking in these 1st cuts & I’d really like for the QB we do pick up get at least a preseason game under our system.

That being said, I still liked what I saw from that team. The 1st team defense set the tone vs the Eagles offense and the 1st team offense finally showed signs of life.

My first impression was that this team did little to squash the concerns going into the regular season. The interior o-line is still a problem. DG, as noted, is inconsistent but this guy isn’t a Peyton level player so some of his failings get amplified. Defensive pressure is there but they still aren’t getting to the QB with 4 rushers which is a problem. 3rd down conversions and penalties are a big problem. Watching Kolb lead the Eagles down the field is a prime example of how one team can execute through basic play calling. This team has a long way to go. There were some small victories last night but the key to this team is not the highlight reel. The key is consistency and thus far only the negatives have been the consistent part.

Greg Jones is not a Tailback…which I have been saying forever.

The Backup LBs looked better than the starters.

The interior line for the offense doesn’t look that great.

Garrard holds on the ball too long.

Garrard is going back to bad habits with his drop back causing him to miss wide open guys downfield.

He should have hit Williamson on a couple of plays but he overshot him.

Vick played well in his few snaps…still has a laser.

I thought the new defensive fronts were great. Way better than the traditional 4-3 scheme we are used to running. Ohhhhh the confusion!!!!!!!!!!! I loved it.

On that punt that Spoonie ran up to catch….. He waived for a fair catch!!!!!!!! Watch the game again….. he waived and then asked for a flag when he was tackled.

I like Chauncey…..but i didnt like that fumble at all. Overall I think he is our best bet at #2. Man I wish we had someone else more explosive though……. Where the hell are you Rashad???

Did anybody see Ernest on the field????

when we get back to more run vs pass. That’ll keep the opposing D a little more honest anyway.

I thought Philly was the class of the tough NFC East and we were going to be eaten alive. To actually stand with them and punch them in the mouth a few times made me proud. In truth, if this was starters against starters in a real game, it would have been competitive. I’m afraid David would have probably given the game away.

1. on defense impressed me late, DT i believe

Paul Smith is terrilbe

John Henderson
Derrick Harvey
Quentin Groves bull rush is improving drastically
Brian Iwih OBVIOUSLY
Reshean Mathis
Tyrone Brackenridge will make roster not only for ST he played good D
Eben Britton

A negative I noticed was Monroe seemed to be beaten alot on bull rushes, I think he isnt sinking his hips as good as he can right now. Still a stud though.