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Who's Vulnerable?

 

Well. First, the city of Jacksonville and its grip on the Jaguars, but that's neither here nor there.

More pertinent, your answer is....ESPN. Narrow sports coverage is really beginning to shred holes in their once prodigal ability to provide American males with genuine athletic entertainment. To experience this sandpaper-rough coverage, just switch the television to whatever two digit number lands you on their broadcast.

You'll probably hear/see updates and "in-depth" analysis of the following professional sports franchises/figures: Yankees, Red Sox, Patriots, Cowboys, Michael Vick, Brett Farve. In fact, if you hear anything other than that, please don't freak out. You still have ESPN, just take a breath, and all will revert to normal soon. They can't go 10 minutes without rehashing these same storylines with one of their bald, glassed men or some spikey-haired butch female. If I had the venture capital, I'd be starting a network to force this has-been sports network into the shadows. For reference on this matter, please see the once-cool MTV, and their slide into teenage anonymity.

As for the game, certainly the Jaguars looked well-coached and played a much tighter game tonight than in the previous fake games this season. Our personnel stood face-to-face with the Eagles and at times looked to be the tougher unit.

And it should be clear that roster spots exist for Brian Iwuh, Tyron Brackenridge, Jarret Dillard, Tiquan Underwood, Scott Starks and Chauncey Washington. If they were bubble-guys for you, make them cement guys. Also, many props are deserved by other players and once again, Josh Vaughan certainly does move the pile.

In closing, our season will depend on Garrard's feel for the pocket and his ability to control those idiotic, repeat sideline throws that DB's thirst for. Troy Williamson and Tory Holt are getting open. So, the offensive line needs to do their part, and if David comes through, we'll have more quality completions than last year.

Atta' Boy's also go to: Reggie Hayward, Russell Allen, Quentin Groves, Derrick Harvey, MJD and Rashean Mathis.

In summary, I hope the unity and focus continues. It showed tonight. But the O-line needs to improve, as without a doubt, it is currently our team's largest hindrance to advancement.

Finally, ESPN is less than stellar. In fact, it sucks. But, face it, when you've got Park Place and Boardwalk, they don't call you Rich Uncle Pennybags for nothing.

Go Jags. Spit in the camera and kick some ass. AFC South here we come!



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I wouldn't be so quick

to say that Underwood and Dillard have spots locked up. IMO, only 4 WR spots are locked up, and Vic has already announced 3 of them: Holt, Williamson, and Hughes. 4 would be Thomas. He’s a lock because of his draft position and because he’s different from all the other WR’s. He’s our over the middle slot receiver. Who else do you want going over the middle? Dillard(skinny), Underwood(skinny), Williamson(skinny), Hughes(skinny and does shield the ball against defenders with his body well yet.), Holt (has always been an outside guy), Walker(no need to say, but to add to this his obvious troubles he also has too soft of hands at times and the ball can be easily jarred lose at times or even go through his hands if it’s a bullet.)

Sims-Walker almost for sure has a spot because of his situation of being one of the last veterans this team has. That means Dillard and Underwood may be fighting for the same spot assuming there is another one to be had.

I think all the receivers are improving though. It’s gonna be a battle all year long.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 28, 2009 5:00 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Word

I agree there. I think one of them has to step up big next week against Washington. Dilliard had that nice touchdown grab this week, but other than that didn’t do much. Underwood showed up on special teams again, but didn’t do all that much in the passing game.

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by Bestjagfan on Aug 28, 2009 6:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dillard

Dillard did well Underwood is a ? mark

by jesusjagfan2009 on Aug 28, 2009 9:24 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But as

a 5th or 6th receiver being good on special teams is important. And all Dillard had is that one nice catch for a TD. This is a battle to watch.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 28, 2009 3:35 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

But

We do need to keep Josh V he is a good up the gut runner

by jesusjagfan2009 on Aug 28, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

He'll be a casualty of a numbers game... He's not going to beat out an injured Rashad or Chauncey... period

He’s OK, but in such a deep backfield, he has little hope of success

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by silencecs on Aug 28, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would rather have

Vaughan instead of Jennings. But in reality, both have a lot to learn.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 28, 2009 3:36 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Atm i rahter have Vaughan than Jennings

for a couple reasons. Jennings is a fred taylor type of RB. He dances and tries to stay open. Vaughan is a power rusher who moves the pile, kinda like Jahmal Lewis (when he was in Baltimore). one of them will make the roster and the other a PS spt.

As for WR, I’m favoring Tiquan over Dillard but its really marginal. Underwood is quick but has butter fingers whereas Dillard has good hands but has the jitters, along with the emergance of Hughes and Williamson makes it suspect.

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by TheTealDeal on Aug 28, 2009 3:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

If anyone was...

listening to the game on the radio the annoucers were talking about the WR position and I tend to agree with them. The jags will IMO hold 5 WR spots: Holt, Williamson, Hughes, Dillard, Sims-Walker. Thomas ends up on IR because he hasn’t been able to show anything in preseason, so why put an unproven rookie on the field when it counts. And finally Underwood ends up on the practice squad. Also Underwood didn’t look great when returning the kicks, he kept stopping which got him tackled short of what he could get. He needs coaching, that’s why PS is the best place for him.

by JCJag on Aug 28, 2009 11:20 AM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Exactly as I see it.

You pay very close attention.

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by Tkopa on Aug 28, 2009 12:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree... Underwood will make the roster over Mike Walker if Walker doesn't show up big next game and Underwood does.

Underwood will NOT clear waivers… Gene knows that… Underwood looked good returning kicks in my opinion… not great, but a lot of potential. Witherspoon is clearly our guy.

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by silencecs on Aug 28, 2009 2:22 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or we keep 6... Underwood won't clear waivers, and I can't stress that enough. I just don't see it happening.

Is anybody there with me… Does anyone think that if John Broussard wouldn’t clear waivers, then Underwood will, especially with his speed and the potential he’s shown returning kicks… Maybe I’m wrong, but I don’t think so.

I’m also sick of Mike “I NEED A” Walker…. Get healthy or get out…

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by silencecs on Aug 28, 2009 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You stake out positions even stronger than I do - Congrats!

Mike Walker will catch on with another team sometime in the future and be features on NFL Today. I can hear it now…

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by Tkopa on Aug 28, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe

Walker will end up on the IR with Thomas

by JCJag on Aug 28, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

then we pay him a year salary

do you think that will happen from a team trying to make money?

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by Tkopa on Aug 28, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

john henderson is not saving money

brian williams isn’t saving anything on or off

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by Surteal on Aug 29, 2009 3:53 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry I can't follow your thought here

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by Tkopa on Aug 29, 2009 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

"then we pay him a year salary"

“do you think that will happen from a team trying to make money?”

you were talking about paying for walker for a year on IR and then mentioned it most likely wouldn’t happen bc although we have cap room, we are struggling to to break even.

This truly is the case and i mentioned two overpayed players

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by Surteal on Aug 29, 2009 4:27 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I once was blind but now I see.

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by Tkopa on Aug 30, 2009 8:00 AM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can see clearly now; The rain has gone.

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by TheTealDeal on Aug 30, 2009 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree, Walker i never cared for

he;s just too hurt, too much.

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by TheTealDeal on Aug 28, 2009 3:57 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great take and solid writing....

how a bout a attaboy to Scobee, the punters, and the kick coverage teams?

by Jaggernaut on Aug 28, 2009 12:49 PM EDT reply actions   0 recs

Russ Purnell... He needed this game...

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by silencecs on Aug 28, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

He must have changed a lot up. Truth there were just fewer missed tackles. That was hurting on ST.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 28, 2009 3:42 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

Other than

the kick out of bounds, Scobee had an incredible game. Had a couple touch backs and a couple 49 yard field goals.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 28, 2009 3:43 PM EDT up reply actions   0 recs

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