Game 1 Analysis: "It's the little things that kill; tearing at my brains again"
by Jonathan Loesche on Sep 13, 2009 7:03 PM EDT
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We told ourselves the team was rebuilding, that as long as things got better we would be happy. Now that the first game is over, I realize that was hogwash. This loss hurts, because we all know how close this team was to getting a major win to start the season. A win in Indy may have meant a sold out stadium next week. A win in Indy may have shown this team could finally win a big game in crunch time. Instead, we say many of the same issues that plagued the Jaguars in 2008.
1. Time of Possession: The Colts had the ball for almost 34 minutes compared to the Jaguars who held it for 26 minutes. The Colts converted 8 of their first 9 3rd down attempts and had the ball almost twice as long as the Jaguars through the first 2 and a half quarters. The Jaguars on the other hand were 6 of 15 on third down conversion. Grade: C-
2. Defensive Pressure: Besides Reggie Hayward devouring Manning once, the team had very little pressure on Manning. In turn, Manning threw for over 300 yards and torching the secondary in the process. However, when the defense went back to a 4-3 later in the game, it seemed to play much better and get penetration Hint Hint. Grade: C
3.Offensive Line: Monroe was beaten like the bass drum at a heavy metal concert. It's that simple. Just as he was against Gaines Adams in the preseason against Tampa Bay. This has to be a concern with Kyle Vanden Bosch and Mario Williams coming up. I understand there is a learning curve, but the eight pick of the draft should've performed better. Eben Britton played well at Right Tackle. The interior of the line held up very well, helping Garrard on several QB sneaks and opening holes for MJD.Grade:B for the unit besides Monroe, Monroe D-
4.Maurice Jones-Drew: Well, MJD is an every downs back. MJD had 21 rushes for 97 yards (123 total) and a touchdown.Grade:A-
5. Defensive Secondary: If either Eric Berry or Taylor Mays is available when the Jaguars are up in the first round next April, I'll be the happiest man alive. Nelson and Considine both had their moments, and then followed them up with bone headed lapses that cost the team touchdowns and 1st downs. Derek Cox was only torched once, and made up for it with his outstanding interception in the end zone and the fumble recovery. While the unit gave up 300 yards, it had just as much to do with the time Manning got as their play. Grade: C+
Either way, it was the little things that have the Jaguars sitting at 0-1 rather than 1-0. If either of Indy's turnovers were put into the end zone, a better play call going for 2, if the secondary didn't have busted assignments at the worst possible times. If, if, if,.........................................................
It was over when:
When the Jaguars failed to convert on 4th and 7 with 1:20 left to go in the 4th quarter. An over thrown ball on 2nd down and two straight plays with heavy penetration by the Colts defense sank the Jaguars hopes of getting another win in Indy.
Play of the Game:
Reggie Wayne's 39 yard reception on 3rd and 13 from Indianapolis' 19. Prior to that, the Jaguars were slowing building momentum and held a 3-0 lead. That play swung momentum back in the Colts favor and began their 14-3 run to give them a 14-6 lead.
Game Balls Go To:
Maurice Jones-Drew: Drew had a good game and is off to an excellent start as a feature back
Derek Cox: Any corner who can pick off Manning on his patented fade pass to the opposite pylon has talent, let alone a rookie on his first drive
-Jonathan Loesche
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Agree with everything
By the way, If Hayward really injured that serious what it looks like, then what will happen with the pass rush? Harvey was not that good.. Groves is more of an LB then a DE (But he is better I think then Harvey now) All of sudden we have another major issue…
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Sep 13, 2009 7:15 PM EDT reply actions
I've not watched the game yet
… but that sounds about right, judging by the GameCenter thing and the audio feed.
You need another two categories for assessment : offensive play-calling, and QB.
I went back to the 5 "Things to look for" from the Game Preview
"It's always funny until someone gets hurt. Then it's just hilarious."-Bill Hicks
by Jonathan Loesche on Sep 13, 2009 7:38 PM EDT up reply actions
But I come back to the sheer toughness and grit the defense played with
I loved our defense today. Loved it. They have problems but they played with heart and they played the entire game. Considine wasn’t that bad.
I always come back to this, when your QB is running for his life, why can’t he find his tight end? I may be out of patience with Marcedes. When the O-Line is fixed and if David is still alive, I think there is a core team developing.
My opinion.
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You could imagine the D line playing well
without Reggie Hayward? I don’t..And that is a major issue. Henderson played DE instead of Harvey at the second half. Do you think JDR and Co are sent the message, ok kidm, you are good with that?
How the pass-rush looked to you?.
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Sep 13, 2009 7:30 PM EDT up reply actions
What pass rush?
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Zoltan I know they have problems - but what team doesn't?
What I loved the attitude of the defense. Yeah, they got burned a few times but 14 points? Come on, it wasn’t the defense that gave the game up. On every play. guys were coming to help each other out. No standing around. To be honest, sometimes I think Mathis avoids contact, but in this environment, he started hitting again.
I love our defense. I am anxious to see them play next week. As I wrote in the other post, We were still in the game! I am willig to give the defense a B-
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I not blame the pass rush
nor the defense, or anyone. Close game against a team everyone thought will win in a blowout. I’m ok with that.
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Sep 13, 2009 7:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Just read Vic's column on Jaguars.com
Asked about Harvey’s lack of playing time in the second half, Del Rio said: "There was no reason he couldn’t play. That’s a question I’ll have to ask the staff. There was no reason he shouldn’t have been in the game." per Jaguars.com
I find this very interesting… wonder why he didn’t question it earlier. I thought he was supposed to be more in charge of the defense or did he give full control to Tucker?
In the face of adversity, what you do from then on dictates who you really are...
I think that is a great question
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also very curious
I think Harvey’s lack of production is a big story – hopefully our team isn’t falling apart on the org. side of things. Either way it’s bad, but if this is politics we’re in trouble.
Maybe he disagreed with Tucker and got benched?
You are hitting a very important point to watch for
If last years melt down was a revolt against the coaching decisions, then we can’t keep turning over the roster to find the right players.
I don’t know what really happened, but am just thinking out loud.
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Harvey not playing is a ?
he isn’t hurt (as far as we know)
He hasn’t called out anybody (as far as we know)
He hasn’t lost his job (as far as we know)
Whats the answer
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TEs where prolly busy helping Monroe with Freeny
I still don’t understand why Tra never came in…
In the face of adversity, what you do from then on dictates who you really are...
Was about to say, I know I spotted Lewis helping Monroe several times
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by Jonathan Loesche on Sep 13, 2009 7:43 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed on Mercedes Lewis
Everyone keeps waiting for him to become a star. He blocks well but cannot consistently catch the ball. Sometimes you just have to move on…
by LuckyPriest on Sep 13, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Read
The comment right above yours. Lewis stayed in to block a lot of times, sometimes even as a fullback in the backfield in shotgun sets.
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Tra would have changed this game to a W not a lose.
LT is not for a mr. 75 as of right now its for Tra.
zachary cleary
Team Tra!
Eugene really cost us this one, it was gut wrenching to see the way he was beat and how often he was beat. With Tra at LT, David will be able to sleep on Saturday nights.
He will get better though
I know he get beat like a drum, and it did probably cost us the game. But, this season is more about re-building for next season, and the experience will make him a star LT a lot earlier than sitting on the bench would.
Having said that, I would be more comfortable with Tra playing at least some series… even if just so eugene has more tape to study about how to play.
the rumours of a bad back may be true
While maybe he can sneak in for a series or two if the guy really is hurt it makes sense to give the #8 pick a trial by fire. I’m sure we’l have Eugene’s attention in practice, not that I’m implying we didn’t before.
When is the last time the Colts beat the Jags in TOP?
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
Where are you going with this?
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Another Colt fan stopping by - Gee thanks
Now I know how a dog with fleas feels like.
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wasn't trying to rub anything in (see above)
sorry
It's not just your perceptions that can be wrong. Even your memory is often incomplete or possibly flat out wrong.
by shake n bake on Sep 13, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Over on the other posts your peers are rubbing it in - sorry
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We're just angry about the loss
I got nothing personal against you or the majority of colts fans, its just people like Kinnickcolt who preach total bs that pisses us off.
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The thing is.......
Why did Monroe start at LT!!!!
And the offensive play calling was horrific.
It seems to me that the “rebuilding mode” is kind of imposed in this team……..
The Depth Chart isn’t putting the best on to the field, and the play calling isn’t that of a competitive team…………….
Exactly!
I understand that they want Eugene to learn from mistakes and everything but the fact that they kept him in after he was getting killed rubbed me the wrong way. Its not like we are out of contention for the playoffs, as it is only week one. We all know dang well that Tra would have not gotten pushed around like that.
what better chance to learn than against the best.
But is it really about learning or Did JDR write this game off?
I hope Derek Cox keeps this up
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by Orlando Rays on Sep 13, 2009 8:11 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Definately looked the best on your D other than Hayward
Dun nuh nuh nuhhhh!!!! Super Mathis
by hoosier in sodak on Sep 13, 2009 11:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Yeah, he learned alot on Sunday
Wayne is a good teacher
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Why wasn't mathis on Wayne the entire time
Are they purposedly doing a baptism by fire with the rookies?
by Slvrgun on Sep 13, 2009 9:33 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Mathis always plays the left side rather than shadowing a team's #1
Though I agree, Mathis could’ve at least slowed Wayne down better
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by Jonathan Loesche on Sep 13, 2009 9:35 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not sure he could've
Harrison always ate Mathis alive, and Wayne is similar.
by MoveThoseChains on Sep 13, 2009 10:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Last year,
some of the games used Mathis on the other team’s number 1. It seemed to work somewhat. But, Harrison and Wayne are damn good rec’s. Tough to play no matter who’s on them.
Yeah
Though they gave Derek some S and FS help but the safties were so far away it was basically derek then Nelson 15 yards away
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fsba
all i can think about right now is how much better we would be with eric berry or taylor mays
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Yo Surteal
Where were you on 7:15 on Saturday night?
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I think we'd only pick one of them if we traded down or
had a extremely decent season like 9-7
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I'd take
Eric Berry way before I’d take Taylor Mays. Mays is soooo overrated. Anyone key in on him during the OSU game?
Word
He wiffs on every other tackle. People get frustrated at Reggie for tackling, which wasn’t that bad last weekend, you don’t want Mays.
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I don't think we'll draft either unless we draft back
We have top 15 pick right now and i wouldn’t pick one of them in the top 15, right now it would be either a D Lineman or a QB, maybe an interior O lineman.
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watching Miss State get tortured
that was horrible. Anthony Dixon ran well and if he keeps it up, he might earn a 7th round selection.
The offense was lethargic. Two QB systems are as stupid as they sound (ask the cardinals). The white safety (Zach Smith) plays quicker than fast and if you get his hips turned, you win. We allow the big plays wayyy to much.
I was embarassed, yet i still think if we would’ve protected the lead with 2 minutes left in the second quarter. It would’ve been a close game for atleast another quarter and I would’ve slept better
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Ha
Had a smile on my face once I knew we had it put away. I do like that Relf kid though. Once he gets his game in order, he seems like a player. Nice arm strength when they let him pass, and he can run pretty well.
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik
and throw a pick 6 pretty well
that changed the outcome of the first half
momentum, its a killer
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Word... momentum
Can kill yah if you get stuck on the wrong side of it, but the truth is he probably never even saw Antonio Coleman drop into coverage. That zone blitz can get any quarterback into trouble.
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and add to that he's just a sophomore that is still wet behind the ears
he’ll get some stuff going eventually but the defense was terrible
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Onterio McCaleb
The freshman is money. I was high on him when they recruited him, but I had no idea he would make an impact like this his first season in the SEC. His first two games he has rushed for over 100 yards each.
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Troy Williamson
Does anyone think the play where he fell down had a big pull on the outcome?
If he would’ve caught it, we were holding the ball longer, maybe scoring a TD and Peyton doesn’t hit Wayne deep for a TD
He did good getting open and it was just too bad he fell. It may have opened the run game more
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or give freeney nose candy before game
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Its the little things that kept you in the game...
silly rabbit
Dun nuh nuh nuhhhh!!!! Super Mathis
by hoosier in sodak on Sep 13, 2009 11:12 PM EDT reply actions
DOES ANYONE HAVE YAHOO MESST AND WANT TO PLAY LITERATI???????????? PLEASE I AM BORED
THE GAME IS LIKE SCRAMBLE
lol
or Eharmony i mean.,….
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Can't blame it on D
they did stop Colts at 2 TDs, it’s offence that failed.
You gotta score if you wanna win. And we are having a lot of problems there.
We have a realy good QB, RB on the rise, pro bowl WR, and few young WR’s, one of best FB’s in league, and we have talent on OL, with some old quality guys.
And it just doesn’t work?
OL is not playing good, and what do you do when you have such OL?
That Awesome WR Core!
Yall thought I was tripping? The WR’s played so lovely, against a secondary that is not all that.
Hopefully they improve, but the loss hurts, I really wanted us to win this game, it was a division game and a motivator for the season.
Can anyone remind me, the last time be Beat Indy?
Yo.
then before that we won 44-17 i think
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I have to put this loss on the offensive line. Everyone else played well enough to win. If the O line had given David the time, the outcome may have been different.
I also believe that Marcedes Lewis will be replaced by Zach Miller next season.
I think that is where most of it belongs
but there are some other things…
- the defensive line got a mysterious shake-up in assignments.
- MJD was called on for 50% of the plays.
- I am not sure we activated the right receivers.
Other than that, you are right, the outcome would have been different with a stronger O-line. clearly correct.
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Terry
I disagree with which receivers they activated. I don’t see Mike Thomas or Jarett Dillard making a difference. I think they had the right receivers in the game. Question is, where was Sims-Walker the entire game!? Maybe he could get open against Washington’s backups, but I didn’t see him do anything whatsoever yesterday. At least Williamson actually got open before he fell. I don’t know. I just don’t know.
He was on the field but he made no difference
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Blair - I'm thinking quick strike offense
Troy Williamson is a deep threat who takes 15 yards to get to top speed. David didn’t have that much time. Dillard is a route running guy over the middle and Mike Thomas is a speed guy for quick slants. I would have liked to have seen that combination in for David to get the ball away quicker.
It is pure speculation.
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he's the under the radar, underrated playmaker on D
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Why does'nt Garrard scramble anymore?????
I seen him do it ONCE yesterday. On that last possession I was screaming for the bootleg with a run first, throw if he’s open mentality. I agree David should work on his pocket skills, but did he drop 20 lbs just to stand there and let DE’s smash him? Improve David, but dont forget what you are good at……
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See, I thought the best play on that 2-pt conversion would have been
to fake handoff to MJD to the left, bootleg right, and catch Marcedes coming across the endzone. It works for every other team. How come we never run that play when we are on the goal line?
Corrections
MercedesMike Walker
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Don't Panic Yet, Folks
Yes, the team, from the few minutes I could watch at the end, was sloppy, well…pathetic on offense. But take a trip to the past and see how things change…
http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2007/9/9/214751/7077
“n what can only be described as an abject failure, the Jacksonville Jaguars failed to meet the Tennessee Titans challenge and win the game.”
“This is not to say that the only problem we had was in our defense. We had no ground game. I felt like I was watching the Anti-Jaguars. No defense, no running game, and our only plays coming through the air. It was hard to watch.”
“Our running game could have the same problem. We didn’t work it very hard in camp or the preseason because it was our “sure thing”. I get the impression that our Offensive Line needs a good kick in the ass on run blocking after getting so used to going backwards for the passing game."
All of this was courtesy of Chris’ article "Jacksonvile Jaguars lose to Titans… "
Ignore the hype; look at the results.
Lookig good...
If the Jags play like that every week, they will prolly post a double digit win number.
The good thing is they don’t play Peyton Manning every week.
The Cards this week and last week Kurt Warner was looking like the Kurt Warner when he played the Giants.
I think the Jags may go 1-1 after Week 2
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by ArtoriusG on Sep 16, 2009 11:31 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
John, nice little reference from Kuharsky on ESPN for your article
just in case you missed it
Yep saw that, and the one on Tebow also got posted
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by Jonathan Loesche on Sep 17, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions
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