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Let the Draft Talk Begin: Jaguars Fall in Cleveland 23-17

The Browns and Jaguars both came into this game on a roll, though not in the same direction. By game's end their respective progression would continue as Cleveland beat Jacksonville 23-17 in a contest not as close as the score would indicate.

If you were a participant on the "in game" threads it seemed we were more passionate about this game than the players were, save possibly Darryl Smith, Zach Miller and less than a handful of others. Dropping the final four games of the season and once again failing to exhibit any sign of life on the road has left a sour taste in the mouths of the fan base.

Though the final drive was a nice way to end the year, it doesn't take away from the disappointment of missed opportunities. That this season seems to mirror 2006 in so many ways, I think, adds to the sour taste. Same quarterback. Same coach. Same collapse.

The Jacksonville defense was man-handled by the Browns offensive front. If any statistics indicate just how this game went it is these:

 

  • Jaguars - 0 sacks, 1 pass defended, 0 quarterback hits
  • Browns - 3 sacks, 5 passes defended, 10 quarterback hits
  • Jaguars - 24 rushing attempts, 131 yards
  • Browns - 49 rushing attempts, 214 yards
It appeared the two-headed monster of Josh Cribbs and Jerome Harrison would be contained as two of the first three Cleveland drives ended with a three and out.  Furstratingly from the second quarter on the Browns worked the Jaguars inside and outside to score on four of their last five possessions.

Playing from behind forced the Jaguars to depart from a successful ground attack and David Garrard could not answer the call. The lone bright spots were Mike Thomas and Zach Miller stepping up as the go-to guys for the day (more to come around this topic).

I am off to watch the game again in hopes that something jumps out at me.

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Good quick recap Brian

Well- The rookies looked good (Miller 2TD; M. Thomas-rookie franchise record); Cox INT-4th and the most by anyone from the team; Jennings and Allen)
That 4 loss in the end make our mouth very bitter sadly-BUT to see the good-We will not blame that Miami game….

I think some coaches (NOT JDR) must go- Monachino; and maybe; I said MAYBE Koetter.
JDR job is save-but 2010 will be MAKE OR BREAK for him and the schedule look tough(AFC WEST-2 trip to the west coast..; NFC east nough said..; our division..but at least the 2 X opponent looks like to be Cleveland; and Buffalo…)
David must take a paycut-he is NOT worth 8 million a year-And I think he nows it…
I think 2010 will be the last full year for him(I hope Gene will spent the 2011 1st round pick for a QB!)
Goodbye: Clint; Reggie; Tra; Quentin; (maybe) Brad; (maybe) Vince and I think there will be mnore
Reggie Hayward is a must resign!
Gen should look around in the FA market for another DE too. I know he is not liking FAs but this offseason the Jaguars must go fishing and find some (2-3) DECENT FAs; there will be a lot of FAs-the price will be LOWER then Usual for them-oif you are smart.
Enjoy the postseason
AND PLEASE BCC: POST Wisely-I know it is tough; but posting those FIre JDR-cut David will not help the Jaguars nor us!

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 5:47 PM EST reply actions  

Glad I didn't see the game

But hearing it on the radio when I was at work today left me in a bad mood for the rest of the day. I think this game showed how far the Jags have fallen off from being the physically dominating team they were only a few years ago. Now, even horrible teams like the Browns are running over them, which is pretty pathetic. At least most of the rookies played reasonably well this year.

by JagsAlex87 on Jan 3, 2010 5:56 PM EST reply actions  

The Browns

were not horrible over the last quarter of the season.

by Ewdtrey on Jan 3, 2010 6:16 PM EST up reply actions  

The Browns

Offensive line is coming around. They have problems at right tackle, but that line is full of road graders.

If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik

by Bestjagfan on Jan 3, 2010 6:56 PM EST up reply actions  

straight up

we are the most mediocre team of the decade

by harveyismyboy on Jan 3, 2010 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

z.miller

is gonna be the next Dallas Clark

by harveyismyboy on Jan 3, 2010 6:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Mediocre

As in average, not able to get over the hump. And word, Zack Miller is a monster. I’d love to see him catch 60 passes and 7 TDs next year.

If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik

by Bestjagfan on Jan 3, 2010 7:02 PM EST up reply actions  

I think

he more like Gates than Clark.

by Ewdtrey on Jan 3, 2010 7:38 PM EST up reply actions  

By the way

I hope the Jags will receive at least 2 more draft pics via trade or complimentary. 5 picks is veeeeeeeeery low right now!

We haveles problems then last year-but we need 7-9 picks by Gene.

I hoe we can get back a 2nd rounder for Clint + someone…

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 6:02 PM EST reply actions  

That's

probably too much unless it’s him and Henderson.

by Ewdtrey on Jan 3, 2010 6:17 PM EST up reply actions  

NFL Network

Anyone see (or hear) the Jaguars mentioned on the NFL Network over the last hour? I saw a posting on the Jaguars Message Board about the team, but since then the post was deleted. Before I write about it, I’m hoping for a little confirmation.

-Chris

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 6:24 PM EST reply actions  

No

BY the way HI Chris-Your thoughts?

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 6:34 PM EST up reply actions  

I have been looking for confirmation

But I can’t find anything.

The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall.
Vince Lombardi

by Brian Fullford on Jan 3, 2010 6:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Ah, we're clearly on the same page.

I’d re-post what I read, but then I’d be re-posting something third hand that may not be true, so I don’t want to get crazy.

Zoltan,

My new years resolution is to make this the best off-season of coverage at BCC ever. So you won’t have to be surprised when you see me post.

-C

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 6:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Sounds good Chris

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 6:52 PM EST up reply actions  

I saw that comment as well but when I went back to look at it again. The post was deleted.

by UncleD on Jan 3, 2010 8:04 PM EST up reply actions  

This article isn't what I heard.

Glazer’s usually on point, but I’m not so sure I agree with his premise. While the $15 million that Weaver would owe Del Rio is a problem, I don’t think it’s a big factor in a sale of the team.

My gut says that we’re going to hear that Wayne has sold a percentage of the team. He’s never been shy about wanting to take on a minority co-owner, and this would be consistent with his repeated statements that he’s in it to bring a championship to Jacksonville.

But please, enjoy the next few months of Jaguars to LA drama.

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 6:43 PM EST up reply actions  

I'm going to enjoy the last 30 minutes of free drinks at the hotel bar

Christian Ponder in 2011! Bring him home Wayne, he can actually play QB in the NFL

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by Jonathan Loesche on Jan 3, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Yay we get to go through this early in the offseason this year

Christian Ponder in 2011! Bring him home Wayne, he can actually play QB in the NFL

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by Jonathan Loesche on Jan 3, 2010 6:43 PM EST up reply actions  

Normally this happens in late July...

When Michael Silver writes his annual “rank the owners of the NFL based on how nice they are to me” hack-fest.

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 6:45 PM EST up reply actions  

That is bullsh*t

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 6:52 PM EST up reply actions  

Exactly.

Though, to his credit, Florio’s gotten better at actually reporting about the Jaguars, though he’s still never heard a Jaguars to LA rumor that he didn’t like.

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 6:55 PM EST up reply actions  

BY the way Denver is topping us

as the biggest 4L meltdown in the AFC….

The win over KC is getting bigger and bigger…

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 6:53 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, it's a shame that it's meaningless.

Though, that’s a pretty bad attitude on my part. This season saw the Jaguars grow with 30 new faces and an entire draft crop taking the field. While the end is disappointing and there needs to be some pretty big changes, it’s not a “lost” season.

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions  

At least we will have NO nightmares and bitter moments

because of the Miami game.

BNY the way this playoffs will be wicked
I think Colts will lose again; Pats lost Welker; The Jets might go in; so as the Ravens-And SD is the team to beat

NDFC: All of sudden DALLAS is the team to beat; NO looks really bad; Minnesota-well Idon’t know what is about them GB is a sleeper…

And Chris Johnson is might broke the rushing recvord???

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Jamal Charles over 250+ yards

IN DENVER!!!!

And if we see the Marshall situation JMD is on the hot seat not JDR!

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Looks like Houston may make the playoffs

At least we can say the Jags swept a playoff team

by JagsAlex87 on Jan 3, 2010 7:01 PM EST reply actions  

Yeah, I just caught that

Just shows you need to think before you post, LOL…

by JagsAlex87 on Jan 3, 2010 7:05 PM EST up reply actions  

The New York Jets

Go to the playoffs because the teams they’ve played are already locked in their seed and are playing for “nothing”. After Welker’s knee blew out, you can already count on Cincy playing at half speed.

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 7:07 PM EST up reply actions  

Jets still have to win to get in, don't they?

Ravens clinched, Broncos are getting whipped, who gets in if Jets lose?

by JagsAlex87 on Jan 3, 2010 7:11 PM EST up reply actions  

Anyone know our draft order for next year?

curious with our record and the tie breakers….

Jags Fan

by semjags on Jan 3, 2010 7:07 PM EST reply actions  

Actually between 11-16

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by Jonathan Loesche on Jan 3, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it will be # 10 or #11

At least we have a BAP playmaker

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions  

By te way if Seattle finsih with a TD

we are the 3rd in the AFC South

And that means Dolphins and Steelers instead of Buffalo and Cleveland next year….

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:10 PM EST reply actions  

Forget it

Titans Won!
We are I think the last in the AFC South?

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:13 PM EST up reply actions  

Yup.

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 7:14 PM EST up reply actions  

At least

Browns and Bills instead Steelers and Dolphins…

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:16 PM EST up reply actions  

By the way if the Jets lose

TEXANS ARE IN!!!!!!!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:16 PM EST reply actions  

You know what

I’d be happy to see the Texans in the Playoffs. They are a good fanbase and could use a little good fortune.

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 7:17 PM EST up reply actions  

I don't know...

Jets fans were so kind; and the biggets momnet and W would come against a playoff team…

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions  

No.

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Zoltan you'd have to be a native to understand why this guy must go.

We have heard excuse after excuse of why JDR should stay. I have even made some up myself and every year we are faced with the same mediocre product. I’ve heard:

There wasn’t enough talent.
We stopped drafting QBs.
WRs too big and too slow.
Leftwich was bad.

There were periods when we were loaded with talent (2005- 2007) and we did nothing.

What is JDRs record? Like 2 above .500?

A huge December meltdown, 4 game losing streak. Don’t tell me lack of talent is why we lost or rookies. I won’t believe that foolishness.

Why was Garrard never pulled?

How many years has Jack had? 7!

How many coaches have been fired under him?

Don’t give me that Shack Harris bull crap. That’s not an excuse. WRs seemed to do fairly good during the Leftwich era (even Reggie Williams had great numbers!).

This team hasn’t won a division title since like 1998 (or earlier).

How long? How much more time?

This team won’t go anywhere under this coach. I don’t care if we had the greatest drafts in NFL history. NEVER NEVER NEVER.

by Slvrgun on Jan 3, 2010 7:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Our only hope every single year is to squeak by with a Wildcard berth.

Everyone knew we weren’t going to get by the Colts. The Titans were going to give us fits. And the Texans always had our number even going as far as blatant disrespect with their battle red jerseys.

by Slvrgun on Jan 3, 2010 7:37 PM EST up reply actions  

Leftwich got benched in Tampa

So he wasn’t the answer there either. And if you put him behind our current offensive line, it would be a complete disaster

by JagsAlex87 on Jan 3, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

We need a LITTLE MORE PATIENCE

and it will pay off

And don’t forget Peyton Manning is in our divcisio-one of the great NFL QBs.
How many divisional titles ha the other teams since Brady is there? 1-when he was injured.
This team had 3 year of oppurtunity under Jack (because of Harris POOR DRAFTING AND SIGNINGS!) and 2 was gone because of the QB issue.
I want wins but this is the NFL! The lionsdon’T have a winning record since I don’T know. The Cowboys might win 2 weeks from now the 1st time in the pllayoffs since Troy Aikman was the QB…
 AND THE LAST POSTSEASON WIN OF THE AFC SOUTH STILL BELONGS TO THIS TEAM!!!!!

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:45 PM EST up reply actions  

Hell no

But like we have a choice

by JagsAlex87 on Jan 3, 2010 7:18 PM EST up reply actions  

We are the mediocre team of the decade

1 year in the new decade would be a nice reminder…

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:25 PM EST up reply actions  

are you smoking funny weed this evening Z???

I for one have had ENOUGH of being mediocre as far as my team is concerned. I’d like to seriously contend for a divisional title for starters.

by OGN on Jan 3, 2010 7:27 PM EST up reply actions  

No Clay

I’m hate to see lose my team-but right now it is what it is.
What we expected before the season? Around that.
We faced the reality in the last 4 weekes. Rebuilding early phases-Promising future-What else you want?

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Jack and David press conference

http://www.nfl.com/videos/jacksonville-jaguars/09000d5d815761ca/Jaguars-postgame-press-conference

Jack took the responsibility for the RUN d colleprse; and praised the rookies

David praised the O-line And felt sorry..

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 7:48 PM EST reply actions  

Per Michael Wright's Twitter

jagsreporter
  

JDR appears to be safe. He’ll be w/the Jags next year. You can read why in my story tomorrow.

Such a tease, but that’s one question answered.

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by River City Rage on Jan 3, 2010 8:16 PM EST reply actions  

if David takes a paycut and he have selfcritism he will

then he will have 1 last shot too!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 8:29 PM EST up reply actions  

If he has selfcritism he will

Since he is the MAN he won 12 of 32…

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 9:06 PM EST up reply actions  

I think it depends on

whether or not the Jags have a viable replacement. Otherwise why take a pay cut, if you don’t have to.

by Ewdtrey on Jan 3, 2010 11:03 PM EST up reply actions  

Jets lead 7-0

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 8:37 PM EST reply actions  

Go Bengals

I would like to see how the Texans do in the playoffs.

by Adam Stites on Jan 3, 2010 8:47 PM EST up reply actions  

But the other hand if Bengals lose

(and so far they not show so much life)
It would be another good time to read Battle Red Blog-and the emotions of being sooooo close-A halfback pass close to the POs…

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 8:57 PM EST up reply actions  

Or...

We could see what crazy thing eliminates the Texans from the playoffs. They always go out in style. Whether that’s halfback pass or Rosencopter, it’s always entertaining.

by Adam Stites on Jan 3, 2010 8:59 PM EST up reply actions  

10-0

And the Bengals offense seems didn’t left Cincy…
I feel sorry for the Texans fans already!

Life without knowledge is death in disguise

by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 3, 2010 9:25 PM EST up reply actions  

MJD is not enough

We need to draft another RB is 1st rnd (+OL in the others), and go back to runing game.

by Nikola R on Jan 4, 2010 6:18 AM EST reply actions  

CJ Spiller might be the guy

But I think there will be a lot of talent at Nr. 10…So Don’t know.

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by Zoltan from Budapest on Jan 4, 2010 8:15 AM EST up reply actions  

I do think

we could use another RB, to change up styles a little. And so as not to overuse MJD. But I don’t think that takes a top 10 pick, for a guy that will only split carries.

by Ewdtrey on Jan 4, 2010 3:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Jags

How about someone go back and look at my posts from last year..The Jags won’t be here in 2012 watch….The ticket sales is a direct result from the economy and poor performance…Dont blame Shack Harris solely…The head of scouting then was Gene Smith…So all you on the Gene Smith bandwagon need to realize hes part of the problem too…Also Paul Vance Director of Player Personnel or whatever but he does the contracts and approves or disapproves..The reason Shack is gone cause of Joey Porter and Drayton Florence..The amount of money given to them…Now with no cap in 2010 and a work stoppage in 2011 so far….And especially if JDR is still here no one will buy tickets….If Weeaver broguht in the biggest name he can then the Jags in Jville will have a chance to stay and sell tix…

by kingsmasher on Jan 4, 2010 10:18 AM EST reply actions  

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