Previewing the Jaguars First 3 Games
by kterr on Sep 8, 2010 3:52 PM EDT
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PrintI decided to take a look at the Jaguars first three games and see what the major storylines, as well as give me analysis and a prediction. All the these predictions are based off the teams current situations so it does not include any unforeseen injuries or events.
Denver Broncos at Jacksonville Jaguars:
Top Storylines: Season Opener and (Sadly) Tim Tebow
Overview: The Jaguars start the season off against the Denver Broncos and have a great chance to start the season with a win for the first time since 2006. The Broncos have been plagued by injuries all off season and preseason. The Broncos have lost Pro Bowler Elvis Dumervil, OT Ryan Harris, RB Moreno, WR Thomas, and a slew of Offensive Linemen. All these injuries should help to increase the chances of the Jaguars winning. The Broncos Kyle Orton is a good QB and very underrated in my opinion and could take advantage of the Jaguars weak secondary. With all the injuries to the OL though Orton might being seeing a lot of pressure from the revamped Jaguars defensive line. With the Broncos weak run defense as well, the Broncos defense could see themselves being run over by Jones-Drew and Jennings. Overall I would say that the chances of the Broncos having a fighting chance in this game solely rests of the play of Kyle Orton. If he can pick apparent the Jaguars defense then it should be a good game, if not we might have a blowout in favor of the home team.
Prediction: Jaguars win 27 - 14
Jaguars at San Diego Chargers:
Top Storylines: Chargers Offense vs. Jaguars Revamped Defense and Can the Jaguars survive out west.
Overview: The Jaguars caught a nice break in Week 1 with the injuries to the Broncos but make no mistake the second game of the season at San Diego will be the first true test for this young Jaguars team. The Chargers offense is powerful even without Vincent Jackson who will still be on suspension. Phillip Rivers is an amazing quarterback and has a lot of weapons on offense including Antonio Gates, Malcolm Floyd, and Sporles. The Chargers are also counting on rookie RB Ryan Mathews who has showed talent in the preseason. For the Jaguars it is simply a matter of containing this offense as much as possible. If the the Jaguars new defensive line can get some pressure on Rivers and make a few stops the Jaguars will have a chance to win this. If the Chargers are allowed to march down the field every drive, well then this once might get ugly. The other storyline to watch is if the Jaguars can finally win a game on the west coast after losing two ugly games last season when they went out west. Hopefully their west coast troubles are in the past because the Jaguars need to be on top of their game to beat San Diego.
Prediction: Chargers win 24 - 10
Philadelphia Eagles at Jaguars:
Top Storylines: Kolb vs. Garrard, Early Must Win game
Overview: By the time the Eagles arrive in Jacksonville both teams are expected to be 1-1 (Eagles beat Detriot, lose to Green Bay). Considering both teams play in very tough divisions this makes this game the first must win game of the season for both teams because falling to 1-2 in either division is a tough spot. The biggest wildcard in this game is the play of Kevin Kolb and David Garrard. Kolb is finally taking the starting job but has looked shaky in the preseason but by Week 3 might have calmed down. Kolb will go against the Jaguars weak secondary so like in Week 1 with Orton, if Kolb catches fire and starts shredding the Jaguars secondary then the Jaguars have problems. The Jaguars should have no problem bottling up McCoy and the running game, its how they fair against the passing game that will make the difference. On offense the Jaguars have a tough task versus the stout Eagles defense but the Eagles passing defense was only 17th last season so if David Garrard can step up and have a big day then the Jaguars should win this one. Personally I feel this game is a toss up, both Jones-Drew and McCoy will probably have tough days vs strong run defenses so I feel this game will come down to which QB or pass defense steps up. Also a possible major factor is the Eagles poor kick off and punt returning which might make a difference.
Prediction: Jaguars win 17 - 14
Hope you enjoyed my preview, and I will do the weeks 4 - 6 after the first 2 games. Go Jags!
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I think we’ll beat Denver.
SD is us going out west – ’nough said = L
Philly - not sure on this one — Philly is very young. I thought they were a little more physical than us in preseason game – they were definately quicker than us. A little impotent in the redzone – but we have same issue. Close one
I have us...
2 and 1 at the end of the first 3 games also, with the loss being to San Diego. I am going to see how both SD and the Jags play this weekend, and may change my mind. It is always hard to guess on the first few games of the year before there is even a snap.
the colts fans actually are complaining saying the new ump rule was made to hurt peyton manning, its hilarious check it on their blog
Waber-Jaguar
the best part is their owner voted for the rule lol
so they cant complain
"I’m going to punish him. If he hits me, fine, but if I catch him, believe me, I’m going to get the better shot." - Fred Taylor
I know I love it! Manning liked taking the UMP out of the dbackfield so the crossing routes will be more open, not realizing the effect on Nohuddle offense
Waber-Jaguar
Rule hurts run teams
When I was watching the Green Bay Colts game Gruden pointed out the new positioning of the umpires hurts run-based teams with lots more holds being called on the offense.
I think it is a valid point. and doesn’t bode well for teams like the Jags, 49ers, Titans etc.
What could of happened; did.
I think the Philly game all depends on Kolb
if hes got game like he showed last year we will have a tough time with them. If he doesn’t then we have a good shot.
I see no way Eagles los to the jaguars
They are the overall better team. With the excpetion of their RB situation they are significanlty better than jax in every aspect of the game
Not to disagree with you
but we really have no idea if that’s true.
Until we see this years Jaguars play in a game, we really have no idea how good they are. Same goes for the Eagles.
DG is the best we have and help is not on the way. I realize he's not perfect, but I feel a lot better about him at QB than I do the O-Line, DB's and LB's ability to cover a TE.
Just saying
we actually match up better against the Chargers than the Broncos. Either way, we’ll need to play well in both games.
Re: Broncos injuries
Elvis and Lendale White are on IR. Of all the rest, only Ryan Harris’ status for the game is unknown. Everyone else will be playing.
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 9, 2010 7:22 AM EDT reply actions
Doh. Darcel McBath is also still not back at practice. So, two players.
"All the world's indeed a stage, and we are merely players."
"God I'm excited for those two to fail miserably." - SBNation writer Andrew Sharp on Josh McDaniels and Tim Tebow.
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by Tempestuous Binary on Sep 9, 2010 8:13 AM EDT up reply actions
Point of View
From your point of view you win if Orton isnt fantastic
from our point of view we win if we can stop your run enough
funny.
see you sunday
GO BRONCOS!
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Only a FG off each teams score...ill take it lol
"I’m going to punish him. If he hits me, fine, but if I catch him, believe me, I’m going to get the better shot." - Fred Taylor
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