Jaguars Defense Just Holding On
by Alfie Crow on Dec 27, 2011 11:00 AM EST
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PrintWe all know about how injury ravaged the Jacksonville Jaguars team has become, but the brunt of the damage has come on the defensive side of the football. The team placed defensive end Matt Roth and cornerback Ashton Youboty on injured reserve yesterday, making it the 30th and 31st player placed on injured reserve this season. I haven't looked it up, but I assume that this is an NFL record. It had just looked like the Jaguars had settled in on defense after all the changes, then they took more hits.
Matt Roth had been out for the past five weeks, so his injury has been dealt with accordingly. Defensive tackle Leger Douzable has stepped into the left end role and filled in quite nicely. He's not so much a pass rusher off the edge, but he can hold the point of attack on the side and anchor in the running game. He also does a nice job generating some pressure with a bull rush and some stunts.
The cornerback position is another issue, however. With the loss of Youboty, the Jaguars are down to Morgan Trent, Kevin Rutland, David Jones, and Drew Coleman. "We don't see it as a drop-off when somebody new is in the game," Rutland told Jaguars.com. "It's just the way it is. We keep rolling." Thankfully the Jaguars have just one game left on the season, but they'll need the guys remaining on the roster to step up and make an impact. "We have guys here who are available to step up and play for us," Tucker said.
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The Jaguars are down to Morgan Trent, Kevin Rutland, David Jones, and Drew Coleman...
Ready, set, terrible!
Fidelis Ad Mortem
this colts game might really be a loss without purposeful tanking
"The dictionary is the only place that success comes before work. Hard work is the price we must pay for success. I think you can accomplish anything if you're willing to pay the price." -Vince Lombardi
by Jagsrok9008 on Dec 27, 2011 11:24 AM EST up reply actions
is this season over yet?
I think this offseason is going to be the most important one in Jaguars Franchise history, and I can’t wait to see what happens.
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Hey Alfie
If Braylon Edwards was truly waived, do you think the Jags would put in a claim for him? I’m not saying we’d get him, but do you think they would at least try to pick up a good WR when healthy?
NO NO
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO
BFIB<BFSE
by tiquanunderwear on Dec 27, 2011 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
Where are they finding these guys?
I can see them walking through the offices at Everbank “Hey you!, yeah you! The kid at the copy machine. Go suit up your playing safety this Sunday.”
Take stock in your lives, but leave your livestock alone
I have to question just how hurt some guys really are. I’m willing to bet they are all really hurt in a way that would sideline most of us who post but some could play on it if we were in the hunt for the playoffs.
by Catfanatic1979v1 on Dec 27, 2011 11:58 AM EST reply actions
Why not bring back Scotty McGhee for 1 game?
At this point, what does it matter. He is emergency CB and let him return punts and kicks. I mean I am tired of seeing Deji Harris running 11 yards, tripping and falling forward to the 15 on 96% of the kickoff returns this year and watching Cecil Dillard fair catch every punt inside the 5 yard line this year, or a solid return of 3 yards. Let’s see what Scotty can do.
I wish
I always loved that guy. Always thought he was levels above Deji in kick returns, and his punt returns were always so close to breaking open.
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-Akrobatik
Which games did you see this?
by Alfie Crow on Dec 27, 2011 1:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
+1
"Sad fact about our generation: Most ppl would rather hear "you look good" than "you are good". We spend thousands a year on cars, clothes, & cosmetics; Forget that. I can give you a Bible for free. Save money, save your soul. Get right with the Savior, Jesus Christ."- Travis D. Holmes
His Pre-season
This year was not a special one, which is what got him cut. There is no doubt that if you are trying to make the roster as a return specialist, you better be a damn good one.
But if you recall last pre-season, he tore it up before he hurt his shoulder. He broke two tackles nearly every punt return, and late in games when they let him return kicks he actually hit holes instead of gliding through wide open ones as Deji does.
Deji is essentially a return specialist in my mind, as he offers little running the ball. His only effectiveness is on screen and flat passes. In my opinion McGee should have been kept instead. Better returner, and could contribute on flat and screen passes as good if not better than Karim.
If hip hop is dead, then it happened the day that Dilla died.
-Akrobatik
If your gonna keep a guy who can only return
He better be damn good, Mcgee was not damn good
BFIB<BFSE........KC needs more Edwin Carl
by tiquanunderwear on Dec 27, 2011 4:09 PM EST up reply actions
Are the Jags going to evaluate the strength and conditioning coaching staff during offseason?
I mean, there are injuries in the NFL, but this is ridiculous. Maybe the coaches need to explain themselves?
Fidelis Ad Mortem
totally on their shoulders
yes, it is completely the strength and conditioning staff’s fault and they should answer for it!! C’mon man!, They had the entire offseason to get the guys in shape and healthy for this season and they totally botched it up! I’ll be waiting for their answers soon!!!!@@!
Just asking...
Not saying it’s all on them, or even on them at all. Just think it’s worth sitting down with them and asking if they see something odd. Why are we breaking records for injured guys?
Fidelis Ad Mortem
I say, thanks guys for sticking with it
and best of luck in the season finale.
A late pre-season trade, a Colts waive, a rookie UDFA and the guy fans loved to ridicule last season. You’re representing the Jags this Sunday. Thanks for being here.
Section 442, RIP
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by unhipcat on Dec 27, 2011 3:02 PM EST via mobile reply actions
The Longest Season
As a season’s ticket holder from Day 1, all I can say is this season has been the longest and most disappointing season in Jaguar history. Even our first year was not this bad.
I’m anxious for this season to be over so we can start dealing with some positive changes like new coaches and new players and get rid of the pervasive negativity that permeates the fan base.
Most of the current cast will be gone, never to play in the NFL again. Let’s keep a nucleus of healthy hungry players who can win and rebuild again for the umpteenth time.
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