Jaguars Defense: Magic Fairy Dust
by Alfie Crow on Aug 16, 2011 10:01 AM EDT
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Monday after morning practice, Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio made mention that he had a fix for his defense, that surrendered 42 points the New England Patriots last Thursday night in their first preseason game of 2011. What was this fix?
Well, magic fairy dust of course.
Jack Del Rio said he had magic dust for the defense. The Jaguars defense was able to force three fumbles when the first team defense was on the field Thursday night, but only one was recovered. Two were caused by some of that "magic fairy dust" in new linebacker Clint Session. Some more "magic fairy dust" recovered that fumble in new safety Dawan Landry.
Ok, enough with the "magic fairy dust". You get it.
While the Jaguars defense looked beyond atrocious on Thursday night, much of the game featured players who won't be on the team, or if they are won't see much field time outside of special teams. When the "starting" unit was out on the field, the defense didn't allow much to happen aside from a blown coverage on a long pass play to Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez.
The first unit on the field was also without potential Pro-Bowl defensive tackle Terrance Knight, veteran end Aaron Kampman, starting cornerback Derek Cox, and newly signed starting end Matt Roth. The team was missing four key starters, and still held their own while the "starters" were on the field.
While these four players not being on the field isn't going magically fix it when they return, it will look significantly better. Without the teams two best pass rushers in Roth and Kampman, the pass rush was essentially nonexistent. Camp sensation Austen Lane was stonewalled. Jeremy Mincey who took over for Kampman last season was stonewalled. Second year defensive ends Larry Hart and Aaron Morgan also didn't make much of an impact.
We likely won't get to see this "magic fairy dust" Jack Del Rio is alluding to until opening day on September 11th against the Tennessee Titans. I can't imagine Aaron Kampman will play much in the preseason, if at all, prior to then.
Even if the Atlanta Falcons put a beating on the Jaguars defense, don't put yourself in too much of a panic. You've got a new defensive coordinator. You've got 4-5 new starters. You've got guys adjusting to a somewhat different defensive scheme than last year.
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Now if only poeple on this site rad this, internalize it, and stop with all the panic
It was painful to see it on thursday night. The starting defense did not really play, and what players from the first unit did play, seemed fairly effective.
when you've got talking heads on the radio saying the Atlanta game is the 2nd most important preseason game in franchise history
after the HoF game, it’s easy to understand the source of the panic.
Ballou and Frangie
With Frangie I think he still harbors resentment that the team did not pick Tebow.
I did not know who these guys were....
so I used Google. I was blown away that they are actually from Jax. They are sports guys from Jax, reporting on a Jax team, and they are this ignorant? How do they have a show? Why are you listening…just kidding…I am sure it is for the entertainment value, in the same way folks watch the 3 (or in this case 2) Stooges!
New D Coordinator?
whos that?
Now in his 15th year of coaching and his seventh in the NFL, Mel Tucker joined the Jaguars coaching staff on January 24, 2009. He is in his third season as defensive coordinator for the Jaguars.
But last i checked JDR was calling plays
so essentially with Mel really calling plays from now on, in essence he has become the new coordinator even though he wa already coordinator
by Jagsrok9008 on Aug 16, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
Touche'
Good point. I really just like giving Alfie crap.
You like giving me crap by making yourself look like you don’t know what’s going on?
by Alfie Crow on Aug 16, 2011 3:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You don’t have a frame of reference here, geez.
by Alfie Crow on Aug 16, 2011 8:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
his initial line, sir
new d-coordinator? who’s that?
that would be my frame of reference
sheesh
Sean
Pax Armis Acquiritur
You are aware that Roth had less sacks last year than Mincey... Right?
Roth had 3.5 and Mincey had 5.
I am excited about Roth. He seems like he’s going to a tough, hard-working guy for us and he’s big enough that I think he could hold his own as a 4-3 DE.
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I'm willing to drink the Kool-ade, but I'm hungry for the truth.
by Brian Levenson on Aug 16, 2011 11:19 AM EDT reply actions
hold his own in the running game I mean.
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I'm willing to drink the Kool-ade, but I'm hungry for the truth.
by Brian Levenson on Aug 16, 2011 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Mincey had Knighton and Alualu next to him last year which im sure will affect Roth in the same
It was a great point, but Roth hasnt played on solid D Lines or with solid D lines. Our defense last year was bad because of our secondary and Kampmans injury. With him healthy, Roth will produce.
Roth also played as a 3-4 LB. I know what Roth is. I’ve watched him since his freshman year of college. He’s a better pass rusher than Mincey. He has more sacks the last two years playing as a 275lbs LB than Mincey has in his career.
by Alfie Crow on Aug 16, 2011 11:42 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I think of Mincey as a cross between Spicer and Rob Meier
I know Meier played inside, but my point is Mincey is getting as much out of his ability as possible due to hard work and give a damn.
I like Mincey..And I was predicting a breakout season for him this year..10+ sacks..
I really feel that way..His hand has healed..He is watching extra game film…He was much improved last year and with pointers from AK74 he will keep improving as long as he puts in the “WORK”….I personally think he should be a starter…
"SALTWATERJAG"
by SALTWATERJAG on Aug 16, 2011 9:42 PM EDT up reply actions
3rd and Long 3-technique
Mincey did a little bit of 3 technique on passing downs vs. the Patriots and looked really good doing it. Kind of reminded me of how Justin Tuck did in ’07 with the Giants in that role – at least for one game.
That is not fair to Mincey. How many starts does Mincey have? He has had terrible injury luck in preseasons.
I am excited about Roth and agree with the potential, but we don’t need to tear down Mincey to prop up Roth.
by Conservative on Aug 16, 2011 5:13 PM EDT up reply actions
roth was also hurt last year brain
check the facts
"Magic Fairy Dust"
Cali has “Kush”
Texas has “Purple”
Duvale has “Magic Fairy Dust”…… Im liking that!!!! Put that in your pipe and smoke it haters!!!
B.MILLS
I want a 4 finger LID MAN...of Maui Wowi..BWHAHAHHA.
"SALTWATERJAG"
by SALTWATERJAG on Aug 16, 2011 9:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Let's also not forget
that the defense didn’t play against Tom Brady either…. It’s not like they held their own against the NE first team offense.
Here's hoping we have NFL football in 2011
Along that same line.....
I did not think it was the Pats #1 o-line either. I may be wrong, but would like some clarification if someone knows.
I'm sure it was at least some of them
most teams don’t have 15 offensive linemen to rest the starters completely.
Here's hoping we have NFL football in 2011
I love how confident JDR is in our team, well at this point i dont think he has any other option..
We will have to wait and see until the home opener vs the Titans..
122 NEZ...I'll be there!!!
"SALTWATERJAG"
by SALTWATERJAG on Aug 16, 2011 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Kinda shocked there has not been an Esera Tuaolo joke thrown in this comment string
Not that there’s anything wrong with it…
I want to talk about this so calle blown coverage from Posluszny on Hernandez.
I watched the replay last night, and he did cover the TE who wasnt Hernandez. Hernandez was in the slot. and crossed over into the middle. Now if they were playing zone, then yes he did blow the coverage. But if they were playing man to man, he was covering the TE until he saw Hernandez wide open and ran afte him. Can someone else who is aware of that play give me some insight. Thanks.
The Jaguars aren’t going to stick Pos in man coverage.
by Alfie Crow on Aug 16, 2011 3:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
I Can't Wait
For week 1, when we finally see all of the missing pieces come together 100%. Until then, it is all evaluation, so be careful to not read into it too much as a whole, but rather at a personnel level
And hopefully Chris Johnson
will still be holding out.
Here's hoping we have NFL football in 2011
by pksiv on Aug 16, 2011 2:24 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
oh please this.
so much this.
...I never had a shortage of people tryin' to warn me about the dangers I pose to myself...
by Boozy McHound on Aug 16, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Why...
do you not want him to be playing? I understand that it will give the Jags a better chance to win, but I want to see them go up against the best. Last years defense was able to hold CJ to minor yards until the end of game, the first time we played them, so I’d like to see what this revamped defense can do against him.
Do you think miami was saying
“oh we wish brady wasnt injured for the whole year” when they won the division a couple years ago? Hell no
Screw cj , hes is an idiot asking for peyton like money, yes thats right peyton like money, he said he doesnt want top RB money but top play maker money a la peyton. Kids a fool
by amujic32 on Aug 16, 2011 9:19 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
"While the Jaguars defense looked beyond atrocious on Thursday night..."
Really?
I didn’t see it. If you’re talking the second half, what did that have to do with the Jaguars defense. That was on the field scouting not “Jaguars defense”.
you are right
It shouldn’t be called defense. More like passive resistance to the patriots offense
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
Real fans don’t need a reason.
Is it finally time to draft a QB?
by TheTealDeal on Aug 16, 2011 3:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
You are right
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
Real fans don’t need a reason.
Is it finally time to draft a QB?
by TheTealDeal on Aug 17, 2011 1:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
you are right
It shouldn’t be called defense. More like passive resistance to the patriots offense
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
Real fans don’t need a reason.
Is it finally time to draft a QB?
by TheTealDeal on Aug 16, 2011 3:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Accidental thumb spasm ha
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
Real fans don’t need a reason.
Is it finally time to draft a QB?
by TheTealDeal on Aug 16, 2011 7:29 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
comitment to win
lets review since cba was signed in 2006 -if you watched news confrence with mr weaver you could see in his eyes a different look -he said this will not work in this market -since then look at draft look at free agency -keeping fans from seeing scrimmage -drafting 2nd rate talent -skimping on tv broadcast of preseason games -dont bring up team teal -that was T.B and carl cannons idea -not jaguars -this owner is trying to break lease by just doing enough to appear like he is trying -if alvin brown is smart he will go on the offensive get city council in line (a.e.g ceo has said they will try to buy out of lease ) this is jax fla we will support a team and they dont have to win every week they just need to give effort and quit peeing on our leg and telling us it is raining
I love conspiracy theories, and yours is one of the more entertaining I've ever read
I think you’re forgetting everything WW does for the city of Jax aside from football. He’s like the patron friggin’ saint of this city, he’s not trying to sell it out.
appears that way doesnt it
facts are facts sorry to say wayne has said many times he would sell and he would try to sell to someone with local commitment -well whos it gonna be ? now that fan base is alienated confused and pissed off -the team has done nothing since owners meeting on cba in 2006 -go back watch press confrences -look at his body languge -he looks misreable -the only thing keeping him from selling is lease contract-thank you john delaney
I will bet.....
you do not think Obama is a US citizen either…and the traffic cameras are not their to catch people running read lights…and…well you get my drift. Pete, WW is a man of truth that is being very upfront with this city. Please don’t truly be the guy you acted like in this post! You have got to be better than that.
Plus, I am a fan, and I have never been kept out of a scrimmage. I do not know where you were going with that. Its simple, support the team, the team supports you! Works for me!
Lol
Does that make you one of those, “ohhh there was nobody in the grassy knoll,” kind of people?
I blame it on
aliens. The aliens did it. Those damned aliens are always trying to take my galaxy. Bastards.
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