Jaguars OL Kevin Haslam Headed To IR

by Alfie Crow on Aug 8, 2011 4:41 PM EDT in Jacksonville Jaguars News

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Kevin Haslam went down in a heap with a knee injury on Saturday evening at the team's scrimmage at EverBank Field. Jack Del Rio noted after the game that it was likely just an MCL injury, but he feared Haslam would be out for a while. Today, we learned that Haslam is likely headed to injured reserve.

"He has an MCL and some other things,'' coach Jack Del Rio said Monday. "It's likely going to be more of a longer term out, (we're) talking months, not days or weeks. In all likelihood, he'll be placed on IR in the next couple days.''

Kevin Haslam wasn't in line to compete for a starting position on the offensive line, but it stings because he provided valuable depth on the line as a whole. Haslam was a swing tackle that can play either offensive tackle position. With the Jaguars being short on guards after the release of Vince Manuwai, Haslam had began getting reps at left guard and looked pretty good at it. An injury to a versatile offensive lineman is much bigger than one who is just a guard or tackle only, when you have a guy who can play them all, it saves you a roster spot.

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Line depth is always a crucial part of any team's roster

and I definitely think this is a blow to the Jags in that department. Haslam is a very solid backup lineman.

by Jagsrok9008 on Aug 8, 2011 4:47 PM EDT reply actions

The G-man!!!

The Gene Smith Show debuts tonight on WOKV AM 690 and FM 106.5 in Jacksonville. Will be archived on jaguars.com tomorrow morning.

by xPxPlayaxRx on Aug 8, 2011 5:54 PM EDT reply actions

They should give

Terry Mcdonaugh his own show

by duuuvaaalll on Aug 8, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions

my bad Mcdonough

by duuuvaaalll on Aug 8, 2011 6:27 PM EDT up reply actions

Time to

give Vinny a call and get him in shape, we need our bulldozer back.

by dan073eb on Aug 8, 2011 5:57 PM EDT reply actions

I am with you.......

Has he not been picked up? If not, I would bet you are right. He can get on the stationary bike Pot Roast is supposed to be about ready to get off of, and ride his way back to a job. It kills me. You are making huge money. Just take a step back form the table, and take a walk after dinner for the love of Pete!

by GAJAGFAN on Aug 9, 2011 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions

Aggreed

Wish the best for you Haslam. Work hard and you can make it back next year. Gene Smith looks like a genus again for drafting Rackley instead of whatever hack Kiper had going there.

by Roland Sogor on Aug 8, 2011 9:06 PM EDT reply actions

An unfortunate loss, but not a huge one.

For an MCL, I know it’s less time to heal than an ACL or anything. I think he was valuable that the Jags didn’t want to lose him to some other team, but not valuable enough that they’d use a roster spot on him since he’s injured.

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by Brian Levenson on Aug 8, 2011 9:57 PM EDT reply actions

Sad I like Haslam

Crucial swing tackle spot

What could of happened; did.

by Mullayo on Aug 8, 2011 11:37 PM EDT reply actions

I liked Haslam

a lot last year because I thought he had better feet than any one of the backups including Black. But after we signed Whimper at LT I thought Baldridge was the better fit at RT. Being able to stash Haslam on IR would be a bonus especially because his injury wont affect his play next year.

by Ewdtrey on Aug 9, 2011 4:23 AM EDT up reply actions