Jaguars Coach Del Rio Used to be a LB for the Chiefs - Arrowhead Pride
Jaguars Coach Del Rio Used to Play for the Chiefs

Compensation for head coaches is still possible | ProFootballTalk.com
Read this and think just substitute Jeff Fisher with Jack Del Rio.

Player perspective: MJD on power rankings - AFC South - ESPN
Maurice Jones-Drew comments on ESPN's Power Rankings

Garrard isn't the bad guy in audible-gate, blame the staff | Jacksonville.com
Michael Wright says to not blame Garrard in the audible debacle. Blame the coaches.

Jaguars Q&A: 'Pot Roast' enjoying experience | Jacksonville.com
Q & A: Terrance Knighton,

Gus Johnson apologizes for saying Chris Johnson had 'getting-away-from-the-cops speed' - The Huddle: Football News from the NFL - USATODAY.com
Gus Johnson apologizes for saying Chris Johnson had 'getting-away-from-the-cops speed'  during the Jags-Titans game.

Defense tries to discredit star witness in Hartsfield trial | Jacksonville.com
The defense is up in the trial of Richard Collier's alleged shooter.

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5 days ago: Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson (28) leaves Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Daryl Smith (52) behind as Johnson runs for an 89-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. The Titans won 30-13 for their first win of the season. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)

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Jaguars' defense running on empty | Jacksonville.com
The Jaguars defense gave up a franchise record in total rushing yards (305) and to a single rusher (228.)

iJax | Jags Train Off the Tracks to Hope Town
Cole Pepper put's it blunlty, this loss meant a loss of hope.

Run records for Jags, good and bad - AFC South - ESPN
Maurice Jones-Drew joined Barry Sanders and Frank Gore as the only running backs to score two 75+ yard touchdowns in the same game. The only problem was that was our entire offense.

Wilford: Official should be ashamed of call - AFC South - ESPN
Ernest Wilford is still shaking his head at the 15 yard "taunting" penalty he received, and I can't blame him.

Rapid Reaction: Titans 30, Jaguars 13 - AFC South - ESPN
Paul Kuharsky give's his thoughts on the Jaguars loss to the Titans

Baffling Jaguars find a new way to lose | Jacksonville.com
For once, Gene Frenette write's a column I agree with. The Jaguars' inconsistency has reached a maddening new level under Del Rio. Either fix it or be gone.

Jaguars Notebook: Loss to Titans exposes cornerback issues | Jacksonville.com
Whether or not Reggie Nelson is a corner, if you can't tackle, you can't play. Also, Brad Meester started his 136th career game, tying him with Fred Taylor for the second most in franchise history. Congrats Brad!

More shuffling doesn’t help Jags’ offensive line | Jacksonville.com
Inserting Tra Thomas in a left tackle certainly wasn't the answer on Sunday. I'll have more of my thoughts on that later.

Report Card: Jaguars vs. Titans | Jacksonville.com

COACHING F

 

It’s hard to argue against the initial strategy of attacking the Titans’ pass-challenged defense through the air. It didn’t work because the Jaguars were simply outplayed in the trenches. With the Jags trailing 20-13 in the third quarter, backup running back Rashad Jennings was stopped for 1 yard on third-and-3. Why go to Jennings in that situation when you’ve barely trusted him to carry at all this season? The troubling thing over how the Jaguars failed to seize the momentum after they tied the game is it continues a Jekyll-and-Hyde pattern that has been evident for much of the Jack Del Rio era.

Jaguars complete McCown trade - Jaguars news on jaguars.com
Josh, I mean Cade, I mean Luke Skywalker McCown is now officially a Jaguar. The Jaguars also released Todd Bouman.

Pashos takes step back to take step forward | ProFootballTalk.com
A bit more on Tony Pashos and his signing with the 49ers

Jaguars announce practice squad | National Football Post
The Jaguars added former Cleveland QB Richard Bartel to complete their eight man practice squad.

Jags Are Younger, But Are They Better? - Sports News Story - WJXT Jacksonville
It’s a younger team, no question. Better? That’s where the debate will begin. Monday, September 7, 2009.

Jaguars Waive Defensive Back Kennard Cox - Press release on jaguars.com
Goes to show that even if you survive cut down day, you're still expendable. The Jaguar's roster now sits at 52.

The Associated Press: Jones-Drew angry about Smoot hit
MJD voices his opinion about the hit that sent him down in the last preseason game.

Wilson: Jones-Drew to return to practice | National Football Post
Jones-Drew to return to practice

 In addition, BCC has hit September with the ground running and breaking attendance records left and right. Back in June I posted a map to show where the BCC family was located, and I thought this would be a good time to revive that. Click below the jump to see how the map currently stands, and if you want to be included this time around, simply post your current Zip code or city.

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Jaguars camp report: Holt works in shadows with young Jags - NFL - CBSSports.com Football
Pete Prisco checks in on Jaguars camp and decides that Torry Holt is going to be a bust. Why does he get a pay check for his stuff and I get nothing but jokes involving my parent's basement?

Jaguars to hold out 5 players for preseason opener - Breaking News - Sports - MiamiHerald.com
Mike Walker, receiver Mike Thomas, fullback Montell Owens, defensive tackle Jonathan Lewis and defensive back Don Carey won't travel for Monday night's game.

Are sluggish exhibition ticket sales a looming cloud on Browns' horizon? NFL Insider - cleveland.com
The Browns are 5,000 tickets short of selling out their first home preseason game. Just nice to know the Jags aren't the only team dealing with ticket issues.

Previewing the Kansas City Chiefs 2009 Schedule: Week 9 - Arrowhead Pride
Arrowhead Pride takes a look at the Chiefs Week 9 matchup against the Jaguars and says the Chiefs win 27-23.

A troubled past won't dim rookie Johnny Williams' future | Jacksonville.com
A great look at UDFA Johnny Williams. He has had a troubled past and has overcome all of it just to get onto a training camp roster. I'll be cheering for him on Monday night.

Jaguars aren't cheap in trying to build a winner | Jacksonville.com
The Gremlin once again has seemingly been reading this blog. He explains that the Jaguars learned from their late 90's mistakes and paid a fair price for Monroe.

New Jaguars GM likes what he sees, so far | Jacksonville.com
In his first training camp as Jaguars general manager, Gene Smith has had two weeks to evaluate the players he assembled. As the Jaguars prepare to open the preseason Monday night in Miami, Smith offered his assessment of what he’s seen at camp in a Q&A with the Times-Union’s Vito Stellino.

More photos » by Phil Coale - AP

3 months ago: Jacksonville Jaguars receiver Mike Walker, left, works his way around Mesphin Forrester during special teams practice at NFLfootball training camp, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in Jacksonville, Fla.(AP Photo/Phil Coale)

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The Associated Press: Walker welcomes change after somber season
Mike Walker has battled a career's worth of injuries, the death of a close friend, and other issues. Now, he is finally healthy and ready to go in 2009.

Jags TE Honored As Community Leader - Sports News Story - WJXT Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Jaguars tight end Marcedes Lewis was named the Jacksonville Jaguars/Morgan Stanley Smith Barney Community Leader of the Year for 2008 Thursday.

The Associated Press: Thomas ready for starting role with Jaguars
Tra Thomas may only be keeping the Left Tackle position warm for Eugene Monroe, but he expects to be keeping it for awhile.

Jones now in line for carries behind Jones-Drew - AFC South - ESPN
Expect Greg Jones to start getting the ball more now that Fred Taylor is gone.

Cox working on watching the right things - AFC South - ESPN
Great article on Cox and how he is dealing with the pressure of being in the NFL.

On Jags' headsets and field goals - AFC South - ESPN
Scobee hit 5 of 6, including from 47 and 52 yards, in the rain. In addition, apparently Del Rio has been headset happy.

Ex-Jaguars starting QB Quinn Gray signs with UFL - Breaking News - Sports - MiamiHerald.com
Quinn Gray finally has the chance to compete for a starting job, in the UFL.

The Past...

The Future...

In an effort to make BCC your one-stop shop for all things involving the Jaguars' 2009 Training Camp, here are the stories and photos from training camp thus far. 

The Observation Deck is open.

Michael Wright Interviews M. Owens.

Great photos from Training Camp Day 1.

Mort goes around the NFL.

Paul Kuharsky is quickly becoming the premier AFC South reporter... ESPN scored big landing him.

Gene Smith is clearly Del Rio's boss.  Finally, there is a hierarchy in the Front Office, and that means accountability. 

Smith expects to see Del Rio be more hands on again.

Henderson wants defense to be "fun" again... excuse me?!? Get to work Hen and forget about "fun"! Winning is "fun"... Making millions of dollars is "fun"... Work is not supposed to be "fun"... Am I the only one who is a little peeved at his comments?

More on Big John's problems...

Russ Purnell and the Special Teams unit are the focus of this Aug. 5th story.

Zach Miller Interview.

Michael Wright on Mike Walker.

Underwood Interview.

Now, for the fan based perspectives I found on Training Camp thus far...

Zach Miller was a machine at practice...

Jarrett Dillard is impressing people.

The PM training session, day one.

Nice Pictures from a fan. 

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