Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars to start Blaine Gabbert against Panthers

September 21, 2011

It’ll be a battle of highly-touted, rookie quarterbacks when the Panthers and Jaguars do battle this Sunday. According to the Associated Press, Jags head coach Jack Del Rio on Wednesday anointed Blaine Gabbert as the team’s starting quarterback for their Week 3 matchup against the Panthers. Del Rio made the switch after witnessing a horrific [...]

Jags’ Jason Hill: Revis is overhyped

September 15, 2011

While both teams are in preparations for Sunday’s showdown at MetLife Stadium, one Jaguar has some choice words for the Jets — specifically their All-Pro cornerback. Jags receiver Jason Hill told the Florida Times-Union that Gang Green corner Darrelle Revis is “overhyped”, based solely on the fact that he plays in the country’s biggest market. [...]

Fred Taylor to retire as a Jaguar on Friday

September 1, 2011

Despite spending the last two seasons in New England, running back Fred Taylor will always be remembered best for his time in Jacksonville. As such, he’s decided to bow out of the game with the team that gave him a shot over a decade ago. According to the Florida Times-Union, Taylor will sign a ceremonial [...]

Mike Sims-Walker wants to join Dolphins

May 19, 2011

DeAngelo Williams isn’t the only impending free agent that wouldn’t mind making Miami their permanent residence. According to the Florida Times-Union, Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker reaffirmed on Wednesday that he’d like to play for the Dolphins. “We would love that,” Sims-Walker said. “Me and him, our relationship on the field and off the [...]

2011 Draft: Rd. 1: Jaguars select Blaine Gabbert

April 28, 2011

For the months leading up to the draft, one of the biggest mysteries was where Missouri QB Blaine Gabbert would land. The mystery was solved tonight as the Jacksonville Jaguars traded up to select Gabbert with the No. 10 overall pick. The Redskins, who were thought to be seriously interested in Gabbert, acquired the Jags’ [...]

Mel Tucker agrees to new contract with Jaguars

January 13, 2011

It looks as if the Jacksonville Jaguars’ staff won’t be undergoing any changes as both coordinators from last season will return in 2011. Specifically defensive coordinator Mel Tucker, who agreed to terms on a new contract today, NFL.com’s Jason La Canfora reports. Earlier today, John Fox got the head coaching gig in Denver, beating out [...]

Jack Del Rio will return as Jaguars coach

January 3, 2011

Time to take Jack Del Rio off of the hot seat — he’s not going anywhere. Per ESPN, the Jacksonville Jaguars have decided to retain Jack Del Rio as their head coach. Jags’ owner Wayne Weaver will meet with the media today and is expected to make this news official. FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer confirms [...]

Maurice Jones-Drew out, Sims-Walker questionable for Week 16

December 24, 2010

The Jacksonville Jaguars will have to do battle without their Pro Bowl running back and best receiver in the starting lineup for Sunday’s game against the Redskins. Sources tell FOX Sports’ Jay Glazer that, unless there’s a “miraculous turnaround”, running back Maurice Jones-Drew has been ruled out for Week 16. Jones-Drew is dealing with some [...]