If the wheels fell off last week, is it now time for the tow truck?
Posted: October 17, 2011 Filed under: Jacksonville Jaguars, Jags Audio | Tags: Aaron Kampman, Blaine Gabbert, defense, Jack Del Rio, Jeremy Mincey, Matt Roth, Nick Harris, offense, Steelers Leave a comment »
1 and 5. Tied for the worst start in franchise history. I never saw this coming. Even after the Jags released David Garrard. Mind boggling…
I will give Jacksonville some credit in certain areas–the defense fought their a’s off through out that game. They couldn’t make a lot of plays in the beginning, but they didn’t give up, and instead, gave the Jag’s offense multiple chances to make some thing happen. But the offensive woes continue.
Coach Jack Del Rio addressed the media earlier today to talk about yesterday’s loss among other things. Here’s what he had to say:
The one down side to the defense yesterday was the play of Rashean Mathis. We saw him get tossed around like a rag doll by Rashard Mendenhall and again, bust coverage on receivers. Right off the bat, JDR was asked about his cornerback, in particular, the two plays that Mendenhall got him on: JDR1
There were a lot of decisions made through out the course of the game that is causing Jags fans to scratch their heads, in particular, the decision to kick the field goal when Jacksonville still needed 7 points to tie it. Here’s Del Rio with why that decision was made: JDR2
When it comes to quarterback Blaine Gabbert, some people believe he has not made much progress since his first start several weeks ago. Here’s JDR with his opinion on Gabbert’s progression and how you get the numbers for the QB looking better: JDR3
And the stretch of defenses doesn’t get any easier. The Jags will face the Ravens in a Monday night match up a week from today. Here’s Del Rio on preparing Blaine for that and how the teams he’s already seen will play into the situation: JDR4
Jacksonville was in a tough spot having to play with out tackles Eben Britton and Eugene Monroe, causing them to go to rookie Cameron Bradfield out of Grand Valley State. Here’s JDR with how he thought Bradfield responded: JDR5
Del Rio also evaluated a couple of other player’s performances:
1. Aaron Kampman: JDR6
2. Matt Roth, Jeremy Mincey: JDR7
3. Nick Harris: JDR8
This has obviously been a tough stretch that has taken a toll on the team as well as Del Rio. Here’s JDR with where he is: JDR9
Accoringing to Del Rio, he will stick with his coaching philosophy, which is as follows: JDR10
Luckily, the team is not facing morale problems, despite the tough times: JDR11
Hopefully Jacksonville can pull it together and get a big win over the Ravens this Monday night.
Jags sign punter Nick Harris, release Matt Turk
Posted: October 11, 2011 Filed under: Jacksonville Jaguars | Tags: Matt Turk, Nick Harris, punter 2 Comments »
Welcome to Jacksonville Nick Harris! Here is the official release:
Jaguars sign punter Nick Harris, release punter Matt Turk
The Jacksonville Jaguars today signed free agent punter Nick Harris and released veteran punter Matt Turk. Harris is in his 11th NFL season and has spent time with Denver, Cincinnati and Detroit. The Jaguars also waived tight end Brett Brackett from the practice squad. Also, linebacker Jacob Cutrera was signed from the Jaguars practice squad to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers active roster.
Harris, who will wear jersey number 2, has played in 159 games since entering the league as a fourth-round draft pick of the Broncos in 2001. He has punted 804 times for 34,138 yards with a 42.5-yard average and 35.3 net with 226 punts downed inside the 20. He missed only one game from 2001-10.
The 33-year old Harris spent the past seven seasons with the Lions where he punted 90 times for a 44.6-yard gross average (35.8 net) in 2010. He had 24 punts downed inside the 20. He holds Lions franchise records in punts (627) and punting yards (27,074) and ranks third in gross punting average (43.2). He played the 2001-02 seasons and the first five games of the 2003 season with the Bengals before signing with the Lions.
In 2006, Harris ranked fifth in the NFL in gross punting (45.0 avg.) and tied for eighth with a 38.2-yard net average. He led the NFL in 2005 with a career-high 34 punts downed inside the 20.
A native of Phoenix, Arizona, Harris was regarded as one of the nation’s premier punters during his collegiate career at California where he earned his bachelor’s degree in American studies and a master’s degree in education. He attended Westview High School in Arizona where he played linebacker, running back and wide receiver.
