Jacksonville Jaguars

Jaguars defensive assistant Tom Williams to be head coach at Yale
Florida Times-Union | January 06, 2009
Tom Williams, a Jaguars defensive assistant coach, has been hired at Yale, becoming the first black head football coach at the Ivy League school. The Associated Press reported the announcement will be made at a news conference at 2 p.m. Wednesday. Williams, 38, has spent the past two seasons working with the Jaguars defense and has been an assistant coach at Hawaii, Washington, Stanford and San Jose State. "I am happy for Tom," Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said in a text message to The Associated Press. "He has shown strong leadership qualities and is a very good communicator. read more

Cap era puts cap on coach tenure
Florida Times-Union | January 04, 2009
Tom Landry coached the Dallas Cowboys for 29 consecutive years. Don Shula coached the Miami Dolphins for 26 consecutive years. read more

PREVIEW: Police records detail arrest in Collier shooting
Florida Times-Union | January 02, 2009
In October, Jacksonville police arrested Tyrone Hartsfield in the shooting that paralyzed Jaguars tackle Richard Collier. Court documents obtained by the Times-Union show what led to his arrest. The documents include a statement by a man who told police he was with Hartsfield the night Collier was shot 14 times. In addition to leaving him paralyzed, the incident also resulted in one of Collier's legs being amputated. The man later agreed to wear a wire when talking to Hartsfield about the shooting. read more

It's likely to be busy offseason for Del Rio
Orlando Sentinel | December 31, 2008
Midway through Jacksonville Jaguars Coach Jack Del Rio's postseason press conference, he was asked about what good came out of the 2008 season.

Tough times, tough solution for the Jaguars
Florida Times-Union | December 31, 2008
The Jaguars' season-ending news conference Tuesday dripped with the usual Jack Del Rio-isms such as "resolve", "smart," and "tough and physical." But in between the near-trite lines, Del Rio laid out a general plan to spark 2008's dud-of-a-club Jaguars back to postseason contention in 2009. "We went into the year with high expectations and didn't realize those expectations ... really didn't even come close to them," Del Rio said. "Certainly, accountability is something I believe in, and it has to start with me. read more

Fantasy approach backfires for Dallas' Jones
Florida Times-Union | December 31, 2008
Jerry Jones is probably the best businessman in the NFL. The Dallas Cowboys owner bought the team and Texas Stadium for $160 million in 1989, when the team was losing $1 million a month, and turned it into a cash cow. Jones showed the NFL the stadium could be a revenue producer with sponsorship deals, signage and premium seats. read more

Ravens and NFL playoffs Q&A with Mike Preston
Baltimore Sun | December 30, 2008
Baltimore Sun columnist answers readers' questions about the NFL playoffs and the Ravens' 27-7 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars Editor's note: Ravens questions for Baltimore Sun columnist Mike Preston can be submitted on game days from halftime until three hours after the game. Selected questions are published in a Q&A on baltimoresun.com later in the week. Listen to Mike Preston every Monday from 4 to 6 p.m. on Fox 1370 (AM) Sports.

Jaguars take a closer look at what went wrong this season
Florida Times-Union | December 30, 2008
While sifting through the wreckage of a star-crossed 5-11 season Monday, the Jaguars were seeking answers for what went wrong this year. Coach Jack Del Rio met briefly with the players and told them that they will be a smash-mouth football team next year and the players will have to buy into that from the first day of the offseason conditioning program. Several players agreed with that, but also suggested other problems, including a divided locker room and the issues of money and injuries. "It went from money to injuries to confrontation to not even focusing on the details, not buying read more

Ravens 'prepared for anything'
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
Long run in playoffs could make sixth sense There were 15 straight weeks without a bye.

Tag, you're it: Ray Lewis won't like it, but Ravens need to apply franchise designation
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
Inside linebacker Ray Lewis has always been the face of this franchise, so the Ravens might as well make it official and designate him the franchise player.

Jags stuck in reverse
Orlando Sentinel | December 29, 2008
BALTIMORE — The Jaguars' season-ending 27-7 loss to Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday unraveled in the second quarter when the Ravens exploded for three touchdowns.

Garrard proves to be an ironman
Orlando Sentinel | December 29, 2008
Garrard gets high marks for durability : David Garrard became Jacksonville's first quarterback to start all 16 games under Coach Jack Del Rio and the first Jaguars' signal-caller to answer the bell for all 16 games since Mark Brunell in 2000. Garrard was 14-for-25 for 127 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions, but his season totals were better — 335-for-535 (62.6 percent), 3,620 yards, 15 touchdowns and 13 interceptions. Garrard's first-quarter TD throw was the 51st of his career, tying him with Byron Leftwich for second in that Jaguars category. Brunell holds the franchise record (144 TD passes). Garrard had four rushing attempts Sunday for 40 yards and three first downs.

Knocked down to 5-11 … and that's the season
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
BALTIMORE - At some point, several stomachs on the Jaguars' sideline must have turned sour from swallowing everything shoved down its throat by the Baltimore Ravens' offense. Force-fed whatever Baltimore wanted to do, the Jaguars punched the clock on a miserable year Sunday by allowing three second-quarter touchdowns in a season-ending 27-7 drubbing at M&T Bank Stadium. "We just finished up a long, tough year," Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio said. "It's not all bad, but it's not good enough. We'll collect ourselves and look forward to 2009. read more

Jags look lousy in season finale
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
BALTIMORE - How far have the Jaguars fallen? If the 27-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday is any yardstick, they've hit bottom. The Jaguars not only finished the season with a 5-11 record, losing eight of their last 10 games, but they embarrassed themselves against the Ravens. The futility of the Jaguars' season was summed up in one nightmarish series late in the third quarter when they couldn't execute the basics that most Pop Warner teams know how to do. The Jaguars couldn't line up correctly. read more

Grade: Coaches coax minimal effort
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
Rushing offense: C+ At least when it was still a game, Maurice Drew (59 first-half yards) was on track to have the first 100-yard game by an opposing running back on the Ravens' home field since 2004. It's a rarity for anyone to have runs of 15, 20 and 23 yards against the NFL's No. 2-ranked defense. read more

Del Rio not ready to review season
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
BALTIMORE - Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio wanted to stick to talking about his team's loss to the Ravens on Sunday and not potential offseason changes. read more

Jags' defense can't stop big plays
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
BALTIMORE - On a day when the Ravens honored the 1958 Baltimore Colts, who beat the New York Giants in what became known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played," the Jaguars defense made rookie Joe Flacco look like the late Johnny Unitas. read more

Monday morning quarterback
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
Reaction from fans after the Jaguars' season-ending 27-7 loss to Baltimore on Sunday: read more

Plays and scores
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
JAGUARS@RAVENS read more

They're in!
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
Rookie QB's career game highlighted by numerous big plays through air; Ravens thump Jaguars, will face Miami in first round of AFC playoffs Rematch in Miami awaits Ravens in first round of playoffs after Flacco and the offense cruise past Jags How they stack up: Ravens (11-5) at Dolphins (11-5) Poll: Ravens vs. Dolphins Mike Preston's report card

Jags may have held early lead, but Ravens had game in hand
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
T he NFL landscape already was littered with the corpses of teams that, like the Ravens yesterday, had to win to get in. Now, here were the Ravens, in front of an eardrum-shattering home crowd, seemingly positioning themselves for a chalk outline of their own. They trailed the hapless Jacksonville Jaguars 7-3 in the final minute of the first quarter.

They're in! Ravens put stamp on turnaround
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
Team thumps Jags to claim wild card, will face Miami in first round The Ravens completed an improbable turnaround from a dysfunctional, 5-11 also-ran to confident playoff team yesterday behind a rookie quarterback and first-year coach.

Ravens Report
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
WHACKO FOR FLACCO: Rookie quarterback Joe Flacco threw for 297yards and hit five passes of more than 20yards - both season highs. After Jacksonville took a 7-3 lead in the first quarter, Flacco went 12-for-13 for 192yards to lead three straight touchdown drives to basically seal the playoff berth.

Clayton catching passes, deflecting praise
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
WR's four receptions for 128 yards help set up three touchdowns, field goal When the question of whether he was putting together one of his best seasons in a four-year career was asked, Mark Clayton shrugged his shoulders, shifted from one foot to the other and hesitated before answering.

With big game, Walker lets his play do the talking
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
This season, Frank Walker had garnered more attention for his mouth - talking and otherwise - than his skills as a cornerback.

Return engagement for Ravens, Dolphins
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
Turnaround teams meet again in Miami after Ravens won there in Oct. When the Ravens last traveled to South Florida, they had an alarming tendency to turn the ball over and had lost three straight games.

Roethlisberger expected back; report: Browns' Savage is out
Baltimore Sun | December 29, 2008
The Pittsburgh Steelers endured the nightmare of every NFL team that has clinched its playoff positioning: watching a star player go down with an injury.

Jaguars look lousy in season finale
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
BALTIMORE - How far have the Jaguars fallen? If the 27-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday is any yardstick, they've hit bottom. The Jaguars not only finished the season with a 5-11 record, losing eight of their last 10 games, but they embarrassed themselves against the Ravens. The futility of the Jaguars' season was summed up in one nightmarish series late in the third quarter when they couldn't execute the basics that most Pop Warner teams know how to do. The Jaguars couldn't line up correctly. read more

JAGUARS NOTEBOOK: Del Rio not ready to review season
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
BALTIMORE - Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio wanted to stick to talking about his team's loss to the Ravens on Sunday and not potential offseason changes. After Del Rio said there were "some positives and some negatives'' in the season, he was asked to name some of the positives, but declined. "We'll have time to get into that,'' Del Rio said after the Jaguars' 27-7 loss. "Let's talk about this game and I am sure we will have a wrap-up meeting to talk about that.'' The numbers, though, show the Jaguars are a .500 team (24-24) the past three seasons. read more

Jaguars defense can't stop big plays
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
BALTIMORE - On a day when the Ravens honored the 1958 Baltimore Colts, who beat the New York Giants in what became known as "The Greatest Game Ever Played," the Jaguars defense made rookie Joe Flacco look like the late Johnny Unitas. Flacco, the quarterback of a passing offense ranked 28th in the league, completed 14 of 17 passes for 246 yards and put 24 points on the board - all in the first half. Flacco only threw six passes in the second half as the Ravens protected their lead. read more

Jaguars at Ravens: Plays and scores
Florida Times-Union | December 29, 2008
JAGUARS@RAVENS SCORE BY QUARTERS Jacksonville 7 0 0 0 - 7 Baltimore 3 21 3 0 - 27 HOW THEY SCORED FIRST QUARTER Ravens - FG Stover 32, 9:25. Drive: 10 plays, 65 yards, 5:35. Key plays: L.McClain 2 run on third-and-1; Flacco 48 pass to Clayton. Baltimore 3, Jacksonville 0 . Jaguars - Pearman 23 pass from Garrard (Scobee kick), :48. read more

Ravens enter playoffs with 27-7 win over Jaguars
Florida Times-Union | December 28, 2008
BALTIMORE (AP) — Instead of backing into the playoffs, the Baltimore Ravens made it on their own — in decisive fashion. Le'Ron McClain ran for two touchdowns in the pivotal first half, and the Ravens routed the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-7 Sunday to earn an AFC wild-card berth. Baltimore (11-5) could have qualified for the postseason if Buffalo beat New England earlier Sunday, but the Patriots' 13-0 victory meant the Ravens took the field knowing they had to win to get into the playoffs. It was 24-7 at halftime, and Baltimore never let up against the stumbling Jaguars (5-11), who com read more

Questionable '09 returns
Florida Times-Union | December 28, 2008
Khalif Barnes offensive tackle After four years and 56 career starts, the team's 2005 second-round draft pick is an unrestricted free agent. He became a greater liability this season with powerful left guard Vince Manuwai missing practically the entire season. Barnes was flagged seven times for holding and contributed mightily to quarterback David Garrard absorbing 41 sacks, the most in team history since 2001. read more

Mason expected to play vs. Jags
Florida Times-Union | December 28, 2008
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason , questionable for today's game against the Jaguars with a shoulder injury, will play, coach John Harbaugh told ESPN on Saturday. read more

Jaguars-Ravens at a glance
Florida Times-Union | December 28, 2008
AT STAKE read more

Mason expected to play vs. Jags
Florida Times-Union | December 28, 2008
Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason , questionable for today's game against the Jaguars with a shoulder injury, will play, coach John Harbaugh told ESPN on Saturday. read more

Ref won't be calling the rematch
Florida Times-Union | December 28, 2008
The Ed Hochuli Bowl will cap the NFL season tonight. read more

Last call for these Jags?
Florida Times-Union | December 28, 2008
Change is in the works for the 2009 Jaguars. The front office point man, James "Shack" Harris, has been shown the door, along with the strength and conditioning staff. Defensive coordinator Gregg Williams, working on a one-year contract, will likely be employed in another city. Other assistants on Jack Del Rio's staff could be headed elsewhere due to promotions or better job security. But when it comes to makeover, look for major changes to the player roster, where the Jaguars will lose several unrestricted free agents. read more

Lewis' last dance?
Baltimore Sun | December 28, 2008
Face of Ravens has uncertain future with team As Ray Lewis emerges today from the smoke-filled tunnel at M&T Bank Stadium, the Ravens' fiery linebacker will again send the sellout crowd into a frenzy with his trademark arm-flailing, hip-thrusting gyrations.

Jaguars' Drew ready to play against Ravens
Florida Times-Union | December 27, 2008
Running back Maurice Drew should be ready to play Sunday when the Jaguars meet Baltimore at M&T Bank Stadium. Drew practiced for the first time all week Friday and was listed as probable on the team's injury report. Having sustained a bruised knee near the end of the 31-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 18, Drew said earlier in the week that he expected to start against the Ravens, despite the Jaguars not having anything - other than pride - to play for in the season finale. "I'd kill you before I'd lie to you," Drew joked. "I'm great, man. read more

Leonhard yielding big returns
Baltimore Sun | December 27, 2008
Signed in offseason, he leads Ravens in bringing back punts Punt returns are marked by chaos and random patterns, daring teams to sift through the unpredictability to - depending on your viewpoint - either find the returner or the end zone.

J. Jones says Phillips' job safe for '09
Baltimore Sun | December 27, 2008
Cowboys owner: 'Coaches are in place'; Romo expected to play against Eagles Wade Phillips will be back as coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season and Jason Garrett will remain in charge of the offense, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs, club owner Jerry Jones said yesterday.

NFL injury report
Baltimore Sun | December 27, 2008
Tomorrow Jaguars at Ravens

Leonhard yields big return for Ravens
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
Punt returns boast chaos and random patterns, daring teams to sift through the unpredictability to -- depending on your viewpoint -- either find the returner or the end zone.

Cowboys owner: Phillips, Garrett will return in 2009
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
Regardless of whether or not Dallas makes the playoffs, 'The coaches are in place' for next season, Jones announces Wade Phillips will be back as coach of the Dallas Cowboys next season, and Jason Garrett will remain in charge of the offense, regardless of whether the team makes the playoffs, club owner Jerry Jones said Friday.

Ravens' rookie QB makes quick transition
Florida Times-Union | December 26, 2008
Having "done what I've wanted to do" this season, Baltimore Ravens rookie quarterback Joe Flacco isn't surprised by his success. Flacco recently triggered playing-time escalators in his five-year, $30 million contract to pack an additional $3 million in bonuses into his pockets, according to reports. "I'm confident in what I do," he said, "and believe I'm the best." Flacco gets the chance to prove it Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium when Baltimore (10-5) plays host to the Jaguars (5-10) with a playoff berth at stake for the Ravens. read more

JAGUARS NOTEBOOK: Peterson banks memories of time with team
Florida Times-Union | December 26, 2008
After Mike Peterson played his last home game as a Jaguar on Dec. 18 against Indianapolis, the middle linebacker made it a point to thank the writers for the stories they've written about him in his six years with the Jaguars. "I appreciate that," Peterson said. "I've got a scrapbook at home with all the great stories. read more

Ravens made all the right moves
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
Turning it around at a dizzying speed: How the Ravens went from a 5-11 team to a playoff contender in one year Turning it around at a dizzying speed: How the Ravens went from a 5-11 team to a playoff contender in one year

Danger ahead if playoff sleigh ride lands in New England
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
I f there is such a thing as Santa Claus, then the Ravens had better hope he delivers them the perfect late gift Sunday night. That present would be a first-round playoff game against anyone but the New England Patriots.

3 things: Ravens-Jaguars
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
THREE THINGS THAT NEED TO GO RIGHT ...

Baltimore Sun picks: Ravens vs. Jaguars
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
JAMISON HENSLEY

The good, the bad and the ugly of the 2008 Ravens season
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
A s the Ravens try to extend their season with a playoff run, it seems like the perfect time to reflect on the highs and lows of the regular season:

Q&A with Ravens DT Justin Bannan
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
Each week, we'll bring you a Q&A with a Ravens player to help you learn a little more about the team. Today's guest is defensive tackle Justin Bannan, who ranks seventh on the team in tackles (51) since replacing injured linemate Kelly Gregg. Bannan considers his developing season, demanding coaches and his basketball-playing days.

Ravens Q&A with Jamison Hensley
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
Each week, Baltimore Sun reporter Jamison Hensley will answer questions about the Ravens. To submit a question, e-mail sports@baltsun.com. Give your name and phone number so we can verify the e-mail.

Remember when? Ravens earn wild card
Baltimore Sun | December 26, 2008
T he last time the Ravens played their final game of the regular season with a wild-card playoff berth on the line was Jan. 7, 2002. It also happened to be the first Monday Night Football game in Baltimore in more than two decades. The game was in January because it had been postponed after the Sept. 11 tragedy. The Ravens, defending Super Bowl champions, made sure they didn't miss the playoffs by hammering the Minnesota Vikings, 19-3.

Pouncing on Ravens would hit spot for disappointing Jaguars team
Baltimore Sun | December 25, 2008
Eleven months ago, the Jacksonville Jaguars' season ended with a loss to the New England Patriots in an AFC divisional playoff game, but prospects of another successful season - and maybe even a berth in the Super Bowl -weren't far-fetched.

No taking Jaguars lightly, players say
Baltimore Sun | December 25, 2008
Punter Koch gets AFC special teams award To reach the playoffs, the Ravens only have to avoid something that has yet to happen this season: a letdown.

JAGUARS NOTEBOOK: Zelenka finalist for Super spot
Florida Times-Union | December 25, 2008
The Jaguars aren't going to be playing in the Super Bowl, but one of their players, long snapper Joe Zelenka , could be featured in an ad during the telecast. Players around the league make videos about their experiences, and then the fans vote for which one should be a Super Ad. Zelenka's self-deprecating sense of humor and his tale about how a long snapper got a fan club enabled him to make the top four in the balloting. read more

QB doesn't want fade pattern
Florida Times-Union | December 25, 2008
David Garrard knows how quarterbacks are remembered. He understands the way they play in crunch time in the fourth quarter is how they are measured. "If you get to the fourth quarter and don't make plays, then those are the lasting impressions on everybody's mind, no matter how great you played early on. read more

Jaguars force out Harris
Buffalo News | December 24, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- James “Shack” Harris resigned as the Jacksonville Jaguars' personnel chief Tuesday, taking the fall for a franchise that flopped this season and avoiding what might have been an embarrassing return to Baltimore this weekend.

Harris resigns from Jaguars
Florida Times-Union | December 24, 2008
James "Shack" Harris, a pro football pioneer on and off the field, became the first major victim of the Jaguars' losing season Tuesday when he resigned as the team's vice president of player personnel. Gene Smith, who was the director of pro and college personnel, was promoted to replace Harris, but the move raised almost as many questions as it answered. read more

Q&A with Jaguars safety Gerald Sensabaugh
Florida Times-Union | December 24, 2008
NFL experience: Fourth year. Born: Oakland, Calif. On his iPod: Actually I like that new Ludacris album [ Theater of the Mind ]. I've been listening to that for the last couple of days. That's what's really doing it for me right now. Favorite athlete in any sport: LeBron James. Favorite NFL city: Miami. read more

Players sad for 'Shack'
Florida Times-Union | December 24, 2008
The departure of Jaguars vice president of player personnel James "Shack" Harris, who resigned Tuesday, had been rumored for weeks. But it still caught some of the Jaguars players by surprise. "As a player, you kind of have to farm your own land," said tight end George Wrighster, who was drafted by the Jaguars in the fourth round in 2003. read more

Jaguars' personnel director resigns
Kansas City Star | December 23, 2008
The Jacksonville Jaguars have announced the resignation of player personnel director James Harris, effective at the conclusion of the season.

Jaguars personnel chief Harris resigns, taking fall for season's flop
USA Today | December 23, 2008
Jacksonville Jaguars personnel chief James "Shack" Harris resigned Tuesday, taking the fall for a franchise that flopped this ...

Jaguars VP James 'Shack' Harris resigns
Florida Times-Union | December 23, 2008
James "Shack" Harris, the Jaguars' vice president of player personnel resigned Monday night, and on Tuesday, the club promoted former director of executive director of college/pro personnel Gene Smith to his position. Harris' resignation becomes effective next week. "I want to thank Shack for his contributions and hard work in helping us rebuild this team," Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver said. "When he and Jack Del Rio joined us six years ago, we were coming off three straight losing seasons and Shack helped build a strong roster that returned us to the playoffs. read more

Jaguars' game shifts to 4:15 p.m.
Florida Times-Union | December 23, 2008
The Jaguars were given a little extra incentive for their season-ending game at Baltimore on Sunday as they attempt to play a spoiler role. The game was shifted to 4:15 p.m. from 1 p.m. for more exposure, because the outcome will play a key role in determining the AFC playoff picture. The Dolphins-Jets game, another game with AFC playoff implications, was also shifted to 4:15 p.m. If the Ravens (10-5) beat the Jaguars (5-10), they're in the playoffs as a wild card. If the Jaguars pull off the upset, it sets up a complicated set of possibilities for the second wild-card spot. read more

5 questions ... with coach Jack Del Rio
Florida Times-Union | December 23, 2008
5 QUESTIONS WITH ... COACH JACK DEL RIO When you watched the tape of the game, did Peyton Manning outperform the defense or did the secondary play badly? A combination; he was excellent. I saw some of Tony's [Dungy] postgame clips, and I agree with him. It was an MVP-type performance. I mean, it was sensational. We did some things that I put in the "gimme" category, which we talked about that you can't do against anybody, but certainly if you do it against Peyton Manning, he's going to torch you. He was good, awfully good, without a running game. read more

Jaguars executive James 'Shaq' Harris steps down amid team turmoil and a losing season
Orlando Sentinel | December 23, 2008
Jacksonville Jaguars vice president of player personnel, James "Shack'' Harris, became the latest victim of the team's losing season Tuesday when he resigned. The resignation is effective next week.

Jaguars game moved to 4:15 start
Florida Times-Union | December 22, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) — The Miami Dolphins will try to wrap up the AFC East title against the New York Jets at 4:15 p.m. on Sunday. The NFL announced the starting times for its final week games Monday under the "flex scheduling" system that allows it to put more attractive games in the later starting times. The league had already announced that the Denver-San Diego game for the AFC West title will be played at 8:15 p.m. Sunday night. Miami, 1-15 last season and 10-5 now, needs a victory to wrap up the division. read more

Toughness no small matter to Drew, who plans to play
Florida Times-Union | December 22, 2008
There was a rare sight at a rare Sunday practice for the Jaguars - Maurice Drew was watching from the sidelines. Drew missed only one game in his three years with the team, in the season finale in Houston last season when the Jaguars' regulars were held out, because they already had clinched a playoff spot. He suffered a bruised knee at the end of Thursday night's 31-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts. read more

Ravens-Jags game moved to 4:15 p.m.
Baltimore Sun | December 22, 2008
NFL changes time of Sunday's regular-season finale via flex scheduling For the second time in three weeks, a Ravens game has been moved from its originally scheduled time to accommodate television.

Loyal Jaguars fan earns salute from Topps NFL cards
Florida Times-Union | December 22, 2008
When Army Spc. Mark Middlebrook finished up a day in Iraq, one of the first things he'd often do is call home to talk to his parents. Part of that was being a dutiful son. Other times he had, well, a more important reason for calling. "All I'd want to know is if the Jags won," he said. This is a guy who went to every home game the Jaguars played for the first four or five years the team existed. read more

Jaguars' Travarous Bain arrested in Jacksonville
Orlando Sentinel | December 21, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- A player on the Jaguars practice squad has been arrested for driving while his license was revoked.

Jaguars player arrested on revoked license charge
Florida Times-Union | December 21, 2008
An early morning traffic stop led to the arrest of a Jacksonville Jaguars player on Sunday. Travarous Bain, 25, was arrested in St. Johns County, and charged with driving while his license was suspended or revoked. The sheriff’s office said he was stopped for driving 99 miles per hour on Interstate 95 south of the State Road 16 exit. According to the arrest report, Bain’s license had been suspended earlier this year for four different traffic offenses, including driving under the influence. read more

QB Baugh was awe-inspiring
Florida Times-Union | December 21, 2008
The Washington Redskins were playing a home game on Dec. read more

Saturday morning quarterback (Friday edition)
Florida Times-Union | December 20, 2008
Reaction from fans after the Jaguars' 31-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday: Breaking news: A turnstile is missing from Gate A. It was last seen wearing a teal 69 jersey and allegedly playing the left tackle position. The front office is investigating reports of foul play. Brad, Jacksonville Fourth-quarter miscues cost us; no points, two punts, interception, two sacks, bad play-calling. Maurice Drew injury/10-second runoff, Ouch! read more

Jaguars LB Mike Peterson reflects on time in Jacksonville after Thursday's loss to Colts
Orlando Sentinel | December 20, 2008
Jaguars LB Mike Peterson knows his time with the team is coming to a close and before Thursday's 31-24 loss to Indianapolis he paid tribute by kissing the field as his name was called in pregame introductions.

Del Rio makes staff changes
Florida Times-Union | December 20, 2008
The Jaguars will play the 2009 season with a new strength and conditioning staff. Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio informed strength and conditioning coach Mark Asanovich last week that he plans to go another direction in 2009. The staff - which includes assistant strength and conditioning coach Les Ebert - reports Tuesday for its final day with the Jaguars. While a definite connection to the conditioning staff is difficult to quantify, the Jaguars have experienced a rash of season-ending injuries in the last three seasons. read more

Jaguars take fear out of game plan vs. Colts
Florida Times-Union | December 20, 2008
"What might have been" isn't a phrase Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio wants marinating in his noggin. But based on the club's increased offensive production the last two games, it's definitely there now. Del Rio acknowledged Friday that conservative play-calling didn't help the team's offense earlier in the season. "I think after the fact, you know, your vision is really good," Del Rio said a day after the Jaguars' 31-24 loss to Indianapolis. "We have started conservatively a few times and I've come back and said, 'Why are we starting so conservatively?' We've looked at that as a staff ... read more

Jags to dismiss strength coaches
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
The Jaguars will play the 2009 season with a new strength and conditioning staff. Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio informed strength and conditioning coach Mark Asanovich last week that he plans to go another direction for '09. The staff — which includes assistant strength and conditioning coach Les Ebert — reports Tuesday for its final day with the Jaguars. While a definite connection to the conditioning staff is difficult to quantify, the Jaguars have experienced a rash of season-ending injuries over the last three seasons. read more

Jags to replace strength coaches
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
The Jaguars will play the 2009 season with a new strength and conditioning staff. Jaguars coach Jack Del Rio informed strength and conditioning coach Mark Asanovich last week that he plans to go another direction for '09. The staff — which includes assistant strength and conditioning coach Les Ebert — reports Tuesday for its final day with the Jaguars. While a definite connection to the conditioning staff is difficult to quantify, the Jaguars have experienced a rash of season-ending injuries over the last three seasons. read more

NFL: Colts overcome Jaguars for 8th straight
Philly.com | December 19, 2008

Saturday morning quarterback (Friday edition)
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
Reaction from fans after the Jaguars' 31-24 loss to the Indianapolis Colts on Thursday: Breaking news: A turnstile is missing from Gate A. It was last seen wearing a teal 69 jersey and allegedly playing the left tackle position. The front office is investigating reports of foul play. Brad, Jacksonville Fourth-quarter miscues cost us; no points, two punts, interception, two sacks, bad play-calling. Maurice Drew injury/10-second runoff, Ouch! read more

Indianapolis Colts-Jacksonville Jaguars box score
Kansas City Star | December 19, 2008
First quarter JAC: Northcutt 28 pass from Garrard (Scobee kick), 11:05. Second quarter JAC: Garrard 2 run (Scobee kick), 11:43.

Manning leads Colts to comeback win over Jaguars
Buffalo News | December 19, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Peyton Manning asked his coaches at halftime if they had any suggestions for him. All he got was, “You haven't thrown any incompletions. Just try to keep doing what you're doing.”

Game slips away late as Jaguars fall to Indy
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
The Jaguars couldn't make the big play and gave up the big play. That was an all-too-familiar scenario Thursday night in a frustrating 31-24 defeat to the Indianapolis Colts. The Jaguars battled the Colts toe-to-toe for almost 55 minutes, but with the score tied 24-24, they couldn't finish off the Colts. First, Keiwan Ratliff fooled David Garrard when he made a coverage move he hadn't made all season, intercepted the pass and ran 35 yards for the touchdown. After the teams traded punts, the Jaguars advanced from their 10 to the Colts 17 with 48 seconds left when Garrard spiked the read more

Return 'amazing' to Collier
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
Richard Collier was cheered many times in his football career, but never the way he was on Thursday night, though. The Jaguars reserve offensive lineman received a standing ovation in his first appearance at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium since being shot Sept. 2, and Collier was moved by the reception he received. "It was incredible," Collier said. "I got chills. I've still got chills. It's amazing. read more

Drew gallops again vs. Colts
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
Grab a pen and pull out the record books for revision once Maurice Drew lines up across from the Indianapolis defense. Personal records, franchise marks - name 'em - Drew has achieved them against this Colts defense, whose horseshoe helmet logo seems the antithesis of the club's success defending him. Drew didn't exactly run roughshod this time. But in the Jaguars' 31-24 loss to Indianapolis on Thursday, he continued to build onto a short legacy of domination against the Colts. read more

JAGUARS NOTEBOOK: Gambles work on fourth down
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
The Jaguars added to their league-leading fourth-down conversion attempts when David Garrard gained 2 yards on a quarterback sneak to convert a fourth-and-1 from their own 31 in Thursday night's 31-24 loss to the Colts. The Jaguars have now converted 14 of 23 attempts on fourth down. The club led the league in 2007 with 33 fourth-down attempts and 19 conversions. read more

Manning on the money
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
Indianapolis quarterback Peyton Manning flirted with NFL history Thursday night after completing his first 17 passes against the Jaguars. Coupled with the six consecutive completions Manning threw last week against Detroit, it gave him 23 completions in a row, one short of the NFL record of 24 set by Philadelphia's Donovan McNabb in 2004. Manning completed all 13 of his throws in the first half then started the second half with four more completions, picking up 7, 10 , 12 and 21 yards as he led the Colts on a 9-play, 75-yard drive to cut the Jaguars lead to 17-14. It wasn't until the read more

GAME GRADES: Defense not close to slowing Manning
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
Rushing offense: B The running game was heavy doses of Maurice Drew and quarterback David Garrard on the occasional scramble or draw, with pretty good success against a Colts defense susceptible to the run. Drew had one of his more impressive games from the standpoint of taking on tacklers and running over and through them. read more

Colts-Jags plays and scores
Florida Times-Union | December 19, 2008
COLTS@JAGUARS SCORE BY QUARTERS Indianapolis 0 7 7 17 - 31 Jacksonville 7 10 7 0 - 24 HOW THEY SCORED FIRST QUARTER Jaguars - Dennis Northcutt 28 pass from David Garrard (Josh Scobee kick), 11:05. Drive: 8 plays, 62 yards, 4:01. Key plays: Garrard 12 pass to Maurice Drew; Drew 10 run; Garrard 9 pass to Lewis. read more

Colts clinch playoff spot
Baltimore Sun | December 19, 2008
Manning throws for 364 yards, 3 TDs in 31-24 win over Jags Peyton Manning was nearly perfect, exactly what the Indianapolis Colts needed to overcome all the emotion the Jacksonville Jaguars got from Richard Collier's return.

Manning nearly perfect as Colts defeat Jaguars
Florida Times-Union | December 18, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Peyton Manning was nearly perfect, exactly what the Indianapolis Colts needed to overcome all the emotion the Jacksonville Jaguars got from Richard Collier's return. Manning completed his first 17 passes, picked apart Jacksonville's secondary and led the Colts to their eighth consecutive win and seventh straight playoff berth. Manning finished 29-for-34 and threw for 364 yards and three touchdowns, and the Colts secured the No. read more

Jaguars' Collier expected on field before game vs. Colts
USA Today | December 18, 2008
Jacksonville Jaguars offensive lineman Richard Collier, paralyzed from the waist down following a shooting in early September, ...

Surging Colts meet Jaguars
Buffalo News | December 18, 2008
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Indianapolis and Jacksonville both started the season 3-4, falling well short of expectations but not quite reaching panic mode.

Jaguars look to spoil Colts' recent streak
Orlando Sentinel | December 18, 2008
JACKSONVILLE — At one point this season, both the Indianapolis Colts and Jacksonville Jaguars owned 3-4 records and both teams and other NFL observers couldn't believe the two alleged bullies of the AFC South were in such shape, while Tennessee pulled away.

One final spotlight for the Jaguars
Florida Times-Union | December 18, 2008
The Jaguars hope to show tonight they're still prime-time players. After losing their other two prime-time games this year to the Steelers and Texans, the Jaguars close out their home season tonight against the Indianapolis Colts on the NFL Network. The game is also being shown locally on WAWS TV-30. This is a chance for the Jaguars to salvage something out of a disappointing 5-9 season by sweeping a division rival, snapping the Colts' seven-game winning streak and preventing them from clinching a playoff spot. "It's a big challenge,'' said cornerback Brian Williams. read more