3 things to build on, 3 things to fix from the Jaguars loss to the Browns
The result of the Jaguars' preseason opener is not the issue. But how the team played--and how some specific player played--is worth further investigation. So here are three things I liked and three things I didn't from the 23-13 loss to the Browns.
Jaguars free agency 2021: Checking out the team’s defensive needs
Defensive needs: DL, S, CB, EDGE. Defensive lineCoach Urban Meyer said that he wants to build a defense from the line and work back from there. With Leonard Williams getting tagged by the Giants, Tomlinson is the top interior lineman in free agency, and a player who the Jaguars should make a priority. Middle linebacker Joe Schobert, one of the final major free agent signings of Dave Caldwell’s tenure, was an above-average player last season. Hilton, who was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2016, could be a nice addition as a nickel.
Jaguars free agency 2021: A look at the defensive needs
Defensive needs: DL, S, CB, EDGE. Defensive lineCoach Urban Meyer said that he wants to build a defense from the line and work back from there. With Leonard Williams getting tagged by the Giants, Tomlinson is the top interior lineman in free agency, and a player who the Jaguars should make a priority. Middle linebacker Joe Schobert, one of the final major free agent signings of Dave Caldwell’s tenure, was an above-average player last season. Hilton, who was signed by the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent in 2016, could be a nice addition as a nickel.
Jaguars limp into bye week with 6th straight loss as questions mount
Keenan Allen of the Los Angeles Chargers runs the ball against CJ Henderson of the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at SoFi Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Inglewood, California. The Jaguars went back and forth with the Chargers, but couldn’t close things out on the West Coast in a 39-29 loss in Los Angeles on Sunday. The Jaguars enter the bye week at 1-6 and losers of six consecutive games. Minshew connected with Chris Conley on a 28-yard touchdown pass and found Ben Ellefson for a two-point conversion for a 29-22 lead. Jacksonville went for two-point conversions three times and went for it on fourth down four times.
Jaguars rule out top pass rusher Josh Allen at Texans
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Jacksonville Jaguars will be without their best pass rusher at Houston on Sunday. Defensive end Josh Allen, who has two of the team's four sacks this season, was downgraded to out and did make the trip Saturday. Jacksonville (1-3) could be down three more defensive regulars against the Texans (0-4). The team could get a boost with the return of starting safety Jarrod Wilson (hamstring). Wilson and linebacker Quincy Williams (core muscle injury) were moved from the IR designated for return list to the 53-man roster Saturday.
Jaguars, with shot to move to 2-0, eager to end slide in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Starting 2-0 is an opportunity the Tennessee Titans simply haven’t seized in a very long time. “So, yeah, I think it’s a big game for us, it’s a big game because it’s a divisional game. Jack and Jones led the way Sunday as Jacksonville held Indy to 88 yards rushing — more than 50 yards under what it allowed last year. Henry also is averaging 104.3 yards rushing against AFC South teams since becoming the starter in 2018. His 1,251 yards rushing inside the division lead the NFL in that time, a total that includes 498 yards rushing against the Jaguars.
Jaguars 1st-round rookies Chaisson, Henderson adjusting to NFL world
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. It has been a wild offseason filled with virtual meetings and very little actual football. Finally getting out on the field, rookie first-round picks CJ Henderson and KLavon Chaisson are ready to roll and help usher in a new era for the Jaguars. An infusion of young players, headlined by Henderson and Chaisson, hope to be at the forefront of a change and new era in Jaguars football history. Along with its 12 draft picks, the Jaguars have 18 undrafted rookie free agents on their roster. Henderson and Chaisson are the two biggest of those newcomers and could open as Week 1 starters for a team that is undergoing both a youth and roster overhaul.
Jaguars sign 1st-round draft pick CJ Henderson; 7 of 12 picks now signed
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. The Jaguars continue to fill out their rookie class, signing first-round pick CJ Henderson on Thursday afternoon. Pen to paper for our top pick @HendersonChris_ has signed his rookie deal! #DUUUVAL pic.twitter.com/RenW9J9BKk #DUUUVAL (@Jaguars) July 16, 2020Henderson, who was the No. 9 overall pick, was the first of two Jaguars first-round selections in last Aprils draft. Henderson is the seventh member of the 12-player Jacksonville draft class to sign, including second-round receiver Laviska Shenault and fourth-round linebacker Shaquille Quarterman, an Oakleaf High School graduate.
Photo gallery: Georgia 24, Florida 17
Florida defensive back CJ Henderson (1) is called for pass interference as he breaks up a pass to Georgia wide receiver Matt Landers (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)Hide Caption
MONDAY HUDDLE: 5 takeaways from this weekend's football scene around the state
Lamical Perine #2 of the Florida Gators celebrates a touchdown during the game against the Tennessee Martin Skyhawks at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)Here are five takeaways from this past weekend's football action around the state. Rough start for pro teamsIt couldnt have been an uglier start to the season for the three NFL teams in the state. Florida State managed to win its first game of the season on Saturday but not in the manner many were expecting. After the game, Florida head coach Dan Mullen insinuated that the injury could be serious.
No. 11 Florida loses Toney, Henderson in win over UT Martin
11 Florida might have lost its top two players in a 45-0 victory over lower-division Tennessee-Martin on Saturday night. Florida barely missed either of them against the Skyhawks (1-1), who fell to 0-10 against SEC teams and failed to cover the 44 1/2-point spread. Without them, Florida still manhandled overmatched UT Martin. Feleipe Franks completed 25 of 27 passes, including 15 straight to start the game, for 270 yards and two touchdowns. Florida led 38-0 early in the fourth - and had emptied its bench - when quarterback John Bachus scampered for 48 yards and gave UT Martin its best scoring opportunity.