Jags limp into finale with QB Glennon, without RB Robinson
(Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ The worst (and potentially best) season in Jacksonvilleโs relatively brief history is coming to a close. The Jaguars (1-14) already set a team record for consecutive losses (14) and an NFL record for consecutive games allowing at least 24 points (also 14). Coach Doug Marrone and his staff could be next, possibly within hours of the season finale. Marrone said Wednesday that quarterback Mike Glennon will start the finale instead of Gardner Minshew. I donโt try to look too far (ahead) and I donโt try to look too back in the past.
Mark Brunell: Jaguars should see what they have in QB Jake Luton
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Itโs still a loss, but the Jaguars didnโt play like a team thatโs going in the tank on Sunday against the Texans. But I want to focus on the quarterback spot and the play from rookie quarterback Jake Luton, a sixth-round pick from Oregon State. Luton got DJ Chark back into the mix and Chark had been off the radar for weeks and out of sync with Minshew. I think that Luton, with what he showed against the Texans, certainly has earned another week of starting. I think the Jaguars should give him another chance and see what he can do.
When will it end? Losing skid reaches 7 as Jaguars fall to Texans
The Jaguars played far better than they had before the break, but the slide continued on Sunday at TIAA Bank Field. Jacksonvilleโs 27-25 loss to the Texans marked the seventh consecutive since a Week 1 win over the Colts. The Jaguars had three drives to try and tie things up in the final quarter and nearly did. The Jaguars visit Green Bay next week, the first team in a rugged second half schedule. Luton got the call to start over the Jaguars bye week when X-rays revealed fractures in the thumb of Minshew.
Tampa Bay's Godwin, Green Bay's Adams return from injuries
___GREEN BAY AT TAMPA BAYPackers: RB Tyler Ervin, CB Kevin King, QB Jordan Love. ___NEW YORK JETS AT MIAMIJets: QB James Morgan, QB Sam Darnold, CB Quincy Wilson, LB Jordan Willis, T Mekhi Becton, DL Nathan Shepherd. Dolphins: B/WR Malcolm Perry, RB Salvon Ahmed, RB Jordan Howard, LB Kyle Van Noy, DE Jason Strowbridge. ___HOUSTON AT TENNESSEETexans: WR Keke Coutee, CB Cornell Armstrong, RB Buddy Howell, ILB Peter Kalambayi, OT Charlie Heck, TE Jordan Akins. ___ATLANTA AT MINNESOTAFalcons: CB Jordan Miller, RB Qadree Ollison, S Jaylinn Hawkins, RT John Wetzel, DE Takk McKinley.
Let the game begin: All Jaguars active players negative for COVID-19
The Jaguars (1-4) host Detroit (1-3) on Sunday and plan to play as scheduled, but as a precaution, the Jaguars will be conducting all football-related activities remotely. The Jaguars are the fourth NFL team to deal with COVID issues in recent days, joining Atlanta, Indianapolis and New England. The Colts had four positive tests that came up negative upon retesting. Coach Doug Marrone listed Chark as questionable for the game. If he canโt play, Chark would be sidelined for the second time in four weeks.
Do Jaguars have enough to turn season around?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ So far, this Jaguars' season has been like going to a hole-in-the-wall restaurant with no expectations. When the season began, I thought this was, maybe, a four-win team. If the Jaguars had lost 33-30, as they did in Nashville, I wouldnโt feel the way I do. To be fair, it would have been easy to see the Jaguars lose their first two games and then win against the Dolphins. The two biggest storylines of this season are answering if Garner Minshew is the franchise quarterback and whether the Jaguars have enough young foundation pieces for the future.
Jaguars hopeful heading into this season
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. Some Jaguars fans dont have high expectations for the team this season, but maybe Jacksonvilles first game against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday could change some minds. "But I dont think that anyone that really, really supports us would be surprised.The Jaguars have had an offseason full of change and not just because of COVID-19. I [havent been] paying attention, so maybe it motivates us, but I really think our attention isnt on that," Chark said. While fans have been talking about tanking, the Jaguars are talking about winning. I understand it, but I really think that this team can be special, I really do.
DJ Chark still getting comfortable with leadership role for Jaguars
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A breakout season for DJ Chark isnt going to change him, but it will change how other young receivers look at him. But honestly, Im still looking at Coach McCardell because hes done it multiple times. So, Im looking at Coach McCardell as a leader for me. But honestly, Im still looking at Coach McCardell because hes done it multiple times. So, Im looking at Coach McCardell as a leader for me.
Jaguars players march to support Black Lives Matter movement
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. โ Jaguars players, front office staff, their family and friends joined their voices with others across the nation Friday when they marched in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. A crowd of about 300 demonstrators met up in front of TIAA Bank Field, most wearing black-and-white Black Lives Matter T-shirts. But for 41 years Iโve been a black man, so itโs very important that I use my platform to let everyone know that black lives do matter,โ Wilford said. The movement since Arberyโs death and that of George Floyd in Minneapolis, has pushed the cause forward. Thatโs true history.โNFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on Friday also posted a video on social media condemning racism and the systematic oppression of black people.
What we've learned about the Jaguars and what comes next
Here are 10 things that Ive learned about the Jaguars through the first nine weeks of the season. If there is one position group that needed a major emergence this season, it was the wide receivers. Will the Jaguars play two regular season home games in London next season. Conveniently, the Jaguars will play four games against those five teams in the final seven weeks of the season. In other words, the Jaguars can play a big role in determining their playoff chances.
Will Jaguars' London experience factor Sunday vs. Texans?
Getty ImagesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - No NFL team has played in London more than the Jaguars. While much of the Jaguars' roster has experienced the trip to London, only seven of this year's starters have started in a game in England. If the Jaguars are going to have an edge against the Texans, it may be that they learned from last years' cavalier approach to the London nightlife. "You're talking about a guy that's a Hall of Fame player, that's a great football player," Marrone said. The Jaguars faced the Texans in Week 2 in Houston, losing 13-12 when the Jaguars could not convert a two-point conversion with 30 seconds left in the game.
Mark Brunell: Turnovers overshadow offensive highlights
He had eight receptions for 164 yards and two touchdowns and his ability to catch, and hang on to passes, is getting better by the game. When you look at that production from those three main offensive weapons, that's a highly productive day. There is only one statistic that really matters in an NFL game and thats the number of turnovers a team either gets or gives. Our young quarterback is truly a competitor, and hes only going to get better. Remember, this is only the fourth start in his NFL career, and with each game, hes learning how to play at this level.
4 takeaways from Jaguars loss in Houston
Getty ImagesThe Jaguars went to Houston shorthanded and came inches shy of a win. If the Jaguars had won Sunday, they would have been in a first-place tie in the AFC South. The Jaguars committed 10 penalties last week in the loss against Kansas City. With the Jaguars offensive line struggling in pass protection, he has to get rid of the ball sooner, or tuck it and run. Seven receptions, several of them tough catches, for 55 yards and the only Jaguars' touchdown of the game.
Foles' debut with Jaguars ends with broken collarbone
JACKSONVILLE, FLA - Nick Foles' first start with the Jaguars didn't even make it to halftime. Doug Marrone said that Foles' injury was a broken left clavicle. Bbut at the same time I'm going to stay positive and trust the good Lord in this time," Foles said. For comparison, Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers suffered a broken collarbone in 2013 and missed seven games. Foles has endured a rash of injuries in his career, including a broken collarbone in 2014 and a broken right hand in 2012.
4 position battles to watch for in Jaguars vs. Falcons
(Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jaguars host the Atlanta Falcons Thursday night in the final preseason game of the year for both teams. Don't expect to see the starters and many key backups play as the final roster cuts are due by 4 p.m. Saturday. A big performance in the final preseason game could mean the difference between a roster spot and a practice squad invitation for any of the trio. Don't be surprised to see the Jaguars do some free agent shopping at this position after the final cuts are released. A big return or two could change his resume for the final roster.
Jaguars wide receivers are getting better every day
BALTIMORE, Maryland - The Jaguars wide receivers room is filled with young faces that are still working to make their mark in the NFL. Coach Marrone was happy with how the Jags receivers performed on Monday against the ravens pic.twitter.com/8CcRsjFRhh Jamal St. Cyr (@JStCyrTV) August 6, 2019With Lee still recovering from his injury, Conley, Westbrook and Chark appear to be the Jaguars top receivers. #Jaguars pic.twitter.com/lyMNzfZiCT (@BenCNU804) August 5, 2019Jaguars wide receivers coach Keenan McCardell said the game is starting to slow down for Dede Westbrook. Last season, Westbrook had 717 yards and five touchdowns. Westbrook has been a consistent standout, making at least one play that made fans say "wow," every day.
Jaguars training camp notebook: Chark's catch headlines Day 8
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jaguars changed things up on Day 8 of training camp and hit the field at TIAA Bank Field to scrimmage. The starting offense faced off with the starting defense for multiple drives. The play of the day was when Nick Foles hit DJ Chark deep down the sideline and Chark made what hade to be the best catch of training camp so far. After practice Jaguars, defensive coordinator Todd Wash said I thought it was a solid day we had a way too many penalties, thats the No. Marrone says he has a pulled hamstring and they will prepare like they will be without him for the first game.
DJ Chark represents Jaguars in London
Jaguars.comJACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Jacksonville Jaguars are the only NFL team that plays a home game in London each year. Leading up to their annual trip across the pond the Jaguars send several players to represent their team. This week wide receiver DJ Chark attended several NFL events in London. @DJChark82 spent the afternoon with @NFLAcademy participants at the impressive new @SpursOfficial stadium. The NFL Academy provides students in the UK with pathways into employment, further education and the potential opportunity to play college football in the U.S. pic.twitter.com/AGLfdmdk3F Alex Brooks (@alexjamesbrooks) July 2, 2019Copyright 2019 by WJXT News4Jax - All rights reserved.