Maurice Jones-Drew says he’ll practice next week

Blogs Source:Jaguars Gab - about 4 hours ago

Running back Maurice Jones-Drew says expects to be back at practice next week, and will be ready to go for the teams opener on the 12th. He denied an Internet report he had arthroscopic knee surgery, but acknowledged that he has been “taking care of all the nicks and bruises.” “I wanted to be out there with [...]... Read More »

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Jacksonville Jaguars 2010 Preseason: Win vs. Falcons, Top 10 Players Facing Cuts

National News Source:Bleacher Report - Jacksonville Jaguars - September 3 12:21 PM EDT

The list of big names who didn't dress for the Jaguars' 13-9 win over the Atlanta Falcons Thursday night would make a great fantasy football team.Matt Ryan, Maurice Jones-Drew, Michael Turner, Roddy White, Mike Sims-Walker, and Tony Gonzalez all spent the night in street clothes as their backups slugged it out.Tellingly, the game's only touchdown—a 16-yard run by second-string Jacksonville fullback Brock Bolen—came on the heels of a fumble recovered at Atlanta's 39-yard line.While th... Read More »

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Jacksonville Jaguars 13, Atlanta Falcons 9

Blogs Source:Jacksonville Jaguars NFL News - Jaguars Football Blog - September 3 11:19 AM EDT

The Jaguars didn’t do much on offense last night but it was enough because of the defense.  Luke McCown started this game and he completed 5 of 12 passes for 39 yards.  Undrafted rookie QB Trevor Harris finished up this game by completing 8 of 12 passes for 86 yards.  RB Chad Kackert led the [...]... Read More »

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Reason for concerns: AFC South (SportingNews.com)

National News Source:Yahoo! Sports - NFL - Jacksonville Jaguars News - September 3 05:34 AM EDT

A capsule look at reasons for concern among teams in the AFC South: Houston Texans 1. The running game. Even though Arian Foster averaged 6 yards rushing in preseason, there's no guarantee coach Gary Kubiak will have the kind of running game he wants, one that ranks among the top 10. Foster started only two games as a rookie. Steve Slaton has a toe injury after being injured last season. 2. Interior offensive line. It was a weak point last season after starting Gs Chester Pitts and Mike Bris... Read More »

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What’s next for the Jaguars? Post Atlanta – Pre roster announcing thoughts

Blogs Source:Black and Teal | A Jacksonville Jaguars Blog - September 3 02:39 AM EDT

A "big picture" editorial; reflecting to the Atlanta game and looking toward Saturday's big decesions... Read More »

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Watch: Jaguars Post Game Press Conf. - 09/02/10

Local News Source:Jacksonville Jaguars News - Jacksonville.com and The Florida Times-Union - September 3 12:56 AM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio spoke to the media Thursday September 2, 2010 about their final pre-season game, were they defeated the Atlanta Falcons 13-9. ... Read More »

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Preseason ends with a Jaguars victory as both teams rest starters

Local News Source:Jacksonville Jaguars News - Jacksonville.com and The Florida Times-Union - September 3 12:42 AM EDT

It was an evenly matched contest between two sets of second-team offenses and defenses, and in Thursday night’s preseason game, neither produced much excitement.  The Jaguars picked up a win, beating the Falcons 13-9 to finish the preseason 2-2. It was a big night for players on the bubble who had one last chance to impress coaches.  “They’re going to make the decision in the next two days,” Jaguars receiver Tiquan Underwood said. “As players, we know we’re not all going to... Read More »

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Back on Monday, Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew says

Local News Source:Jacksonville Jaguars News - Jacksonville.com and The Florida Times-Union - September 3 12:30 AM EDT

Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew, who declined interview requests earlier in the week, said Thursday night he will be ready to return to practice Monday after missing the final two preseason games. Jones-Drew didn’t play last Saturday in Tampa Bay or in Thursday night’s 13-9 victory over the Atlanta Falcons and hasn’t practiced for the past two weeks. “I will be back Monday doing everything I need to do to get ready to beat Denver [in the season opener],” he said. Although the J... Read More »

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