Better Know the Jacksonville Jaguars: Ask Big Cat Country
by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 4:29 PM CST
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PrintIn an effort to help get my mind off the disaster that was last Sunday, I figured I would start the Q&A a little early.
A quick introduction, I'm John one of the writers over at SBN's Jacksonville Jaguar blog Big Cat Country. The Chiefs travel to Jacksonville for the first time since 2004 to take on my Jags, in front of what may be the lowest crowd to watch a NFL game since the Titans were in their purgatory of being the Tennessee Oilers. If you have any questions on the game, or the Jags in general, feel free to ask.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.
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As a Maurice Jones Drew Fantasy Football owner I have a bone to pick with you.
How can a guy get the ball only 8 times when he averaged over 22 yards per carry?
Seriously…I was watching the Vikings game on TV but following Jags/Titans online and I kept seeing:
1st down: David Gerrard incomplete pass
2nd down: David Gerrard incomplete pass
3rd down: David Gerrard incomplete pass
4th down: Punt.
GIVE THE BALL TO MJD DAMMIT.
I also ask your brilliant playcaller to continue this for the Chiefs game…I’ll gladly take a zero point day from MJD if it means a Chiefs win.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 2, 2009 4:33 PM CST reply actions
Two 80 yard TD runs certainly helped his average yesterday ;)
But yes, I agree you’ll see a lot of MJD on Sunday. The Jags went pass happy yesterday because they did that against the Titans in Week 4 and had their best performance of the season. Sunday, I hope, will be a get back to basics game.
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
they were pass happy?
How come mike sims-walker had like 1 catch? Some weeks he is explosive and others he does absolutely nothing.
I cut him on my fantasy team despite him playing the Chiefs this week. He is supposed to be Garrards number 1 target but he seems so inconsistent!
The Jaguars as a whole is inconsistant, excluding MJD
We were very pass happy against the Titans in week 4, due to their apparent void of Ability in Pass Defense. That being said, they got Cortland Finnegan back, and now they don’t suck as much. Jacksonville is best at running the ball, and when we run well constantly, our passing game improves.
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
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Holt has been doing excellent
He’s taken over as the veteran leader of the team that was Fred Taylor’s role the last few seasons, something I didn’t expect. He’s mostly a solid possession receiver now, but about once a game he’ll make a play that’ll remind you of the player he once was.
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 4:41 PM CST up reply actions
Thoughts on your eventual first round draft pick Tim Tebow?
To me Tebow to the Jags makes sence on so many levels.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 2, 2009 4:38 PM CST reply actions
I'll just direct you to this
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions
The hell
http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2009/9/16/1034060/what-would-tim-tebow-mean-for-the
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 4:42 PM CST up reply actions
1st Round Pick, NO NO NO. 3rd Round Pick, Heck yes
We could get him in the third. If not, there’s Tony Pike, Dan Lefevour, Hiller, etc.
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Keeper of the "That's what she said"
god help us - NOOOOOOOOOO~!~
Tebow is not a NFL QB – no way, no how. If he’s drafted as our #1 QB, we will be doomed to 3-13 records until the franchised is shipped off to Siberia.
Misery loves company...
In an effort to help get my mind off the disaster that was last Sunday
We’ve been saying that for three years now!
OK – we don’t get to see Jacksonville much, except highlights of Maurice Jones Olivia Newton John Drew.
It looks like kind of an up and down year for you guys. What’s been good, what’s been bad? Are we competing with you for O-lineman in the draft?
How’s Garrard been?
Even after last week, do most Jacksonville fans see this week as an “easy” win?
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."
--John Madden
The Good:
The emergence of Mike Sims-Walker as a possible legitimate #1 wide receiver. I really think by this time next year he’ll be mentioned with Larry Fitzgerald, Andre Johnson, etc. Actually, the entire wide receiving corp has been a pleasant surprise. After year’s of having CFL level wide outs, this year’s group has looked like an All Star team by comparison.
Finding out that yes, MJD can be a feature back.
The play of the rookies, especially 2nd round pick RT Eben Britton and 3rd round picks NT Terrance Knighton and CB Derek Cox. Also, the entire way new GM Gene Smith has retooled this team over the offseason. It is so refreshing to have a competent guy handling personnel decisions.
The Bad
The pass defense has been terrible, with yesterday being something of a cathartic moment. I think everyone at BCC has agreed Reggie Nelson is another 1st round Shack Harris bust.
The attendance, and with it every national writer putting us on the fast track to LA. I still say your divisional mates in San Diego or Oakland have a better shot, along with the Rams.
The inconsistent play of 1st round pick LT Eugene Monroe. Though to be fair, the last two games he played in at full capacity against St.Louis and Houston he looked good.
Garrard has been inconsistent, much the same as last year. He’ll follow up a solid game with a great one, then lay an egg the next week. Much as the team in general. I think there is a very good possibility the Jags will take a QB in the 1st round, and no it won’t be Tebow.
Who knows, had we won on Sunday I would be saying this game screams Jack Del Rio special (aka another loss in a game we should’ve won on paper.)
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 4:52 PM CST up reply actions
Well heck FSBlue
You can solve both the shitty attendance and inconsistent QB play with drafting Tebow.
Assuming you pick around the middle of the 1st round, the “slam dunk” QB’s will be gone leaving you with no other choice.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 2, 2009 4:58 PM CST up reply actions
Tebow is going to be a horrible QB in the Pros
I would much rather have FSU’s QB Christian Ponder, Cincinatti QB Tony Pike, or Jake Locker.
Also, I’m not a believer that Tim Tebow is going to magically solve the ticket issues. The real thing that needs to be done is actually get Orlando involved. I support the idea Jaguars playing a preseason home game in the Citrus Bowl every year as a way to get them in the hearts and minds of the city. As of right now, all the Jags do with their “secondary” market is force the station to show their eight road games.
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 5:04 PM CST up reply actions
I will fight you
Tebow is going to be a horrible QB in the Pros
Why is that exactly? Because “Thats what everyone says?”
To me he looks like a jacked up Steve Young.
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by craig in calgary on Nov 2, 2009 5:07 PM CST up reply actions
I've watched Tim Tebow for four years, and I haven't seen a lick of progression from him
He has a worse delivery than Byron Leftwich, his footwork is atrocious, and he just generally isn’t accurate.
Watch the Tennessee-Florida game. Monte Kiffin dared Tebow to throw into the honey hole that exists in the Tampa 2 the whole game and Tebow never pulled the trigger. That despite Tebow saying he wanted to prove he was a NFL QB all off season.
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 5:13 PM CST up reply actions
He looked pretty damn accurate vs Georgia
That 2nd TD was an awesome throw.
That being said, I have no doubt you’ve watched more games than I have, I am just a big fan. And living in Canada, I have the privalege of watching Chris Leak :)
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by craig in calgary on Nov 2, 2009 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
FSB is one of Guys who dislikes Tebow, I however like Tim.
i’m also a gators fan, so I get to watch him every weekend. Tim is mobile and smart, which helps him alot. He can thread the needle and throw a deep ball but it will not look like a tight spiral. his accuracy depends on his opponents, He’s usually hitting the Wrs than not. His windup is really wierd, which if improved, would improve Tebow by alot.
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
The Flavour of the Day is Turf. - Courtesy of the Jacksonville Jaguars
Keeper of the "That's what she said"
Maybe you guys should build a new stadium in Deltona or Samford and try to just share the team with Orlando.
Luckily, Tampa Bay isn’t doing well enough to draw the support of the Orlando base.
I'm officially on the 'Draft Eric Berry' train.
Haley-Crennel 2010.
by scottbwalters on Nov 5, 2009 12:27 AM CST up reply actions
The stadium isn't the issue
Its just the getting people from church or from their homes to the game. Jacksonville unfortantely doesn’t have much of a population that lives in downtown Jacksonville. You could say its all suburbs.
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
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Keeper of the "That's what she said"
I agree with everything you said but...
Sims-Walker-He will never be that good bro. To say that he will be mentioned in the same sentence as Andre and Larry is ridiculous. But hey someone else said Tebow and Steve Young in the same sentence. I dont know if this post is on some LSD or if you actually beleive it, but that will never happen. He wouldnt be a number 1 for over half the teams in the league. He could come play number 2 for us. I think he should stick to the sentence with Cocthery, Sidney Rice, and Mark Clayton.
OHANA!
What is the skinny on Matt Jones?
Sounds like you don’t need him, But the Chiefs could use a pass catcher.
What is keeping him out of the league?
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
LOL Matt Jones
The Jags cut him after he violated his probation from getting arrested with coke in summer 2008. To be fair, he seemed to get his act straight during the 2008 season and had easily his best year as a pro.
He has a reputation as a slacker and a guy who never really cared, combined with his legal issues, that is why he isn’t in the NFL.
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 5:11 PM CST up reply actions
Ah, we have one of those :(
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Seems like the state of Florida is accursed from the Chiefs standpoint.
Besides silver bullets and garlic. What do you see as the Best way for The Chiefs to win Sunday?
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Shut down MJD and make sure you get as many 1 on 1 match ups vs Reggie Nelson as possible
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
Do you know this girl?
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by craig in calgary on Nov 2, 2009 5:14 PM CST reply actions
Now I know why the Chiefs lose in Jax.
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
I kinda wish i did
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
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Keeper of the "That's what she said"
From wikipedia
Against teams with smaller defensive linemen, the 2008 Jaguars offense resembled the 2007 offense, because the line was able to dominate.
The Chiefs have an average size front (except Jackson) is this still true about 2009 Jag team?
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
The Jags can run the ball at will, I will say that
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 2, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
What is the weakness of your defense?
Can you stop the run, the pass or little of both? You also said pass rushing is a problem, hows your pass blocking? Will we be able to get to the QB? How do you play against 3-4 defenses typically? We run a hybrid scheme, so you’ll see that, some 4-3 and some nickel most likely.
Cry Havoc! And let slip the Chiefs Defense of War!!!
Allow me to tag team with FSB
The weakness of our Defense is Our rookies, tackling, and Pass Def. Our pass blocking is usually is the inverse of the pass rush. If you are good or at least decent at pressure you will win, if not, you will fail. You’ll most likely sack Garrard once or twice. I think we play better against 3-4s, so i’d think you’d stick to the other elements of your D..
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The Chiefs will be without LJ, and his 2.6 yards per carry
In his place most likely will be Jamaal Charles, a much smaller, quicker back, averaging around 8 yards per carry. How do you think this will affect the way Jacksonville plays defense?
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."
--John Madden
Charles is not averaging 8 yards a carry.
Stop it.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
23 carries for 116 yards
That comes out to 5.0 YPC, however, most of them come on 3rd & longs where the D plays the pass giving Charles more room to run. Looking forward to see how his quickness translates into an every down back this week-end.
Yeah, he's averaging 8 per CATCH
But 5 per rush. As I recall, he’s gotten a lot of 1 and 2 yard carries with a 15 here and there to make the average look better. He’s gonna have to work his ass off this sunday.
Penn State to Kansas City...Always a winning combination.
Chris Johnson 5'11 200 lbs
Jamaal Charles 5’11" 199 lbs
I’m not saying, but I’m saying….
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."
--John Madden
If it wasn't for Kolby Smith
I’d be predicting Charles to rush for 150, and 50 recieving with 2 TDs
I’d be preditcting the same for Maurice Jones Olivia Newton John Drew as well.
With Kolby probably coming off the PUP list, I have NO idea what to expect! And Haley just learned he doesn’t have to comment on injured players, so who knows?
"The road to Easy Street goes through the sewer."
--John Madden
We suck more or less
The degree varies.
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Keeper of the "That's what she said"
I think they can focus on the recevers more
The passdefense (and pass rush) is struggling so I expect they do everythingto limit BOwe; and Cassel’s big plays
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 4, 2009 1:29 PM CST up reply actions
I REALLY hope...
that Chambers can step up and take the double or triple coverage off of bowe… and that bowe doesn’t drop a bunch of balls…
What's the fan take on Garrard?
Is he the guy who can lead the Jags to a championship, or are the Jags going to have to go shopping for a new QB to do that? Are there any fans wishing Leftwich was still around?
"A word to the wise isn't necessary, it is the stupid ones who need all the advice." ---Bill Cosby
I just saw the Garrard comment near the bottom of a couple of long comments - never mind
What’s the take on Taylor? Better with him gone, or did his departure hurt the team?
"A word to the wise isn't necessary, it is the stupid ones who need all the advice." ---Bill Cosby
He's like Torry Holt to the Rams
Does it hurt the Team. No. Does it take away some of your Team’s Legacy? Yes. Honestly, I wish we hadn’t let him go, for sentimental reasons.
And to answer about our Qbs
Are there any fans wishing Leftwich was still around?
Only when Hell Freezes.
We’ll most likely draft a Qb in the draft.
"HULU: An evil plot to destroy the world. Enjoy"
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Keeper of the "That's what she said"
What's the expected status of Del Rio
after the season? Will he survive?
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
All year's I've been saying he needs to go 8-8 to survive, but I think a blood sacrifice is going to be necessary after this season
Short of this team catching fire and making a playoff run, I think Jack’s coffin was sealed in Nashville.
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 4, 2009 7:24 AM CST up reply actions
Do you want Todd Haley?
I kid!
I kid!
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 4, 2009 10:11 AM CST up reply actions
Don't tempt us :)
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Gruden or Cowher
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 4, 2009 1:27 PM CST up reply actions
..
Gruden maybe Cowher wishful thinking. He will be somewhere like Dallas, or my thinking is Carolina.
Would ya like a free NANAA!
by Jazzy Megalodon on Nov 5, 2009 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
I hope that Jack can continue as HC in 2010
I wrote this names as worst case scenario
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 5, 2009 12:47 PM CST up reply actions
You are pessimistic John
If he reach 7-9; he will stay. Weaver will say: “Hm not bad in the rebuilding year” And He will see the contract of Jack; and there will be 3 more xears. He will stay!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 4, 2009 1:26 PM CST up reply actions
BCC Radio will be going on the air in about 90 minutes
Chris will be joining us tonight to talk about the Chiefs
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/BigCatCountry/2009/11/05/Big-Cat-Country-Radio
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 4, 2009 7:36 PM CST reply actions
wow that was pretty good
Arrowhead Pride should do a weekly show. I enjoyed the Jags one a lot.
Have we done Chiefs radio before guys? I haven’t seen a show since I’ve been on this site but I haven’t been around that long.
They did a podcast a while back.
I didn’t hear it though, everytime I play streaming audio at my computer, I get my peepee slapped from the IT department.
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 5, 2009 12:10 PM CST up reply actions
And well you Should !
don’t mess with IT, we have a job toooooo :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
A good IT guy
can make life rough if you damn him
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Or sweet if you coax him
A 23" flat screen, some direct TV, some outdated equipment :)
Watch your P&Q’s :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 5, 2009 11:09 PM CST up reply actions
I second that
better yet, make that a 53" flat screen. This is extortion!
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I didnt realize you all had the 25th ranked rush D...
So if Charles does do great, It could be because of that…lol
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Great talking to everyone, excellent questions all week
Despite my Jags seemingly wanting the Chiefs to win at the end, I’m happy. Take care everyone
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by Jonathan Loesche on Nov 8, 2009 3:28 PM CST reply actions
same here, good Q&A this week at both blogs.
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Yeah it was a good week with you dear Kansas fans
I wish all of you a better second half in 2009. Have a few more wins with Chambers is in!
Thanks for everything!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 9, 2009 5:55 PM CST up reply actions
Thank you all
It was a nice post all the way around. Sorry we couldn’t get out team to act on all the wisdom you provided :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
Our
Maybe check out the Raider hate about to ensue this week :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them.
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
I will check back every day!
Good luck once again!
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by Zoltan from Budapest on Nov 9, 2009 6:33 PM CST up reply actions
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