09-26-2014, 11:45 AM
Quote:It's crazy to think that just about every hit DD laid on receivers back then now would be 15 yard penalties.
LOL He'd be fined every game and probably even suspended.
Quote:It's crazy to think that just about every hit DD laid on receivers back then now would be 15 yard penalties.
Quote:Darius said pretty much the same thing. He said that it's a matter of spatial awareness in many instances where they're not getting into the right position, and that's creating gaps that shouldn't be there.Hopefully we as fans can be a little more patience. I was thinking about veteran presence the other day. Let's take Ed Reed (i know he's an all-time great) and he plays with Jimmy Smith (third year corner back). If Smith makes a bad break on a play and a guy picks up 20 yards, would Ed Reed speak with him while on the field and give in an in game tutorial on things to watch for. Then 2 plays later Smith makes a pick.
Agree. It's going to take some time.
Quote:Donovan's assessment is what I see on the field. Tons of mental errors. I think bradley hit the nail on the head when he said they are in a race to mature. Fortunately, The owner is patient enough but the fans aren't. Hopefully Bortles' bombing antics will keep us entertained until the rest of the team can get their feet under them.I think this is a perfect assessment. Keep us entertained for now Bortles, hopefully the wins will come soon.
This team has all the makings of a sharp incline at some point either late this season or next season.
Quote:There's a reason they're eager to get Colvin out there. They want to see him starting on one side, and McCray on the other when that happens. They see Gratz better suited to play the nickel.Where does this come from?
Quote:Donovin Darius is on with Dempsey and Garrard on the Jags show on 1010XL, and he's talking about the fact that he's been mentoring for the Jaguars for the past couple of seasons, and specifically working with Cyprien and now Josh Evans.
He was asked about what he thought was the reason for the struggles this defense is having right now, particularly in pass coverage. He talked about the fact that it's not the coaching or the play calling that's really hurting these players. He said it's the fact that you've got so much youth on the team, particularly in the secondary, that these players need to develop a routine where they're working overtime on technique, and understanding the fundamentals of their positions. Right now, he said that the younger players are struggling to understand things like the difference between cover 2 and cover 3, contain, etc. He said that it's a matter of the young guys buckling down and putting the time in, and he's doing his part to mentor these guys to help them to develop a work ethic that will allow them to succeed.
Anyone who knows where Darius is coming from knows that this guy was the king of routine, and nobody was going to outwork him when it came to developing his skills as a player. To hear that he is in there working with the youngsters to help them develop is a great move by Gus. Darius was saying that Cyprien has developed, and it's showing on the field in how he's recognizing things more quickly.
Darius was talking about Bortles, and how he had an opportunity to spend some time with him talking football, and he said that the guy has the mentality and leadership skills to be a great player for the Jaguars for a lot of years.
BTW, Daris is an Emmy Award winning producer now. He's been doing training videos in partnership with the league and ESPN, and evidently these videos landed him an Emmy Award.
Quote:Pretty discouraging that Gratz is not improving. We may need to go CB early next year.
Quote:No need. That's why they have Colvin.
Quote:not exactly a proven commodity
Quote:Neither is anyone else in the draft.
Quote:a top 5 CB is probably better than Colvin
Quote:Donovan's assessment is what I see on the field. Tons of mental errors. I think bradley hit the nail on the head when he said they are in a race to mature. Fortunately, The owner is patient enough but the fans aren't. Hopefully Bortles' bombing antics will keep us entertained until the rest of the team can get their feet under them.I agree completely with this, especially the closing statement.
This team has all the makings of a sharp incline at some point either late this season or next season.
Quote:a top 5 CB is probably better than ColvinSee recent top CBs Dee Milliner and Morris Claiborne. They were both #1 CB in drafts. In fact, if you look at all 1st round draft CBs over the past few years, there are a whole bunch who havent preformed up to draft status. Then you have Richard Sherman and Honey Badger late. CBs are tough it seems. Who recently has been a slam dunk in round 1 outside of Patrick Petersen? I'm not thinking of one off the top of my head right now.
Quote:See recent top CBs Dee Milliner and Morris Claiborne. They were both #1 CB in drafts. In fact, if you look at all 1st round draft CBs over the past few years, there are a whole bunch who havent preformed up to draft status. Then you have Richard Sherman and Honey Badger late. CBs are tough it seems. Who recently has been a slam dunk in round 1 outside of Patrick Petersen? I'm not thinking of one off the top of my head right now.
Quote:Joe Haden is about all I can think of