12-08-2015, 10:05 PM
12-09-2015, 12:27 AM
Quote:This is still going?
Well yaaa...didn't you hear, Oesher had his fly down during his interview. Pitchfork meet torches, torches this is pitchforks.
BTW, shouldn't this thread be moved to the fantasy forum?
12-09-2015, 02:49 AM
Quote:Just for the fun of being critical here: I look at these posts you write and I think to myself, wow golly great! you can answer questions, Oehser shows that any person can answer questions with a bit of sarcasm and stream of conscious rants, but can you tell a story? I don't see your advanced writing ability here. Have you started blogging or writing anywhere else? Where is the commitment to the craft? Now, I can't speak much for grammar, however I do see some typos/errors that you'd need to clean up as well. Your answers do seem general or like stock answers as you say on several posts.
I'm sure you are probably better than Oesher in every major skill of being a journalist/writer, however we need to see the insight and ability that set you above if you really want to be a top-notch Senior Writer.
I'm not trying to trash you, just a challenging thought depending on how serious you are. I will say, At least you are trying, I mean Oehser did have his fly unzipped during the poolside interview for pete's-sake
I actually appreciate the criticism, I am by no means a perfect writer and I see this more as practice than anything. One thing i didn't realize was how redundant some of the questions would be even when cherry picking which answers to do, I usually skip a couple a day. Stock answers are certainly more common than I had hoped, I feel like thats more the result of the questions than anything however. I will work on the insight part of things, which can be a bit difficult when you are not in the building. I would imagine my misses will be more severe than someone attending every press conference who is constantly in the building. The only writing I have really done is random forums, school, and poor attempts at standup comedy so you can expect some issues with the craft.
Thank you for reading and any further feedback would be great, I'm going to keep attempting if only to see how difficult a task it actually is and would encourage others to try.
12-09-2015, 09:45 AM
All-22 makes some good points that I didn't even think about. While I don't agree with some of your analysis, I think it's written pretty well. I think finding your own voice will help. I like the idea All-22 has about getting more in depth or painting a picture.
For instance--- Your answer to the Myers question, while short, was probably the best. You put personality into the answer and also showed you're a true fan that has been there in the seats. On top of that, it was a cool story. I'm not sure you can answer every single question in that manner. But the more "in depth" you can be either by discussing a specific micro-point and translating that into a macro-point of view is always a good thing. And then personal stories here and there are also good reading.
Anyways, if you keep posting, I'll keep reading :-)
For instance--- Your answer to the Myers question, while short, was probably the best. You put personality into the answer and also showed you're a true fan that has been there in the seats. On top of that, it was a cool story. I'm not sure you can answer every single question in that manner. But the more "in depth" you can be either by discussing a specific micro-point and translating that into a macro-point of view is always a good thing. And then personal stories here and there are also good reading.
Anyways, if you keep posting, I'll keep reading :-)
12-09-2015, 11:03 AM
They might be a bit delayed today, moving from one house to another.
12-12-2015, 04:19 PM
MrPadre from Kingsland, GA:
I'm surprised by all of the fans who see 4-8 and think this team is not improved. Last year, we "could" have won maybe four or five more games and maybe "should" have won one or two. This year we "could" have won every game other than the Patriots game and we "should" have won probably four or five of them. Obviously, we only have four wins and that's what matters, but you can't say we aren't better when it has been one or two mistakes each week keeping this team from winning the division and making the playoffs. Especially when you compare it to the last two seasons and the way we lost "those" games. Agree?
People want to win, I want them to win, the players want them to win. Unfortunately it has not occurred just yet, although I do think they are on track to win the division next season. The problem is there will always be competition and we can expect the division to be improved as well. when this team can generate a pass rush and avoid the consistent mistakes all signs point to dramatic improvement.
<div>Josh from Macclenny, FL:
Gus will be here next year unless they lose these last few games in blowout fashion. With that being said, Gus made a change at offensive coordinator last year and that side of the ball is now becoming good and looks to be elite soon. Do you think that Bob Babich is the next to go? I believe that being a head coach means you have to make these types of decisions or you don't stay a head coach long. I don't see any talk of Babich going anywhere – or at least not like the masses who wanted Fisch gone – but I think a new defensive coordinator is a need for this team. What say you?
I don't think the scheme is the problem, I think the players in 3 or 4 key spots are the problem. With Fisch and the offense last year it seemed more like he was going against the coaches wishes along with an ineffective scheme. When he first came here I remember reading an article about how he uses combination routes in a way to put the defensive backs in a bind and choose a player to leave open. The problem was far too often the defense seemed to be able to cover 2 receivers with one defensive player. The offensive scheme also relied on Bortles making quick pinpoint passes, although his strength seems to be a more wide open aggressive style of play. As much as you want to blame Babich you have to remember He is doing what he can without his main pieces. The players play hard for him and usually the breakdowns are more a result of a step too slow here or the quarterback having ample time.
<div>Carl from West Jacksonville and Section 115:
I'd like your thoughts on the coaching of the defense. Would you say the blame lies more with the play-calling, or the scheme? We have struggled with the pass rush every year since Gus was hired, even though we've consistently upgraded the players on the line. I thought Gus' comments after the game suggested maybe the play-calling was at fault. I feel as though Babich may ultimately get the hook for the failures of the defense, but when do we say maybe it's the scheme that's not working and as such shouldn't Gus' job be on the line? I welcome your thoughts. Thanks for all you do.
Neither, its the players rushing the passer that are the problem. Play calling and Scheme are the same thing. The players don't get home, but to say we have struggled with pass rush since Gus arrived is ridiculous and very short sited. We have 29 sacks so far this year, we had 45 sacks last year, and 31 sacks in Gus's first year as head coach. That makes a grand total of 105 sacks in 44 games, Before that 20,31,26,14, for a grand total of 91 in 64 games. We struggled with the pass rush before Gus was here and what he has gotten out of the players he has is phenomenal.
<div>Matt from Goshen, IN:
Pat, what is the general feeling in the organization regarding Jason Myers? I'd be OK with riding it out and putting him on a short leash next year, so long as the staff had confidence that this was pretty fixable over an offseason – like Bortles TD/INT ratio last year.
They haven't brought me in for a tryout yet, I imagine I'll get a call to tryout in the offseason.
<div>Howard from Homestead, FL:
Is Blake Bortles the second coming of Jeff George?
I see a bit more Dante Culpepper in him.
<div>James from Upper Marlboro, MD:
Pat "lil O" O-Zone, T.J. Yeldon needs 322 yards – or 80.5 yards a game – to reach 1,000 yards. Do you think he will reach it? If so, do you think he will be way over or will he make it by a small margin?
I think he will fall just short, somewhere around 950 yards. I would like to see him have some more rushing touchdowns though. With Linder and Cann starting next year I think he is good for 1200.
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I'm surprised by all of the fans who see 4-8 and think this team is not improved. Last year, we "could" have won maybe four or five more games and maybe "should" have won one or two. This year we "could" have won every game other than the Patriots game and we "should" have won probably four or five of them. Obviously, we only have four wins and that's what matters, but you can't say we aren't better when it has been one or two mistakes each week keeping this team from winning the division and making the playoffs. Especially when you compare it to the last two seasons and the way we lost "those" games. Agree?
People want to win, I want them to win, the players want them to win. Unfortunately it has not occurred just yet, although I do think they are on track to win the division next season. The problem is there will always be competition and we can expect the division to be improved as well. when this team can generate a pass rush and avoid the consistent mistakes all signs point to dramatic improvement.
<div>Josh from Macclenny, FL:
Gus will be here next year unless they lose these last few games in blowout fashion. With that being said, Gus made a change at offensive coordinator last year and that side of the ball is now becoming good and looks to be elite soon. Do you think that Bob Babich is the next to go? I believe that being a head coach means you have to make these types of decisions or you don't stay a head coach long. I don't see any talk of Babich going anywhere – or at least not like the masses who wanted Fisch gone – but I think a new defensive coordinator is a need for this team. What say you?
I don't think the scheme is the problem, I think the players in 3 or 4 key spots are the problem. With Fisch and the offense last year it seemed more like he was going against the coaches wishes along with an ineffective scheme. When he first came here I remember reading an article about how he uses combination routes in a way to put the defensive backs in a bind and choose a player to leave open. The problem was far too often the defense seemed to be able to cover 2 receivers with one defensive player. The offensive scheme also relied on Bortles making quick pinpoint passes, although his strength seems to be a more wide open aggressive style of play. As much as you want to blame Babich you have to remember He is doing what he can without his main pieces. The players play hard for him and usually the breakdowns are more a result of a step too slow here or the quarterback having ample time.
<div>Carl from West Jacksonville and Section 115:
I'd like your thoughts on the coaching of the defense. Would you say the blame lies more with the play-calling, or the scheme? We have struggled with the pass rush every year since Gus was hired, even though we've consistently upgraded the players on the line. I thought Gus' comments after the game suggested maybe the play-calling was at fault. I feel as though Babich may ultimately get the hook for the failures of the defense, but when do we say maybe it's the scheme that's not working and as such shouldn't Gus' job be on the line? I welcome your thoughts. Thanks for all you do.
Neither, its the players rushing the passer that are the problem. Play calling and Scheme are the same thing. The players don't get home, but to say we have struggled with pass rush since Gus arrived is ridiculous and very short sited. We have 29 sacks so far this year, we had 45 sacks last year, and 31 sacks in Gus's first year as head coach. That makes a grand total of 105 sacks in 44 games, Before that 20,31,26,14, for a grand total of 91 in 64 games. We struggled with the pass rush before Gus was here and what he has gotten out of the players he has is phenomenal.
<div>Matt from Goshen, IN:
Pat, what is the general feeling in the organization regarding Jason Myers? I'd be OK with riding it out and putting him on a short leash next year, so long as the staff had confidence that this was pretty fixable over an offseason – like Bortles TD/INT ratio last year.
They haven't brought me in for a tryout yet, I imagine I'll get a call to tryout in the offseason.
<div>Howard from Homestead, FL:
Is Blake Bortles the second coming of Jeff George?
I see a bit more Dante Culpepper in him.
<div>James from Upper Marlboro, MD:
Pat "lil O" O-Zone, T.J. Yeldon needs 322 yards – or 80.5 yards a game – to reach 1,000 yards. Do you think he will reach it? If so, do you think he will be way over or will he make it by a small margin?
I think he will fall just short, somewhere around 950 yards. I would like to see him have some more rushing touchdowns though. With Linder and Cann starting next year I think he is good for 1200.
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12-12-2015, 04:32 PM
Scott from Daytona Beach, FL:
Hypothetically, if we beat the Colts this week and if the Patriots don't lose three in a row, we are right back in this thing. Can we please start talking about playoffs again next week? Loving the offense.
I won't talk about playoffs again until we are 7-8 going into the season finale.
<div>Rob from Section 122:
What's the deal with the commercials? All the videos use to just play. Now, there are commercials? I just back out … don't even watch them now.
I use adblocker and suggest you do the same. For those that say you shouldn't do that because it hurts the jaguars by taking money out of their pockets remember you watch the games, buy the merchandise, wear the jerseys, pay for the tickets, pay for parking, get overpriced stadium food and drinks. This is something that could be changed with enough feedback from the community. We come to Jaguars.com for a product, the Jaguars. Take the few seconds of advertising out of our videos
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Paul from Baltimore, MD:
You are adamant that new edge rushers will make a difference with the Jaguars’ defense. However, the Arizona Cardinals do not have an elite pass-rusher and they still rank towards the top of the NFL in sacks/pressures. That same theory also applies to the New York Jets. It's on the coaching staff to maximize the strength of the personnel. The defensive coaches have failed at that. I'm sorry, but who's to say that if the Jaguars had Von Miller and Justin Houston on their roster that the pass rush would be fine? It wouldn't. These coaches cannot scheme the pass rush. Period. Stop defending it.
Arizona and New York both have very good secondaries and play aggressive. They don't have elite pass rushers only a handful of teams do. That Calais Campbell guy and Muhammed Wilkerson are pretty good though and our line has no one those players levels. You don't scheme the pass rush you win one on one somewhere and then scheme off of there. This team has to scheme to win one on one.
<div>Keith from Miami, FL:
About that one more receiver needed to play at a high level ... isn't that Julius Thomas???
That will do the trick. I think Thomas and Denard Robinson are the players that could help this offense the most if you could get them at a high level.
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Scott from Atlantic Beach, FL:
Why can't they just play good football? If it weren't for their own mistakes, the season would be much better. That's why I believe they are "close," but is that on coaching or still being young?
Yeldon, Cann, Parnell, Miller, Colvin, Smith, Robinson, Hurns, and Bortles are all playing good football right now. Now go back to last year and see how long your list is in comparison.
Hypothetically, if we beat the Colts this week and if the Patriots don't lose three in a row, we are right back in this thing. Can we please start talking about playoffs again next week? Loving the offense.
I won't talk about playoffs again until we are 7-8 going into the season finale.
<div>Rob from Section 122:
What's the deal with the commercials? All the videos use to just play. Now, there are commercials? I just back out … don't even watch them now.
I use adblocker and suggest you do the same. For those that say you shouldn't do that because it hurts the jaguars by taking money out of their pockets remember you watch the games, buy the merchandise, wear the jerseys, pay for the tickets, pay for parking, get overpriced stadium food and drinks. This is something that could be changed with enough feedback from the community. We come to Jaguars.com for a product, the Jaguars. Take the few seconds of advertising out of our videos
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Paul from Baltimore, MD:
You are adamant that new edge rushers will make a difference with the Jaguars’ defense. However, the Arizona Cardinals do not have an elite pass-rusher and they still rank towards the top of the NFL in sacks/pressures. That same theory also applies to the New York Jets. It's on the coaching staff to maximize the strength of the personnel. The defensive coaches have failed at that. I'm sorry, but who's to say that if the Jaguars had Von Miller and Justin Houston on their roster that the pass rush would be fine? It wouldn't. These coaches cannot scheme the pass rush. Period. Stop defending it.
Arizona and New York both have very good secondaries and play aggressive. They don't have elite pass rushers only a handful of teams do. That Calais Campbell guy and Muhammed Wilkerson are pretty good though and our line has no one those players levels. You don't scheme the pass rush you win one on one somewhere and then scheme off of there. This team has to scheme to win one on one.
<div>Keith from Miami, FL:
About that one more receiver needed to play at a high level ... isn't that Julius Thomas???
That will do the trick. I think Thomas and Denard Robinson are the players that could help this offense the most if you could get them at a high level.
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Scott from Atlantic Beach, FL:
Why can't they just play good football? If it weren't for their own mistakes, the season would be much better. That's why I believe they are "close," but is that on coaching or still being young?
Yeldon, Cann, Parnell, Miller, Colvin, Smith, Robinson, Hurns, and Bortles are all playing good football right now. Now go back to last year and see how long your list is in comparison.
12-12-2015, 04:46 PM
Jordan from Lincoln, NE:
I remember when the Jags were a pass rush away from being good. Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves were the result of that mindset. Hindsight is 20/20, but hopefully in the search for a pass rush, they fare better than the last time.
General managers should never fall in love with players and give up draft picks to get them. Stay where you are and get a quality player use the pick you would have traded away for a physical specimen and coach them up. The beauty of the Leo position is there are all sorts of undersized speed rushers available late in the draft.
<div>Greg from Section 122 and Jacksonville:
O-Man, while I agree with the fact that our team is marginally improving, the point that is missed is the other teams – especially within our division – are also improving. Especially if you look at the Titans and Colts, who both have young quarterbacks who appear to have long careers ahead of them. The point is while we might be improving it might not matter because everyone else is improving too. We might become the most contested division in the league in a year or two because I see three potential Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks in the AFC South.
I tend to fix my own problems before I worry about other problems. I don't have as much respect for the power structures of our division rivals and their ability to build teams.
<div>Christian from Titusville, FL:
O', Steve from Seattle never has been to KONA, has he?
I haven't rode a skateboard in five years but I've never been to KONA either. If Shad Khan could take a skateboard mecca like Kona and improve it like he did our facilities I would be all for it.
<div>Ian from Leeds, UK:
Dumb question, but why is it impossible to find the O-Zone on the mobile site?
<b>Couldn't tell you my phone gets such horrible service where I live I tend to just breakout the laptop.</b>
<div>Joe from Boston, MA:
Hey, O-Zone ... does Telvin Smith have the skillset to play middle linebacker? Obviously he's excelling in his role, and maybe size would be an issue, but it seems like in today's NFL he could slide into the middle linebacker spot once Posluszny is no longer on the team. Thanks!
I want a player like Zach Brown at middle linebacker and to keep Smith right where he is. I prefer speed over thump in the linebacking core, dinosaurs will die and playing defense nowadays is different than it used to be. Just make sure you get guys who can wrap up.
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I remember when the Jags were a pass rush away from being good. Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves were the result of that mindset. Hindsight is 20/20, but hopefully in the search for a pass rush, they fare better than the last time.
General managers should never fall in love with players and give up draft picks to get them. Stay where you are and get a quality player use the pick you would have traded away for a physical specimen and coach them up. The beauty of the Leo position is there are all sorts of undersized speed rushers available late in the draft.
<div>Greg from Section 122 and Jacksonville:
O-Man, while I agree with the fact that our team is marginally improving, the point that is missed is the other teams – especially within our division – are also improving. Especially if you look at the Titans and Colts, who both have young quarterbacks who appear to have long careers ahead of them. The point is while we might be improving it might not matter because everyone else is improving too. We might become the most contested division in the league in a year or two because I see three potential Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks in the AFC South.
I tend to fix my own problems before I worry about other problems. I don't have as much respect for the power structures of our division rivals and their ability to build teams.
<div>Christian from Titusville, FL:
O', Steve from Seattle never has been to KONA, has he?
I haven't rode a skateboard in five years but I've never been to KONA either. If Shad Khan could take a skateboard mecca like Kona and improve it like he did our facilities I would be all for it.
<div>Ian from Leeds, UK:
Dumb question, but why is it impossible to find the O-Zone on the mobile site?
<b>Couldn't tell you my phone gets such horrible service where I live I tend to just breakout the laptop.</b>
<div>Joe from Boston, MA:
Hey, O-Zone ... does Telvin Smith have the skillset to play middle linebacker? Obviously he's excelling in his role, and maybe size would be an issue, but it seems like in today's NFL he could slide into the middle linebacker spot once Posluszny is no longer on the team. Thanks!
I want a player like Zach Brown at middle linebacker and to keep Smith right where he is. I prefer speed over thump in the linebacking core, dinosaurs will die and playing defense nowadays is different than it used to be. Just make sure you get guys who can wrap up.
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12-12-2015, 04:49 PM
I will pass along the advice for you to stick to real estate. Unless of course you are as equally bad at that. :whistling:
12-12-2015, 05:20 PM
Just...stop.
12-12-2015, 05:22 PM
Quote:I will pass along the advice for you to stick to real estate. Unless of course you are as equally bad at that. :whistling:
I do pretty well
Quote:Just...stop.
No.
12-14-2015, 04:02 PM
Chad from Jacksonville:
… ok maybe not so nauseating Sunday.
I like it more when the opposing team has to deal with it.
<div>Michael from Newport News, VA:
At the end of the year we may look back at a few of the games and say, “What if?”
Maybe, maybe we will sneak into the playoffs and upset a team. This team reminds me a lot of the 7-9 Seahawks that beat the Saints a few years back. I won't look back, its all forward from here on out. 20,28,34,23,22,19,25,39,51 This team has been scoring consistently if it can maintain a pass rush down the stretch we might just surprise some people.
<div>Kyle from Ohio:
I'm still very frustrated. It should feel amazing destroying the Colts until you realize this team just laid an egg against the Chargers and Titans in the previous two weeks. Those teams are 6-20 combined. We take care of business in those games and we lead the division. All this win does is provide two days of joy and hurt our draft position.
Lets let the season play out before we consider what might have happened. This season has been entertaining and at times showed how good we might be in the near future. We are going to end the year with pretty good draft position regardless probably top ten or just outside the ten spot. The only way draft position is a problem is if we win the division and make it to the playoffs and at this point I don't think their is a fan her that doesn't want that to happen.
<div>Jeff from Atlantic Beach, FL:
Is this the most impressive win for this regime? They rebounded from a pathetic first half and dominated in every facet. Oh, and they scored 51.
It is the only blowout win for the regime and I believe all the others were basically one possession games. I think the offense has figured out they are good for around 30 any given week.
<div>Jorge from Edmonton, Alberta:
Rashad Greene is cool... I like him!!
I just wish we had him all year, might have been the difference in a couple games.
<div>Alan from Maine:
Andre Branch keeps playing like this he might just keep his job.
He really isn't that bad of a player to have in your rotation. Him an Alualu are two guys that are physically gifted and play well enough to be in a rotation, they just aren't guys you can count on to start and produce like you want. I would expect Branch back next year or overpaid somewhere else, With the way this team rotates the Defensive line him and Tyson have value.
<div>Chad from St. Augustine, FL:
How is drafting three Pro Bowlers in the same draft? BB5, A-Rob and Telvin – a grand slam for our young general manager.
<b>Add Colvin, Linder, Lee, and Hurns to that list and you have a pretty good size core of the team that potentially could be very good players for a long time.</b>
<div>Gabe from Washington, DC:
That move that A-Rob put on his defender to get open for the touchdown was really something else. As someone who was a little too young to really remember the Smith/McCardell glory days, it was probably the best route by a Jaguar that I can remember watching. Robinson is getting better and better right before our eyes, and the chemistry with Blake is really starting to show.
He has rare moves for a man his size, my favorite of the year is the comeback route ran so well the defender fell down and Arob got called for offensive pass interference.
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… ok maybe not so nauseating Sunday.
I like it more when the opposing team has to deal with it.
<div>Michael from Newport News, VA:
At the end of the year we may look back at a few of the games and say, “What if?”
Maybe, maybe we will sneak into the playoffs and upset a team. This team reminds me a lot of the 7-9 Seahawks that beat the Saints a few years back. I won't look back, its all forward from here on out. 20,28,34,23,22,19,25,39,51 This team has been scoring consistently if it can maintain a pass rush down the stretch we might just surprise some people.
<div>Kyle from Ohio:
I'm still very frustrated. It should feel amazing destroying the Colts until you realize this team just laid an egg against the Chargers and Titans in the previous two weeks. Those teams are 6-20 combined. We take care of business in those games and we lead the division. All this win does is provide two days of joy and hurt our draft position.
Lets let the season play out before we consider what might have happened. This season has been entertaining and at times showed how good we might be in the near future. We are going to end the year with pretty good draft position regardless probably top ten or just outside the ten spot. The only way draft position is a problem is if we win the division and make it to the playoffs and at this point I don't think their is a fan her that doesn't want that to happen.
<div>Jeff from Atlantic Beach, FL:
Is this the most impressive win for this regime? They rebounded from a pathetic first half and dominated in every facet. Oh, and they scored 51.
It is the only blowout win for the regime and I believe all the others were basically one possession games. I think the offense has figured out they are good for around 30 any given week.
<div>Jorge from Edmonton, Alberta:
Rashad Greene is cool... I like him!!
I just wish we had him all year, might have been the difference in a couple games.
<div>Alan from Maine:
Andre Branch keeps playing like this he might just keep his job.
He really isn't that bad of a player to have in your rotation. Him an Alualu are two guys that are physically gifted and play well enough to be in a rotation, they just aren't guys you can count on to start and produce like you want. I would expect Branch back next year or overpaid somewhere else, With the way this team rotates the Defensive line him and Tyson have value.
<div>Chad from St. Augustine, FL:
How is drafting three Pro Bowlers in the same draft? BB5, A-Rob and Telvin – a grand slam for our young general manager.
<b>Add Colvin, Linder, Lee, and Hurns to that list and you have a pretty good size core of the team that potentially could be very good players for a long time.</b>
<div>Gabe from Washington, DC:
That move that A-Rob put on his defender to get open for the touchdown was really something else. As someone who was a little too young to really remember the Smith/McCardell glory days, it was probably the best route by a Jaguar that I can remember watching. Robinson is getting better and better right before our eyes, and the chemistry with Blake is really starting to show.
He has rare moves for a man his size, my favorite of the year is the comeback route ran so well the defender fell down and Arob got called for offensive pass interference.
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12-14-2015, 08:34 PM
I really didn't think anyone could be less talented than Oesher.
Clearly I was wrong.
Clearly I was wrong.
12-15-2015, 04:04 PM
Quote:I really didn't think anyone could be less talented than Oesher.it is his profession, i'm just doing it for fun out of boredom
Clearly I was wrong.
12-15-2015, 05:03 PM
Chris from Jacksonville:
I think that was improvement ... and we're playing meaningful games in December, fake Zone.
I am still not convinced these are meaningful games until we win the next two and the season finale has playoff implications. It has been nice to see some of the point totals this offense has been able to put up throughout the season.
<div>Michael from Newport News, VA:
Who should we root for this weekend: Texans or Colts? I think the Texans.
I agree, the last thing I want is the Colts to hang another division winner banner in their stadium. Whoever wins I sincerely hope it is their last win of the season, same for the loser.
<div>Mike from Des Moines, IA:
Is Telvin Smith the Jaguars’ defensive MVP this season? Whether it's covering the flat, sniffing out a screen, or blitzing he seems to consistently sniff out the ball and make a play.
Without him there is no doubt in my mind this defense allows over 1000 more yards this season. His ability to sniff out the play and physically out run anyone trying to block him is amazing. Probably his best attribute is how he wraps up ball carriers, sometimes undersized linebackers will just torpedo in without wrapping up. I wish Cyprien would take some lessons from Telvin.
<div>Rudolpho from Jacksonville :
Do you think the team saw enough from James Sample this year to know if he is the free safety of the near future?
It is a shame Sample and Fowler were non contributors this year. After the draft these two were the ones I had my eye on the most to enhance this defense. I will say I thought Evans and Brown have played pretty well for the year when you consider the lack of a pass rush. I can't wait to see this team put back together and healthy.
<div>Brian from Greenwood, IN:
Those missed field goals in Indianapolis certainly loom large now, don't they?
We will know in three weeks, I wouldn't get ahead of yourself and assume the division is ours. The thing I want the most for this season is it to come down to the season finale for the title. I think we come out firing next year, but I think it would help more to go out with a bang.
<div>Matt from Maidstone, England:
Dave seems to have hit on his fifth-round draft selections – Shoelace (Denard Robinson), Telvin Smith and Rashad Greene. I'd say they all impacted on the game well Sunday. Everyone knows he will probably be ultimately judged by Blake Bortles - but hitting on later round selections like this doesn't hurt.
<b>If you think Dave Caldwell has done a bad job since taking over you are not living in reality. The thing I like most about those three picks is they all raise the team speed, each one of those players added significant speed to the offense, defense, and special teams. When most GM's write late round players off Dave seems to have a plan and idea of who will fall where and what they would add.</b>
<div>Genesis from Jacksonville:
So, Denard Robinson looks like a real running back.
<b>This offense was lacking three physical specimens for the long losing stretch of the season. As soon as we get Denard, Lee, and Thomas on the field making plays this offense started to open up. Give credit to Hurns, Yeldon, and Robinson for keeping the ship afloat but this offense is pretty good when all of its pieces are playing.</b>
<div>Allen from Section 150:
Our section started the wave on Sunday. There are so many that seem to hate it, but I think it is a great way to celebrate a victory. What say you, sir?
There is a an amazing cartoon called Rick and Morty, in the cartoon there is a character named Unity. Unity is a hive mind who can take over the bodies of entire species and do her bidding. When I see things like the wave happen in a stadium I always think of the hive mind concept and consider how common it really is. I hate doing the wave, I hate clapping, I don't like to respond when someone with a mic tells the crowd to do something. But when I'm in the stadium I do the wave, I clap, I yell if someone wants me to yell. As different as well all are it is nice to have some Unity and join in on the fun. The second half of Sunday's game was the most fun I've had with the Jaguars since I watched Garrard on 4th and 2 in the middle of the night in Iraq in a small hut filled with Steelers fans. The next few years are going to be fun.
<div>Steve from Nashville, TN:
When Rashad Greene is running full speed on the field, it appears as though the other players around him are standing still.
The guy is dynamic on punt returns, I wouldn't get too excited about it though teams will start to kick away from him or out of bounds.
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I think that was improvement ... and we're playing meaningful games in December, fake Zone.
I am still not convinced these are meaningful games until we win the next two and the season finale has playoff implications. It has been nice to see some of the point totals this offense has been able to put up throughout the season.
<div>Michael from Newport News, VA:
Who should we root for this weekend: Texans or Colts? I think the Texans.
I agree, the last thing I want is the Colts to hang another division winner banner in their stadium. Whoever wins I sincerely hope it is their last win of the season, same for the loser.
<div>Mike from Des Moines, IA:
Is Telvin Smith the Jaguars’ defensive MVP this season? Whether it's covering the flat, sniffing out a screen, or blitzing he seems to consistently sniff out the ball and make a play.
Without him there is no doubt in my mind this defense allows over 1000 more yards this season. His ability to sniff out the play and physically out run anyone trying to block him is amazing. Probably his best attribute is how he wraps up ball carriers, sometimes undersized linebackers will just torpedo in without wrapping up. I wish Cyprien would take some lessons from Telvin.
<div>Rudolpho from Jacksonville :
Do you think the team saw enough from James Sample this year to know if he is the free safety of the near future?
It is a shame Sample and Fowler were non contributors this year. After the draft these two were the ones I had my eye on the most to enhance this defense. I will say I thought Evans and Brown have played pretty well for the year when you consider the lack of a pass rush. I can't wait to see this team put back together and healthy.
<div>Brian from Greenwood, IN:
Those missed field goals in Indianapolis certainly loom large now, don't they?
We will know in three weeks, I wouldn't get ahead of yourself and assume the division is ours. The thing I want the most for this season is it to come down to the season finale for the title. I think we come out firing next year, but I think it would help more to go out with a bang.
<div>Matt from Maidstone, England:
Dave seems to have hit on his fifth-round draft selections – Shoelace (Denard Robinson), Telvin Smith and Rashad Greene. I'd say they all impacted on the game well Sunday. Everyone knows he will probably be ultimately judged by Blake Bortles - but hitting on later round selections like this doesn't hurt.
<b>If you think Dave Caldwell has done a bad job since taking over you are not living in reality. The thing I like most about those three picks is they all raise the team speed, each one of those players added significant speed to the offense, defense, and special teams. When most GM's write late round players off Dave seems to have a plan and idea of who will fall where and what they would add.</b>
<div>Genesis from Jacksonville:
So, Denard Robinson looks like a real running back.
<b>This offense was lacking three physical specimens for the long losing stretch of the season. As soon as we get Denard, Lee, and Thomas on the field making plays this offense started to open up. Give credit to Hurns, Yeldon, and Robinson for keeping the ship afloat but this offense is pretty good when all of its pieces are playing.</b>
<div>Allen from Section 150:
Our section started the wave on Sunday. There are so many that seem to hate it, but I think it is a great way to celebrate a victory. What say you, sir?
There is a an amazing cartoon called Rick and Morty, in the cartoon there is a character named Unity. Unity is a hive mind who can take over the bodies of entire species and do her bidding. When I see things like the wave happen in a stadium I always think of the hive mind concept and consider how common it really is. I hate doing the wave, I hate clapping, I don't like to respond when someone with a mic tells the crowd to do something. But when I'm in the stadium I do the wave, I clap, I yell if someone wants me to yell. As different as well all are it is nice to have some Unity and join in on the fun. The second half of Sunday's game was the most fun I've had with the Jaguars since I watched Garrard on 4th and 2 in the middle of the night in Iraq in a small hut filled with Steelers fans. The next few years are going to be fun.
<div>Steve from Nashville, TN:
When Rashad Greene is running full speed on the field, it appears as though the other players around him are standing still.
The guy is dynamic on punt returns, I wouldn't get too excited about it though teams will start to kick away from him or out of bounds.
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Jeff from Rutland, MA:
The good news: we have enough offensive firepower that if our defense just plays decent – doesn't have to be stellar, just decent – we can win out. The bad news: doing so requires a level of consistency that we haven't seen, right?
If you were to rank the quality defensive performances throughout the season with the quality offensive performances my guess is they would be about equal. I don't want our defense to just play decent I expect more of them and the next two weeks will be a nice test.
<div>Scott from Chelsea, NY:
I know we need to string a few more wins before it’s time to talk playoffs, but I'm really rooting hard for a tie in the Colts-versus-Texans game next week.
That would be ideal for our season finale chances. We are 2 wins away from my season expectations and 3 from exceeding them, football is fun again.
<div>Herbert from Midstate Office Supplies:
Is the league going to fine Telvin Smith for that cheap shot on Matt Hasselbeck?
A slight push to a player inbounds does not warrant a fine. The over reaction and sad tumbling of Hasselbeck would be probably be fined in the NBA.
<div>Larry from Section 101 from 1995:
I just listened to a local-radio interview with Allen Hurns; no one has asked the question I wondered about since last year – unless I missed it: Allen, did you have some trepidation when your old offensive coordinator was replaced? Were you worried you would take a very secondary role in this offense?
When you have a player as competitive as Allen Hurns I think the only thing that player worries about is getting the reps to show how good he is. The guys play does all talking.
<div>Scott from Jacksonville:
We all noticed Allen Robinson did not have a productive day against the Colts. But my theory is his production has forced teams to double team him more and pay a lot of attention to him. The impact is Hurns and Thomas are getting more single coverage and able to make other teams pay for double-teaming A-Rob. Do you agree?
Vontae Davis is among the top 3 corners in the league and did a good job on Robinson. I expect this matchup to happen often and for Robinson to start to log some wins. This offense could be hard to predict which players will have big weeks now that so many of its weapons are available.
<div>Mike from Des Moines, IA:
Who hates the wave? I had no idea people don't enjoy the wave. I find this news shocking and disturbing. It isn't easy to get 60,000 people to do anything in unison. The wave is one of my favorite things. Who are these people?
People with bad backs, knees, possible with shoulder issues. Then there are us lazy people who like to sit and watch and leave the game with our voices still intact. Vic Ketchman caused me to watch the game like a journalist but I still cheer here and there. The difference is for me it takes a big play of some kind. a little three down run for the first is not enough for me to get excited most of the time, I'm also not too big on the move the chains chant either. My favorite has always been yelling DREWWWWWW when MJD did something great, its funny how many other teams do that now and i've been wondering where it originated.
<div>Mike from St. Mary’s, GA:
For what it's worth, I thought Andre Branch had his big play at the position he's more natural at: right defensive end. He doesn't fit at Leo.
In madden they call that flipping the formation, technically he was at Leo. Just like Odrick's game winning sack was at the strong side end despite beating the left tackle. Think it terms of function not formation.
<div>John from Morrisville:
John, what happens when the Jags have three receivers and a running back that the other team absolutely have to game plan against?
We are quickly approaching having just that.
<div>Ryan from Dearborn, MI:
John, regarding the awesome 80-yard touchdown to Allen Hurns … should I be impressed at Blake Bortles' precise timing and arm strength, or worried that it was maybe a tenth of a second away from being another disastrous pick six?
Worrying is for moms and ninnies. I can't imagine Gabbert even trying a throw like that.
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The good news: we have enough offensive firepower that if our defense just plays decent – doesn't have to be stellar, just decent – we can win out. The bad news: doing so requires a level of consistency that we haven't seen, right?
If you were to rank the quality defensive performances throughout the season with the quality offensive performances my guess is they would be about equal. I don't want our defense to just play decent I expect more of them and the next two weeks will be a nice test.
<div>Scott from Chelsea, NY:
I know we need to string a few more wins before it’s time to talk playoffs, but I'm really rooting hard for a tie in the Colts-versus-Texans game next week.
That would be ideal for our season finale chances. We are 2 wins away from my season expectations and 3 from exceeding them, football is fun again.
<div>Herbert from Midstate Office Supplies:
Is the league going to fine Telvin Smith for that cheap shot on Matt Hasselbeck?
A slight push to a player inbounds does not warrant a fine. The over reaction and sad tumbling of Hasselbeck would be probably be fined in the NBA.
<div>Larry from Section 101 from 1995:
I just listened to a local-radio interview with Allen Hurns; no one has asked the question I wondered about since last year – unless I missed it: Allen, did you have some trepidation when your old offensive coordinator was replaced? Were you worried you would take a very secondary role in this offense?
When you have a player as competitive as Allen Hurns I think the only thing that player worries about is getting the reps to show how good he is. The guys play does all talking.
<div>Scott from Jacksonville:
We all noticed Allen Robinson did not have a productive day against the Colts. But my theory is his production has forced teams to double team him more and pay a lot of attention to him. The impact is Hurns and Thomas are getting more single coverage and able to make other teams pay for double-teaming A-Rob. Do you agree?
Vontae Davis is among the top 3 corners in the league and did a good job on Robinson. I expect this matchup to happen often and for Robinson to start to log some wins. This offense could be hard to predict which players will have big weeks now that so many of its weapons are available.
<div>Mike from Des Moines, IA:
Who hates the wave? I had no idea people don't enjoy the wave. I find this news shocking and disturbing. It isn't easy to get 60,000 people to do anything in unison. The wave is one of my favorite things. Who are these people?
People with bad backs, knees, possible with shoulder issues. Then there are us lazy people who like to sit and watch and leave the game with our voices still intact. Vic Ketchman caused me to watch the game like a journalist but I still cheer here and there. The difference is for me it takes a big play of some kind. a little three down run for the first is not enough for me to get excited most of the time, I'm also not too big on the move the chains chant either. My favorite has always been yelling DREWWWWWW when MJD did something great, its funny how many other teams do that now and i've been wondering where it originated.
<div>Mike from St. Mary’s, GA:
For what it's worth, I thought Andre Branch had his big play at the position he's more natural at: right defensive end. He doesn't fit at Leo.
In madden they call that flipping the formation, technically he was at Leo. Just like Odrick's game winning sack was at the strong side end despite beating the left tackle. Think it terms of function not formation.
<div>John from Morrisville:
John, what happens when the Jags have three receivers and a running back that the other team absolutely have to game plan against?
We are quickly approaching having just that.
<div>Ryan from Dearborn, MI:
John, regarding the awesome 80-yard touchdown to Allen Hurns … should I be impressed at Blake Bortles' precise timing and arm strength, or worried that it was maybe a tenth of a second away from being another disastrous pick six?
Worrying is for moms and ninnies. I can't imagine Gabbert even trying a throw like that.
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