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Jaguars news: Jones-Drew to speak at Newsweek forum

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Newsweek Magazine selected Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew to speak at the publication’s Executive Forum: Childhood Obesity, “Challenges and Ways to Promote Health and Wellness in America’s Communities” on Tuesday at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. The event will be held from noon to 2:00 p.m. and is scheduled for broadcast on CSPAN.

Jaguars news: "Teal Deals" introduced

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

A group of more than 40 leading North Florida area merchants have teamed up to support Jaguars ticket sales and renewal efforts by offering fans who buy or renew season tickets a book of gift certificates called "Teal Deals" containing over $1,300 worth of savings.

Jaguars news: Jaguars extend ticket office hours

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

The Jaguars are extending the hours of the ticket office during the month of March as the team responds to increased ticket sales and prepares for the upcoming season ticket renewal deadlines of March 19 and March 31.

Jaguars news: Garrard Foundation hosts fishing tournament

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jacksonville Jaguars Quarterback David Garrard will host Fishing for the Cure – Garrard’s Gamefish & Gridiron, a one-day sports celebrity fishing tournament and VIP party on May 15 at the Conch House Marina in St. Augustine.

Feature: Sitting down with Luke Richesson

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jaguars owner Wayne Weaver met with the media in early January to talk about the season past and the season to come. He talked about accountability, and the importance of it being a standard adhered to by everyone in the building.

Jaguars news: Kampman has ‘fire’ for DE

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Aaron Kampman expects to be fully recovered from knee surgery by the start of training camp, and the early indication is that Kampman is destined to become the Jaguars’ right defensive end.

Jaguars news: Jaguars sign DE Aaron Kampman

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed unrestricted free agent defensive end Aaron Kampman to a contract today. Length and terms of the contract are undisclosed.

Jaguars news: Osgood wants to play WR

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Jaguars’ first acquisition in this free agency period is a player they believe has another level left in his game. Kassim Osgood is a player the Jaguars believe can be more than just a special teams star. They believe he can become a contributing wide receiver.

Jaguars news: Answering the questions

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

More than 300 prospects left Indianapolis earlier this week following the annual NFL Scouting Combine, and each returned home with his own thoughts on his upcoming professional career. No one can testify more to the thoughts of players in that situation than Jaguars running Rashad Jennings.

Jaguars news: Jaguars sign Ellison, Forney to contracts

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Jacksonville Jaguars today signed defensive lineman Atiyyah Ellison (pictured) and guard Kynan Forney to contracts. Ellison was scheduled to become a restricted free agent at midnight tonight, and Forney was set to become an unrestricted free agent. Length and terms of both veterans’ contracts are undisclosed.

Jaguars news: Free Agency and CBA Q&A

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The 2010 free agency signing period begins on Friday, March 5. Here are some questions and answers to help fans understand the rules governing free agency.

Jaguars news: Jaguars sign wide receiver Troy Williamson

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The Jacksonville Jaguars signed wide receiver Troy Williamson to a contract today, the club announced. Williamson was scheduled to become a restricted free agent this week when NFL free agency begins on Friday, March 5. Length and terms of the contract are undisclosed.

Jaguars news: Bring on the pass-rushers

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS—Monday provides the feature attraction of this year’s scouting combine for the Jaguars, who will have their eyes trained on this year’s crop of pass-rushers during defensive line workouts. It is a deep and talented group of pass-rushers and the Jaguars have the 10th pick of the draft.

Jaguars news: Tucker wants return to past

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS—When Mel Tucker was hired to replace Gregg Williams as the Jaguars’ defensive coordinator, it was immediately thought Tucker would lead the Jaguars into a conversion from a 4-3 defense to a 3-4. Thus began a very long, disappointing and misunderstood season for Tucker.

Jaguars news: It’s all heady stuff

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS—The lights were turned out at Lucas Oil Stadium Friday afternoon, and then the lights went on in a lot of hotel suites, where the NFL’s 32 teams conducted player interviews. The first player entered the Jaguars’ suite at six p.m. The last one left at 11.

Feature: Sitting down with Russ Purnell

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Jaguars special teams coordinator Russ Purnell has no problem finding his way around Indianapolis, where he has spent the last three days at the NFL Scouting Combine. Purnell has been a fixture at the event since the late ‘80s and lived in the city for seven years as a member of the Colts coaching staff.

Jaguars news: Jaguars win coin toss

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS—The Jaguars will have a top 10 draft pick for the third consecutive year, the result of having won a coin toss on Friday morning. The Jags were awarded the 10th overall selection in this year’s NFL draft; the Denver Broncos will draft 11th.

Jaguars news: Combine is not unimportant

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

The combine is both an overly celebrated and overly criticized event. No, football is not played without pads but, yes, it is played with feet and arms and the faster and stronger those feet and arms are, the better the bodies that own those feet and arms can be expected to play.

Jaguars news: Building his resume

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Anyone who has spent an extended period of time around Montell Owens knows that he is like a kid in a candy store when it comes to an opportunity to learn and better himself.

Jaguars news: Jags need what the draft has

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

General Manager Gene Smith shouldn’t have to leave the value line of his draft board to address the Jaguars’ needs in this year’s draft. That’s the early forecast as the team heads to Indianapolis for this week’s annual scouting combine.