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Jaguars news: First day of school

Fri, 16 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jacksonville Jaguars veteran Joe Zelenka remembers the moment like it was yesterday. Zelenka was entering the San Francisco 49ers lockerroom for the first time in 1999 after signing as an undrafted free agent.

Jaguars news: Garrard seeks improvement

Thu, 15 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It’s been a whirlwind offseason for David Garrard, highlighted by a rich, long-term contract that leaves no doubt who the Jaguars’ quarterback is and will be for, well, a long time. Now, it’s back to work.

Jaguars news: Back to school

Wed, 14 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jacksonville Jaguars safety Jamaal Fudge was nervous at first about calling head coach Jack Del Rio. He had to ask for the coach’s OK to miss the first two weeks of organized team activities.

Jaguars news: Peterson old self for OTA’s

Tue, 13 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Motivation has never been a problem for Mike Peterson (pictured). He's always been able to find it; even for something as mundane as the start of OTA (organized team activity) practices.

Jaguars news: Mother’s Day story

Mon, 12 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Darralyn Scobee sat among a much younger group of people last Saturday in the William R. Johnson Coliseum on the campus of Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches, Texas. Darralyn waited patiently for one of the most rewarding days of her life while her four children and two grandchildren sat in the crowd, each clutching a camera and trying to record every moment of the event.

Jaguars news: Prioleau adds insurance

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Last year, it was Sammy Knight. Pierson Prioleau (pictured) is this year’s candidate. The Jaguars signed Prioleau recently to provide insurance at the strong safety position, much as they signed Knight off “the street” last summer.

Jaguars news: Special visitor

Fri, 09 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Indianapolis native Alex Grissom walked into the lobby of Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Friday wearing a Jaguars Reggie Nelson jersey and holding in his hands a special package earmarked for the Jacksonville Jaguars owners. Grissom was one of 32 eighth-graders from Indianapolis dispatched to hand deliver the city’s bid for the 2012 Super Bowl to all of the team owners around the league.

Jaguars news: Jaguars hit the course

Wed, 07 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

It started out with a lot of jokes and laughter, but competition turned serious on the last hole for Jaguars punter Adam Podlesh and kicker Josh Scobee at the first annual “Laterra Links Celebrity Shootout” at “The King and the Bear” golf course on Tuesday.

Jaguars news: Don’t count out Mincey

Tue, 06 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Jaguars have acquired a taste for Florida defensive ends and first-round draft choice Derrick Harvey is expected to offer the most flavor. What about Jeremy Mincey?

Jaguars news: Jaguars in golf shootout

Mon, 05 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

With the Players Championship to be played this week in nearby Ponte Vedra Beach, several members of the Jaguars will get in on the action Tuesday at “The King and The Bear” at the World Golf Village in an event to benefit The St. Johns County Council on Aging.

Jaguars news: Smith confident in draft

Thu, 01 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jaguars college scouting director Gene Smith is confident the team made the right moves on draft day.

Jaguars news: Harvey, Groves meet media

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves sat at tables separated by a space fit for, say, two defensive tackles. Harvey and Groves are the Jaguars’ defensive ends of the long-term future.

Jaguars news: It's all about impact now

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The smallest draft class in Jaguars history won’t be judged by numbers, but by impact. Two aggressive trades on the first day of the draft delivered premier pass-rushers Jaguars fans hope will put the team over the top.

Jaguars news: Jags will address DL need

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Jaguars head into this weekend’s draft with what most consider a glaring need on their defensive line, and coach Jack Del Rio promised in a draft preview luncheon earlier this week to address that need.

Jaguars news: ESPN ranks Jags ninth

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Jaguars rank ninth out of 122 professional sports franchises in ESPN The Magazine's The Ultimate Standings, which ranks the best and the worst franchises in the publication's sixth annual franchise rankings. The full list, which was done with the help of the Warsaw Sports Marketing Center at the University of Oregon, appears in ESPN The Magazine.

Jaguars news: All eyes on Merling

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Jaguars will be intent on addressing their need at defensive line in this weekend’s draft, and the name being associated with the Jaguars’ first-round selection is defensive end Phillip Merling of Clemson.

Jaguars news: Pashos leads team to victory

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle Tony Pashos returned last weekend to the place where his football career took off and tried his hand at coaching.

Jaguars news: End in sight for Taylor

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Fred Taylor has his sights set on Jim Brown. "I'm going to have a better season. I'm on a mission. I'm just trying to catch Jim Brown and then we'll close the curtains," Taylor told jaguars.com during a visit to Jacksonville Municipal Stadium on Wednesday.

Jaguars news: Three prime-time games

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The Jaguars’ 2008 season is highlighted by three nationally-televised prime-time games on NBC, ESPN and NFL Network. The team will open its 14th regular season on the road at AFC South rival Tennessee on Sept. 7 at one p.m., with their home opener the following week against Buffalo on Sept. 14.

Jaguars news: Sensabaugh signs tender

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Jaguars safety Gerald Sensabaugh signed his tender offer, the club announced today. Sensabaugh, a restricted free agent, enters his fourth season with the team.