Bears Crush Jaguars 41-3

By Mike Spain
Outside the Redzone

JACKSONVILLE – The Jaguars played the Chicago Bears even in the first half before getting blown out in the second half. Chicago’s defense shut down Jacksonville and returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the games final 30 minutes. The Bears scored 38 unanswered points in the second half as they won 41-3.

Robbie Gould scored the first points of the game when he made a 32 yard field goal for Chicago in the first quarter. Jacksonville’s Josh Scobee kicked a 31 yard field goal to tie the game in the second quarter. It would be the Jaguars only points of the game. Gould would put the Bears ahead for good in the third quarter with a 31 yard field goal.

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Bengals Stop Jaguars 27-10

By Mike Spain
Outside the Redzone

JACKSONVILLE – It was supposed to be a memorable day in the Jacksonville Jaguars’ history as they honored Fred Taylor who joined the Pride of the Jaguars. It was the most Jaguars fans would have to celebrate. The Cincinnati Bengals easily beat Jacksonville 27-10.

Blaine Gabbert hooked up with Mercedes Lewis on a two yard touchdown pass for the Jaguars only lead in the game early in the second quarter. Gabbert would pass for 186 yards for the day throwing one interception to go along with his touchdown pass. The Bengals defense sacked Gabbert a half a dozen times. The Jaguars did not have success rushing the ball as Maurice Jones-Drew was held to only 38 yards rushing.

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Jaguars Rally to Top Colts 22-17

By Mike Spain
Outside the Redzone

INDIANAPOLIS – The Jacksonville Jaguars rallied to beat the Indianapolis Colts 22-17. Blaine Gabbert won the game for the Jaguars with his arm despite Maurice Jones-Drew carrying the offense. Mike Mularkey got his first win as the coach of the Jaguars as the team one a game they desperately needed.

The Jaguars scored first on a Josh Scobee 44 yard field goal. Scobee would kick two more field goals and an extra point for the game. The Colts answered with two touchdown passes from Andrew Luck to take a 14-3 lead at halftime. Luck would finish with 313 yards passing. He would also have an interception.

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Texans Dominate Jaguars 27-7

By Mike Spain
Outside the Redzone

JACKSONVILLE- The Houston Texans defense dominated in Jacksonville. The Jaguars managed 117 yards of total offense and the Texans forced a fumble. Houston’s offense gained 411 yards and the Texans came away with an easy 27-7 victory.

Arian Foster scored the games first touchdown and ran for 110 yards. Ben Tate ran for two more touchdowns and 74 yards to lead Houston’s running attack. Matt Schaub passed for 195 yards. Shayne Graham added two field goals.

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Vikings Top Jaguars in Overtime 26-23

By Mike Spain
Outside the Redzone

MINNEAPOLIS– The Minnesota Vikings used the final 20 seconds of regulation to tie the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Vikings tied it in dramatic fashion as rookie Blair Walsh made a 55 yard field goal as time expired. Minnesota would go on to win the game in overtime 26-23.

Jacksonville started great. Josh Scobee made a short field goal to give the Jaguars an earlier 3-0 lead. In the second quarter Blaine Gabbert threw a one yard touchdown pass to tight end Mercedes Lewis. However, the Vikings blocked the extra point.

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Maurice Jones-Drew didn’t win but neither did Jaguars

By Roosevelt Hall
Outside the Redzone via The Sport Mentalist

Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan refused to budge. Although many people believe that Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has outperformed his contract, Khan refused to cave-in to his star running back’s demands for a new contract.

And it seems that Khan won the standoff with Jones-Drew after Jones-Drew ended his 38-day holdout and returned to the team on Sunday despite not receiving the new contract he petitioned for.

But did Khan and the Jacksonville Jaguars really win?

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Maurice Jones-Drew ends holdout

By ESPN News Services

So when the Jacksonville Jaguars running back ended his 38-day holdout Sunday -- without a new contract -- he had no apologies, no regrets and no concerns about his standing with the franchise.

In the end, Maurice Jones-Drew accomplished nothing through his holdout, which amounted to the longest run for no gain of his career.

"I'm in a good place," he said. "I did something I felt was right, and I'm always going to feel right. I'm not going to feel wrong for what I did it at all. And that's why I can come back and not have a negative attitude. I think if you regret things, you're going to come back salty, be a distraction, things like that.

"I don't feel that way 'cause what I did was right. No one can tell me it was wrong. Not one person here can tell me what I did was wrong."

Jones-Drew arrived at the team facility Sunday morning, chatted with teammates and then had a 40-minute conversation with coach Mike Mularkey.

Later, he spent nearly half an hour answering questions about his holdout, even getting to a point where he told reporters to "make sure we all get this out of the way because I'm done after this."

You can read the rest of the article here: Maurice Jones-Drew ends holdout

Jaguars To Play In London

            At 2:00 P.M. today Jacksonville Jaguars Owner Shahid Khan and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the Jaguars will be playing 1 “home game” in London from 2013-2016. As a Jags fan this is a source of mixed emotions.

On the negative side it may be upsetting for the local supporters of the franchise to be losing one home game a year for the next four years. However, over the last few seasons Jaguars attendance has not been the best so how much are the people of Jacksonville really missing out on.

On the positive side this could be a huge step for the franchise as a whole. The revenue and attention the team stands to receive from this deal severely outweigh the loss of one game at Everbank. One of the least popular teams in the NFL has just been handed a chance to become the first truly international American Football franchise. The Jags are essentially becoming London’s “home” team. And who better to make the trip across the pond every year than a team from Florida, which had 9 million visitors from the UK last year.

The atmosphere around the team has been dramatically improving all off season and this seems to be one of the most exciting times to be a Jaguar fan. With the London announcement it seems like there’s no stopping the wave of enthusiasm that is surrounding my beloved Boys from the Bold City.

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Khan and Jones-Drew Have a Private Meetings

By Matt Loede
Outside the Redzone via Jaguars Gab

NFL rushing champion Maurice Jones-Drew is now more than three weeks into a training-camp boycott that has cost him more than $600,000 ($30,000 per day in fines) and no indication that he plans to report anytime soon. Owner Shad Khan made it clear that he has no intention of giving Jones-Drew the new deal he desires, Michael Silver of Yahoo Sports reports.

“He’s not here, and that’s his decision,” Khan said of Jones-Drew, who has two years remaining on the five-year, $31-million deal he signed in 2009. “Believe me, it’s not a great concern. You hope for the best, and you plan for the worst. Our goals for the season don’t change, and if he isn’t here, he isn’t here. I don’t control it. It’s his choice.”

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The Sky Isn't Falling In Jacksonville

Nationally there has been a lot of negative talk regarding the Jacksonville Jaguars. Some of it may just be the national media talking out of their asses without having actually seen anything on the ground in Jacksonville and some it may very well be warranted. However here are the 4 biggest positives I’ve seen so far in training camp in the pre-season:

1.      Blaine Gabbert – Gabbert was undoubtedly one of the biggest question marks coming into camp. His rookie year was for lack of a better word dismal. He shied away from hits, made poor decisions when throwing the ball, and was virtually dead last in every important statistical category. However all of this needs to be taken with a grain of salt. A big one. The Jaguars’ offense was in shambles last year. Due to the holdout Gabbert barely saw training camp and just two weeks before the season, the QB he was supposed to be sitting behind and learning from for at least a year, is cut from the team. Fast forward to week two and Blaine is making his first NFL start behind an O-Line riddled with injuries and a receiving corps that could barely pass as backups on any other team. That is simply a recipe for disaster. Blaine could only go up and that’s what he’s done. He’s been making good throws in both camp and in the first pre-season game. He steps up in the pocket more confidently when making throws and with the two shiny new targets of Blackmon and Robinson he actually has someone to throw to.

2.      Rashad Jennings- I have always been high on Jennings. He had a good year in 2010 behind MJD with 459 yards rushing on only 84 touches with 4 TD’s. He’s also averaged 5.4 yards per carry over his career. Last pre-season he suffered a severely sprained knee which forced him to miss the entire 2011 season however this year he is back at full strength. With Maurice Jones-Drew still holding out Rashad Jennings has found a window of opportunity to perhaps earn a few more carries this season. Jennings is a much more bounce it to the outside kind of a back which is a nice compliment to MJD’s between the tackles type of running. The two paired together is almost reminiscent of MoJo’s first two seasons when he was paired with Fred Taylor. I’m not saying that Jennings is of Taylor’s skill level but perhaps with a few more carries he can become a big contributor to the Jacksonville offense.

3.      Brian Anger- Ok this may not be one of the “biggest” positives I’ve seen so far but the kid is worth a mention. I would like to go on record that I in no way support the Jaguars decision to draft a punter in the 3^rd round, but if they had to make a stupid decision at least they made a good stupid decision. The gut can punt a football, and I mean seriously punt it. His kicks always seem to have a hang time in the 4.8 sec area and go about 50 yards. In the game against the Giants he had a punt muffed which was recovered by the Jaguars and in turn resulted in a Jacksonville touchdown. I’m not saying that a punter is going to win the Jags a lot of games this season, but with the amount of time they could be spending deep in their own territory I imagine he could come in handy.

4.      The Atmosphere- That’s right #4 isn’t even a player. It’s the environment the players are in. There have been countless stories of how bad day to day activities were handled by the Del Rio regime. Players were unhappy, Coaches were unhappy, and there was just a general negative vibe around the team. However with both a new coach and new owner there is a buzz about the team. The word rebirth has been thrown around on several occasions. Jaguar great Tony Boselli likened the excitement in the community to that of an expansion franchise. People are excited for Jaguar football this year and I have to say, I’m one of them.

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Scobee Signs

It’s the same story with every franchise. Everyone feels the need to hate on the kickers until the team is two points down and forty yards away from the end zone with the clock winding down. There are few Kickers in the NFL who are better in these game-winning situations than Josh Scobee, and luckily he will remain a Jaguar for at least the next four years. Yesterday Scobee signed a contract worth $13.8 Million, with $4.75 million guaranteed.

For some people this may seem like a hefty amount to pay a Kicker, but for Jacksonville it was the right move. Josh Scobee has developed a bit of a cult following in his years in Jacksonville and as I see it is now one of the more popular players on the team. I’m not saying that if the Jaguars were to lose Scobee in the near future it would be devastating but on a team with two playoff appearances in the last decade, fans tend to latch on to what bright spots they can find, and Josh Scobee delivered several happy moments. So congratulations Josh, and thank you Jacksonville, for letting us fans keep one of our favorite players. Now if we can just do the same for MoJo…

Tealergangin' Em

"Jag-swag" is my least favorite Jaguar-related phrase. It's catchy like that "Call Me Maybe" song and both are referenced by people who mostly suck at living. Hopefully, like that song, it'll fade out. "Tealergangin'" might not rhyme but it'll make you feel just as much a rap artist. Words aside, check this shit out:

Damn straight. This is the Jag's alternate jersey. Khan said, "all black everything." So did Jay-Z. Whether it's your skin, mustache or jersey... it's boss shit. Money, power, blackness?

Tealergangin' Em

Need Answers? There's An Old Guy For That!

For those who are not aware, the senior writer for the Jaguars is John Oehser. On Jaguars.com, he answers the fans questions in what is known as the O-Zone. Not only will you find the teal truth for your amateur inquiries, but they will be coated with ingenious wit that is all but not amusing. Oehser, despite working for the Colts, is one of the greatest players not found on this franchise's roster. Pay homage and seek your unknown here: The O-Zone.

Hot update: The O-Zone is live. This means you won't have to check back during a 3-day reply period because John wishes to get your foolish questions out of the way immediately. Hot heaven! You're not off the hook though. Check every version of the O-Zone for every entertaining question voiced by your slightly educated peers. And, hot excitement!

The Glass Is Half Full

Justin Blackmon will play the largest role in the Jaguar's upcoming season, if he can find a place to stay besides jail or a casket.

I had hoped his signing bonus might provide the service of a personal driver, maybe even cab money, but this was not the case. The case was Blackmon's second DUI charge. The Jaguars drafted the rookie to fill a void in the struggling offense and provide our second-year quarterback, Blaine Gabbert, with potential weapons. In this effort, they signed three key wide-receivers; Justin Blackmon, Laurent Robinson, and Lee Evans.

Evans is a veteran with solid hands. The most he can do is find inspiration to revamp his career and break-out. The least he can do is mentor the receiving squad. Robinson's career was on a statically-noticable decline until a break-out season last year with the Cowboys. He found the end-zone 14 times and kept an injured offense on track. I have faith that he has found the inspiration to revamp his career, leading me to believe that Evans and Robinson will be able to draw from each other's values and provide wisdom for our young quarterback and wide-receivers.

Blackmon was drafted after four incredible years at Oklahoma State. This guy is the real fucking deal. He consistently displays a wide clutch, as well as an explosive drive after the catch. ESPN's Sports Science exposed his abilities, which include the receiving range of a two-car garage. You're going to observe that, here: Sports Science: Justin Blackmon.

With a full off-season for Gabbert to test out the new artillery, the Jags are looking good and we're feeling even better. There is absolutely no room in this bandwidth for the pessimist to remain pessimistic. The wide-receiving unit must be a unit, feeding off each other's strengths and facilitating each other's weaknesses. If Blackmon can make it to the stadium and consistently display his catch, drive, and swerve on the field, he will fortify this unit and assume the greatest role on this franchise's roster.

Operation: Duval Nation Domination

Most of today's society knows Taylorgang as Wiz Khalifa's posse of joint-toting rap artists. They are an interesting group for numerous reasons but only two are relevant to this post; a worldwide following and success. Wiz established his gang's following and success by making it clear that the roots of belief are imperative. Does it get old hearing the gang's repeated beliefs in every song? Sure, but being old is being distinguished and it is admirable to see an ever-present authenticity in any type of industry.

Mocking Wiz's recipe is a fucking great idea. I see no better chef than our equally loved and hated Jacksonville Jaguars. Looking back, it feels like we've come from nothing. Not once has our organization put in an order for Superbowl rings. Not once has our organization even made it to the title game. It is dismal and it is time for change. Let's use Taylorgang's advantageous ingredients and stir the pot into something admirable.

Through this blog, we will establish ourselves as a worldwide following that seeks success. Our beliefs are imperative; the Jaguar's potential is progressively tapped by the volume of each fan's voice, and this franchise will win a damn Super Bowl. Let's throw those on repeat, become old, and distinguish ourselves. We are Tealergang and we're cooking up a Super Bowl. Consider this your prep time.