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Is Jacksonville DT Terrance Knighton Fat?

// May 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Commentary, Gameday Highlights, Player News, Terrance Knighton

http://blackandteal.com/2010/05/13/is-terrane-knighton-fat/

- Terry O’Brien

There are two people I trust, Jeff Lageman and Zoltan Paksa. Both of them speak the truth and when they speak I listen. Both of them have been saying Terrance Knighton is overweight. Is this a problem? When you see these pictures after the jump, you will see Zoltan is right! Terrance Knighton has gained a lot of bad weight. This could be a problem!

2010 Jacksonville Jaguars Rookie Camp Wrap Up

// May 3rd, 2010 // No Comments » // Coaching Staff, Commentary, David Garrard, Mike Sims-Walker

http://jac.scout.com/2/967294.html
By Charlie Bernstein
Editor-in-Chief
Posted May 2, 2010

Football is back, sort of. Just a week after the draft, nearly 1,600 loyal Jaguars fans braved the 90 degree temperatures to watch their Jacksonville Jaguars take the field for the first time in nearly five months.

“Great to be outside, great to be working, getting out on the grass, a beautiful day for it, the fans came out, nice to see, and kick off our 2010 season,” Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio said.

Off the field

- The fan support was great and the team looked like they had an extra bounce in their collective steps.

- Greg Jones, Aaron Kampman and Zach Miller were all inactive. Jones and Kampman still “rehabbing” according to head coach Jack Del Rio, and Miller had some sort of foot issue which caused him to miss the afternoon session.

Jacksonville Offense

It’s easier to elaborate on the offensive side of the ball in these non-contact camps as the passing game is the only thing that resembles actual play.

Quarterbacks

- All three quarterbacks were rusty and shaky in spots which can be expected after a five month layoff. Starter David Garrard looked fantastic throwing the short slant routes as every single pass hit the receivers between the numbers. Garrard struggled throwing outs, as the timing was off with his receivers. Garrard was also shaky on longer throws and was vocal with his receivers.

- Backup quarterback Luke McCown showed a very strong arm through much of the practice and was accurate on out patterns and seam throws. It was the first chance we had to see McCown practice and the 6′4″ gunslinger was impressive. McCown showed an ability to throw the ball downfield with good accuracy which was especially impressive as he hasn’t had many reps with his receivers.

“David’s the starter,” McCown said when asked about his short-term goals for this season. “That means I’ve got to be ready to play if called upon, one way or the other. With that said, that doesn’t keep me from competing. When I get a rep, when I get on the field, I go at it like I’m the starter. That’s the way I’ve always prepared, and I’ve always said if I don’t prepare that way, I’m doing a disservice to my teammates who are out there. They deserve someone to be prepared and ready to play and help them win a ball game.”

Undrafted rookie Trevor Harris from Edinboro College worked mostly with the running backs and tight ends. He showed a quick set up and release, but struggled when throwing the football down field.

Running backs

- It’s difficult to gauge the running backs when there’s no contact, but Maurice Jones-Drew looked to be in good shape and rookie Deji Karim looks like a smaller version of Jones-Drew. Second-year player Rashad Jennings showed an ability to catch the ball out of the backfield and showed very good feet and burst in situations.

Wide Receivers

- Mike Sims-Walker made the play of the day at practice when he jumped up and stabbed an errant David Garrard pass and reeled it in with one hand. The former UCF star ran excellent routes and seems to have put on weight in his upper body which should help him beat jams better this year. Sims-Walker looked the part of a number one receiver and will be depended on to do so during the season.

“Torry taught us a lot last year and now it’s on me to step up and be the number one,” Sims-Walker said following practice.

- Mike Thomas and Jarett Dillard showed suddenness and solid hands throughout the day and Thomas abused rookie Scotty McGee on a double-move in one-on-one drills.

- Free agent acquisition Kassim Osgood looks the part of an impressive red zone target as the 6′5″, 220 lb. target uses his body well to shield off defenders. Still, Osgood doesn’t look like he’ll ever be a consistent target as he runs awkwardly and is an unaccomplished route runner.

- Troy Williamson is the enigma of the group as he runs routes like a true number one receiver, but still doesn’t look comfortable catching the football. After an early drop, Williamson caught everything thrown his way.

- Tiquan Underwood had a dreadful performance as he dropped about half the throws that went in his direction. Nate Hughes made a few nice plays, rookie Chris McGaha showed great hands all afternoon long, and try-out player Rocky Ross showed an ability to get open and catch the football, despite once losing a shoe during a play.

Tight Ends

The tight ends were mostly involved in individual drills, but Marcedes Lewis looks very impressive physically, caught everything thrown his way and appears to be poised for a huge season.

Defense (by Alfie Crow)

Defensively, there isn’t a lot to tell in mini-camp. The only real noticeable thing was the complete overhaul on the defensive side of the ball. Tyson Alualu was plugged in with the first team right away and showed his explosion off the snap of the ball, without any pads mind you. Kirk Morrison was vocal in the middle of the defense barking out the calls and changing the plays, making sure everyone was lined up correctly on the defense. One interesting thing however, was that Reggie Nelson never worked with the first team defense. As I said, it’s only Day One, but that will be an interesting storyline to watch as the off-season progresses. The safeties with the first team defense were Gerald Alexander and Anthony Smith, both of which were acquired last season.

Normally I would like to do a rookie report during mini-camp, but all of the draft picks but one were on the defensive side of the ball. All I can really say, is that Alualu and D’Anthony Smith are explosive off the snap, and Austen Lane is a giant man. A free agent rookie to keep an eye on is Norfolk State safety Terell Whitehead. He intercepted a Luke McCown pass during what was supposed to be one-on-one drills. Defensive coordinator Mel Tucker told him to jump the route if he could on the play, which Whitehead did, and was abruptly met with a “Hey man! Not fair!” by the intercepted quarterback.

Overall it was nice to see the team return to action and Jaguars head coach Jack Del Rio claims that he has the types of attitudes that he likes in the locker room to play football, “the Jaguar way.”

“The paradigm of how we’re doing things has changed over the last two years,” Del Rio said. “We aren’t going to tolerate things that aren’t done with the intent of helping us win a championship.”

Jacksonville Jaguars NFL Draft 2010 > 3rd Rounders to look out for.

// April 23rd, 2010 // 1 Comment » // Commentary, David Garrard, Gene Smith, Maurice Jones Drew, NFL Draft, Pocket Hercules, Scouting, Senior Bowl

Looking at the players around the Jacksonville Jaguars third round pick, it looks like we can get a quality starter!

Mardy Gilyard is a straight game breaker. I think he will go in the Second Round personally.

As noted many times on this blog, CB Parrish Cox would boslter the worst big play defensive in football last year.

Jacoby Ford rand a 4.28. he would automatically be the second fatest Jaguar behind Maurice Jones Drew.

Brandon Spikes would sell Jerseys and lead the defense for many years.

Tony Pike has a great arm, but chokes away the big game. Could it be any worse than a Garrard fumble in the 4th Quarter. Probably not.

3rd Round Mock Draft

67. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati
The Buccaneers need a receiver and Gilyard is tricky fast who is able to get deep or work underneath out of the slot.

71. Cleveland Browns
Chad Jones, S, LSU
Jones is also a baseball player and has good ball skills. He brings size and range to the position.

72. Buffalo Bills
Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU
LaFell is a big possession receiver to help replace Terrell Owens. At LSU, LaFell had a productive career, catching 175 passes and getting 26 touchdowns.

73. Miami Dolphins
Cam Thomas, DT, North Carolina
The Dolphins grabbed Sergio Kindle in the first round, did not have a second-round pick and are lucky here to get a wide body to play the nose tackle spot while Jason Ferguson serves an eight-game suspension.

74. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jon Asamoah, G/C, Illinois
The Jaguars had to wait from pick No. 10 to No. 74, and they still get a guy who can help at any inside spot on the offensive line.

75. Chicago Bears
Zane Beadles, OT, Utah
This is the first pick of the draft for the Bears, who need help at right tackle. Some say Beadles is a guard, but as one coach said, “He always blocks his guy.” That’s more than I can say for some of the Bears linemen recently.

76. New York Giants
Joe McKnight, RB, Southern California
The Giants were a much better offense when they had Derrick Ward in a three-man rotation. McKnight would blend in well with Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw.

77. Tennessee Titans
Jason Worilds, LB, Virginia Tech
Whether Keith Bulluck returns or not from injury, the Titans need to get younger at outside linebacker. Worilds is a terrific special teams guy with Elvis Dumervil-type rush skills.

78. Carolina Panthers
Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson
Ford has world-class speed, having run a 4.28 40 at the NFL Scouting Combine. He can take advantage of opposing defenses that will focus on stopping the run and roll coverages to Steve Smith.

79. San Francisco 49ers
Tony Pike, QB, Cincinnati
Alex Smith hasn’t locked down the quarterback job long-term, David Carr is not the answer and Pike can really throw the ball. He moves well for a 6-foot-6 guy.

80. Denver Broncos
Anthony McCoy, TE, Southern California
As expected, Tony Scheffler was dealt before the draft even took place. Here, the Broncos can get a complete tight end with blocking skills as well as receiving skills to replace Scheffler.

81. Houston Texans
Al Woods, DT, LSU
At 6-foot-4 and 309 pounds, Woods is a decent “one-technique” tackle to play in a rotation, especially on run downs.

Jacksonville Jaguars: The Perfect 2010 NFL Draft

// March 10th, 2010 // No Comments » // Commentary, NFL Draft

I thought this draft article about the 2009 Jacksonville Draft was really interesting, and with all the punditry that comes with the NFL Draft it is great to look back on last years draft and see who ended up going where.

I don’t think we’ll be able to pull off a trade, but then again the article was Titled… Perfect Draft.

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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/359972-jacksonville-jaguars-the-perfect-2010-nfl-draft
by David Nelson
Last year at this time I did a “perfect” draft for the 2009 NFL draft for the Jaguars. It seems like now is a good time to continue the tradition and see who would make perfect sense for Jacksonville in the upcoming draft.

Before I go into the 2010 draft, here is a look back at who I selected in last year’s draft and how it panned out:

1) OT Eugene Monroe - Surprisingly enough I got this one correct. I knew it was going to be an offensive tackle, but thought Monroe made the most sense out of him, Jason Smith, and Andre Smith.

2) WR Hakeem Nicks - Took a chance and prayed that Nicks would last into the 2nd round. I was wrong. Giants snagged him in the late 1st round.

3) RB Javon Ringer – Pretty bad choice for the 3rd round. Ended up lasting into the 5th round in which the Titans selected him. Good thing the Jaguars knew about Rashad Jennings in the 7th round.

4) S William Moore - Ended up soaring up the draft boards by the time the NFL draft came around, and was selected in the 2nd round by the Atlanta Falcons.

5) QB Pat White - Another guy who ended up going much earlier than most expected. The Dolphins selected Pat White in the 2nd round.

6) OT Lydon Murtha - Developmental tackle who ended up being drafted by the Lions in the 7th round. Yet to see playing time, but still needs plenty of time to develop.

At the time I made this mock draft, the Jaguars did not possess a 7th round pick.

Here is the “perfect” draft for the 2010 NFL draft:

1 (10): TRADE – Jaguars trade 1st round (10th overall) and 5th round (12th pick) to Arizona for their 1st round (26th overall), 2nd round (26th pick), and 6th round (26th pick). This trade would work out if QB Jimmy Clausen is available because Arizona is heading into the season with only Matt Leinart, and would love to add a guy like Clausen to be the franchise quarterback.

1 (26): S Earl Thomas/Texas – Jaguars trade down and are able to upgrade their secondary. Thomas’s stock falls because of Taylor Mays’ rise up the draft board due to the combine.

2 (26): QB Colt McCoy/Texas – Texas is this year’s UCLA (Lewis and Jones-Drew). Tebow’s name gets him drafted ahead of Colt McCoy, and the Jaguars reap the benefits by finding a very good, possibly even their quarterback of the future. Two year’s behind Garrard and McCoy is ready to take over.

3 (10): DE Alex Carrington/Arkansas State - The Jaguars fall in love with another small school prospect with big upside. At 6′5″, 285 lbs, Carrington can jump right in and contribute in a rotation consisting of Derrick Harvey, Aaron Kampman, and Quentin Groves.

4 (10): C Matt Tennant / Boston College - May be slightly unrealistic to think he will last into the 4th round, but it a very weak center class, it is a possibility. Tennant can come in to help out the aging Brad Meester. Wouldn’t be surprised if he stole the starting job by the end of the season.

6 (11): OLB Rennie Curran / Georgia – Very talented outside linebacker who is going to make somebody very happy. If he falls this far I would be surprised, but then again, this is wishful thinking. Curran would add great depth behind the starters and could eventually see himself starting opposite Daryl Smith.

6 (26): G Chris DeGeare / Wake Forest – DeGeare is starting to make his way up some draft boards, and would be a great pick in the late portion of the 6th round. He would add nice depth, and could eventually be a solid backup or possibly starter in a few years.

This concludes the “perfect” draft for Jacksonville. As a realist, I do believe that the odds the Jaguars can find a trading partner and get a late 1st round pick and 2nd round pick are very slim, but this would be a great if it worked out.

Rolondo McClain, Tim Tebow, Tony Pike seemingly on Jacksonville Jaguars Radar.

// March 2nd, 2010 // No Comments » // College Football, Commentary, ESPN, NFL Draft, NFL Network, Scouting, Tebow

The media portion of the combine is over and now it’s time to once again begin over-hyping every 40 time that was quicker than expected. I’m in the camp that says the combine is an overrated event, at least in terms of what the ESPN talking heads make it out to be. Granted, we don’t get to see or hear much about the interviews, which is the part of the event that is worth their figurative weight in gold. Either way, there were a few interesting developments during the combine.

Although the media portion of the event is technically over, the biggest shocker came this morning. Alabama LB Rolando McClain will not be participating in any drills at the combine and will wait for his Pro Day. This is huge as several teams, including the Jaguars, had questions about McClain’s speed.

Another interesting thing about McClain was this quote

“I played a 4-3 in high school and 3-4 under Coach Saban. I’m a lot better in the 3-4, but Saban’s defense is known for being good. But yes, I was better in the 3-4 defense.”

With the Jaguars committed to running a 4-3, would they still take McClain despite his apparent desire to play in a 3-4? Either way, I don’t believe he did himself any favors with the Jaguars by skipping out on the Combine on short notice.

Star-divide

With all of the big name quarterbacks sitting out of the combine, it provided an opportunity for the other quarterbacks to make a name for themselves. However, as was the case in the Senior Bowl, the results with a resounding meh.

Tony Pike and Jevan Snead may have all of the physical tools, but they weren’t all that accurate with various passes. The same can be said of West Virginia’s Jarrett Brown.

Also, after watching some tape, why was Armanti Edwards ever allowed to do the QB drills? I appreciate the competitiveness but it’s clear he’s a WR/Returner prospect right now.

Golden Tate just made himself several million more dollars because of this combine. The Notre Dame WR ran a surprising 4.42 40 time and did 17 reps on the bench press. Between his performance and Dez Bryant’s continuial slide down prima donna lane, Tate may end up being the first WR taken in the draft.

Another linebacker the Jaguars were interested in who has been participating in the drills was Florida LB Brandon Spikes. Perhaps he should have follow McClain’s lead as all of the reports about him have been negative so far. The comments on twitter are saying how stiff he has been looking in coverage drills, how disappointing his bench reps were, and how slow his 40 time was. Say Goodbye to Round 1 Mr.Spikes?

For more thoughts on the combine, and the draft in general, check out BCC Radio tomorrow night. Dan from Mocking the Draft will be on to discuss everything that’s been going down.

Who??? Matt Jones Lands in Stripes instead of Spots

// February 12th, 2010 // No Comments » // Commentary, Player News

Mike Brown and Marvin Lewis have picked up another reclamation project.

Matt Jones will join the Bengals, according to ESPN’s Chris Mortensen. Unlike a potential Pacman Jones signing, this looks like a smart bet for the Bengals.

Jones is not a great big play threat, but we think he’s got somewhat of a bad rap as a player. He occasionally took over games in 2008 with the Jaguars and is a difficult guy to defend on third downs and the red zone.

The Bengals wideout group was lacking size and speed last year. Jones gives them some size at a very cheap price. He knows this could be his last chance in the NFL.

If Jones doesn’t impress this summer, the Bengals could drop him with nothing less. We think it’s more likely that he allows them to cut Laveranues Coles and save some money.

Maurice Jones Drew aka Pocket Hercules wins the Madden Bowl

// February 5th, 2010 // No Comments » // Commentary, Maurice Jones Drew, Player News, Pocket Hercules, Tickets

Maurice Jones Drew beat down Linebacker Patrick Willis in the Madden bowl last night in Miami. Kind of reminds me when Pocket Hercules BLEW UP Shawn Merrimen on the goal line. Links to the competition are posted below. Other players in the tournament were:

• Jared Allen
• Miles Austin
• Percy Harvin
• Andre Johnson
• Chris Johnson
• Chad Ochocinco.
• Santonio Holmes replaced Andre Johnson and there was a power outage in the first round.

This is the video of MJD playing and winning.

http://www.easports.com/media/play/feature-video/MaddenBowlChampionship

This is a video where Pocket Hercules gives you tip on how to beat your friends down in Madden 10. Since he just won the Madden Bowl, I think you should listen.

http://www.easports.com/media/play/feature-video/MJDOffensiveTip

Congrats to Maurice, though I’m not surprised. He is a beacon of excellence for the Jaguars and this win only underscores his passion for playing the game and being the best.

Jacksonville 5th Toughest Schedule for 2010 NFL Season

// January 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Commentary, Game Preview, NFL Draft

Jags with the 5th Toughest Schedule in the League in 2010
Posted by Matt Loede on January 9th, 2010 in News
Just in case you were wondering, the Jags have the 5th toughest schedule in the league for 2010.

Rk. Team Comb. W-L Pct.
T1. Texans 140-116 .547
T1. Titans 140-116 .547
3. Cowboys* 139-117 .543
4. Bengals* 138-118 .539
5. Jaguars 137-119 .535
6. Patriots* 136-120 .531
7. Giants 135-121 .527
8. Redskins 134-122 .523
9. Eagles* 133-123 .520
T10. Browns 132-124 .516
T10. Colts* 132-124 .516
12. Ravens* 130-126 .508
T12. Lions 130-126 .508
T14. Bears 129-127 .504
T14. Vikings* 129-127 .504
T16. Bills 128-128 .500
T16. Dolphins 128-128 .500
T16. Jets* 128-128 .500
T16. Raiders 128-128 .500
20. Falcons 127-129 .496
21. Steelers 126-130 .492
T22. Packers* 125-131 .488
T22. Chiefs 125-131 .488
24. Broncos 124-132 .484
25. Buccaneers 123-133 .480
26. Panthers 122-134 .477
27. Saints* 120-136 .469
28. 49ers 117-139 .457
T29. Chargers* 116-140 .453
T29. Seahawks 116-140 .453
31. Rams 115-141 .449
32. Cardinals* 114-142 .445
*Indicates team made the 2009 playoffs

Jacksonville Football Fan Hide Pitchforks.

// January 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // BuhBye Jack Del Rio, Coaching Staff, Commentary

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/325957-jacksonville-jaguar-fans-reluctant-to-pack-up-pitchforks

The season has ended, speculation about the head coach and his future with the Jaguars has been determined, and media attention has transitioned to things like health care and the tragedy in Haiti. But, for a small segment of the fanbase in Jacksonville, letting go of the past and moving on is still a painful pill to swallow.

It is the same for any fanbase for any sports franchise in any town.

Okay, they accept the fact Jack Del Rio is going to be the head coach in Jacksonville even though they really do not agree with the decision.

So, with acceptance, do they move on and relish the downtime? Do they look forward to the offseason and the moves the team will make to improve upon a roster that saw more than half the players replaced, half of those being rookies?

Nah!

The pitchfork and torch crowd simply moved on to the next target in a never-ending quest to find someone to blame for the team not making the playoffs. They bounce from target to target like a group of over-caffeinated, hyperactive, angry females in the grips of PMS (no offense to the coffee gulping ladies reading this). They are a scary bunch.

Moving on from the big guy and coordinators, they have now decided to focus their attention on position coaches. These are the guys who usually remain the anonymous drones tasked with developing the talent, ultimately going unheralded as coaches and coordinators get the credit for their efforts. Given the tools, they are expected to maximize the potential of their charges, and they work tirelessly to meet the challenge.

It is not uncommon for these position coaches to put a lot of time in developing plans to evaluate their guys and determine the best approach to try to improve upon their athletic abilities and talent to make them productive players in the NFL.

So, the natural progression for the torch and pitchfork crowd is to go after these guys. It has to be THEIR fault that the team lost the final four games of the year, mounting one of the most anemic pass rushes in franchise history, and fielding the worst defense statistically in 15 seasons.

It could not possibly be a lack of talent contributing to this, right? It must be the coaching!

Someone must be fired!

Enter the latest scapegoat, Ted Monachino.

Fans know little about position coaches beyond what is written in a fluff biography provided by the team in media guides or on their Web sites. These guys normally fly below the radar going about the task of preparing their players for each game, and developing them to become the best players possible.

What does anyone know about Monachino, the defensive line coach for the Jaguars?

Aside from his name, there is very little anyone outside of the organization could possibly know about Monachino or any position coach.

Obviously he must be inept.

He must go!

In typical fashion, Jaguar fans need a coach to blame when players do not develop at a rate they deem to be acceptable, and with a 14-sack season under their belt, the defensive line has fallen under the microscope, and rather than look at the lack of pure talent available to coach up, the anger is aimed at Monachino for not making chicken salad out of chicken excrement.

Granted, Derek Harvey is a first-round draft pick the team traded up to get. He was touted as a player who could be developed to help fix the problems in recent years with an inconsistent pass rush. That is all fine and good.

Monachino was happy with the selection, and excited about the prospect of getting to work with Harvey.

Then, there was the rookie holdout, which hampered his ability to learn the system and develop any sort of technique. The setback for Harvey was significant, and slowed his progression during his rookie season.

Still, the improvement in his overall game improved from his rookie season to his sophomore year in the NFL.

Statistically, it may not have appeared to be the case, but Harvey did improve upon his rookie season. The one area where he remained a concern for fans was with the pass rush and his contribution. With only two techniques to lean upon, Harvey struggled to get to the quarterback. It became enough of an issue for Jack Del Rio to come out and defend his player against criticism stating Harvey was a tough player and not necessarily a double-digit sack machine.

Watching Harvey on the field, it was clear he was improving. It was frustrating as a fan to see him struggling to get to the quarterback. But, he had developed into an every-down defensive end in the same mold as Paul Spicer. The problem with that is he was drafted to be an every-down defensive end in the same mold as Justin Tuck or Mario Williams, racking up sacks and creating havoc.

There were doubters about Harvey coming out of the University of Florida.

Not everyone thought he would be a magic bullet for the pass rush problems the Jaguars have been dealing with for years. Not that he was not a talented player, but the expectations some placed upon his shoulders for solving the quandary the Jaguars were dealing with in getting to the quarterback were unrealistic.

Jack Del Rio pretty much confirmed that with his comments on Harvey this season.

So, how much development can a position coach like Ted Monachino draw out of a player when there are obvious limitations to contend with?

And, aside from Harvey, what talent has the position coach had to work with to improve the pass rush? Look at who the Jaguars had playing defensive end at the end of the season as they tried to find some answer to the pass rush question. When you hang your hopes on Jeremy Navarre or Julius Williams to fix your pass rush in the final weeks of the season, it is pretty clear the cupboard is bare for pass rush specialists on this team.

Given the talent, the team can certainly develop a pass rush. It just is not on the roster currently.

Blaming the coaching for a lack of talent is like blaming the mechanic for the manufacturer not building a car that is good enough. There is only so much he can do to make it better.

Fans need to develop a less adversarial approach and adopt a little patience. This is still a team in the midst of a rebuilding process with a talent deficit in certain areas including along the defensive line.

It is going to get better, and firing a position coach is not the solution. Identifying and acquiring talent is the key.

Pack up the pitchforks and extinguish the torches. The offseason has begun.

Worry about Tickets Sales, not L.A. – Jaguar Ticket Prices Stay Low

// January 10th, 2010 // No Comments » // Commentary, General, Thanks Wayne Weaver, Tickets

Reading int he TU today here is the the takeaway on why Jacksonville fans have it so good. Some of the lowest ticket prices in the League are right here in town.

Be sure to thank Wayne Weaver if you see him. Better yet man, or Wo-man up, pick up some season tickets. You’ve missed out on Jaguar Ticket Deals like these for $40, swing by the stadium

The Jaguars’ fate won’t be determined until they find out if the fans will start filling the stadium again. And nothing is likely to happen before 2012 after the league finds out what the labor deal looks following the possible 2011 lockout.

Also, the Los Angeles executives lost all credibility when they mentioned Buffalo. If there is one owner who will never sell, it’s Ralph Wilson.

Wilson likes to talk about when he meets Bills’ fans, they often say, “Thank you.’’

Ticket prices stay low

The Jaguars, meanwhile, are doing their best to entice the fans. They sent out an e-mail to their season ticket holders last week announcing that they’ll be no increase in general bowl tickets for the third year in a row.

They have tickets as low as $300 or $30 a game. And the $580 tickets are being reduced to $480.

And fans can lock in these rates through 2012 if they sign up by March 31.

They’re even reducing prices on some of their club seats from $2100 to $1800 and $2400 to $2100.

This means the Jaguars will again have some of the lowest ticket prices in the league.

Touchdown Jacksonville, the civic group trying to sell tickets, will have what it calls the Team Teal Kickoff drive at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Fans are invited to attend.

By contrast, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, who charges up to $239 a ticket in the regular season, hiked the price to $500 for Saturday’s playoff game against the Eagles with parking up to $75.

Jones did have a $35 ticket, but that is for standing room that didn’t guarantee a view of the field.

And you could buy a Kobe beef burger for just $13.

Jacksonville fans don’t understand how good they have it.