You know people won’t live forever but with Arnold Palmer you thought that might be possible. He lived life with such passion and spirit yet with a humility and grace that never wavered. Palmer battled several illnesses over the past two years and died today at age 87 of heart complications. Usually tucked in the […]
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1. Attitude In the opening week against Green Bay, the season was full of promise. You could tell the week leading up to the game that the Jaguars had a new swagger, a new confidence in their roster and their ability. Despite losing to the Packers, they didn’t lose that in the days leading up […]
Even in the aftermath, there wasn’t anything to like in the Jaguars 38-14 loss to the Chargers on Sunday. Just about every phase of the game broke down leaving many more questions than answers from the coaches and the players. Head Coach Gus Bradley’s assessment was about the same. “We talk about the truth. There […]
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1. Pass Rush Saying he didn’t let them ‘pin their ears back’ Gus Bradley gave the defensive line credit for their effort against Aaron Bradley last Sunday. Rodgers was able to sidestep the rush and get the ball down field, perhaps more effectively than any other quarterback in the league. This week, Phillip Rivers presents […]
Dark woods, understated lighting and plenty of glass greet you as you step inside the new Nona Blue Tavern in Ponte Vedra. International and PGA Tour player Graeme McDowell and his two partners opened the doors to their second restaurant on Wednesday, donating a check for $15,000 to Tom Coughlin and the Jay Fund, money […]
In recent years the breakdown of every Jaguars loss included some form of “We’re getting better, we’re getting closer” when you talked to the players and coaching staff. Not so after Sunday’s game against Green Bay. If there was one overriding emotion in the locker room it was anger. Even Head Coach Gus Bradley’s press […]
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“Start fast, finish fast,” is how Jaguars Head Coach Gus Bradley described his philosophy going into the 2016 season. That would be a departure from the previous three years where the Jaguars are 1-10 in September. “We’re very aware of that,” linebacker Paul Posluszny said this week. “Start fast, start fast has been something we’ve […]
Jaguars: 4 to watch 4 1. Does the left side of the offensive line work? When he named Kelvin Beachum as the starting left tackle, Head Coach Gus Bradley admitted that it really wasn’t a competition. He awarded Beachum the job for his “body of work.” Yes, Beachum was an elite left tackle for the […]
On the surface it looks like a mismatch of a still-learning quarterback in the Jaguars Blake Bortles and a 12-year veteran Aaron Rodgers. But closer inspection shows a lot more similarities between the two quarterbacks and the receivers and running game they rely on. Bortles has spent the recent off-seasons working specifically on his quarterback […]
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Looking over the 75 players who were vying for the 56 final roster spots on the 2016 Jaguars, Head Coach Gus Bradley declared this team “bigger, faster and stronger,” than teams he’s’ coached in Jacksonville in the past. “It’s an exciting time,” Bradley continued, talking about the cutting process. “We have some really good football […]
Each year when the NFL closes Regent Street in the shopping heart of London, they put on a fan fest that rivals the NFL Experience at the Super Bowl. There are obstacle courses, kicking demos (very popular) cheerleaders and a bunch of Jaguars fans. “We came over for a couple of weeks around the game […]
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“I’m not a big fan of hope,” former Jaguars linebacker Tom McManus once said to me during an analysis of a game. Hope is a funny word when it comes to professional sports. On one hand fans can hope things go well. On the other, hope shouldn’t be a part of a coaching staff’s decision […]
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I was surprised by Gus Bradley’s upbeat mood after the game Sunday night against Cincinnati. Sure, the second and third teams were competitive and won the game in the end but the starters looked miserable in the first half. Bradley is a very positive coach, so I asked him if it might be a good […]
If nothing else, the first half against the Bengals should have served as a giant wake up call for everybody associated with the Jaguars. “We played pretty bad at every position. When you play bad, you don’t score a lot of points,” quarterback Blake Bortles said in the second half. Players, coaches, front office people […]
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Looking at the Jaguars through two preseason games and three weeks of training camp some things about the team are starting to take shape. 1) A year under his belt in the offensive system has helped Blake Bortles take command and get comfortable. They time spent in the offseason throwing to Allen Hurns and Allen […]
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In February of this year when the Jaguars made a big splash unveiling their Shipyards project vision; Jaguars Owner Shad Khan said a renovation of the South End Zone could be completed before the 2016 football season began. While the project went through various design stages and permitting processes, that timeline got pushed back with […]
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Whatever we watched last week against the Packers we watched the opposite this week against the Chargers. From the opening snap, Phillip Rivers and San Diego did whatever they wanted against the Jaguars on offense and defense, looking dominant in a 38-7 rout. For all of the tenacity last week against the Packers, the Jaguars […]
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Just about all the talk, all the prep and all of they hype are behind them now. The re-tooled Jaguars will take the field on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers with new expectations. Last February I asked Owner Shad Khan what his expectation level would be for 2016 and he said, “Better than 5-11 […]
He’s a third year pro but perhaps more importantly, it’s Blake Bortles’ second year in the same offensive system. It’s allowed the Jaguars quarterback to be more in command and take a bigger leadership role. “Yeah, I think so, definitely. If I wasn’t then it would be pretty disappointing,” he said after Tuesday’s practice in […]
As the focus for the Jaguars concentrates on their improvement on the field, the backdrop at the stadium continues to be hammering and building as workers race against the calendar to have improvements done before the season starts. “That extra week in August because our first preseason game is on the road is a big […]
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Arnold Palmer: No One Like Him
/in Golf/by Sam KouvarisYou know people won’t live forever but with Arnold Palmer you thought that might be possible. He lived life with such passion and spirit yet with a humility and grace that never wavered. Palmer battled several illnesses over the past two years and died today at age 87 of heart complications. Usually tucked in the […]
Jaguars/Ravens: 4 To Watch 4
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam Kouvaris1. Attitude In the opening week against Green Bay, the season was full of promise. You could tell the week leading up to the game that the Jaguars had a new swagger, a new confidence in their roster and their ability. Despite losing to the Packers, they didn’t lose that in the days leading up […]
Bradley, Jaguars At A Crossroads
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisEven in the aftermath, there wasn’t anything to like in the Jaguars 38-14 loss to the Chargers on Sunday. Just about every phase of the game broke down leaving many more questions than answers from the coaches and the players. Head Coach Gus Bradley’s assessment was about the same. “We talk about the truth. There […]
Jaguars/San Diego: 4 To Watch 4
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam Kouvaris1. Pass Rush Saying he didn’t let them ‘pin their ears back’ Gus Bradley gave the defensive line credit for their effort against Aaron Bradley last Sunday. Rodgers was able to sidestep the rush and get the ball down field, perhaps more effectively than any other quarterback in the league. This week, Phillip Rivers presents […]
Graeme Mcdowell Owns Restaurants, Wants To Play Golf
/in Golf/by Sam KouvarisDark woods, understated lighting and plenty of glass greet you as you step inside the new Nona Blue Tavern in Ponte Vedra. International and PGA Tour player Graeme McDowell and his two partners opened the doors to their second restaurant on Wednesday, donating a check for $15,000 to Tom Coughlin and the Jay Fund, money […]
After Further Review: I Feel A Little Better Because They Don’t
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisIn recent years the breakdown of every Jaguars loss included some form of “We’re getting better, we’re getting closer” when you talked to the players and coaching staff. Not so after Sunday’s game against Green Bay. If there was one overriding emotion in the locker room it was anger. Even Head Coach Gus Bradley’s press […]
Exciting, Encouraged: Jaguars Still 0-1
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam Kouvaris“Start fast, finish fast,” is how Jaguars Head Coach Gus Bradley described his philosophy going into the 2016 season. That would be a departure from the previous three years where the Jaguars are 1-10 in September. “We’re very aware of that,” linebacker Paul Posluszny said this week. “Start fast, start fast has been something we’ve […]
Jaguars: 4 To Watch 4
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisJaguars: 4 to watch 4 1. Does the left side of the offensive line work? When he named Kelvin Beachum as the starting left tackle, Head Coach Gus Bradley admitted that it really wasn’t a competition. He awarded Beachum the job for his “body of work.” Yes, Beachum was an elite left tackle for the […]
Jaguars And Packers, More Similar Than You Think
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisOn the surface it looks like a mismatch of a still-learning quarterback in the Jaguars Blake Bortles and a 12-year veteran Aaron Rodgers. But closer inspection shows a lot more similarities between the two quarterbacks and the receivers and running game they rely on. Bortles has spent the recent off-seasons working specifically on his quarterback […]
Jaguars Roster: Bigger, Faster, Stronger
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisLooking over the 75 players who were vying for the 56 final roster spots on the 2016 Jaguars, Head Coach Gus Bradley declared this team “bigger, faster and stronger,” than teams he’s’ coached in Jacksonville in the past. “It’s an exciting time,” Bradley continued, talking about the cutting process. “We have some really good football […]
Plenty Of Jaguars Fans In London
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisEach year when the NFL closes Regent Street in the shopping heart of London, they put on a fan fest that rivals the NFL Experience at the Super Bowl. There are obstacle courses, kicking demos (very popular) cheerleaders and a bunch of Jaguars fans. “We came over for a couple of weeks around the game […]
Are The Jaguars ‘Hoping” For Success
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam Kouvaris“I’m not a big fan of hope,” former Jaguars linebacker Tom McManus once said to me during an analysis of a game. Hope is a funny word when it comes to professional sports. On one hand fans can hope things go well. On the other, hope shouldn’t be a part of a coaching staff’s decision […]
Jaguars Know Bengals Effort Won’t Fly
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisI was surprised by Gus Bradley’s upbeat mood after the game Sunday night against Cincinnati. Sure, the second and third teams were competitive and won the game in the end but the starters looked miserable in the first half. Bradley is a very positive coach, so I asked him if it might be a good […]
Wake Up Call For Jaguars Vs. Bengals
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisIf nothing else, the first half against the Bengals should have served as a giant wake up call for everybody associated with the Jaguars. “We played pretty bad at every position. When you play bad, you don’t score a lot of points,” quarterback Blake Bortles said in the second half. Players, coaches, front office people […]
Arrow Up On Jaguars
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisLooking at the Jaguars through two preseason games and three weeks of training camp some things about the team are starting to take shape. 1) A year under his belt in the offensive system has helped Blake Bortles take command and get comfortable. They time spent in the offseason throwing to Allen Hurns and Allen […]
South End Zone Project: Khan Wants To Get It Right
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisIn February of this year when the Jaguars made a big splash unveiling their Shipyards project vision; Jaguars Owner Shad Khan said a renovation of the South End Zone could be completed before the 2016 football season began. While the project went through various design stages and permitting processes, that timeline got pushed back with […]
Jaguars vs. SD: Nothing To Like
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisWhatever we watched last week against the Packers we watched the opposite this week against the Chargers. From the opening snap, Phillip Rivers and San Diego did whatever they wanted against the Jaguars on offense and defense, looking dominant in a 38-7 rout. For all of the tenacity last week against the Packers, the Jaguars […]
Will Gus Bradley’s Coaching Experiment Work?
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisJust about all the talk, all the prep and all of they hype are behind them now. The re-tooled Jaguars will take the field on Sunday against the Green Bay Packers with new expectations. Last February I asked Owner Shad Khan what his expectation level would be for 2016 and he said, “Better than 5-11 […]
Bortles Better, Defense Better
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisHe’s a third year pro but perhaps more importantly, it’s Blake Bortles’ second year in the same offensive system. It’s allowed the Jaguars quarterback to be more in command and take a bigger leadership role. “Yeah, I think so, definitely. If I wasn’t then it would be pretty disappointing,” he said after Tuesday’s practice in […]
Stadium Improvements March On
/in Jacksonville Jaguars/by Sam KouvarisAs the focus for the Jaguars concentrates on their improvement on the field, the backdrop at the stadium continues to be hammering and building as workers race against the calendar to have improvements done before the season starts. “That extra week in August because our first preseason game is on the road is a big […]