So, the playoffs are shaping up. Didn't realize I was that close, although I'm pretty sure no one's catching the Titans and Texans. I just hope we can beat the Bears this weekend. Nothing's worse than cutting/trading/releasing a starting QB, then watching him not only beat you, but take his team into the playoffs while you sit at home come January!!
Jaguars find out Bears are dangerous when defending their home...
Jacksonville went to Chicago to face former QB David Garrard and the NFC North leading Bears, and found out they still have a long way to go; losing a tough game that all but ends any postseason hopes for the Jaguars.
Chicago kicker Robbie Gould was a machine, hitting 5 field goals to pull the game away, while Jacksonville kicker Josh Scobee missed a critical kick that could have altered the direction of the 4th quarter.
The Jagaurs lost several key players once again, this time losing:
RB Fred Taylor (we lost Boyd the week before, so Felix Jones was my only back from halftime on. He was hurt running a route. The ball wasn't even thrown to him.
QB Dennis Dixon at the end of the 3rd quarter.
SS Brandon McGowan (starter and current pro bowl nominee)
CB Rashean Mathis (top corner)
LT Nat Dorsey (my backup LT and one of only 2 reserve OL suited up)
Jacksonville Jaguars at Chicago Bears
Dec 7, 2008
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
SCORE
Jacksonville Jaguars (7-5)
7
3
0
0
10
Chicago Bears (7-5)
3
10
3
6
22
Team Stats Comparison
JAC
CHI
Total Offense
256
247
Rushing Yards
129
86
Passing Yards
127
161
First Downs
13
14
Punt Return Yards
7
46
Kick Return Yards
74
43
Total Yards
337
336
Turnovers
3
1
3rd Down Converstion
5-12
3-12
4th Down Conversion
0-1
0-0
2-Point Conversion
0-0
0-0
Red Zone Touchdowns/Field Goals
1/0
1/0
Penalties
1-15
1-5
Posession Time
27:53
32:04
Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING
JAC
CHI
10:41
(JAC) D Dixon pass to D Avery 19 yds (Scobee PAT)
7
0
01:40
(CHI) R Gould 42 yd FG
7
3
SECOND QUARTER SCORING
JAC
CHI
14:02
(CHI) R Gould 24 yd FG
7
6
4:24
(CHI) D Garrard pass to D Hester 10 yards (Gould PAT)
7
13
00:02
(JAC) J Scobee 49 yd FG
10
13
THIRD QUARTER SCORING
JAC
CHI
07:41
(CHI) R Gould 23 yd FG
10
16
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING
JAC
CHI
01:57
(CHI) R Gould 31 yd FG
10
19
01:10
(CHI) R Gould 52 yd FG
10
22
Jacksonville Jaguars
PASSING
C/A
YDS
TD
INT
D Dixon
10/22
120
1
2
L McCown
1/7
11
0
1
RUSHING
ATT
YDS
AVG
TD
F Jones
10
59
0
F Taylor
6
25
0
D Dixon
4
29
0
M Jones
2
2
0
C Schlesinger
2
14
0
RECEIVING
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
T Williamson
4
45
0
M Lewis
3
20
0
L Naanee
2
27
0
D Avery
2
39
1
DEFENSE
TACK
SACK
INT
TD
D Smith
8-3
0
0
0
KICKING
FG
XP
PTS
LONG
J Scobee
1/2
1/1
4
49
PUNTING
NO
YDS
AVG
IN20
A Podlesh
5
179
35.8
1
KICK RETURN
RET
YDS
AVG
TD
C Gordon
3
59
19.6
0
J Tryon
1
15
15.0
0
PUNT RETURN
RET
YDS
AVG
TD
J Tryon
2
2
1.0
0
D Minter
1
1
1.0
0
D Avery
1
4
4.0
0
Chicago Bears
PASSING
C/A
YDS
TD
INT
D Garrard
16/22
161
1
0
RUSHING
ATT
YDS
AVG
TD
M Pittman
31
58
0
D Garrard
7
28
0
RECEIVING
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
J McKie
3
19
0
G Olsen
3
36
0
D Hester
3
33
1
D Jackson
2
23
0
M Pittman
2
24
0
W Franklin
1
11
0
C Taylor
1
7
0
M Bradley
1
8
0
DEFENSE
TACK
SACK
INT
TD
B Urlacher
10-3
0
0
0
T Harris
7-2
1
0
0
M Brown
5-0
0
2
0
T Zbikowski
1-0
0
1
0
KICKING
FG
XP
PTS
LONG
R Gould
5/5
1/1
16
52
PUNTING
NO
YDS
AVG
IN20
B Maynard
4
138
34.5
2
KICK RETURN
RET
YDS
AVG
TD
D Jackson
2
43
21.5
0
PUNT RETURN
RET
YDS
AVG
TD
D Hester
2
46
23.0
0
Between the loss and one defining moment I declined, my approval plummets to 66!
By some stroke of good fortune, all 5 players that were knocked out of the game will only miss between 1-3 days - so all of them should be back!
Up next, the Packers!! The Packers are led by Daunte Culpepper (with Andre Woodson #2 and Rodgers #3) Culpepper was hurt in week 4 and missed 7 games. So he and Woodson each played in 7 games - they had similar stats - 9-10 tds, 10-11 picks, 11-1200 yds... So there def won't be a drop-off if Culpepper goes down, although Culpepper is a good scrambler.
Martellus Bennett was the other major draft choice on offense, as he'll still be a factor even as the #2 tight end. Ryan Grant is the running back, Jennings, Driver, Jones, and Ruvell Martin are a great group of wideouts.
Defensively, Aaron Kampman and Darren Howard are the starting DEs. Red Bryant was a great hidden gem in the draft and starts at DT with Justin Harrell.
The Bears are still in first, despite a loss this weekend - so a win by the Packers puts them in a tie for first for the division. The Jaguars are all but out, but are sure to fight till they hear the bell.
Last edited by Aurabolt127; 06-27-2013 at 06:14 PM.
Well, Fred Taylor and Cory Boyd aren't healthy enough for the game. It's game day and I'm in a bind. Even though I didn't want to take the salary hit this year, I need to release Reggie Hayward to open a roster space to sign a running back. I can't go in with just Felix Jones. I had to release one more because of inactives and needing space, so I also released Luke McCown, his disastrous performance when Dixon went down, coupled with his repeated hit to my approval when I don't give him a new contract is too much. I have 3 games left, Dixon is back, and if something happens this week Frye will take over. After that Tui will back back I'll have the offseason to evaluate my quarterbacks.
Luke McCown signed with Tennessee (bastard!) where he will back up Vince Young. Kerry Collins is the #3.
Reggie Hayward signed with the Chiefs where he will start at RE over Turk McBride.
I signed Ciatrick Fason - he's young and talented, pretty tough and had the highest injury/stamina combo among non-rookies available. I needed to know whoever I signed was going to be able to handle a lot of carries and not get hurt or wimp out. Felix Jones will start, but I can't not have a backup running back this week.
Three games left for the season - today's game vs the Packers at home, then the Colts come to Jacksonville and the finale in Baltimore. Time to tell the team to man up and finish strong!!
Defense rules the day in Jacksonville as the Jaguars are routed, 35-2
The storms in Jacksonville were nothing compared to the destruction brought about by the Green Bay Packers defense Sunday afternoon. After Culpepper led the offense on 2 scoring drives, the defense took over, scoring 3 touchdowns of their own en route to a 35-2 rout of the Jaguars.
Al Harris started things off with a pick six off Dennis Dixon, and then grabbed a second one soon after. Charles Woodson also took one to the house before both teams started putting reserves in the game come the 4th quarter.
The Jaguars defense got a little scoring in of their own when Packers RB Vernand Morency was tackled in the end zone by Daryl Smith for a safety.
The win puts the Packers in a tie for first place in the NFC North, while the Jaguars loss ends any hope for a playoff bid. Several Jaguars were knocked out of the game... including newly signed running back Ciatrick Fason (who I signed BECAUSE of his really high INJ rating.)
Green Bay Packers at Jacksonville Jaguars
Dec 14, 2008
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
SCORE
Green Bay Packers (7-6)
Jacksonville Jaguars (7-6)
Scoring Summary
FIRST QUARTER SCORING
GNB
JAC
03:30
(GNB) D Culpepper pass to G Jennings 50 yds (Crosby PAT)
7
0
SECOND QUARTER SCORING
GNB
JAC
04:08
(GNB) R Grant 1 yd run (Crosby PAT)
14
0
00:40
(GNB) A Harris 59 yd INT return (Crosby PAT)
21
0
THIRD QUARTER SCORING
GNB
JAC
07:12
(GNB) A Harris 36 yd INT return (Crosby PAT)
28
0
FOURTH QUARTER SCORING
GNB
JAC
02:22
(GNB) C Woodson 78 yd INT return (Crosby PAT)
35
0
00:51
(JAC) Safety (D Smith)
35
2
Green Bay Packers
PASSING
C/A
YDS
TD
INT
D Culpepper
13/20
180
1
0
A Woodson
3/5
40
0
0
RUSHING
ATT
YDS
AVG
TD
R Grant
14
31
1
V Morency
8
-1
0
D Culpepper
3
29
0
J Jones
1
0
0
R Martin
1
4
0
RECEIVING
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
M Bennett
4
44
0
J Jones
3
40
0
R Martin
3
31
0
D Lee
2
23
0
D Driver
2
22
0
G Jennings
2
60
1
DEFENSE
TACK
SACK
INT
TD
A Hawk
12-1
0
2
0
D Howard
5-1
1
0
0
A Harris
4-1
0
2
2
C Woodson
4-0
0
1
1
KICKING
FG
XP
PTS
LONG
M Crosby
0/2
5/5
5
0
M Berger
0/1
0/0
0
0
PUNTING
NO
YDS
AVG
IN20
M Berger
2
51
25.5
0
M Crosby
1
16
16.0
0
KICK RETURN
RET
YDS
AVG
TD
J Blacmon
1
23
23.0
0
PUNT RETURN
RET
YDS
AVG
TD
G Jennings
2
21
10.5
0
J Blackmon
1
1
1.0
0
Jacksonville Jaguars
PASSING
C/A
YDS
TD
INT
D Dixon
4/15
32
0
3
C Frye
6/10
75
0
2
RUSHING
ATT
YDS
AVG
TD
F Jones
23
100
0
D Dixon
5
40
0
C Fason
4
6
0
C Schlesinger
4
17
0
C Frye
3
27
0
RECEIVING
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
L Naanee
2
27
0
C Schlesinger
2
12
0
D Avery
1
9
0
K Osby
1
27
0
R Williams
1
6
0
K Davis
1
9
0
M Jones
1
6
0
T Williamson
1
11
0
DEFENSE
TACK
SACK
INT
TD
D Smith
10-2
0
0
0
KICKING
FG
XP
PTS
LONG
J Scobee
0/0
0/0
0
PUNTING
NO
YDS
AVG
IN20
A Podlesh
5
164
32.8
0
KICK RETURN
RET
YDS
AVG
TD
J Tryon
4
93
23.2
0
C Gordon
2
44
22.0
0
PUNT RETURN
RET
YDS
AVG
TD
J Tryon
1
0
0.0
0
Another stupid "Defining Moment" (go for it on 4th while I'm on my on 32, in the SECOND QUARTER) plus the loss kills my approval.
Current Approval: 34
Rookie WR Donnie Avery tore his triceps and is out for the season. He finishes his rookie campaign with 18 receptions for 285 yards and 5 TDs.
The Jaguars have signed WR Keenan McCardell to a 1 yr contract. He's going to be a "feel good" story, returning to the franchise where he had his most success. He'll be 5th string regardless - at least he can catch.
The Colts are on deck... They've already clinched the division, but I doubt they're going to rest any starters. WR Marvin Harrison is the only notable injury, though he should be back next week.
We're still missing John Henderson, RG Champ Warren, RB Cory Boyd, and FB Greg Jones.
7-7 ... still a chance for a winning record... all we have to do is beat the Colts and the ravens (in Baltimore) a coach can dream, right?
7-7 ... still a chance for a winning record... all we have to do is beat the Colts and the ravens (in Baltimore) a coach can dream, right?
ha good luck... Beating the Ravens is doable, but the colts the first couple of years are near unstoppable. We're rooting for you though! And roll tide.
End the Colts hopes of a undefeated season! Blitz, blitz, and blitz some more. Those two losses were killer, and your team is really struggling to stay healthy. Going to look into a new trainer during the offseason?
End the Colts hopes of a undefeated season! Blitz, blitz, and blitz some more. Those two losses were killer, and your team is really struggling to stay healthy. Going to look into a new trainer during the offseason?
I'm going to go all in vs the Colts and hope they don't crush me like 73-0 or anything! LMAO! I think I can keep the Ravens game close though...
That's the thing - my trainer is like a 68 or something, he's not exactly a scrub. He's got some points building up to spend too. But I might.. part of the problem is I inherited a team with a lot of guys who's health is in the 70s or worse... (Henderson, Taylor, etc.) But even when I signed Fason (87 health) he got hurt on his 3rd or 4th carry - so I might just be cursed.
I'm definitely going to draft/FA with a bias towards health/durability. I'm excited about the draft 'cause I can see from playing the games who's making an impact and who's not and where I need to draft and what to look for in FA. I'm so excited for the offseason to begin. I def think I can get this team to a wild card next year, though the odds of winning the division over the Colts are pretty damn low.
06-27-2013, 04:12 PM
ha good luck... Beating the Ravens is doable, but the colts the first couple of years are near unstoppable. We're rooting for you though! And roll tide.
