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Jaguars | Chad Henne to be starter for OTAs Fri Mar 7, 05:10 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley expects QB Chad Henne to be the team's starting quarterback during the team's offseason training activities.
| Footballguys view: Any rookie the team may add with the third-overall pick in the draft will have to work his way up the depth chart. We're expecting the Jaguars to take Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M), and we would be shocked if Henne was the starter in Week 1. |
Chad Henne player page
Jaguars | Chad Henne's financials Fri Mar 7, 03:33 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Chad Henne will make $8 million as part of his two-year deal, and the contract includes $4.5 million guaranteed in the first year, according to a league source.
| Footballguys view: It's a good deal for Henne. He stays with the team he's familiar with, and he'll be able to guide/push any rookie the team adds for the starting job. |
Chad Henne player page
Jaguars | Chad Henne re-signs Fri Mar 7, 01:34 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed QB Chad Henne to an undisclosed two-year deal Friday, March 7.
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars are likely to draft a quarterback in the first round of the 2014 NFL draft. Henne will serve as veteran depth, and will be asked to push any rookie in camp. |
Chad Henne player page
Blaine Gabbert player page
Jaguars | Four tendered Fri Mar 7, 10:51 AM
The Jacksonville Jaguars tendered contracts to WR Mike Brown ($495,000), OG Austin Pasztor ($570,000), FS Kerry Taylor ($495,000) and RB Jordan Todman ($645,000).
Link to storyJordan Todman player page
Jaguars | Clay Harbor contract update Thu Mar 6, 11:56 PM
Updating a previous report, the Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed TE Clay Harbor to a two-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Link to storyClay Harbor player page
Jaguars | Will meet with Blake Bortles Thu Mar 6, 11:16 PM
Central Florida QB Blake Bortles said he will meet with the Jacksonville Jaguars in the days following his Pro Day March 19.
| Footballguys view: We'll see if Bortles is even on the board when the Jaguars pick at number three overall. They're looking at all the top three quarterbacks (Bortles, Teddy Bridgewater, Johnny Manziel) before the draft. |
Jaguars | Could be interested in Michael Vick Thu Mar 6, 04:08 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars could be interested in signing Philadelphia Eagles impending free-agent QB Michael Vick.
| Footballguys view: Vick is this year's "gets us though the next year or so" bridge quarterback. He can do just enough to improve your situation short term. But long term, the Jaguars are still in need of a quarterback. |
Michael Vick player page
Jaguars | Re-sign Cameron Bradfield Thu Mar 6, 01:21 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed OT Cameron Bradfield Thursday, March 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Jaguars | Re-sign Clay Harbor Thu Mar 6, 01:20 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed TE Clay Harbor Thursday, March 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: Harbor had some moments last season but overall struggled just like everyone else did. He has some upside but until we have a quarterback, it will be limited. |
Clay Harbor player page
Jaguars | Re-sign Sam Young Thu Mar 6, 01:19 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars re-signed OT Sam Young Thursday, March 6. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
Link to story Jaguars | Uche Nwaneri released Tue Mar 4, 10:24 AM
The Jacksonville Jaguars released OG Uche Nwaneri, which will free up around $3.7 million in salary cap space.
Link to story Jaguars | No fatal flaws for Johnny Manziel Sun Mar 2, 11:26 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said the team has not come across anything with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel's off-the-field behavior that would be considered a fatal flaw.
| Footballguys view: Manziel enjoyed his celebrity during his time in college at Texas A&M. Now he wants to put that behind him and focus on being a professional. There are several teams who have investigated his background and see his behavior as no big deal. |
Jaguars | Don't want to do Hard Knocks Tue Feb 25, 01:33 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell does not want his team participating in HBO's Hard Knocks training camp show. "That's a good question. Our reaction would be that we would try to defer," Caldwell said. "We take a lot of pride in our culture and we're very particular on who we bring into this organization. So we've been able to build a lot of trust from our coaching staff to our players and they know, our players know we have their best interests at heart. It's hard to build trust with cameras omnipresence," he said.
Link to story Jaguars | Impressed with Johnny Manziel Tue Feb 25, 12:06 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars came away from their interview with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel at the NFL Scouting Combine 'very impressed.'
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars could use a franchise quarterback. Manziel could be their pick at 3rd overall this year. |
Jaguars | Have met with Teddy Bridgewater Sat Feb 22, 07:54 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars have already met with Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater at the NFL Scouting Combine. Jaguars owner Shad Khan was part of the meeting, and head coach Gus Bradley said Bridgewater's poise and decision-making 'jumps out' on film.
Link to story Jaguars | Have talked to Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater Sat Feb 22, 06:29 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars have talked to Louisville quarterback Teddy Bridgewater at the 2014 NFL Scouting Combine.
Link to story Jaguars | Have not met with Sammy Watkins Sat Feb 22, 04:05 PM
Clemson WR Sammy Watkins said he has not met with the Jacksonville Jaguars at the Scouting Combine at this point.
| Footballguys view: Rumor has it the Jaguars know the quarterback they prefer, and will not reach on the others. If that is true, they will be looking at other options at the number three spot. That pick is a bit high for Watkins, but trading back and snagging him later could be the way to go if they like him enough. |
Jaguars | Have interviewed Zach Mettenberger Sat Feb 22, 03:54 PM
LSU QB Zach Mettenberger said he has met with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars might be planning to see who drops to them at three, grab a different player or trade out and then get a quarterback later. Mettenberger does a lot of things well, but injury and off-field issues could still linger in the minds of teams. |
Jaguars | Will meet with Chad Henne this week Thu Feb 20, 03:08 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell said the team will meet with representatives for QB Chad Henne this week, and that he does not think Henne will hit free agency.
| Footballguys view: Henne gives the team valuable veteran insurance. They will select a quarterback with a premium pick in the 2014 NFL draft. Henne could push the rookie for the starting job, and be a quality backup. |
Chad Henne player page
Jaguars | GM would welcome Justin Blackmon back Thu Feb 20, 01:43 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said the team would welcome WR Justin Blackmon back to the team if he can get things right.
| Footballguys view: It's never been a question of talent with Blackmon. He's incredibly gifted, but he has trouble off field. If he can keep his act straight, then Blackmon has the skiil set to make plays on Sundays. |
Justin Blackmon player page
Jaguars | Will meet with three quarterbacks Thu Feb 20, 01:32 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said the team will meet with Texas A&M QB Johnny Manziel, Central Florida QB Blake Bortles and Louisville QB Teddy Bridgewater at the NFL Scouting Combine.
| Footballguys view: The Blaine Gabbert era is over. They selected Gabbert with a first-round pick in the 2011 NFL draft. Now, only three years later the team will likely spend another premium pick on a quarterback. |
Jaguars | Will not force picking a quarterback Wed Feb 19, 04:06 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said if you try to force picking a quarterback at a certain point in a draft, you can make a mistake. 'In today's day and age, if you can't get Peyton Manning or Matt Ryan, and they might not be available for the next 10 or 15 years, then you have to adapt and build the roster and do what's best for the organization,' Caldwell said. 'And if a quarterback presents itself later in the draft, you take and develop him. Having a franchise guy makes the world a lot easier, though. It can erase a lot of mistakes you make. But if you force it, you can screw it up. I don't know if we're going to find that guy, but I hope we do.'
Link to storyPeyton Manning player page
Matt Ryan player page
Jaguars | Marcedes Lewis expected back Mon Feb 17, 02:20 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to keep TE Marcedes Lewis even though he is scheduled to make $6.7 million next season.
| Footballguys view: Lewis is likely to be catching passes from a rookie quarterback in 2014. The Jaguars are expected to select a quarterback like Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville) or Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M) with the number three overall pick. |
Marcedes Lewis player page
Jaguars | Clay Harbor in walking boot Sun Feb 16, 10:31 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars TE Clay Harbor (ankle) is in a walking boot after offseason surgery. Harbor is scheduled to hit unrestricted free agency, but could be a nice depth option for the team, in the opinion of Ryan O'Halloran of the Florida Times Union.
| Footballguys view: Harbor may not get a ton of interest on the open market. The Jaguars should be able to bring him back for a good price. |
Clay Harbor player page
Jaguars | Coach eager to work with Paul Posluszny Sun Feb 16, 10:24 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars linebackers coach Robert Saleh is eager to work with LB Paul Posluszny. "I've heard his personality is awesome, and watching him on tape, I don't understand how he doesn't get tired because he just goes up and down the football field," he said. "His leadership and the standard he's created for himself can only help the [linebacker] room and elevate everybody else around him."
Link to storyPaul Posluszny player page
Jaguars | Jason Babin willing to re-work deal Sat Feb 15, 11:20 AM
Jacksonville Jaguars DE Jason Babin has said he is willing to restructure his contract in order to remain with the Jaguars.
| Footballguys view: Babin is a journeyman pass-rusher who has found a home with Gus Bradley and the Jaguars. It's no surprise that he'd be willing to re-work his deal in order to stay around. |
Jason Babin player page
Jaguars | Dan Shamash hired Wed Feb 12, 09:47 AM
The Jacksonville Jaguars hired Dan Shamash as defensive quality control coach.
Link to story Jaguars | Expected to be aggressive early in free agency Mon Feb 10, 05:46 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said the team will be aggressive at the start of free agency and pursue the players they are targeting. Caldwell said the team will then wait a week to two to allow the free-agent market settle before they try to sign players again.
| Footballguys view: Jacksonville needs all the help they can get. They have the right coach with Caldwell, but they need to add better talent on both sides of the ball. Then, the Jaguars need to find a franchise quarterback in the 2014 NFL draft. |
Jaguars | GM sees Will Rackley as swing player Sun Feb 9, 09:31 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said he sees OG Will Rackley as a swing player along the offensive line. Caldwell indicated the team could try Rackley at center at some point.
Link to story Jaguars | Jason Babin could be cut Sun Feb 9, 08:28 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars could release DE Jason Babin this offseason unless he is willing to restructure his contract.
| Footballguys view: Babin is a journeyman who can contribute as a part-time pass-rusher. We'll see if he wants to stay in Jacksonville by restructuring his deal. |
Jason Babin player page
Jaguars | Jordan Todman a ERFA Sun Feb 9, 05:35 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars RB Jordan Todman is an exclusive-rights free agent this offseason.
| Footballguys view: Todman should stay with the Jaguars in 2014. An ERFA is an NFL player who is not under contract, but has only two years of NFL experience. If his former club makes him an offer at the three year veteran minimum salary, then that's it, he has to take it or leave the NFL. These guys have no right to negotiate with other teams. They are "free" only in the sense that they're free to quit. |
Jordan Todman player page
Jaguars | May show interest in Ryan Wendell Sun Feb 9, 02:55 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars may show interest in C Ryan Wendell (Patriots) in free agency if they feel impending free-agent C Alex Mack (Browns) would be too expensive. Alternatively, they could pursue Marcus Martin (USC), Russell Bodine (North Carolina) or Trai Turner (LSU) in the NFL Draft, according to Kevin Weidl of Scouts Inc.
Link to story Jaguars | Team could use in-house candidate to start at center Sun Feb 9, 02:46 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said C Patrick Lewis, C Mike Brewster and OG Jacques McClendon are in-house candidates who will compete for the starting center job following the retirement of Brad Meester. However, if the Jaguars sign impending free-agent C Alex Mack (Browns), the three aforementioned options are expected to compete for the left guard job.
Link to story Jaguars | Two coaches hired Sat Feb 8, 02:59 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars have reportedly hired Robert Saleh to be their linebackers coach and Scottie Hazelton to be their assistant linebackers coach.
Link to story Jaguars | Plan to speak with Chad Henne Fri Feb 7, 01:18 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said he plans to speak with the representatives for impending free-agent QB Chad Henne before free agency kicks off March 11.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Henne will work well as a veteran backup to any quarterback the team adds in the 2014 NFL draft. 2011 first-round pick Blaine Gabbert is likely done with his time in Jacksonville. |
Chad Henne player page
Jaguars | High on Denard Robinson Thu Feb 6, 09:17 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said Thursday, Feb. 6, that the team is high on RB Denard Robinson going forward. 'We're really optimistic about D-Rob,' Caldwell said.
| Footballguys view: They may be high on him, but the team has to figure out the best way to use their "offensive weapon." Robinson reminded some in the scouting community of Dexter McCluster (Chiefs) when he came out of college. He's a player without a true position. |
Denard Robinson player page
Jaguars | High hopes for Ace Sanders Thu Feb 6, 09:17 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said Thursday, Feb. 6, that he is hopeful WR Ace Sanders becomes a 'Darren Sproles-type.'
| Footballguys view: Interesting that Caldwell would mention Sproles. Ace Sanders is fast and quick like Sproles, but he lacks the lower-body strength of the Saints back. We'll see if Jacksonville can be more creative with Sanders in his second season. |
Darren Sproles player page
Ace Sanders player page
Jaguars | Want Denard Robinson to put on weight Thu Feb 6, 09:16 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said RB Denard Robinson is 205 pounds, and the team wants him at '215, 220 next season so he can finish runs.'
| Footballguys view: We'll see if Robinson can put on that weight in one offseason. Then, we'll have to see if he loses any quickness or speed because of it. |
Denard Robinson player page
Jaguars | May wait to sign Cecil Shorts to extension Wed Feb 5, 02:16 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars may wait to sign WR Cecil Shorts to a contract extension to see if he will be able to stay healthy for an entire season. Shorts is entering the final year of his current contract.
| Footballguys view: It's a wise move by the Jaguars. Shorts has missed 11 games in his first three seasons. |
Cecil Shorts player page
Jaguars | Will look for OL during free agency Tue Feb 4, 07:28 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley said the team will look at the available offensive linemen once free agency begins.
Link to story Jaguars | Coach impressed with two at Senior Bowl Tue Feb 4, 07:11 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Gus Bradley said he was impressed with Clemson DE Dee Ford and Fresno State QB Derek Carr during Senior Bowl week.
| Footballguys view: Ford turned a lot of heads in Mobile. He showed a quick first step and good snap anticipation in practice. Ford also showed good closing burst to the quarterback. Carr has a strong arm, sees the field well, and he could be a first-round pick in the 2014 NFL draft. |
Jaguars | Blaine Gabbert likely done in Jacksonville Sat Feb 1, 08:55 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars QB Blaine Gabbert is unlikely to be back with the team, as they have made it known they would like to re-sign QB Chad Henne, and plan to draft at least one, or perhaps two, quarterbacks in the 2014 NFL Draft.
| Footballguys view: Zero surprise here. Gabbert was selected to be the franchise quarterback in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft. He failed to impress during his time in Jacksonville, and Gabbert will now be looking for a fresh start somewhere else. |
Chad Henne player page
Blaine Gabbert player page
Jaguars | Plan to re-sign Chad Henne Sat Feb 1, 08:55 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars are interested in re-signing impending free-agent QB Chad Henne, who started 13 games in the 2013 season.
| Footballguys view: The Jaguars could bring Henne back for veteran insurance. They are likely to select a rookie quarterback with a premium pick in the 2014 NFL draft. Word is they love Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville). We'll see if he can fall to Jacksonville's pick at third overall. |
Chad Henne player page
Jaguars | Maurice Jones-Drew to be free agent Sat Feb 1, 08:54 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan supported the decision of general manager Dave Caldwell to announced the team would let RB Maurice Jones-Drew hit the free agent market March 11. Khan said Friday, Jan. 31, that he is hopeful a new contract agreement can be reached. 'He's a great guy and we're the only team he's played for,' Khan said. 'But it takes two to tango. Personally, I would love to see him back but it has to make sense for him. Dave has been on the record with what we want to do and that's absolutely true.'
| Footballguys view: Jones-Drew isn't washed up just yet. There may be some team in free agency interested in the veteran back. |
Maurice Jones-Drew player page
Jaguars | Owner wants Justin Blackmon to remain with team Fri Jan 31, 03:50 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan said the team "absolutely" wants WR Justin Blackmon to remain with the team after he is reinstated by the NFL.
| Footballguys view: Blackmon is a talented player but has off field issues that have marred his pro career. If he can keep his nose clean, then Blackmon can help the team as a quality receiver. |
Justin Blackmon player page
Jaguars | Will talk to Chad Henne before free agency Fri Jan 31, 01:52 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell said he will reach out to the agent for QB Chad Henne before free agency starts.
| Footballguys view: It only makes sense for the team. They're likely to add a rookie this year, possibly with a premium pick. Adding Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville) could be their best bet. Henne could stick around as veteran insurance. |
Chad Henne player page
Jaguars | Johnathan Cyprien wants to lift his game Thu Jan 30, 03:47 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars S Johnathan Cyprien said he wants to lift his game in 2014. "I'm no longer a rookie; I want to lift my game for the entire team and bring a new energy to the group," he said.
| Footballguys view: A lot of players need to step up for the Jaguars in 2014. Cyprien struggled in 2013 an was rated the 84th best safety by Pro Football Focus. |
Jaguars | No negotiations with Maurice Jones-Drew Thu Jan 30, 10:06 AM
The Jacksonville Jaguars haven't had any negotiations with impending free-agent RB Maurice Jones-Drew.
| Footballguys view: Not a shock, given how much work the Jacksonville Jaguars have to do for the team as a whole. MJD may be looking for one more big payday, but the Jaguars may not want to invest a lot of money into a player swiftly approaching the age of 30. The more important question is, will other teams? |
Maurice Jones-Drew player page
Jaguars | Expected to talk with Chad Henne soon Wed Jan 29, 02:38 PM
The Jacksonville Jaguars are expected to begin contract talks with impending free-agent QB Chad Henne over the next few weeks.
| Footballguys view: Henne could stick around and give the team veteran depth at the position. They're likely to select a quarterback in the first-round of the NFL draft. Many feel the team wants Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville) above all others. Henne could be a veteran mentor for any rookie they add this offseason. |
Chad Henne player page
Jaguars | Maurice Jones-Drew ready to move on Wed Jan 29, 01:49 PM
Jacksonville Jaguars impending free-agent RB Maurice Jones-Drew has accepted the fact that he could be moving on in free agency this offseason. 'For me, that's where I started at. I always want to finish there,' Jones-Drew said. 'I don't know if they feel the same way I do. We'll see; there's no hard feelings. I enjoyed my career there up to this point. If I'm able to finish, that'd be awesome. If not, there will be another opportunity somewhere else and be able to get somewhere to play and enjoy that experience there.'
| Footballguys view: The fact is that a rebuilding team isn't going to pay him what he wants - the Jaguars have more pressing needs. The real question, though, is whether other teams will pay top dollar for a 28 year old back who has had some injury issues the last few years. |
Maurice Jones-Drew player page
